Calle 256, 800m South of Puerto Viejo, On the way to Playa Cocles, Cahuita, Limon, 70403
What's nearby
Playa Cahuita - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Blanca Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Negra Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Playa Grande - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
Sloth Sanctuary of Costa Rica - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
Getting around
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 94.3 miles/151.7 km
Restaurants
Soda Kawe - 8 min walk
Del Rita Paty's - 8 min walk
Bar & Restaurant Cahuita National Park - 9 min walk
Restaurante sobre las Olas - 12 min walk
Restaurante Italiano Cahuita - 10 min walk
About this property
Selina - Puerto Viejo
Selina - Puerto Viejo is a great choice for a stay in Cahuita. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Playground, which serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
37 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 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 up
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed*
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Barbecue grills
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Yoga classes
Pool table
Beach nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Conference space
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
3 buildings/towers
Built in 2017
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
Television in common areas
Communal living room
An outdoor pool
Arcade/game room
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Freshen up
Towels
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Playground - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 13 per person
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
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.
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
Does Selina - Puerto Viejo offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Selina - Puerto Viejo does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Selina - Puerto Viejo?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Selina - Puerto Viejo?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 10 per pet, per night.
Is parking offered on site at Selina - Puerto Viejo?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Selina - Puerto Viejo?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Selina - Puerto Viejo and nearby?
Onsite recreation at Selina - Puerto Viejo includes yoga. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hostel's other amenities, which include an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Selina - Puerto Viejo?
Yes, Playground offers Regional cuisine.
What's the area around Selina - Puerto Viejo like?
Selina - Puerto Viejo is a short 9-minute walk from Playa Cahuita and 10 minutes' walk from Blanca Beach.
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 4, 2024
Joel
Joel, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 9, 2024
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
Rhiannon
Rhiannon, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2024
Angelica Benitez
Angelica Benitez, 2-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2024
Great!
Jason
Jason, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 15, 2024
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 4, 2024
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
Ricardo
Ricardo, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Oct 28, 2023
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
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 25, 2023
Elias
Elias, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 7, 2023
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.
Flora
Flora, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2023
KARINE
KARINE, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 19, 2023
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.
Melissa
Melissa, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 13, 2023
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 :)
janice
janice, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2022
We loved it. The place, the vibe, it was amazing. Also the breakfast was awesome.
Karla
Karla, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2022
tammy
tammy, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2022
Dale
Dale, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2022
all great
Alan
Alan, 3-night romance trip
Verified CheapTickets guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2022
Justin
Justin, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 1, 2022
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.
Jan
Jan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2022
Very accommodating
Corrinne
Corrinne, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2022
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!
Sean
Sean, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Feb 2, 2022
DOUGLAS
DOUGLAS, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 7, 2022
Pedro
Pedro, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2022
Amanda
Amanda, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2021
Ziv
Ziv, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2021
Good place
The place is tidy and inviting. The rooms are clean and the service is courteous