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Social/tel Puerto Viejo

3.0 star property
Cahuita beach hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Selina Puerto Viejo - Hostel, where tropical vibes meet modern comfort. Unwind at the poolside bar, indulge in a delicious meal at Playground restaurant, or lose yourself in a good book from the library. With an arcade/game room and billiards/pool table for entertainment and multilingual staff to assist with your needs.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool bar
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Communal living room

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill(s)

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 Twin 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 Twin 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
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
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
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Two-Bedroom Apartment

Two-Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

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

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Room

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle 256, 800m South of Puerto Viejo, Puerto Viejo, Limón Province, 70403

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 102.2 miles/164.5 km

Restaurants

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

About this property

Social/tel Puerto Viejo

When you stay at Social/tel Puerto Viejo, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Punta Uva Beach. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Playground, which serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 37 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
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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 up
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Yoga classes
  • Pool table

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2017
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Playground - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 13 per person

Renovations and closures

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

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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

Is Social/tel Puerto Viejo currently open?

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

Does Social/tel Puerto Viejo offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Social/tel Puerto Viejo does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Social/tel Puerto Viejo?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Social/tel Puerto Viejo?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Social/tel Puerto Viejo?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Social/tel Puerto Viejo?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Social/tel Puerto Viejo and nearby?

Onsite recreation at Social/tel Puerto Viejo includes yoga. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include an arcade and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Social/tel Puerto Viejo?

Yes, Playground offers Regional cuisine.

What's the area around Social/tel Puerto Viejo like?

Social/tel Puerto Viejo is a short 5-minute walk from Playa Cocles and 18 minutes' walk from Talamanca Family Art.

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Social/tel Puerto Viejo Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Recreation
Location

Reviews

8/10 Very good

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.
Melissa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved it. The place, the vibe, it was amazing. Also the breakfast was awesome.
Karla, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
A., 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 :)
janice, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great!
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Flora, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

all great
Alan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Ricardo, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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
Rhiannon, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Freth, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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
1-night trip

2/10 Poor

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
Wendy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 :)
nina, 7-night trip

6/10 Good

No me agradó el trato de personal.
Victor, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
David, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Guillermo, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ich fühlte mich wohl und willkommen im Hostel. Das ganze Personal ist sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Das Essen war jedes mal ein Highlight😍
Vanessa, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Jan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very accommodating
Corrinne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Sean, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good place

The place is tidy and inviting. The rooms are clean and the service is courteous
Ziv, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Veronica, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

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
Andrew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Carlos, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

el servicio del personal fue muy bueno. esperaba una experiecia social y fue todo lo contrario
2-night trip