Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel

–Excellent location – show map
+72 photos
Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Hostel Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel, located in Playa Cocles, 0.9 mi from the center of Puerto Viejo, has its facilities right in front of the sea. With a restaurant / bar where you will find hammocks and chairs right on the shore of the beach. The facilities have shared dorms, private rooms and free WiFi in all areas of the hostel. There is a shared kitchen on the property. The hostel provides bicycle rental service, surf boards and the area is ideal for snorkeling and fishing.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Tom
United States United States
“Right on the beach, 5 min bike ride into town, bikes for rent, clean rooms, great food/bar”
Isolet
United States United States
“This place was right in front of a beautiful beach! The hostel itself was beautiful and the common areas (kitchen, dinning room, etc.) had everything you needed. It was quiet, yet about a 20-minute walk to the center of town. The staff was super...”
Cameo
United States United States
“Staff was excellent! I especially enjoyed Alexandra, I believe was her name! Beachfront and hammocks, I couldn’t ask for much more! This place is very clean and has staff cleaning all hours of the day. This was only my third time in a hostel and...”
Briana
Canada Canada
“Location was right beside the beach, a little ways away from the center city but no complaints. My room was not crowded at all and clean, nights were quiet and cool.”
Perry
United States United States
“The staff was very nice and helpful except for one person - The place offered everything I needed and it was an attractive space very near a popular beach.”
Jade
Canada Canada
“The location is right on the beach, though it is a little far from town you can easily get a tuktuk or uber for cheap.”
Alain
Canada Canada
“If you are a beach person, stay here. The 3-piece bathrooms downstairs are nice, too. The kitchen is well-maintained and the water dispenser has cold, warm, and hot water. Room and bed are comfy. It’s 5 minutes walk to two supermarkets - which is...”
Filippo
Italy Italy
“Super friendly staff and literally two steps away from the beach. Very good cleanliness and well equipped kitchen.”
Hillier
United States United States
“I loved how caring and kind the staff were to me, they made my stay comfortable and even when I upgraded my room they did it with ease and professionalism. It was easy to just stay at the hostel and not even explore since I loved the location so...”
Itay
Thailand Thailand
“Great staff, super nice reception and people! The location is cool, its not really in the city, but a few (2-3?) km from it, next to the nice beach area, which is much nicer and more interesting area. The hostel is super nice place to hang it,...”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
SAGE - Restaurant & Beer Garden
  • Cuisine
    Caribbean • Italian • Mediterranean • Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

House rules

Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:30 PM to 9:00 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 7:30 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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $20 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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 Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

A damage deposit of $20 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

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