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Socialtel Nosara

2.0 star property

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Outdoor dining
Creator video
Reception
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool loungers
Reception

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Selina Nosara, Nosara Beach, 160, Nosara, Guanacaste, 50206
  • Place, Playa Pelada
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Guiones Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Frog Pad
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nosara (NOB)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room (Queen), Private Bathroom

Standard Room (Queen), Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Bed in 6 - Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Bed in 8 - Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room (Twin), Private Bathroom

Standard Room (Twin), Private Bathroom

Standard Room (Twin), Private Bathroom

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Two Bedroom Apartment With Kitchen

Two Bedroom Apartment With Kitchen

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Loft

Loft

  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Suite, Balcony

Premium Suite, Balcony

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

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 - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Safari Surf School - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Nosara Biological Reserve - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Guiones Beach - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Frog Pad - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Chirriboca - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunrise Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪La Luna - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Rolling Waves - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Posada Margherita - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Socialtel Nosara

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.

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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 self 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

OMRI

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is very nice but it needs renovations.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

SCARLETT

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vic

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

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

Beautiful, clean, comfortable and very friendly

Beautiful, clean, comfortable, professional and very friendly. The only downside is that it is quite some way from town / the beaches, so you have to get a tuc tuc or walk 20-30mins in the heat which is not ideal with a board.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Art

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Arielle

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

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Water shuts off 10pm-6am

In the dry season, the hostel shuts down the water from 10pm to 6am every day. If you're out late, you get one toilet flush per evening. If you're up early to surf, you don't get to shower. Guests aren't informed before arriving, so you'll also hear other guests yelling for assistance late at night because their water is off and there's no one at the front desk after hours.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Anne

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is delapidated and nothing like the photos. Black slime at the bottom of the pool. Not cleaned. I even asked staff if there was a net I could use. Rude staff giving swim lessons in the pool and intentionally making it difficult to enjoy. My husband got aweful food poisoning there. Walkways are so creaky you feel like you will break through. Oh and impossible to get to the beach from there. Potential, and maybe graat 5 years ago. But definitely avoid this place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Wendy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has just been bought by a new company. One day it might be great. When we visited in late February 2025 was not good at all. The place looks like it will have a bar and restaurant with a fun atmosphere but in actually the bar was shut down and the restaurant was closed. A few to go items could be ordered from the kitchen to go but this was not a substitution for a restaurant experience. Again, NO bar. Common areas such as the pool deck were in need or repair and cleaning. The tiny staff is overworked and unfriendly. We stayed for a week and didn't have a hot shower even once. Do not stay here until the facility has been updated and positivly reviewed.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joseph

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Brenna

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Brenna

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sorpresa 😁

El Internet no fue accesible por 2 días y además no se podía tener alimentos en la cocina de la habitación externos al hotel como su política indicaba pero eso lo sabias hasta llegar al hotel y no estaba al hacer la reserva.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gloriana

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Instalaciones son bonitas pero mal mantenimiento
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Súper

Me encanta este hotel y el servicio
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente atención por parte de los empleados
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Eve

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gros problème de bruit (musique très forte jusqu’à 1am, construction dans la journee)installations désuètes.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023