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Selina Santa Teresa North

3.0 star property

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Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Reception
Business centre
Yoga
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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100 Metros Norte del Campo de Futbol, Cóbano, Puntarenas Province, 0000
  • Place, Santa Teresa Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmen Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Hermosa Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tambor (TMU)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bed in 9-Bed Dormitory Room

Bed in 9-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi

Small Room Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi

Suite Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Private 4-Bed Room

Private 4-Bed Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Santa Teresa

At Selina Santa Teresa North you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Santa Teresa Beach and Carmen Beach. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Playground, serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the gym along with access to horse riding/hire and surfing/body boarding. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Cóbano hostel, you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Cocal Beach and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Grande Hermosa Tidepool.

What's nearby

  • Santa Teresa Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carmen Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cocal Beach - 13 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Hermosa Beach - 21 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Manzanillo Beach - 31 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Tomate - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kooks Smokehouse and Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Namoré - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ani’s Bowls and Salads - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gula - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Selina Santa Teresa North

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite business centre.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness centre, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Selina Santa Teresa North. An airport shuttle at scheduled times is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Cóbano hostel is smoke free.

  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2017
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Selina Santa Teresa North offers 41 accommodations with air conditioning. This Cóbano hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7 AM to 5 PM at scheduled times
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 13 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Playground

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fitness classes
  • Gym
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Pilates classes
  • Shopping
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • 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

  • Built in 2017
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

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

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 13 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per person (one-way)
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over.

We should mention

  • One child aged 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Selina Santa Teresa Hostel
Selina Santa Teresa North Hostel Cobano
Selina Santa Teresa North Cobano
Selina Santa Teresa Cobano
Selina Santa Teresa North
Selina Santa Teresa North Hostel
Selina Santa Teresa North - Hostel Cóbano

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Selina Santa Teresa North?

Selina Santa Teresa North offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Selina Santa Teresa North?

Yep, Selina Santa Teresa North has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Selina Santa Teresa North?

Yep, Selina Santa Teresa North is a short 2-minute walk from Santa Teresa Beach. Fun beach activities include yoga and body boarding.

Does Selina Santa Teresa North serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental brekkie is offered daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Selina Santa Teresa North?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 7 AM - 5 PM at scheduled times for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Selina Santa Teresa North?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Selina Santa Teresa North?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Selina Santa Teresa North Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 44 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well positioned near the beach and food. For the price it would have been nice to have hot water in the shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in one of the private rooms. It was very clean and it had everything I needed. The room was a little small, but comfortable. The hotel grounds are pretty and very clean. There is also a very nice small pool. The staff were friendly and answered any questions we had. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was one of the first guests in this hostel ( they opened it at the same week I was there). other than few glitches (no hot water, water breaks etc.), which I got 10% off for, the hostel have everything you need - free breakfast, conftorbal rooms, prime location (just 2min walk for the beach), and friendly staff!!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Justine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So disappointed with this hotel and experience. Not at all what it was described as. We elected to leave on Day 1 of 5, and we were not able to get a refund.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excelent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the beach and everything. Restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Frederic

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

Malheureusement en renovation.

Malheureusement l'hotel et le restaurant est en rénovation. Les rideaux avaient été retirés pour nettoyage et on m'a confirmé qu'ils allaient être reposés le soir même. Le lendemain toujours rien, les rideaux des autres étages sont revenus, toujours rien pour les miens, j'ai refait la demande, on est jamais vu m'installer de rideaux. Cet hotel sera super une fois le tout renové. L'emplacement est super bien. Location de surf disponible.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hostel in Santa Teresa! They do such a good job of making sure there’s activities, good vibes and good food! Even stayed an extra night
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Ok Hotel

ok hotel. great vibe and location. Towels and bed sheets were dirty. 2 star hotel charging as 4 star.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception is very slow and doesn't seem to care much that you are standing there. Nice to have a private room and the main area was amazing with lots of hammocks and music and great to meet people. Amazing vibe. Would come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort

Good stay :)

It’s a really cool place for backpackers. Things going on around you all the time. I’ve stayed at alot of selina’s and really enjoy the vibe. Just think that this one was a bit worn out.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Monica

