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Room2Board Hostel and Surf School

2.0 star property
Beachfront hostel with outdoor pool, near Jaco Beach

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Outdoor pool
View from property
Private Room 205a, Share Bathroom w/205b
Hiking
On the beach, surfing

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool bar
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Limited housekeeping
The price is $96
includes taxes & fees
$85 per night
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2025

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Room

Room 303

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room 2

Room 2

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 1

Room 1

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Private Room 206b, Share Bathroom w/206a

Private Room 206b, Share Bathroom w/206a

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Private Room 206a, Share Bathroom w/206b | View from room

Private Room 206a, Share Bathroom w/206b

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Private Room 205b, Share Bathroom w/205a

Private Room 205b, Share Bathroom w/205a

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room101/5

Room101/5

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Private Room 205a, Share Bathroom w/205b

Private Room 205a, Share Bathroom w/205b

Private Room 205a, Share Bathroom w/205b

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room 302

Room 302

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 104

Room 104

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room 204

Room 204

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room

Room 301

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (216)
The price is $96
includes taxes & fees
$85 per night
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2025
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About the neighborhood

Map
200 Metros Oeste de la Clinica de Jaco, In front of the beach, Jaco, 61101

What's nearby

  • Jacó Walk Shopping Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Jaco Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Pacific Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Herradura Beach - 13 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Marina Los Sueños - 14 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 86 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 112 min drive
  • Tambor (TMU) - 28.2 miles/45.4 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪El Point - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Green Room - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Morales House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Public House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Hola India Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Room2Board Hostel and Surf School

Room2Board Hostel and Surf School features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute walk of Jaco Beach. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Chili Guaros, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace are other highlights.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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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
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Children

    • Children (13 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–11 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Yoga classes
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Discount at nearby fitness center
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Chili Guaros - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash deposit: USD 20.00 per stay

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 4 to 8 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 100 per vehicle (one way)

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Room2Board Hostel Surf School Jaco
Room2Board Hostel Surf School
Room2Board Surf School Jaco
Room2Board Surf School
Room2Board Hostel And Surf School Costa Rica/Jaco
Room2Board Hostel and Surf School Jaco

Frequently asked questions

Does Room2Board Hostel and Surf School offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Room2Board Hostel and Surf School 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 Room2Board Hostel and Surf School?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Room2Board Hostel and Surf School?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Room2Board Hostel and Surf School?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Room2Board Hostel and Surf School?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 100 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Room2Board Hostel and Surf School?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Room2Board Hostel and Surf School and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as surfing. Additional recreation onsite includes yoga. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hostel's other amenities, which include an arcade and a picnic area. Room2Board Hostel and Surf School also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Room2Board Hostel and Surf School?
Yes, Chili Guaros offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Room2Board Hostel and Surf School like?
Room2Board Hostel and Surf School is a short 14-minute walk from Jaco Beach and 9 minutes' walk from Jacó Walk Shopping Center.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Oliver, 8-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything is nice thanks
wilber, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome spot!
The staff is so friendly and helpful. This place is great. Clean, comfortable and so close to the beach. Perfect!
Camielle, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Dino, 8-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This was a very clean and fun hostel where the staff was very friendly and helpful.
Jacob, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Solo trip
Hostel was great, awesome bar and pool setup, friendly staff, and everyone looking to hang even w current COVID conditions. Great for solo travelers.
Michael, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

The hotel was really fun and the staff were all kind and super helpful. The room and bathroom were nice the only issue was the bathroom door was broken off the hinge. Really nice to be right on the beach
Carlita, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Christian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

patrick, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Overall great experience. First time staying in a hostel, and I think they set the bar too high :)
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Taylor, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Happy with Room2Board
Hostel is perfectly located on the beach, pool and bar area are very good for relaxing rooms and overall was very clean, only issue was the pillows and bed sheets were not comfortable
Andrew, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Hostel stay
My friends and I stayed in a room with a queen bed and a single bed with a shared bathroom. The room was great! However, there were aunts EVERYWHERE on the wall next to the single bed. I was so thrown off by them and they were in the sheets as well.
Madeline, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

I had a great time and I would go back.
I almost didn’t stay at Room2Board— they are VERY Instagram-friendly, and I am not exactly the IG demographic. That said, I am glad I didn’t get scared off! Room2Board was clean and friendly, and they were strict about quiet hours starting at 11 pm, so no worries about pounding music all night. My only two comments are SUPER minor: it would be great if they provided hooks in the rooms to hang up wet/damp clothes, especially since they don’t want you to hang clothes out on the balconies, and the free coffee doesn’t actually start at 5 am like the signs in the room say- it starts at 7 am.
8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is such a great hostel. I had a private room with a shared bathroom. Staff was friendly and the place was big, bright and clean. Right by the beach for great surfing. 10/10. Even got to watch nfl by the pool in the big projector Close to a few good bars for night life. Don’t go alone at night. Jaco is high risk if you are out alone at night.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

2-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent price and environment especially u love surfing and great party !! There are many awesome guys and make me sooooo happy, absolutely I wanna go back again !
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

There is a reason why this place is rated “best hostel in Costa Rica”. Clean, cool vibe, really nice pool, great location. This place is fantastic. My only gripe was that the free morning coffee wasn’t more than luke-warm. I’d still gladly go back.
Nick, 1-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good

Elevator was not working Lobby staff not able to help all time, many answers like "i dont know"
lucia patricia, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

R2B will be our go-to in Jaco
R2B had such a fun atmosphere, was steps to the beach, and had awesome happy hour specials!
Rachel, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and value
Great hotel! Had happy hour 3 times a day, right by the beach and cheap surf rentals. They even had yoga on the roof.
Stephanie, 4-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review