Offering a bar-restaurant and lush gardens, Rocking J's is located right on Salsa Brava Beach in Puerto Viejo. This artistic hostel features a shared kitchen and TV lounge and free WiFi. Rocking J's offers a range of rustic accommodations, including private rooms, shared dorms, tents and hammocks. All come with free sheets and have access to shared bathroom facilities. The hostel offers free painting and mosaic materials. Guests can also enjoy nightly bonfires in the grounds. There is a 24-hour reception and free on-site parking. Rocking J's Salsa Brava Beach is a popular surfing spot. There are many restaurants and bars within walking distance in Puerto Viejo town. Limon Airport is 34 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

    • Breakfast Info

    • American

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
1 bunk bed
2 full beds
2 bunk beds
1 twin bed
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1 bunk bed
1 full bed
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2 bunk beds
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
2 queen beds
Bedroom 1
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 2
1 bunk bed
1 full bed
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1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.2
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.4
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.7
Free Wifi
7.4
Low score for Puerto Viejo

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Galvan
    United States United States
    Great location and friendly staff....nice beach front hostel...would definitely go back
  • Rylan
    United States United States
    A hippy chill place good vibes cool people right on the edge of town. Cool bar next to the beach and Cocles Beach is only 15 mins away thru the jungle
  • Luana
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    Location in front of the beach, clean place, facilities.
  • Stanislav
    Canada Canada
    This is my favourite hostel by far. Perfect location with a beautiful beach. Visually very satisfying an you can see that a lot of effort and thought went into the hostel. Eeeeverithing is mosaic an art😀 There is a huge beach front where lots of...
  • P
    United States United States
    I love the uniqueness of the decorations and architecture. I stayed in the mixed dorm and our entry way was a red hand door. I like that the beach was in the back, easy access to the beach. The vibe was very chill and the place was clean. I like...
  • Jim
    United States United States
    The place is amazing. Onsite bar was nice , but tis the people who come here that makes the place special.
  • Nikki
    United States United States
    The 2 bedroom house you have set is was perfect for my daughter and her friends to stay! It was their last weekend in Costa Rica. They have been in college studying abroad and have fallen in love with your county! They loved staying there and it...
  • Renee
    South Africa South Africa
    The location !! ✅️ right on the beach. Close to town. I decided on a hammock as my bed and the first night I was a bit uncomfortable and also loud music 🎶 but after that, it was perfect. I could hear the sea and it was cool Water on tap...
  • Keplinger
    Albania Albania
    The mattress in the tent was comfortable and it's amazing to be so close to a beautiful place at the ocean.
  • Gemma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It has a lovely vibe and amazing mosaic artwork on almost every surface. Perfect location. The reception staff very helpful and friendly.

Area info

Amenities of Rocking J's

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Game room

Food & Drink

  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Spa

  • Yoga classes
  • Massage chair
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Public Bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Rocking J's takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

A prepayment deposit via PayPal is required to secure your reservation. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Please note that hot water is intermittent.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Rocking J's of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

FAQs about Rocking J's