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

Decepcionada

He estado en otros selinas de Costa Rica y la verdad que muy bien en general salvo este , cada una viaja para lo que viaja no vamos a entrar en ese tema , y en los selinas también hay fiesta y lo respeto pero también que sea mutuo. Llegue tarde al hostal después de todo el día en carretera cansada y con ganas de una súper ducha , al llegar la habitación súper sucia , botellas de alcohol por todos lados , mi cama la única libre que aunque ponía un cartel de reservado la había estado usando otro turista que se hospedaba en el piso de arriba ( que me lo dijo él mismo al presentarse) y no tenía ni sábanas .... en fin me cambié de hostal al día siguiente y la mar de feliz, espero que el operador me pueda devolver el dinero de las dos noches más pagadas y no disfrutadas....
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Camilla

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Not recomended

Booket one night here. When I arrived they didn't have a key for me and hence didn't let me check in. After two more hours they still didn't have a key for me, but said I could leave my things in the room (even though I was in the risk of being locked out of my own room witch was idiotic). After some discussion they found an extra key for me. Then I found my bed full of short hairs in the end where the pillow was, witch was quite discustiung. Then it turned out that the others in my dorm was emplyoees of Selina, one of whom got home late at night, drunk and on drugs it seemed like, and kept talking for almost two hours to himself while I was trying to sleep. The morning after another employee left for work around 6 but left his phone with the alarm on in the room so the rest of us could not sleep. The guys working in the bar/restaurant was supernice tho. Would not stay here again, but could eat and have a drink in the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nina

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Inte alls som bilderna visa. Strökigy och sliter ställe. Vi bytte till Selins South som är helt fantastiskt.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Johanna

Disliked: Staff & service

Bad service

They didnt find my booking when I arrived and I had to switch room and it was trouble all through the whole stay. The receptionist gave bad service and it was plenty of guest having problem with their bookings.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joerg

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

Short and good!

The employees were very friendly and provided me with all information that I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Surf Surf and Surf

The place is perfect if you whant to learn surf! Nice soda really near. There is a super with good beers just around the corner. The kitchen is really big but might need some love. The pool is really nice and the staff is friendly. The private room are not so big but there is space for your surf! The hotel rent many type of surf board too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

First time surfing!

This hotel is really nice, the WiFi is always good. Some improuvement migh be done in the kitchen and with the chairs around the pool. We rented some surf many times and the staff is friendly. The bar at the hotel is nice. This is a really good hotel to try surfing. The waves for beginner are right beside the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Stavros

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

Average

It is currently a construction site (see photo below). There is no breakfast, however, you are patronised to have one at their restaurant which is OK. Close to the beach but no direct access. Check in time 3pm - and while was pretty quiet in the rainy season the receptionist would not let me check in at 2 pm because my $20 bed (when decent hostels around charge $9) may not be ready - although check out is at 11am because as she explained, the people that *potentially* are occupying the room *may* have a late check out... That conversation took place _without_ her even checking if it is the case. However, I witnessed other guest being checked in earlier. What a joke ... Although I was given a room upgrade, next morning at 10 am I had an awkward visit by the cleaning staff asking me what time I will go. Check out at 11 am...
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really fun place but the rooms were tiny (not like the pictures on their website)
Verified

8/10 Good

Brittany

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

Great place!

The place was great! The location was amazing being steps away from the beach and many places to eat. The pool was nice and the vibe was fun. My only complaint was that when I booked online, I was told I paid in full but they tried to charge me an additional $80 when I arrived. We were able to work it out but I've heard this is common for Selina's.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice place

Great hotel, only negative was the water stopped working for a couple hours. Loved the vibe and the surfing lessons were killer. cheap delicious breakfest.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamay

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

Delightful place near ocean

My stay at Selina Santa Teresa was great, Ksenia was very helpful and friendly. She was very knowledgeable about Santa Teresa and the country in general and she gave great recommendations for my stay. I did the Humpback Whale Watching, and able to see some whales and sea turtles, and swam in the open seas.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

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

Great food and location

It was nice...great food!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo

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

Great hostel, next to beach!

We had a lovely stay at Selina, it is right next to the beach and is a paradise for surfers. The hostel is really sociable and has a lovely restaurant. There is a pool and sun beds. We stayed in a private room for two with shared bathroom which was clean and well kept. Santa Teresa itself is great - lots of bars and restaurants, great for veggies and vegans - I was in heaven with all the smoothies and quinoa salads! Staff were helpful and helped us when we lost our camera. Overall would really recommend Selina - great value for money and a really fun experience.