Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel

2.0 star property

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An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a thatched roof, and a hammock.
A beach-themed establishment named Playa 506, featuring a wooden structure with a corrugated metal roof, a signboard with palm tree graphics, and a large green plant.
A room with a bed, a wooden floor, a window with curtains, a wall tapestry, and a door.
A rustic room with a wooden bench, a small table, a patterned rug, and a wall with a striped textile.
A hammock under palm trees on a sandy beach with the ocean in the background.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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300m north from Cocles River, Cahuita, Limón Province, 70403
  • Place, Playa Cocles
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Black Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Punta Uva Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Limón Intl. Airport (LIO)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Room options

Design Triple Room, Multiple Beds, No Windows

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 107 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom, Beachfront

  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 107 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • 213 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Ensuite

  • 213 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Design Shared Dormitory

  • 213 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

  • 213 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ensuite

  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel places you next to Playa Cocles and within 2 miles (3 km) of Talamanca Family Art. This 21-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Playa Cocles - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Black Beach - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Playa Chiquita - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Punta Uva Beach - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Cahuita National Park - 18 min drive - 7.9 miles

Getting around

  • Limón Intl. Airport (LIO) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Tamara
  • ‪Nema - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪De Gustibus Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Salsa Brava - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Koki Beach - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel

Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel features free WiFi in public areas, refrigerator in a common area, and a library. If you drive, self parking is USD 10 per day, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available on request) for USD 69.17 per person one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls and pet grooming services. Other amenities at this beach hostel include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a picnic area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other standard amenities include refrigerators and stovetops. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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 self 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
  • Built in 2016
  • Comprehensive food waste 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
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total pets
  • Food and water bowls and pet grooming services are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: USD 20.0 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
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
  • Check-in: 2:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash.
  • Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • 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

What's there to do within easy reach of Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel?

This hostel is located in Cahuita, just steps from Playa Cocles. You'll also find Punta Uva Beach and Black Beach within a short drive.

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

As of Aug 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel on Aug 13, 2026 start from $58, including 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.

Is parking available on site at Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel?

Yes, secured parking is offered for USD 10 per day. Bicycle parking is also available for guests. You'll find a max of 1 space per unit.

Is a spa located at Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel?

Spa services at the hostel include deep-tissue massages and body treatments.

Does Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel feature a casino on the premises?

No, Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What do couples enjoy most about Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel?

This beachfront hostel offers plenty of amenities for couples including a beach bar, a beachfront restaurant, and beachside massages.

Are there hot tubs at Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at SAGE Restaurant.

Does Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, cats and dogs stay free at Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel and the property also provides grooming services and food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

How far is the airport from Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel?

The closest major airport to Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel is Limón Intl. Airport (LIO), which is about 29.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel.

Does Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel have a wedding venue?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 71 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Salnoor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place! Great place! Fantastic calm present atmosphere! Beds are great just avoid the top bunk if possible! Beachfront access is great to me a great location overall lovely place friendly and serene atmosphere great food highly recommended 👌
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lissett

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
In love. Location close to restaurants, shops and steps from the beach. Great amenities, clean, and very friendly staff. Would def stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jarron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had a wonderful stay here. The property was great and the staff were very attentive. Especially Alejandra, she was one of the most caring and helpful individuals I’ve ever met. She went above and beyond to make sure every guest was taken care of. Would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cody

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

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and amazing experience!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

SandraMarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk & staff were great with answering questions, helping with a lock out, and more. Room was clean and easy to access and the location was super convenient to the activities I was doing on the beach. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ranjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly and welcoming staff. Bicycles available for rent at the property to go into town. Walk out to the beach...great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a good pic. One of the few hostels in front of the beach at Playa Cocles. Walking distance to public beaches, restaurants and stores. The staff was friendly. Food was somewhat pricey, though. However, the room was clean and a good value for what we paid for.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vera

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

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous setting! Privacy curtains on the beds. Personal light and electrical outlet. Reliable internet. Everything I want in a hostel!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Antoine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location right on the beach is great, especially that it is the largest one in the area. However, not the best for surfing, punta uva is better. The open air kitchen has everything and works great. We had the double bunk room and it was very comfortable but a bit small, overall fine! About 2min bike from grocery which is great, and ~8min from downtown Puerto Viejo. Unfortunatly the hostel restaurant prices (and drinks) are too high for the backpacker crowd, so the only social happens in the kitchen/eating area. I would suggest the hostel bring their prices down and most likely make more on volume. Would have loved too have some beers/food there, but prices were better elsewhere. Overall, it was a great week and we would recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jhair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
On arrival January the first 2026 at 9 PM, the clerk at the hotel ask me not to pay by the website,?instead he took my card information and used it for personal purchased. He was very dishonest.a skinny young man.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great experience ! Good location. I was impressed by how clean is kept. The kitchen is excellent! It has all kind of pans, utensils, everything! And is impeccable at all times ;) What made the difference was Alonso and Alejandra at the front desk. They are exceptionally helpful, friendly and welcoming. They go above and beyond to help you. Even Freddy at the bar! Thank you all! You guys made my stay better. I will definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Greeted by the beautiful vibrant Alejandra at Reception, we were guided into this clean and spacious private room with a friendly welcome. This is one of the Best hostels we’ve had the pleasure of staying at. Options for dining in at the Sage restaurant or several others options within walking distance. Hammocks and cabanas provided throughout the property located right on the beach. Alejandra and staff are so loving and warm, it felt like family. We enjoyed it so much we extended our stay. Alejandra and staff offer a chill vibe and is contagious throughout the hostel and community in Cocles and Puerto Viejo attracting like minded travelers. Alejandra is so loving she even through me a birthday party, including cake and watermelon, inviting all the guests to gather together. I was truly touched. Alejandra’s attitude was not only excellent service but also felt like love.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with appealing decor inside and out. The restaurant /bar has a great location on the beach, including shaded areas to hang out in hammocks and on covered platforms. Food and drinks were great! Can’t beat the location. We rode hotel bikes along the Main Street to explore more sites. Staff (Alejandra) was very welcoming, energetic and helpful. We were so pleased with everything! Bonus: we had a brand new mattress as they are updating rooms. Lucky for me! 😁 It was very comfortable! Overall Quiet, comfy, and lovely! Wish we could have stayed longer. I’d gladly visit again! Thank you, Hotel 506 for making my trip to Puerto Viejo an unforgettable memory!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

frantz

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

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great! 1st “deluxe” private room with bathroom smelled terrible, so I had to move out. They were very nice about moving me to another smaller room, ok. AC, no fan. You can hear all conversations in the hall and rooms next door. Expensive at $60-70 for a private room! Restaurant and bar expensive too. But most people stayed in dorm rooms for $19 a night, a good deal. Common kitchen and areas to hang out. no amenities, not even shampoo. safe parking worked for 2-3 cars.
i love these rules!
locked area for a few cars
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

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 people 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
Verified review

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