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8.1

1,493 reviews

Selina Jaco

Selina Jaco

Calle Alice Jaco centro, Jaco, Costa Rica

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Restaurant

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Beach

Air conditioning

Bar

Selina Jaco

Welcome to Selina Jaco, a vibrant and exciting hotel located in the heart of Jacó, Costa Rica. With its 3-star rating, this beachfront hotel offers an unforgettable experience for every traveler. Situated just 0.4mi from the city center, Selina Jaco boasts convenience, making it the perfect base for exploring the lively surroundings.

With 1493 reviews, this hotel has established a reputation for excellence. Starting from just $94, Selina Jaco offers affordable accommodation without compromising on comfort. The hotel provides a range of amenities, including a refreshing outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi, and air conditioning. Guests can start their day with a delicious breakfast, soaking up the stunning beach views from the terrace or sun deck.

Selina Jaco is not just a place to stay, but a hub of entertainment and adventure. The hotel offers an array of exciting activities such as water sports facilities, bike tours, and live music performances. In the evenings, guests can enjoy happy hour, movie nights, and even bar crawls. For those seeking even more thrill, snorkeling, horseback riding, and diving are also available at an extra cost. Whether you're looking for relaxation or adventure, Selina Jaco promises an unforgettable experience in beautiful Costa Rica.

At Selina Jaco, not only will you have a comfortable stay, but you'll also have the opportunity to enjoy delicious meals at the on-site restaurant, Playground. This modern restaurant offers a variety of international and Latin American cuisines, ensuring there's something to satisfy every palate. Whether you're craving a hearty breakfast to start your day or a flavorful dinner after a day of adventure, Playground has you covered. Enjoy your meal in a vibrant ambiance that enhances the overall dining experience.

Payment is made easy at Selina Jaco, as cash is accepted along with major credit cards such as Mastercard and Visa. This gives you the flexibility to choose the most convenient payment method for your stay. Don't worry about carrying excessive amounts of cash or worrying about currency exchange rates - simply use your card and enjoy a hassle-free transaction.

When it comes to taking a refreshing dip or lounging by the pool, Selina Jaco has you covered with its inviting outdoor pool. With its convenient location, you can easily access the pool and take a relaxing swim or soak up the sun on a comfortable lounger. It's the perfect spot to unwind and cool off after a day of exploring the vibrant surroundings of Jacó.

Closest airports

Tambor Airport

27.8mi

Quepos La Managua Airport

35.8mi

Juan Santamaría International Airport

38.9mi

Tobías Bolaños International Airport

40.9mi

La Fortuna Arenal Airport

59.5mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Beach

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Beach umbrellas

Garden

Balcony

Free toiletries

Rooms

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Selina Jaco

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Dormitory, 1 Twin

1 Twin Bed

250 sqft

Air conditioning

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Relax and unwind in our cozy 6-bed mixed dormitory with air conditioning. Perfect for solo travelers, enjoy a comfortable twin bed in a 248 sqft space with shared bathroom facilities.

Private 4-Bed Room in Selina Jaco

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Room - 4 Bed

4 Bunk Beds

185 sqft

Air conditioning

Free toiletries

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Relax and unwind in our spacious Private 4-Bed Room, perfect for families, featuring 4 comfortable bunk beds. Enjoy the convenience of air conditioning, free toiletries, and a shared bathroom, making you feel right at home.

 Private 6-Bed Room in Selina Jaco

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Room - 6 Bed

6 Bunk Beds

225 sqft

Air conditioning

Free toiletries

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Welcome to our spacious Private 6-Bed Room, perfect for families, boasting 226 sqft of comfortable living space. With air conditioning and free toiletries, enjoy a relaxing stay while being conveniently located near the shared bathroom and having a socket close to your cozy bunk beds.

Deluxe Room in Selina Jaco

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Deluxe, Queen

1 Queen Size Bed

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

Air conditioning

Free toiletries

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Experience ultimate comfort in our Deluxe Room, featuring a spacious double bed, private bathroom, air conditioning, and a cozy sitting area for you to unwind after a long day of exploring the city. Perfect for couples or small families, this room offers a peaceful retreat from the bustling city life.

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Family

1 Double Bed

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Our Family Room is a cozy and spacious haven for families, offering a comfortable stay for up to 4 adults and 1 child. With a private bathroom, air conditioning, and free toiletries, this room ensures a relaxing and enjoyable experience for all.

