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Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel

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Hair dryer
Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom, Beachfront | Bathroom
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
300m north from Cocles River, Cahuita, Limón Province, 70403
  • Playa Cocles
    1 min walk
  • Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Gandoca-Manzanillo
    4 min walk
  • Restaurante El Sol del Caribe
    2 min walk
  • Limon (LIO)
    62 min drive

Room options

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Design Triple Room, Multiple Beds, No Windows

Design Triple Room, Multiple Beds, No Windows

  • 9.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Ensuite

  • 19.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ensuite

Deluxe Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ensuite

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom, Beachfront

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom, Beachfront

  • 29.7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • 19.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 9.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Design Shared Dormitory

Design Shared Dormitory

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Located in Cahuita, Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel is on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Playa Cocles and Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Gandoca-Manzanillo. .This beach hostel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Talamanca Family Art and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Black Beach.
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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

  • ‪La Nena - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Salsa Brava - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪De Gustibus Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Amimodo - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Noa Beach Club - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel

Beachfront hostel for sun and fun
Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel offers 21 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually decorated. This Cahuita hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Hair dryers and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 individually decorated guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Treat yourself with massages and body treatments. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Guests can get to nearby shops on the shuttle (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite with international cuisine at SAGE Restaurant, a beachfront restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and dine alfresco. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the beach bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A bus station shuttle is provided at no charge (available on request), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
SAGE Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
SAGE Beer Garden - This bar is located on the beach. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

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 public transport

  • Secured self parking on site (USD 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking (max. 1 space per unit)
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Free bus station shuttle
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–11:00 AM: USD 5-15 for adults and USD 5-15 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 beach bar and 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • SAGE Restaurant
  • SAGE Beer Garden

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Bike rentals
  • Bike parking
  • Bike storage
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Yoga classes
  • Surfing lessons

Family friendly

  • Full-sized fridge
  • Corner/local shop
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Corner/local shop
  • Library
  • Lockers available
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • Nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body treatments
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - on the beach
  • Massage - Thai

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Accessible airport shuttle

More

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Beach towels
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Shared fridge
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Freezer
  • Fridge
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

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 staffed during limited hours
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

Front desk (limited hours)

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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

Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my beach escape for a week and I loved every second. I was going to stay 3 days and ended up staying the whole week.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

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

6/10 Okay

Jane

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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

8/10 Good

Sandra Giankarla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buena ubicación, ya que se encuentra a la orilla de la playa y cerca de muchos restaurantes y comercios. Ambiente relajado y sensación de comunidad con los otros huéspedes. Se me hizo un poco caro en relación a lo que ofrecía.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Melanie

Travelled 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

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a blast!
Had an absolute blast at Playa 506. The location straight on the beach is incredible, both for just going out for a swim but also to watch the incredible sunrises in the morning. The women in the reception are also so helpful and kind. There was a party in Bocos, Panama, the weekend I was staying but the vibe was still cool, the Sunday when people were coming back it became straight away even more social which was a nice way to finish off my stay. The only downer for this place is that there’s no free coffee in the morning. The facilities are also alright, I’ve been to hostels with better/cleaner kitchen facilities but it was still alright. Would highly recommend to stay!
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024