Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel

2.0 star property
Beachfront hostel with calming spa services

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Ensuite | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, beach views
Hair dryer
Hair dryer
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

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  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly

Explore the area

Map
300m north from Cocles River, Cahuita, Limón Province, 70403
  • Popular LocationPlaya Cocles1 min walk
  • Popular LocationPlaya Chiquita7 min drive
  • Popular LocationPunta Uva Beach9 min drive
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Room options

Design Triple Room, Multiple Beds, No Windows

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Blender
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Freezer
  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Freezer
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom, Beachfront

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
4 bathrooms
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Blender
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually decorated
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Fan
6 bathrooms
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Blender
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
5 bathrooms
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Blender
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
5 bathrooms
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Blender
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Design Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
5 bathrooms
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Blender
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
5 bathrooms
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Blender
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Located in Cahuita, Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel is in the suburbs and on the beach. Punta Uva Beach and Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Gandoca-Manzanillo reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Talamanca Family Art and Cahuita National Park. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ziplining and ecotours nearby.

What's nearby

  • Playa Cocles - 1 min walk
  • Foundation Jaguar Rescue Center - 3 min drive
  • Playa Chiquita - 7 min drive
  • Black Beach - 7 min drive
  • Punta Uva Beach - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Salsa Brava - 2 min drive
  • La Nena - 14 min walk
  • El Rincón Porteño - 3 min drive
  • Noa Beach Club - 16 min walk
  • Tasty Waves Cantina - 8 min walk

About this property

Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel

Hostel by the ocean
Take advantage of a beach bar, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace at Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel. This hostel is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, beachfront dining, and free beach cabanas. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a deep-tissue massage or a body treatment. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, SAGE Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Enjoy onsite activities like surfing/body boarding, beach yoga, and hiking/biking. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Other perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a free bus station shuttle, and bike rentals
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a nature reserve
  • Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and surf lessons
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Communal kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, blenders, and toasters
  • Stovetops, freezers, and cookware/dishes/utensils

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free bus station shuttle
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured self parking on site (USD 10 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 15 for adults and USD 5 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • SAGE Beer Garden
  • SAGE Restaurant

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Surf lessons
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body treatments
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

More

  • 3 buildings
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2016
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Individual decor
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Food and water bowls and pet grooming services are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: USD 20.0 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 15 for adults, and USD 5 to 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 69.17 per person (one-way)
  • Secured self parking fee: USD 10 per day
  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Playa 506 Hostel Puerto Viejo
Playa 506 Hostel
Playa 506 Hostel Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Playa 506 Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Playa 506 Hostel
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Playa 506
506 Puerto Viejo Talamanca
Playa 506
Playa 506 Hostel
506 Beachfront Hostel Cahuita
Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel Cahuita
Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hostel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a deposit of USD 50 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel?

As of Jun 6, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel on Jun 20, 2024 start from $39.43, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel?

Self parking is available for USD 10 per day.

What time is check-in at Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM–2:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 69.17 per person applies.

Where is Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cahuita hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Playa Cocles and Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Gandoca-Manzanillo. Black Beach and Talamanca Family Art are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Amazing experience for the price, beach front and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely unhelpful to almost everyone I encountered. Bordering on rude. It was very noisy. The people above us sounded like they were coming through our floor. We took some friends to eat snacks and get 1 drink at the restaurant and it was outrageously expensive. We ate at Koki twice and it wasn't that expensive. Even though this property has a great location at Playa Cocles, I won't stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is nice and well kept. AC and wifi is great! Hostel food and bar is a bit pricey, but food was great! Bike rental on premise and close to other beaches and restaurants. Staff was super nice too. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

frantz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great chill place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is a lot to do in puerto viejo. Different restaurants and a market not far. Playa 506 is directly on the beach which is great and it’s beautiful. Located near other hostels which is nice. Everything is walkable, or you can rent a bike, or scooters, or taxi. I like that the hostel had a restaurant/ bar very combined when other places in town were not open as early.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Mixed reaction
First the great part: the beach is right there and its just gorgeous. And the dogs were adorable. There is a community kitchen so you can cook and the atmosphere is nice. The not-so-good: our room was very stuffy and had a foul smell. When we asked the unconcerned receptionist she said there were no more rooms available. The blurb promised free parking and housekeeping. The parking was public parking on the side of a busy street and the housekeeping evidently occurs in between guests.And my husband got a beer and was charged $5 which is a lot for a place with a sand floor. We did have fun though. The room, mattress and pillows werent nice but the beachside setting surely is.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, München