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Room - 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

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Welcome to our cozy Standard Twin Room, perfect for two adults and one child. Featuring two comfortable twin beds, private bathroom, air conditioning, and free toiletries, you'll have everything you need for a relaxing stay. Enjoy the convenience of a socket near the bed for easy device charging. Smoking is not allowed in this room.

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Dormitory, 8 Bed

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Experience cozy and affordable accommodation in our spacious 388 sqft 8-bed mixed dormitory room, equipped with air conditioning. Enjoy a comfortable night's sleep on a bunk bed, and take advantage of the shared bathroom and convenient socket near your bed.

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

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Deluxe

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Dormitory, 6 Bed

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Cylinder Small

1 Double Bed

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Welcome to our cozy Cylinder Small Room! This double room, with its comfortable double bed and shared bathroom, is perfect for 2 adults and 1 child. Enjoy the added comfort of air conditioning and a convenient socket near the bed. Smoking is not allowed, ensuring a fresh and clean stay.

Small, Shared Room

1 Double Bed

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Welcome to our cozy Small Room with a Double bed, perfect for a couple and a child. Enjoy the refreshing air conditioning, and take advantage of our convenient shared bathroom. Rest comfortably in this 140 sqft space, and experience a relaxing stay with us.

Guest reviews

8.1

1,493 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Anita

8.2

July 2022

The location, easy to book surfing lessons, the pool area is nice. Room was tidy. Good to have events to go to and nice to socialise. Great vibes at the hostel compared to other places.

Its not cheap. Room is very small, but its ok as its a micro room, so we knew it would be. The toilet was making a squeeling noise all night and woke us up. We told reception and no one did anything about it. It wasn't also the first time someone reported it.

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Thomas

9.1

July 2022

Right on the beach, close to a lot of restaurants and sodas. Free parking is in a locked secure parking lot. The rooms were spacious and bathroom was big with a great shower. Provided both beach and bathing towels. The keyless entry locks are brilliant, you don't need to carry a key or have your access card on your wrist like other Selina properties. Great spot to watch people surf from the bar.

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Paul

9.1

August 2022

I mean the location is excellent, right on the beach! The drinks and food were very good and reasonably priced. The one thing I enjoyed the most were the privacy curtains in the dorms. This feature should be standard at all Selena properties.

I really can't comment here, as I really enjoyed my stay and the people I met.

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Gabriel

8.2

July 2023

Selina is in a great location right in front of the beach. My partner and I stayed in a private standard room. It had A/C and it’s own bathroom.

The Room is a little small for a couple. Bathroom had a sewer smell. Not enough staff present to provide service for guests. Wanted to get breakfast and waited for 20 minutes sitting down and no one helped us. We got up and as we were leaving, that’s when someone finally came to try to help us. Housekeeper forgot to leave towels and went to reception to asked for some. Took them 35 minutes to bring me towels.

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Rebekah

8.2

May 2023

The staff were very friendly and kind. I arrived early, and they let me keep my bags there and wait there until check in time. When I checked out, I left my bag there while I went to go surfing for a few hours, then came back and it was nice to have somewhere to rinse off after. They let you come and go from the property until 6pm, even after you've checked out, which was super convenient. It's right on the beach, so a great location, especially if you're hoping to surf and hang out on the beach. Good kitchen with lots of appliances. Rooms are nice and cool. Privacy curtains for the dorms.

Very little room to keep your food in the fridge. The community bathrooms for the dorms tend to be a little dirty, but people are coming in from off the beach, so it makes sense I guess...

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Walsh

8.2

February 2023

The hotel' s location is fantastic! A few steps and you're on the beach. Selina also offers great free activities like yoga, welcome drink and bracelet making workshop. It also seems to be the case that the hotel is on the much nicer part of Jaco. We stayed in the small private rooms with the shared bathroom, the room was nice! We really enjoyed our stay but note that Selina Jaco is much more a hotel than a hostel and that does reflect in the clientele in our opinion. Overall we had a great stay.

Two things that did bother us, firstly it seems to be the case that they have problems with there water, showers were overflowing or not working properly etc. And in the weekend there is extremely loud music, we are still not sure were it was coming from but on the Friday evening there was very loud music playing till 05:00 am.

