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Social/tel Puerto Viejo

3.0 star property
Perfect balance of adventure and relaxation at this Puerto Viejo hostel with poolside billiards, garden surroundings, and tasty meals.

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Selina Puerto Viejo - Hostel combines a tropical vibe with modern amenities. Enjoy the poolside bar, meals at Playground restaurant, or the library. Entertainment includes an arcade/game room and billiards. Multilingual staff are available for any questions.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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Room

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed in 12-Bed Dormitory Room

Bed in 12-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

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Small Room Shared Bathroom

Small Room Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Teepee Room | Exterior

Teepee Room

Highlights

Fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Room

Teepee Room Plus

Highlights

Fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Two-Bedroom Apartment

Two-Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Living room
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Room

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
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About the area

Cahuita is home to Social/tel Puerto Viejo. Punta Uva Beach and Cahuita National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Talamanca Family Art and Finca La Isla Botanical Garden. Visit our Puerto Viejo de Talamanca travel guide
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Calle 256, 800m South of Puerto Viejo, Puerto Viejo, Limón Province, 70403

What's nearby

  • Beautiful, if a bit rough, beach in southern Costa Rica. #beach
    Playa Cocles
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Talamanca Family Art
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Black Beach
    3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Playa Chiquita
    9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Punta Uva Beach
    9 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Limón Intl. Airport (LIO)
    61 min drive

Restaurants

  • Salsa Brava
    14 min walk
  • Koki Beach
    17 min walk
  • Restaurante El Sol del Caribe
    12 min walk
  • Caribeans Coffee & Chocolate
    9 min walk
  • De Gustibus Bakery
    13 min walk

About this property

Social/tel Puerto Viejo

Property highlights
At Social/tel Puerto Viejo, you can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, Playground, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and a library.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool, along with pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff and a front desk safe
  • Barbecues, a TV in reception and smoke-free property

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 13 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Playground

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2017
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and older
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 13 January 2025 to 12 January 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately USD 13 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Selina Puerto Viejo Hostel
Selina Puerto Viejo
Selina Puerto Viejo Hostel Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Selina Puerto Viejo Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Selina Puerto Viejo Hostel
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Selina Puerto Viejo

Frequently asked questions

Does Social/tel Puerto Viejo have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Social/tel Puerto Viejo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Social/tel Puerto Viejo?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Social/tel Puerto Viejo?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Social/tel Puerto Viejo?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Social/tel Puerto Viejo located?

Situated in Cahuita, this beach hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Playa Cocles and Talamanca Family Art. Black Beach and Finca La Isla Botanical Garden are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Social/tel Puerto Viejo Reviews

8.0

Very good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 112 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice stay. My son loved the pool and the location was great. It was a nice quiet spot right on the beach with a cool hike through the jungle.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved it. The place, the vibe, it was amazing. Also the breakfast was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has everything you need and more. Staff are super friendly. Great hang out areas. Nice walk to town on the trail. Great pool area. Very clean :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Flora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful team. Good location, close to Puerto Viejo and Cocles. Our suite was very spacious and quite with a good size fridge. In general very good but a bit expensive for what you get.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

A.

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
In general the place is great, however, we rented the flat with two bedrooms and a kitchenette. However the kitchenette was in need of repairs and the dishes and utensils were dirty with dried out food and housekeeping was unreliable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I asked the staff for a very late check-in (11pm), due to transportation issues, and they were very understanding and help me out with no dificulties at my arrival
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Rhiannon

