Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel

Beachfront hostel for sun and fun

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Dates

August 2025

September 2025

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Parking available
Bar
Breakfast available
Pet friendly
Laundry
Kitchen

Explore the area

300m north from Cocles River, Cahuita, Limón Province, 70403

Playa Cocles
‪1 min walk‬
Playa Chiquita
‪6 min drive‬
Punta Uva Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Limón Intl. Airport (LIO)
‪75 min drive‬

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Room options

Design Triple Room, Multiple Beds, No Windows

Very good

107 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Ensuite

213 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ensuite

285 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom, Beachfront

320 sq ft
Sleeps 1
4 Twin Bunk Beds

1 bedroom, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

213 sq ft
Sleeps 1
4 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

161 sq ft
Sleeps 1
3 Twin Bunk Beds

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Very good

107 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Design Shared Dormitory

213 sq ft
Sleeps 1
4 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

213 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

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.

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What's nearby

Playa Cocles - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Foundation Jaguar Rescue Center - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
Black Beach - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
Playa Chiquita - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
Punta Uva Beach - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

Limón Intl. Airport (LIO) - 62 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 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 luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and access to locker space. 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 wedding services.

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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 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

3 buildings
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Built in 2016
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling 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
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoking not allowed
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

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

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

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

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.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
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 Black Beach and Playa Chiquita within a short drive.

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

As of Jul 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel on Jul 30, 2025 start from $43.01, excluding 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.

Will I be able to park 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 massages on the beach.

Does Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel have a hot tub?

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, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel?

No, at Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel, there aren't any rooms that list a balcony.

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

8.8

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Ranjit, Delaware

Mar 3, 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Richard

Feb 27, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Feb 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

SandraMarie

Traveled with family

Nov 14, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Anqi

Oct 12, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Jun 21, 2024

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

Traveled with group

Mar 24, 2024

Liked: Amenities

Amazing experience for the price, beach front and peaceful.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane

Traveled with partner

Mar 15, 2024

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

Feb 13, 2024

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

Feb 8, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

All

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Jan 24, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great chill place to stay

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Jun 3, 2023

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

Feb 15, 2021

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

Feb 23, 2020

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 traveler

Sep 20, 2019

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

Mar 29, 2019

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

Nov 24, 2018

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 traveler

Nov 8, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Paula

Aug 27, 2018

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

Apr 30, 2018

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 traveler

Apr 21, 2018

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 traveler

Mar 27, 2018

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

Mar 4, 2018

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

Sep 16, 2017

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