10/10 Exceptional
Well positioned near the beach and food. For the price it would have been nice to have hot water in the shower.
Brian
Brian, 3-night trip
Selina Santa Teresa North - Hostel
Hostel with outdoor pool, near Santa Teresa Beach
Set on the sun-kissed shores of Santa Teresa Beach, Selina Santa Teresa North - Hostel is a tropical haven. Savor Regional cuisine at Playground restaurant or unwind with yoga on the beach; horseback riding and a rooftop terrace are also at your fingertips. With multilingual staff, free self parking, and in-room WiFi, this oceanfront retreat has everything you need to soak up the laid-back vibe.
Good
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Airport transfer
- Pet friendly
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
Main amenities (12)
- Daily housekeeping
- Near the beach
- Restaurant and bar/lounge
- Outdoor pool
- Breakfast available
- Business center
- Airport shuttle
- Terrace
- Air conditioning
- Library
- Microwave in a common area
- Refrigerator in a common area
Feel at home (5)
- Children stay free
- Terrace
- Daily housekeeping
- Free self parking
- Outdoor swimming pools
Room options
Showing 15 of 15 rooms
Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
Highlights
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Bed in 9-Bed Dormitory Room
Highlights
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Small Room Shared Bathroom
Exceptional
Highlights
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Standard Room
Wonderful
Highlights
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
- 161 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Deluxe Room
Highlights
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
- 183 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Suite Room
Highlights
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
- 323 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Family Room
Highlights
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
- 248 sq ft
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room Standard
- 279 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
Room Luxury
- 236 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
Suite Standard With Pool View
- 182 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
Suite
- 182 sq ft
- Sleeps 4
Room Economy
- 182 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
Shared Mixed Dormitory One Bed In 6-Bed
- 182 sq ft
- Sleeps 1
Shared Mixed Dormitory
- 172 sq ft
- Sleeps 1
Private 4-Bed Room
Highlights
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
- 183 sq ft
- Sleeps 4
- 4 Twin Bunk Beds
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About the neighborhood
100 Metros Norte del Campo de Futbol, Puntarenas, Santa Teresa, Cóbano
About this property
Selina Santa Teresa North - Hostel
Selina Santa Teresa North - Hostel offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Santa Teresa Beach. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Playground, which serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a terrace.
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Dining
Playground - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
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Selina Santa Teresa North - Hostel Reviews
Good
7.8
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
7.6
Staff & service
7.6
Property conditions & facilities
10/10 Exceptional
I stayed in one of the private rooms. It was very clean and it had everything I needed. The room was a little small, but comfortable. The hotel grounds are pretty and very clean. There is also a very nice small pool. The staff were friendly and answered any questions we had. I would definitely stay here again.
Edwin
Edwin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
I was one of the first guests in this hostel ( they opened it at the same week I was there). other than few glitches (no hot water, water breaks etc.), which I got 10% off for, the hostel have everything you need - free breakfast, conftorbal rooms, prime location (just 2min walk for the beach), and friendly staff!!
Adi
2/10 Poor
So disappointed with this hotel and experience. Not at all what it was described as. We elected to leave on Day 1 of 5, and we were not able to get a refund.
Justine
Justine, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
excelent
Jose Antonio
Jose Antonio, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Very close to the beach and everything. Restaurants
Verified traveler
3-night trip
6/10 Good
Malheureusement en renovation.
Malheureusement l'hotel et le restaurant est en rénovation.
Les rideaux avaient été retirés pour nettoyage et on m'a confirmé qu'ils allaient être reposés le soir même. Le lendemain toujours rien, les rideaux des autres étages sont revenus, toujours rien pour les miens, j'ai refait la demande, on est jamais vu m'installer de rideaux.
Cet hotel sera super une fois le tout renové. L'emplacement est super bien. Location de surf disponible.
Frederic
Frederic, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The best hostel in Santa Teresa! They do such a good job of making sure there’s activities, good vibes and good food! Even stayed an extra night
Verified traveler
3-night trip
6/10 Good
Ok Hotel
ok hotel. great vibe and location. Towels and bed sheets were dirty. 2 star hotel charging as 4 star.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Reception is very slow and doesn't seem to care much that you are standing there. Nice to have a private room and the main area was amazing with lots of hammocks and music and great to meet people. Amazing vibe. Would come back.
