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$108Calle Alice Jaco Centro, Jaco, Costa Rica
1,696 reviews
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Restaurant
Beachfront
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Beach
Air conditioning
Bar
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 1696 reviews, this hotel has established a reputation for excellence. Starting from just $108, 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
27.8miQuepos La Managua Airport
35.8miJuan Santamaría International Airport
38.9miTobías Bolaños International Airport
40.9miLa Fortuna Arenal Airport
59.5miRestaurant
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
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Cylinder, Shared Bathroom
1 Double Bed
110 sqft
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Private Cylinder, Shared Bathroom is 108 square feet and includes a double bed 131-150 width.
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Compact, Shared Bathroom
1 Double Bed
140 sqft
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Compact Private Room, Shared Bathroom is 140 square feet and includes a double bed 131-150 width.
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Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom
1 Queen Size Bed
215 sqft
Private Bathroom
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Standard (Quadruple) Room, Private Bathroom is 215 square feet and includes either a queen-size bed 150-154 width or bunk beds.
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Deluxe
1 Queen Size Bed
160 sqft
Private Bathroom
Air conditioning
Free toiletries
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This double room is air-conditioned and has a private bathroom and a seating area. The unit has 1 bed.
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Queen Room, Private Bathroom
1 Queen Size Bed
150 sqft
Private Bathroom
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Standard (Queen) Room, Private Bathroom is 151 square feet and includes a queen-size bed 150-154 width.
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Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed
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.
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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.
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Cylinder Small
1 Double Bed
55 sqft
Air conditioning
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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.
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Dormitory, 8 Bed
1 Bunk Bed
390 sqft
Air conditioning
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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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Unique
1 King Size Bed
270 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Air conditioning
Free toiletries
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Welcome to our Unique Room! This spacious and stylish Double room features a comfortable King size bed, a private bathroom, a balcony, and air conditioning. Enjoy the added bonus of a sitting area and free toiletries to make your stay extra special. Perfect for 2 adults and 1 child, this room offers everything you need for a memorable stay.
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Standard Room
1 Queen Size Bed
170 sqft
Private Bathroom
Air conditioning
Free toiletries
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Stay in our cozy and spacious Standard Room, perfect for a couple or a small family with its queen size bed and enough space for 2 adults and 1 child. Enjoy the comfort of air conditioning, a private bathroom, and free toiletries, while also having a socket near the bed for convenience.
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Family
1 Double Bed
1 Bunk Bed
185 sqft
Private Bathroom
Air conditioning
Free toiletries
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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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Tatiana
9.1
June 2024
Lovely fun location I did enjoy my interaction with the staff as well
I stayed in one of the round capsules room and could not get accustomed to the temperature; having ac on at night made it expressly cold as it’s literally just above the bed and without ac the room got extremely hot (as it was tiny). In my experience, while the rooms look cute on the outside, they were very not practical
Kendal
9.1
April 2025
The location on the beach is perfect with directions access and great sunset views. Cocktail of the day offers were great and staff were very friendly and helpful.
I stayed in a private room with shares bathroom facilities. The room was great and air-conditioning was perfect. The shower handles were broken and hard to use and hard to get a good temperature of water out of. Also they looked like they could dou with a deep clean or retiring. Not unusable but knocked points of being 10/10.
Katerina
9.1
January 2025
The cylinder room was much better than I had expected. Definitely worth it to stay on the beach. It was kind of like glamping. The location was great and the NYE party was fun. It was also quiet at night which I was not expecting. Would recommend to a friend.
The bathrooms flooded and were closed most of our stay. The showers did not have a good place to put clothes and towel. The tikibar also randomly closed. A hook in the cylinder would have made a significant difference as there was no place to hang wet towels or bathing suits.
Elena
8.2
May 2024
This is an amazing all-in-one hostel for beginner as well as more experienced surfers. It’s located right in front of a surf break! It pretty much has anything you might need on a surf vacation - showers by the beach, bar+restaurant with pretty good choice and quality of food, pool, massage cabinet, yoga mats as well as yoga classes and other free activities, a coworking space and more! They offer beginner surf lessons and some soft top and short boards for rent. But I was able to find a hardtop longboard at a rental 5min walk away.
