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Selina Santa Teresa North - Hostel

3.0 star property
3-star hostel near Santa Teresa Beach

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Beach nearby, beach yoga
Lounge
Sports facility
Family Room | Free WiFi
Building design

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
100 Metros Norte del Campo de Futbol, Puntarenas, Santa Teresa, Cóbano
  • Santa Teresa Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cocal Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Hermosa Beach
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Tambor (TMU)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi

Suite Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Small Room Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Private 4-Bed Room | Free WiFi

Private 4-Bed Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Bed in 9-Bed Dormitory Room | Free WiFi

Bed in 9-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room | Free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room | Free WiFi

Standard Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | Free WiFi

Family Room

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Room Economy

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed(s)

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Free WiFi

Shared Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Full Bunk Bed(s)

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Free WiFi

Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Full Bed(s) and 2 Twin Bed(s)

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Free WiFi

Shared Mixed Dormitory One Bed In 6-Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Full Bunk Bed(s)

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Free WiFi

Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Full Bed(s)

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Free WiFi

Suite Standard With Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed(s)

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Free WiFi

Room Luxury

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed(s)

About the neighborhood

Santa Teresa

Oceanside stay.Within a 15-minute walk of the hostel, you'll find Santa Teresa Beach and Carmen Beach. Cocal Beach and Grande Hermosa Tidepool are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Santa Teresa Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Carmen Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cocal Beach - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Playa Mal País - 27 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Hermosa Beach - 28 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kooks Smokehouse and Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Tiquicia - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Somos Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pronto Piccola Italia - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Banana Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Selina Santa Teresa North - Hostel

3-star hostel near Santa Teresa Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite business center.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Selina Santa Teresa North - Hostel. 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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Selina Santa Teresa North - Hostel offers 41 accommodations with air conditioning. This Cóbano hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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 transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM at scheduled times
  • Free self parking on site

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

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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 up

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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: 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 up.

We should mention

  • One child 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

How close is Selina Santa Teresa North - Hostel to the airport?

Selina Santa Teresa North - Hostel is 9.8 mi (34-min drive) away from the Cóbano Airport (ACO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Selina Santa Teresa North - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Selina Santa Teresa North - Hostel offers an airport shuttle from 7 AM to 5 PM, at scheduled times, for a charge of USD 50. per person, one-way.

How close is Selina Santa Teresa North - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is a short 5-minute walk from Santa Teresa Beach and 14-minute walk from Carmen Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Selina Santa Teresa North - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Selina Santa Teresa North - Hostel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 13 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Selina Santa Teresa North - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Selina Santa Teresa North - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Selina Santa Teresa North - Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Selina Santa Teresa North - Hostel have a pool?

Selina Santa Teresa North - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Selina Santa Teresa North - Hostel have a restaurant?

Selina Santa Teresa North - Hostel is home to Playground, which features Regional cuisine and happy hour.

Does Selina Santa Teresa North - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Selina Santa Teresa North - Hostel to downtown Cóbano?

Selina Santa Teresa North - Hostel is 0.1 mi away from Santa Teresa.

Selina Santa Teresa North - Hostel 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

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

2/10 Terrible

Justine

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Traveled with group
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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
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

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Tamay, Los Angeles

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Jo, London

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.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good location, poor maintenance.

It is close to the beach, like most hostels in ST, and there is airconditioning even in the dorms, but the pool was disgusting and the bathroom trash continuously overflowing with the dirty tissue (which is pretty nasty considering you cant flush any tissue in CR). The matresses are terrible and sink in the middle after one nights sleep if a big hole isnt already there from the previous person (i am 140lbs). I feel like they made it "cute" on the outside, but essentially didnt follow through with quality and maintenance which also doesnt make sense why everything isore expensive there on top of it!

8/10 Good

José, Costa Rica

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

Great place - great beach

The lobby, the restaurant, the rooms and bathrooms were all well maintained and clean. The food was also very good and the pool was nice and warm. The biggest advantage for this place is its location: the beach is less than 200m away from the hostel's exit, there is a small supermarket less than 200m away, and there are at least 5 other restaurants and cafes which are less than 300m away from the hostel. The staff was also very pleasant and helpful when the room we booked was occupied by someone else, but the alternative was far better than what we initially reserved.

10/10 Excellent

Stefano

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

best hostel in santa teresa. No doubt

Perfect, the hostel is perfect for young and adult travelers, check out the pictures.. the hostel is twice as better in real life.