Verified traveler
5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Good stay :)
It’s a really cool place for backpackers. Things going on around you all the time. I’ve stayed at alot of selina’s and really enjoy the vibe. Just think that this one was a bit worn out.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
2/10 Poor
Decepcionada
He estado en otros selinas de Costa Rica y la verdad que muy bien en general salvo este , cada una viaja para lo que viaja no vamos a entrar en ese tema , y en los selinas también hay fiesta y lo respeto pero también que sea mutuo. Llegue tarde al hostal después de todo el día en carretera cansada y con ganas de una súper ducha , al llegar la habitación súper sucia , botellas de alcohol por todos lados , mi cama la única libre que aunque ponía un cartel de reservado la había estado usando otro turista que se hospedaba en el piso de arriba ( que me lo dijo él mismo al presentarse) y no tenía ni sábanas .... en fin me cambié de hostal al día siguiente y la mar de feliz, espero que el operador me pueda devolver el dinero de las dos noches más pagadas y no disfrutadas....
Monica
Monica, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Not recomended
Booket one night here. When I arrived they didn't have a key for me and hence didn't let me check in. After two more hours they still didn't have a key for me, but said I could leave my things in the room (even though I was in the risk of being locked out of my own room witch was idiotic). After some discussion they found an extra key for me. Then I found my bed full of short hairs in the end where the pillow was, witch was quite discustiung. Then it turned out that the others in my dorm was emplyoees of Selina, one of whom got home late at night, drunk and on drugs it seemed like, and kept talking for almost two hours to himself while I was trying to sleep. The morning after another employee left for work around 6 but left his phone with the alarm on in the room so the rest of us could not sleep. The guys working in the bar/restaurant was supernice tho. Would not stay here again, but could eat and have a drink in the restaurant
Camilla
Camilla, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Inte alls som bilderna visa. Strökigy och sliter ställe. Vi bytte till Selins South som är helt fantastiskt.
Nina
Nina, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Bad service
They didnt find my booking when I arrived and I had to switch room and it was trouble all through the whole stay. The receptionist gave bad service and it was plenty of guest having problem with their bookings.
Johanna
Johanna, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Short and good!
The employees were very friendly and provided me with all information that I needed.
Joerg
Joerg, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Surf Surf and Surf
The place is perfect if you whant to learn surf! Nice soda really near. There is a super with good beers just around the corner. The kitchen is really big but might need some love. The pool is really nice and the staff is friendly. The private room are not so big but there is space for your surf! The hotel rent many type of surf board too.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
First time surfing!
This hotel is really nice, the WiFi is always good. Some improuvement migh be done in the kitchen and with the chairs around the pool. We rented some surf many times and the staff is friendly. The bar at the hotel is nice. This is a really good hotel to try surfing. The waves for beginner are right beside the hotel!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Average
It is currently a construction site (see photo below). There is no breakfast, however, you are patronised to have one at their restaurant which is OK. Close to the beach but no direct access. Check in time 3pm - and while was pretty quiet in the rainy season the receptionist would not let me check in at 2 pm because my $20 bed (when decent hostels around charge $9) may not be ready - although check out is at 11am because as she explained, the people that *potentially* are occupying the room *may* have a late check out... That conversation took place _without_ her even checking if it is the case. However, I witnessed other guest being checked in earlier. What a joke ... Although I was given a room upgrade, next morning at 10 am I had an awkward visit by the cleaning staff asking me what time I will go. Check out at 11 am...
Stavros
Stavros, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Really fun place but the rooms were tiny (not like the pictures on their website)
Verified traveler
8/10 Very good
Great place!
The place was great! The location was amazing being steps away from the beach and many places to eat. The pool was nice and the vibe was fun. My only complaint was that when I booked online, I was told I paid in full but they tried to charge me an additional $80 when I arrived. We were able to work it out but I've heard this is common for Selina's.
Brittany
10/10 Exceptional
Nice place
Great hotel, only negative was the water stopped working for a couple hours. Loved the vibe and the surfing lessons were killer. cheap delicious breakfest.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Delightful place near ocean
My stay at Selina Santa Teresa was great, Ksenia was very helpful and friendly. She was very knowledgeable about Santa Teresa and the country in general and she gave great recommendations for my stay. I did the Humpback Whale Watching, and able to see some whales and sea turtles, and swam in the open seas.
Tamay
Tamay, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great food and location
It was nice...great food!
Claudia
Claudia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great hostel, next to beach!
We had a lovely stay at Selina, it is right next to the beach and is a paradise for surfers. The hostel is really sociable and has a lovely restaurant. There is a pool and sun beds. We stayed in a private room for two with shared bathroom which was clean and well kept. Santa Teresa itself is great - lots of bars and restaurants, great for veggies and vegans - I was in heaven with all the smoothies and quinoa salads! Staff were helpful and helped us when we lost our camera. Overall would really recommend Selina - great value for money and a really fun experience.
Jo
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