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Room2Board Hostel and Surf School

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

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At Room2Board Hostel and Surf School, beachfront bliss meets lively entertainment. Enjoy a refreshing drink at the poolside bar or relax in the garden after a day of surfing. With free WiFi, an arcade/game room, and library on site to keep you entertained.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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
$87 nightly
The total price is $98
May 15 - May 16
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Private Room 205a, Share Bathroom w/205b

Private Room 205a, Share Bathroom w/205b

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Private Room 205b, Share Bathroom w/205a

Private Room 205b, Share Bathroom w/205a

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Private Room 206a, Share Bathroom w/206b

  • 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

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room 1

Room 1

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room 2

Room 2

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room

Room 303

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room101/5

Room101/5

  • Ocean view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 104

Room 104

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room 204

Room 204

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room 301

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 302

Room 302

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Jacó Walk Shopping Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Neo Fauna - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Jacó Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Teatro Jacó - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Marina Los Sueños - 28 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 108 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 126 min drive
  • Tambor (TMU) - 28.2 miles/45.4 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Jet Fuel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Moka Café - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪El Point - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tsunami Sushi - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Bruschetta - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Room2Board Hostel and Surf School

  • Featuring a rooftop terrace, Room2Board Hostel and Surf School puts you within a 10-minute drive of Jacó 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.

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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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

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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 Surf School

Room2Board Hostel and Surf School Jacó

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 16-minute walk from Jacó Beach and 9 minutes' walk from Jacó Walk Shopping Center.

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Reviews

Room2Board Hostel and Surf School Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Chill vibes, surf oriented hostel.

Great place for young people, especially if you want to go surf. Nice and friendly place. Laid back. Expect music and a youthful party vibe, very chill vibes.
Isayra, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The best rooms are the private with shared bathrooms. The view is great from this room. And the bathroom was always well kept. There is lack of internet in the fully private rooms, etc.
Camielle, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Being a surf hostel, the place is run by young 20 year olds. Which is just something to be aware of in terms of the professionalism and unwarranted sassyness lol. I also thought it was a little pricey compared to its competitors in the area. It wasn’t very busy when my friend and I stayed and it gave off a very cliquey vibe. Other than that it’s literally steps away from the beach and is within reasonable walking distance to the rest of Jacó. Also loved the ample parking for our rental car.
Emily, 2-night trip
Verified

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

10/10 Exceptional

Everything is nice thanks
wilber, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Es un lugar bonito divertido cerca de todo y con muy buena atención
yadira, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Todo limpio y el personal muy agradable!!!
Pablo, 1-night trip
Verified

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

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
Verified

6/10 Good

La proximité avec la plage, le personnel
Emilie, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excelente lugar
Paula, 1-night trip
Verified

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

10/10 Exceptional

2room

Todo salió bien todo fue tranquilo, buen establecimiento, limpio y cómodo.
Gerald, 1-night trip
Verified

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

8/10 Very good

Claro que volveríamos!

Muy bien, sólo que colchón adicional desinflado. Excelente atención, personas muy atentas, muy bonito ambiente!
Alberto, 1-night trip
Verified

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

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
Verified

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 trip
Verified

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
Verified

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 trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excelente

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walid, 1-night trip