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SELINA SURF CLUB PUERTO VIEJO
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4.5 out of 5
Looking for the perfect place to stay during your trip? Located by the beach, this Selina hostel in Costa Rica is one of the best places for accommodation in Puerto Viejo. The property’s easy access to the beachfront allows travelers to pick and choose from a wide range of outdoor activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, trekking, and paddleboarding. Want more? With outdoor common areas, a buzzing bar, and an on to site restaurant, Selina Puerto Viejo is the perfect place to connect with global travelers and locals looking for a great time!
With unique accommodation specially designed for budget travelers, couples, and families, Selina is the best hostel in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica, and has a room for every need! Choose between our community rooms and connect with travelers on the road, change it up at one of our eco to friendly, rustic teepees, or enjoy the luxury of a private suite or micro to apartment that’s ideal for resting up before a new day of adrenaline to fueled adventure. Unlike most Puerto Viejo hostels, Selina is more than just accommodation: it’s a way of life!
Location
With a prime beachfront position in the heart of Puerto Viejo, experience the pure vida lifestyle at our eco to friendly oasis. Whether you want to go snorkeling or SUP boarding through coral reefs, ride through the rainforest on horseback, or trek through the trails at Cahuita National Park, there are plenty of activities to try just minutes from our hotel. Plus, if you’re craving some Afro to Caribbean cuisine, taste local flavors at authentic restaurants in the town, located less than 1 km from Selina.
On to site features include a swimming pool, a pizza garden, a beachfront bar, a yoga deck, a CoWork, and complimentary WiFi.
Wake up to the sounds of crashing waves and croaking frogs in our unique teepees before sitting down to a fresh breakfast at the beachfront. Head to the shore and dive into a range of water sports, or trek through the Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge and look out for wild manatees and jaguars. Back at Selina, grab a slice of pizza and get productive in our CoWork, and as the sun sets, order a drink at the bar, listen to the sounds of live music, and get ready to dance the night away with like to minded travelers.
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Summary
Additional Fees:
**FOR GUESTS STAYING IN DORMITORIESThere is a small towel fee for around USD $10.00, and the deposit will be refunded once the towel is returned at check-out. Also, guests in dormitories will be charged a small key deposit of USD $6.00, and it will be refunded once the key is returned at check-out.
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 2
A classic stay: affordable, comfortable, and private. Our standard option provides two guests with the ideal space to comfortably unwind in total privacy.
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 2
Similar to a ship or train cabin, this is our most basic sleeping solution. Compact and modest, the micro room is perfect if you’re looking for a place to sleep and a small area to store your belongings. The bathroom is shared between up to 4 micro rooms.
Room Type: Shared - Mixed
Sleeps: 1
A bed in a Community Room offers security, comfort, and the chance to connect with fellow travelers. You’ll receive a twin size bed or bunk bed, an individual storage locker, and access to a shared bathroom.
Room Type: Shared - Mixed
Sleeps: 1
A bed in a Community Room offers security, comfort, and the chance to connect with fellow travelers. You’ll receive a twin size bed or bunk bed, an individual storage locker, and access to a shared bathroom.
You can never get lost
When you book you will receive our confirmation email with full travel directions of how to get to us.
We don't provide airport transfers but you can book one easily here: Airport Transfers
- - Nearest Airport: Limón
- - Distance from Airport in kms: 55
- - Time from Airport in a car: 1 Hour
- - There is no train from the airport
- - There is a bus from the airport
Come Surf With Us
Surf Lessons can be added in the booking steps if they are not already included in a package.
Instructors
SELINA SURF CLUB PUERTO VIEJO
Main Surf Beach: Playa Cocle.
Surf Lessons we offer:
Beginner Surf Lessons
2 hours, Surfboard included. Student ratio: 1/4. Key concepts:
Beach safety
Positioning yourself correctly both on the surfboard & in the ocean
How to paddle, pop up & ride your first wave in the broken white water waves
How to get “out back” to the gree unbroken waves & ride them to the beach
How to play with speed & Turn in both directions
You will learn about rips, tides & surfer etiquettes
Intermediate Surf Lessons
2 hours, Surfboard included. Student ratio: 1/4. Key concepts:
How to paddle out through waves-acquire advence turtle rolling & duck diving skills
How to pisition yourself correctly in the line up
How to catch unbroken waves
Improve your timing
Taking the drop
Learn to turn (backside & frontside) and slow down on your board
How to read the ocean, to get the best waves, rips and current
Advanced Surf Lessons
2 hours, Surfboard included. Student ratio: 1/4. Key concepts:
How to paddle out through waves-acquire advence turtle rolling & duck diving skills
How to pisition yourself correctly in the line up
How to catch unbroken waves
Improve your timing
Taking the drop
Learn to turn (backside & frontside) and slow down on your board
How to read the ocean, to get the best waves, rips and current
Private Surf Lessons
2 hours per day. Surfboards included.
Lessons for your level
Surf Guide
Surf guidings are perfect for you as it include transport to/from beaches with the best conditions for your level. Our staff are here to accommodate all your needs & are equipped with the best local knowledge as well as passion for surfing.
Playa Cocle
Level: All Levels
Clear water and jungle are the amazing views that you will see while ride the waves!
Best time for surfing: high tide and northeast swell, you will find strong waves and current definitely all you need to enjoy.
It´s a famous place where take place lots of competitions each year.