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ich habe gefragt ob es möglich wäre, dass ich mir am Abreisetag schon etwas früher als die Frühstückszeiten sind, ein Frühstück to go zusammenstellen darf. Am nächsten Tag hat die Küchenfrau mir ein mega Frühstückspaket überreicht! Reis mit Bohnen/Omlett mit Brötchen/Wassermelone und eine Banane. Mega! :) Das war mein Frühstück & Mittagessen weils so viel war :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fun inexpensive place to stay right on the beach. The food and drink is great. It was at the end of the off season so it was quiet and the restaurant/bar was closing a bit earlier than normal but they were very accommodating staying open until everyone was taken care of. The hostel can arrange various tours. I stayed there specifically as it was a good base to take a few day trip into Panama.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A pretty awesome one-night stopover
Great location lush & on the ocean beach, delicious breakfast, relaxed atmosphere - Will definitely return for a longer stay ... made myself right at home, lots of hammocks <3
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Piece of beach heaven
Best hostel I stayed at in Costa Rica, hands down. Right off the beach, friendly staff, privacy curtains for your bunk, bathrooms located outside of the room so no one is disturbing anyone else in the room at random hours, and close to the best parts of PV. It’s a bit of a far walk from downtown but I personally didn’t care much for the main downtown area. Biggest downside was there were random times that water would be shut off but that only affected me once. The vibe is so great here and it makes me think back fondly to my time in Costa Rica. Also - BEST BREAKFAST included by a hostel. Lunch/dinner menu was excellent as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Paula

This hostel definitely has a nice relaxing vibe. The rooms were clean and comfortable. It rained everyday but still nice. The con was there was not much to do in the area and there were a lot of stray dogs and cats. They dont bother you but if you have an allergies to cats and dogs, Costa Rica ismt for you. The view and sound of the waves were 100% worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

cat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxed vibes right on the beach
We loved staying here and didn't want to leave: great relaxed atmosphere out of the slightly hectic Puerto viejo. Lovely little room, we had a room with shared bathrooms and those were great - super clean and comfortable. The outside area is unbeatable: a restaurant area under a palm tree rooftop that is built around a tree, and more seating and hammocks in the shade of palmtrees on the beach. To swim, check with staff or the lifeguard where it is safe (further up north of the beach, two minute stroll up) as there are rip currents right outside. That also means the area stays quiet :) Super nice staff, attentive and friendly, and great food!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort
Beware room details
The location is great, right by the beach but you'll need to rent a bike to go around (it's cheaper from Puerto Viejo). Staff is ok and food average. Be extra careful when booking as what was supposed to be a 20m2 sea facing room turned out to be a 6m2, extremely hot street and traffic facing room. Moreover flies invaded the first floor and staff did not not seem to care much. Finally, the gate to the beach would not lock at night so security should be improved.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great hostel with mediocre rooms
Hostel has an amazing location just out of town and a great staff. Decorations are funky, bar has great beer, literally on the beach. Couldn’t ask for a better common area. But the rooms literally sound like they have cardboard walls, our private room had no ventilation and a lot of mildew smell, and the showers are basically outside with wood floors. All in all it’s a great upscale hostel in terms of location and service and decorations, but it’s a bit pricey for what you get in terms of your sleeping room. People are super friendly and multilingual though so might be worth it!

10/10 Excellent

Nico, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cool hostel with beach access!
Very friendly staff, hostel may be little big to create a nice atmosphere to meet fellow travelers! loved pasta night and breakfast in the morning was also good !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

ars, costa rica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Ve carefull with price
We arrive ay 9pm, total amount was x but when we paid the reception girl told us it was three times the amount, argumenting that price showed was per person.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

4/10 Poor

Melanie

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Leider etwas dreckig. Auch war unsere Matratze sehr durchgelegen. Alles etwas dunkel und schimmelig. Der Gemeinschaftskühlschrank ist widerlich. Die Managerin eher unfreundlich, daher habe ich mich auch nicht wohl gefühlt. Leider auch sehr weit ab von Schuss. Der Strand ist wunderschön und der Zugang dorthin super! Fahrräder können unkompliziert und sicher ausgeliehen werden. Das hat gefallen. Dennoch würde ich nicht wieder kommen. Haben für zwei weitere Nächte in der Stadt eine andere Unterkunft gebucht, preislich gleich aber deutlich besser.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Traveled with family
Acceso directo a la playa. Buena comida en el restaurante con variedad de opciones 😎
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Vera, Spechbach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good Vibe
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Issvany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Finn

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect spot for beach holiday, a bit costy restaurant, good kitchen, toilet and bathroom. I enjoyed my stay there. Lots of nice hammocks to relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023