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Karl

9.1

April 2023

On the beach:) Great pool and beach vibe! Pet friendly - my fur baby was looked after by everyone - staff and guests alike:) Surf lessons were phenomenal - Thanks Lucas and Mike! Close to all the restaurants and bars Staff were attentive and on the ball - had a couple of issues that were addressed immediately:) Thanks you Valentina and Daniella:) Breakfast was amazing - fruit and granola:)

Room was basic but spacious - close to the road - you could hear all the scooters and cars go by… you could also hear the folks above - shuffling and moving - not much insulation between floors

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Michael

9.1

August 2023

Great value for the price. Great location directly on the beach. Excellent workspace with desks and meeting rooms - had no problem doing Zooms and other things necessary to run my business remotely.

Better policy for cleaning out the guest refrigerators. There was never any room for our food because there was old food that had clearly been abandoned by guests no longer staying there. Maybe each guest gets a box to put food in and no more.

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Jose

10

April 2023

The hotel's location near everything from banks to laundromats. The free activities offered throughout the day are very entertaining; such us dance classes, yoga and more. I loved the sense of community that the hotel has created.

I didn't like the beach access of the hotel. it was uneven. there was urine smell and dog poop near the corner of the property and made sitting on those tables overlooking the beach a bit unpleasant specially at breakfast time.

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Hannah

9.1

December 2022

Excellent location, right on the beach and Main Street. friendly staff, good AC, big kitchen and lovely pool and pool area. I got a private bedroom with shared bathroom which was perfect, very comfortable. Lots of electrical sockets and USB ports around the room. Felt more like a hotel than a hostel which I like.

Pool could do with refreshing as there’s a lot of tiles missing, food and drink quite expensive (but expected with Selina), no hand towels at the sinks for the semi private rooms.

Points of Interest Around Selina Jaco

Attractions

Jaco Beach

0.7mi

Pura Vida Gardens and Waterfalls

10mi

Carara National Park (Parque Nacional Carara)

11.9mi

Turu Ba Ri Tropical Park

20.6mi

Tortuga Island (Isla Tortuga)

21.5mi

Rainmaker Park

28.2mi

Puntarenas Cruise Port

28.4mi

Restaurants

Playground

Cuisines

  • International
  • Latin American

Ambiances

  • Modern

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Amenities of Selina Jaco

Restaurant

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Beach

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Beach umbrellas

Garden

Balcony

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Selina Jaco

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Selina Jaco

Does Selina Jaco allow guests to stay with pets?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at Selina Jaco hotel. However, please note that pets are allowed on request and there may be additional charges.

At what times are check-in and check-out at Selina Jaco?

For a pleasant stay at Selina Jaco, guests can check in from 03:00 PM to 10:00 PM and should check out by 11:00 AM.

Is free parking available at Selina Jaco?

Yes, Selina Jaco hotel provides free private on-site parking. No reservation is required for parking.

What's the nightly rate at Selina Jaco?

Selina Jaco has a starting price of $94 for accommodations. Do remember that actual rates might deviate based on the room and date. Insert your dates for a detailed price view.

Which room categories can I book at Selina Jaco?

The hotel offers a variety of room types including dormitory rooms with multiple beds, private rooms ranging from double to family-sized, and unique rooms. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The bed sizes range from twin to king size, and the room sizes vary from 54 sqft to 388 sqft. The rooms can accommodate between 1 to 6 adults, and some rooms can also accommodate 1 child.

Which amenities can guests enjoy at Selina Jaco?

Guests at Selina Jaco can spend their time at the hotel by enjoying the leisure amenities provided. They can relax on the beachfront or by the outdoor swimming pool. The beach umbrellas offer shade while guests can also participate in water sports activities provided on-site. Live music performances are also available for entertainment. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar and soak up the sun on the sun deck.

For those looking for recreational activities, the hotel offers bike rental and bike tours, walking tours, and movie nights. Evening entertainment is provided with options like a nightclub or DJ. Guests can also engage in water activities like snorkeling, horseback riding, diving, canoeing, and fishing. Yoga classes are available for those looking to unwind and board games or puzzles are also provided.

The hotel also boasts a restaurant called Playground that offers modern ambiances and serves international and Latin American cuisine.

Is there a swimming pool at Selina Jaco?

The hotel has an outdoor pool available.

Does Selina Jaco have on-site restaurants?

Yes, the hotel has a restaurant on site called Playground. The ambiances at the restaurant are described as modern, and they serve both international and Latin American cuisines.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at Selina Jaco?

Yes, both cash and credit cards are valid payment options at Selina Jaco. The hotel accepts cash as well as Mastercard and Visa for payment.