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Socialtel Nosara

2.0 star property
Hostel in Nosara with spa services and outdoor pool

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Billiards
Creator video
Loft
Free WiFi
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool loungers

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Selina Nosara, Nosara Beach, 160, Nosara, Guanacaste, 50206
  • Playa Pelada
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Nosara Beach
  • Safari Surf School
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Nosara (NOB)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Bed in 8 - Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

Bed in 6 - Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Premium Suite, Balcony

Premium Suite, Balcony

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Two Bedroom Apartment With Kitchen

Two Bedroom Apartment With Kitchen

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi

Standard Room (Twin), Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room (Queen), Private Bathroom

Standard Room (Queen), Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Loft

Loft

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Nosara

At Socialtel Nosara you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Playa Pelada and Frog Pad. Highlights at this hostel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Other amenities include spa services and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In proximity to this Nosara hostel you'll find Samara Beach.

What's nearby

  • Playa Pelada - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Guiones Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Frog Pad - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Safari Surf School - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • International Animal Rescue Costa Rica - 6 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Howler’s Beach Lounge - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Restaurant and Bar at The Gilded Iguana - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪La Luna - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Beach Dog Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Café de Paris - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Socialtel Nosara

Hostel in Nosara with spa services and outdoor pool
As a guest of Socialtel Nosara, you'll find an outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace. Public spaces have free WiFi. A round-trip airport shuttle and a bus station shuttle are available for a fee. Socialtel Nosara also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Nosara hostel is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Socialtel Nosara offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations, with a hairdryer. This Nosara hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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)
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 12 for adults and USD 12 for children

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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 cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 12 for adults and from USD 12 for children

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. 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

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hostel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Selina Nosara Hostel
Selina Nosara

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Socialtel Nosara?

Socialtel Nosara offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Socialtel Nosara?

Yep, Socialtel Nosara has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Socialtel Nosara?

Yep, Socialtel Nosara is a short 18-minute walk from Playa Pelada.

Is there a spa on site at Socialtel Nosara?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Socialtel Nosara have a pool?

Socialtel Nosara has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Does Socialtel Nosara serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order brekkie is served daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Socialtel Nosara?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Socialtel Nosara?

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

Are pets allowed at Socialtel Nosara?

No, pets are not allowed.

Socialtel Nosara Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 85 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Brenna

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is extremely run down. It used to be nice, but dont be fooled by the pictures online. We have had to change rooms three times because everything is broken. The first room was just for two nights and we needed a kitchen bc we are here so long, so we moved to the suite with a kitchen and the refrigerator was broken. The second, and only other suite, shower is broken, AC is broken, there is only one bathroom up a winding stair case full of nails sticking out. Then in the third and final room we were in, the bathroom started leaking into the kitchen below it. The kitchens were not equipped with much to actually cook with. The pools were disgusting and then closed while we where there. The furniture was broken in the rooms and in the public spaces. Then our boys both got food poisoning from the restaurant. When I went the next morning to talk to management the restaurant is now closed for maintenance. The staff tried to help but you can tell the ownership company is running this place into the ground.
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cara

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is under renovation. There’s no restaurant/bar. Pool was under construction, rooms were dirty and no hot water. Might be better after Mar 30, 2025 but not worth the $$ now
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brenna

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel was booked via expedia for 2.5 weeks on the One Key cash credit via Expedia and is non refundable AND it is awful. We have had to change rooms three times because everything is broken. The first room was just for two nights and we needed a kitchen bc we are here so long, so we moved to the suite with a kitchen and the refrigerator was broken. The second, and only other suite, shower is broken, AC is broken and the place is totally run down-see the attached picture of the pool. It advertised a private bedroom, but it was really a loft. We are working remotely and need a private place to work so we thought this room would do and it is an open air room with broken AC and only one bathroom up a winding stair case full of nails sticking out. Then our boys both got food poisoning from the restaurant and have been puking and diarrhea for 24 hours since eating here. When I went this morning to talk to management the restaurant is now closed for maintenance. The hotel said they cannot cancel it bc it was through expedia. I am not sure what to do and really just want to enjoy our vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Extremely basic, no social life

I was led to believe this was still the Selina, with a social environment, active people here. It no longer is. Lots of road noise. Run down. It did its job as a bed by the beach. hot water was sparse, in the mornings the water was cold and even when the water heater was topped up it lasted a very short time. The pool is also falling apart, very gritty on the bottom as the asfalt liner breaks down and looks dirty.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Art

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
would not recommend at all
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

vic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very relaxed and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Arielle

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unclean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Bryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms, hot water in shower, good internet, clean. Staff available for check in. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Seen better days

This resort has seen better days! Most of the structures are older and have not been kept in good repair. Wood decking around pool area is coming loose and is hazardous. Pool itself needs repairs. Rooms are more rustic but have modern combo locks on dorrs. our lock malfunctioned, so we were upgraded to the deluxe "house". This was much bigger and better with a full kitchen, and was further from the main road which meant it was quieter. staying in units near the road would be very loud. Staff was friendly & helpful and they have a lot of regular activities which would make this place better suited to a younger crowd. included salsa dancing, reggae or disco dance nights, etc. Food is average for the area. resort is a little isolated compared to both Guiones and Pelada beaches. Good, quiet business center. couldnt find 1 spoon in the large common kitchen. pretty basic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Isis

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Property is really cute but staff is not friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

ohad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Noelle Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The late night partie emwere quite ous
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

German

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

SCARLETT

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice friendly, close to the beach you just can walk o take the toktok, menu wiht a variety that can you choose, the hotel very good look ,I just fine air-conditioned liking, is same that them show in the website page.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Félix

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

Cool spot to meet people!

The hotel is nice, there is some good and some less good: + Excellent service by John at the bar! You must go see him for cocktails & local recommendations! + Daily cleaning was impeccable. + Room layout on 2 floors is pretty cool + Three balconies to fit your different moods + Amenities are nice + Great to have the hotel side and dorm options as you will meet a lot of different people + On-site food option is very decent + Mascot (pig) going around the property - Multiple power outages - Hotel rooms are not soundproof - Yoga mats are to be changed / deep washed (very smelly) - You will need a car to get to the beach
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

OMRI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Riley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was good. Great for single travelers in my opinion. It is further from the beach and town in my opinion, I wasn't expecting this. Renting an ATV is definitely the way to get around. This hotel is very americanized and reminds me of Hawaii rather than Costa Rica.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth it

Stayed here for 3 nights after staying closer to the beach. Overall this place is brutal, there is loud music until late in the night on a variety of nights and trucks on the road early in the morning. Rooms were not well maintained, there were nails sticking out of the stairs and hardware missing from the wall for the drapes. The staff was not helpful or very friendly. They have advanced check in but when you show up you have to line up at 3pm where it took another 30 minutes to get checked in so a waste of time. When we were leaving they wouldn’t give us an additional 30 minutes from check out without charging even though the check in was late. Wish I had better news.
Missing hardware
Nails sticking out of the stairs
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The ONLY reason I'm leaving a less than glowing review is was the vehicular noise. Highway 160 hugs the property line and the traffic (dirt bikes and trucks) is unbearably loud at 5:30am. I know that Selina can't do anything about this, but letting people know before booking would be very considerate. You will NOT be sleeping past 5:30am - even with the ear plugs they provide. Other than that, I had a lovely time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022