Liked: Staff & service

Fine

Our stay was fine, however the property was in need of some maintenance. Our kitchen area of the apartment was missing a window so we had many mosquitos in the room. Stayed at other Selina Hotels and this was certainly not one of the better ones
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Freth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is gampling for 150 dollars.. it doesnt value the cost. Good service but the room is too old, bed is no longer usable it needs to be changed, it is impossible to sleep well here. It is a 20 dollars room from my experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I wasn’t planning on even leaving a review because I think this place caters to a certain demographic and for that demographic it is maybe a cool happening place. Here’s what I didn’t like: 1. The RUDEST staff. Everyone in puerto viejo was so kind and welcoming. I feel like they actively had to search for the rudest most unwelcoming people they could find. 2. Forget about trying to find this place in the dark. There’s a tiny tiny sign that says Selina which is not very lit at night. When I called the front desk for help they were wildly unhelpful then the security guard was also unhelpful when trying to figure out where to park when the gates were both locked. 3. I had a private room. It was FULL of mold and pretty gross. The toilet leaked from the bottom all over the bathroom floor and constantly smelled like poop. 4. I was feeling sick and asked the bar to SELL me a cup of ice, I offered to pay and did not ask for it for free. They would not SELL me a cup of ice (honestly should have been free but ok, I get it I’ll pay if that’s a policy). THEY WOULD NOT SELL ME A CUP OF ICE WHEN I FELT SICK AND JUST WANTED ICE WATER. That was really the straw that broke the camels back. They bartender went over to the “boss” likely the manager or owner to ask and he just said no. What an abysmal policy. They said because there’s a “festival” well I’m not part of the festival (literally 10 people in front of a dj booth, and 4 people at the bar) I’m a paying guest at the hostel who also
Toilet leaking from the bottom
Mold in shower
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Wendy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cuesta demasiado para lo que es, los baños sucios, no había agua, ella aire acondicionado no servía, la comida terrible y costosísima, y encima cobraron mi estadía por adelantado cuando Debía ser a mi llegada. Estuvo tan malo que me fui antes y y espero que me devuelvan el dinero aunque no veo gestión de parte de Ellos, lo que aumentaría Más aún mi insatisfacción
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nina och Malin från Sverige

Mycket trevligt boende som ligger väldigt bra. Rekommenderas väldigt mycket att hyra cyklar för ultimata upplevelsen. Personalen i receptionen och vakterna känns som ens vänner och hjälper dig med vad det än är. Vi har ingenting att klaga på :)
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Victor

Disliked: Staff & service
No me agradó el trato de personal.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 tägige Tippi Trip

Bei unseren 5 tägigen Aufenthalt sind wir super zufrieden begleitet worden und hat sehr viel spass gemacht. Im Allgemeinen waren wir sehr zufrieden.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Agradable estadía

Un lugar agradable, mi habitación amplia y confortable (314), personal atento, y la ubicación frente al mar lo hace especial, pese a que esa porción de la playa no es amplia y la más turística.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ich fühlte mich wohl und willkommen im Hostel. Das ganze Personal ist sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Das Essen war jedes mal ein Highlight😍
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super gelegene Unterkunft inmitten von Palmen, direkt am Meer, sauberes Zimmer mit Internetzugang. Superschöne Umgebung, unweit von schönen Stränden entfernt. Nettes Personal, große Auswahl beim Essen (Frühstück, Mittag- und Abendessen). Kostenloser PP bei der Unterkunft. Sehr herzlicher Empfang und Verabschiedung.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corrinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay here was amazing! For that little bit extra per night compared to other hostels in the area you really do get a luxurious hostel which offers a lot of activities for the guests and a very high quality of service from the staff! When i arrived there was a problem with my reservation and instead of not letting me stay they upgraded me to a private room at no extra charge! I made a last minute decision to extend my stay for 2 nights and they were very accomodating and gave me another private room! The rooms i stayed in were always spotless and i ate in the hostel nearly every day due to the high quality of the food!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ziv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place

The place is tidy and inviting. The rooms are clean and the service is courteous
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun and Pleasant stay!

Selina is the place to be if you wanna make friends and have fun. It is located a few minutes from Playa Cocles the most popular in Puerto Viejo. Staff is very friendly and the place has all kind of activities to make your day entertain or relaxing as you wish. The property is big and with beach access. Rooms have all type of options from shared dorms till private king. There’s a common kitchen where you can cook yourself and fridge storage or the restaurant has a full day service if you rather don’t cook. So you can choose what type of experience you want to have, knowing that is a priority for the chain to relate within guest as weekend parties are big event in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price this property is disappointing. No ecological aspects to be seen, crappy mattress, bad shower and the list goes on. More like a dressed up campsite than a proper hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A great place to stay but not the best

It was good overall. I just wish the place was a little bit taken care of.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
el servicio del personal fue muy bueno. esperaba una experiecia social y fue todo lo contrario
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021