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Social/tel Puerto Viejo

Property class: 3

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Teepee Room Plus
Business centre
Business centre
Interior
Room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Calle 256, 800m South of Puerto Viejo, Puerto Viejo, Limón Province, 70403
  • Place, Playa Cocles
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Talamanca Family Art
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Black Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Limón Intl. Airport (LIO)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Room options

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Room

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed in 12-Bed Dormitory Room

Bed in 12-Bed Dormitory Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

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Small Room Shared Bathroom

Small Room Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite

Suite

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Teepee Room | Exterior

Teepee Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Room

Teepee Room Plus

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Two-Bedroom Apartment

Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • 25 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Room

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

About the area

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

At Social/tel Puerto Viejo you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Playa Cocles and Talamanca Family Art. Highlights at this beach hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Playground, serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning local cuisine breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .In the area of this 3-property class Cahuita hotel, you'll find Punta Uva Beach.

What's nearby

  • Playa Cocles - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Talamanca Family Art - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Black Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Playa Chiquita - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Punta Uva Beach - 8 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Limón Intl. Airport (LIO) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hot Rocks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Tamara - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Nema - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪De Gustibus Bakery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Salsa Brava - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Social/tel Puerto Viejo

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A business centre and meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Social/tel Puerto Viejo. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Cahuita hotel is smoke free.

  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2017
  • Deli
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Social/tel Puerto Viejo offers 37 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 13 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Playground

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool umbrellas
  • 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

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2017
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

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

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

Renovations and closures

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

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 local cuisine breakfast: from approximately USD 13 per person

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
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
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.
    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

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Social/tel Puerto Viejo?

Social/tel Puerto Viejo offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Social/tel Puerto Viejo?

Yep, Social/tel Puerto Viejo has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Social/tel Puerto Viejo?

The closest beach to Social/tel Puerto Viejo is Punta Uva Beach (5.6 km).

Does Social/tel Puerto Viejo have a pool?

Social/tel Puerto Viejo has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

Does Social/tel Puerto Viejo serve breakfast?

You bet, local cuisine breakfast is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Social/tel Puerto Viejo?

No, Social/tel Puerto Viejo does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Social/tel Puerto Viejo?

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 Social/tel Puerto Viejo?

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

Are pets allowed at Social/tel Puerto Viejo?

No, pets are not allowed.

Social/tel Puerto Viejo Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 112 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved it. The place, the vibe, it was amazing. Also the breakfast was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Flora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

A.

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rhiannon

Liked: Staff & service

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
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Freth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Wendy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nina

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

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 :)
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Victor

Disliked: Staff & service
No me agradó el trato de personal.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

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

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ich fühlte mich wohl und willkommen im Hostel. Das ganze Personal ist sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Das Essen war jedes mal ein Highlight😍
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corrinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ziv

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

Good place

The place is tidy and inviting. The rooms are clean and the service is courteous
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
el servicio del personal fue muy bueno. esperaba una experiecia social y fue todo lo contrario
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021