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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom
107 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ensuite
285 square feet
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only
161 square feet
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Design Shared Dormitory
213 square feet
4 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom, Beachfront
320 square feet
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Deluxe Shared Dormitory
213 square feet
1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Design Triple Room, Multiple Beds, No Windows
107 square feet
1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Ensuite
213 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom
213 square feet
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Get an overview of this hotel
Beachfront hostel with relaxing spa services

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

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.

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.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The hostel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hostel's bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. For a surcharge, the property provides an airport shuttle (available on request) and a shopping center shuttle. This beach hostel also offers a library, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Concierge services and wedding services can be provided. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel is a smoke-free property.

  • Library
  • Picnic area
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Water dispenser
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Showcase for local artists
  • Lockers available
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Secured parking
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • No single-use plastic soda bottles
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • Food and water bowls
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Pet grooming services
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Concierge services
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Free bus station shuttle
  • Total number of rooms - 21
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Number of buildings/towers - 3
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • No accessible bus station shuttle
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of beach bars - 1
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 2016
  • Nature reserve
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Fully fenced
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Beach towels
  • Wedding services
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Multilingual staff
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Off-street parking
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Wireless internet access
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Stovetop
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually decorated
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Toaster
  • Number of beds 2
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Freezer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • WiFi speed 50+ Mbps

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to Do

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Surfing/bodyboarding on site
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Beach yoga on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Surf lessons - onsite
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Massages on beach
  • Massages
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Thai massage

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at 9:00 PM

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets stay free
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total pets
  • Food and water bowls and pet grooming services are available
  • Service animals welcome

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, and Apple Pay. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

Restricted number of spaces per unit

Number of spaces per unit - 1

Annual carbon offsets

Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Comprehensive food waste policy

Comprehensive recycling policy

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged

Car not required

Security system

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

LGBTQ friendly

Mobile payments

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Apple Pay

Front desk opens daily at 7:30 AM

Front desk closes daily at 9:00 PM

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Pets allowed (no fees)

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff does not wear personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Protective clothing is not available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

Cash deposit required

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

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).

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