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Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Room2Board Hostel and Surf School is located in Jacó. It features a social, young and hostel atmosphere. Free WiFi access is available, as well as an outdoor pool. The bedrooms and dormitories include bed linen and a fan, while air conditioning is available at an extra cost. The bathrooms have showers and may be private or shared. At Room2Board Hostel and Surf School you will find a garden, a terrace and a bar. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, a large poolside movie-screen, a tour desk and laundry facilities. The property offers free parking and a rooftop terrace with hammocks. The property also has a surfing school and is built following an eco-friendly design. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes’ drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the top-rated area in Jacó, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
7.3
Low score for Jacó

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Vacíli
    Russia Russia
    Everything. Outstanding facilities, staff and atmosphere. More than I could ever wish from a hostel for this price
  • Madden
    United States United States
    Super clean. Super friendly staff. Honestly the best hostel I’ve ever been to. And will continue to come to 💕
  • Suzanne
    United States United States
    Great vibe - pool was a godsend. Beach right there - close to everything Exceptionally clean . Staff were nice and happy.
  • Jamilyn
    Canada Canada
    Great location! Practically beachfront, and still close to the main strip.
  • Shanta
    United States United States
    Location is perfect. Right off the main street and literally feet’s away from the beach. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Greats vibes!!!!
  • Jeanine
    United States United States
    The staff were great. Very helpful. Great access to the beach.
  • Ms
    United States United States
    This was my first hostel experience. I must say, I was impressed. The architectural design was superb, nice airy open spaces. I appreciated the pool, bar/diner area, and the access to Jaco Beach. There was so much to do in the area, including...
  • Angel
    United States United States
    Close to beach, fun party atmosphere, bar onsite good pool and air conditioning in 10 bed dorm. Rooftop and coworkers space was also nice.
  • Michelle
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    The place is right in front of the beach. There is a big parking lot and a big comfy pool to chill out. The vibe is amazing and the people were great. The coctels were great.
  • Jairo
    Tanzania Tanzania
    Perfect location just right to the beach. The staff is super kind and supportive. The rooms and bathrooms are clean, as well as the shared areas. The pool is big enough to shared with more people. I took mi first surf class there, the instructor...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Chili Guaros
    • Cuisine
      American • Argentinian • Caribbean • Tex-Mex • Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Room2Board Hostel and Surf School
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • 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

Front Desk Services

  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Outdoor swimming pool

    Spa

    • Yoga classes
    • Waterslide
    • Massage
      Additional charge

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Spanish
    • French

    House rules
    Room2Board Hostel and Surf School takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 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 6:30 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 over 14 are welcome.

    Children 15 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
    American ExpressVisaMastercardCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note shared bathrooms are located outside the rooms.

    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 Room2Board Hostel and Surf School 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.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

    As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

    Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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