- Pillows, as well as pillow cases are pretty bad. They are big and firm pillows, that are quite uncomfortable for sleep on. Also the pillow covers are really old and pilled - really tough to touch. If only the hostel provided better quality softer and flatter pillows, it would add 50% to comfort. - Coffee at the bar costs $7 but isn’t great at all.
Shannon
8.2
March 2025
The location, right on the beach, was excellent, safe, and easy to find. We enjoyed the breakfast, the bar, the pool, and watching the iguanas! We also were happy that we could check out at 11, but continue to store our luggage and use the facilities until our transport back at 3pm.
The bar floor was being repaired, one of the communal washroom's sinks was broken, one of the showers had a door that didn't lock, the communal fridge was unplugged/not available.
Ginger
10
September 2024
Miguel, the salsa instructor, was the highlight of my trip. I don’t speak any Spanish but he invited me and everyone at the pool to join his salsa class and he made me feel so welcome. I have never danced salsa before and neither of us could understand each other’s language but still he was an incredibly warm and amazing teacher! I also loved the guests who joined the class that night. My room was very clean and the bathrooms were well kept. Thank you for an amazing stay!
Alex
9.1
May 2024
Selina Jaco is conveniently located right on the beach! If you love surfing this is the place to go! Selina rents out boards when tides are good and after a morning in the swell you can kick back at the pool or bar or join one of their many included activities like yoga classes. They also have daily “coconut time” where you can get a coconut to drink out of included in your stay. We stayed in one of their cylinder rooms which is perfect for a single person or couple to sleep in. Air conditioning worked excellent.
Karen
10
March 2024
While we enjoyed traveling the streets of Jaco, I think we could have simply stayed at Selina Jaco all day and been content. The rooms are small but efficient, the pool is right on the beach, there's a bar for beverages and a menu for meals/snacks. You literally step off the hotel property right onto the beach! The hotel has a light and funky hostel/hotel feel with couples, families and solo travelers all staying there. We took free salsa classes and rented beach bikes for just $10 a day. WE LOVED OUR STAY!
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.
Sarka
8.2
June 2024
It's a great hostel with a pool by the beach, you have everything you need, we also had some salsa class, they have nice drinks at the bar, rooms are clean, they Include a washroom with shower, I was happy to choose this place, I met new people :)
The A/C in the room was super cold, too much of a difference with the tempersture outside, I got sick from it, I was sleeping in leggins and a hoody
Attractions
Jaco Beach
0.7miPura Vida Gardens and Waterfalls
10miCarara National Park (Parque Nacional Carara)
11.9miTuru Ba Ri Tropical Park
20.6miTortuga Island (Isla Tortuga)
21.5miRainmaker Park
28.2miPuntarenas Cruise Port
28.4miAttractions
Jaco Beach
0.7miPura Vida Gardens and Waterfalls
10miCarara National Park (Parque Nacional Carara)
11.9miTuru Ba Ri Tropical Park
20.6miTortuga Island (Isla Tortuga)
21.5miRainmaker Park
28.2miPuntarenas Cruise Port
28.4miAirports
Tambor Airport
27.8miQuepos La Managua Airport
35.8miJuan Santamaría International Airport
38.9miTobías Bolaños International Airport
40.9miLa Fortuna Arenal Airport
59.5miPlayground
Cuisines
Ambiances
Location
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
Activities
Bar crawls
Beach
Bicycle rental
Bike tours
Canoeing
Diving
Fishing
Happy hour
Horseback riding
Live music/Performance
Movie nights
Nightclub/DJ
Pool table
Snorkeling
Walking tours
Water sports facilities on site
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Business Facilities
Business center
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Laundry
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
Board games/Puzzles
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Food & Drink
Bar
Restaurant
Vending machine (drinks)
Vending machine (snacks)
Food & drink safety
Breakfast to-go containers
Delivered food covered securely
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
Baggage storage
Lockers
Private check-in/out
Tour desk
General
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Free wifi
Living Area
Sitting area
Outdoors
Balcony
Beachfront
Garden
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Sun deck
Terrace
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
Spa
Beach umbrellas
Outdoor swimming pool
Yoga classes
Transportation
Shuttle service
From 15:00
Until 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
From 07:00
Until 11:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Come and go whenever you want
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Reservations
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+1-833-728-2041Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
This property accepts cash only.
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 $108 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.
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