Salsa Brava
Level: All Levels
Has been famous as one of the biggest waves of the Caribbean sea. Clear water in a reef where you need to have some surfing experience to enjoy the spot.
Best conditions: high tide.
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PAYMENT
- A small deposit is required to secure your booking.
- Your balance is due to the property 7 days before arrival. The Property will contact you to collect payment. If you book within this 7 days then the property will contact you shortly after you book to collect the balance.
CANCELLING YOUR BOOKING
- To cancel go to the MyAccount section and log in or register and you can cancel from within your account.
- Your deposit is non refundable but can be used for the same property/surf school within one year of your original booking.
- TERMS AND CONDITIONS Check-in is at 3:00 PM. If you arrive in the early morning you'll be more than welcome to chill in the common spaces, have some breakfast, use all of our facilities or just store your luggage with us and go exploring around the town while you wait for your room to be ready Check out is at 11:00 AM, but we will keep your bags for free all day long if you need us to Smoking is not allowed inside bedrooms. In case you omit this rule $300 USD fine will be applied for smoking. AGE RESTRICTIONS Guests must be 18 years or older to stay in shared dorms. Please ask us for our children policy Please ask us for our pets policy CANCELLATION POLICY Cancellations or modifications must be made by 3:00 pm (in your destination’s time zone) at least 3 days prior to arrival, depending on the property. Cancellations made after the given period and no-shows will incur a one-night cancellation fee, plus tax. BOOKING CONDITIONS To fully confirm the booking we ask for a credit card number as guarantee. A deposit will be charged to this credit card (30%) and the rest can be paid upon check in. Until the deposit is not charged, the booking is not confirmed. This deposit will be refundable if cancellation policies apply. CANCELLATION / MODIFICATION During HOLIDAYS, BANK HOLIDAYS AND SPECIAL EVENTS, cancellations / modifications are free of charge up to 15 DAYS prior your arrival. After that, we will charge your credit card with 100% of the surf camp (including tax). Cancellations / Modifications are free of charge prior to 7 DAYS days before your check-in date the rest of the year. After that, the surf package will be non-refundable and you will be charged with 100% of the surf package. In case of No-show, 100% of the surf package will be charged to your credit card. We reserve the right and you hereby authorize us to charge your credit or debit card for any damage incurred to your room or the hotel during your stay (including without limitation specialist cleaning) or for any items that are missing when you leave. Same applies for our surf equipment. Different cancellation/modification policies apply for groups.
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December 2019
Travelled as a couple
How did you like the accommodation?
We booked a two bedroom apartment and it was really nice. I’d have preferred two queen beds instead of a room with singles.
Fridge was noisy. Gas stove started wasn’t working so we received a lighter.
Staff was 100% helpful. Only complaint was receiving late notification of a lesson changing from 9 to 3.
How were the surf lessons?
Had a few short days, one hour of surfing instead of two because of conditions. Guide found coconuts one day and caught waves another while we waited...
Hey there John!
Thank you for our comments, I'm glad you found our apartment to be nice and that the staff where able to help you out with the slight mishaps.
Looking forward to your next visit!
How did you like the accommodation?
Excelente lugar
Desde que llegué al hostel la atención fue excelente, el hostel es limpio y tiene muy buenos servicios, como el de la renta de bicicletas. La primera noche que me hospedé ahí me encontré con la sorpresa que tenían un grupo de música en vivo muy agradable. Tienen un servicio de buffet para el desayuno que vale la pena, ya que es rico y tiene buen precio.
How did you like the accommodation?
Para enamorarse de Puerto Viejo
Me hospede con 14 personas y la verdad es que nos fue super bien , las camas super limpias al igual que los baños de las habitaciones y los baños de compartir, el desayuno es super rico y cómodo, se pueden alquilar bicis en el mismo lugar y eso es un éxito!, Su personal es super buena gente, realmente volvería otra vez !!
August 2019
Travelled with friends
How did you like the accommodation?
El mejor Selina en el que he estado...
He estado en varios Selina en mis viajes a centro américa, y en todos me he sentido genial. Pero éste ha superado al resto...
Como siempre, una atención formidable, unas instalaciones impresionantes, y el añadido de estar rodeado de animales en los árboles que hacían aún más divertida la estancia.
Alquiler de bicis, tablas y coches en el mismo hostel.
Muy muy recomendable.
June 2019
Travelled as a couple
How did you like the accommodation?
Gran hostal
Uno de los mejores en los que me he alojado jamás. Gran personal es amable, la comida vibraciones es buena, acceso a la playa, precios razonables y los eventos en el bar son un toque muy agradable y divertido nos dio pena irnos
May 2019
Travelled with friends
How did you like the accommodation?
Personal increíble, gran ubicación y ajustar!
Nos llamaron inmediatamente a Selina, una vez llegamos. Carlos (el planificador tour) era increíblemente servicial. Él nos ayudó con las maletas y nos dieron agua fría tan pronto como llegamos. Él siempre nos registramos en para ver si estábamos haciendo bien. Sinceramente, todo el personal era tan servicial y alegre, realmente hizo que la estancia increíble. Es nuevo con una ubicación muy cerca del centro y una playa preciosa. La piscina está justo al lado del bar, que es genial para fiestas en la piscina. Siempre algo. Hay perezosos, justo por el agua del hostal! Recomiendo este albergue en el más alto nivel. Gracias por recibirnos!