Room2Board Hostel and Surf School
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Room2Board Hostel and Surf School
Hostel
10m south of Bahia Azul on the beach, Puntarenas Province, Jaco, Puntarenas, 61101, Costa Rica
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Amenities
Private parkingFree
Currency exchange
Luggage storage
Airport pick-up
Wi-Fi in public areasFree
Diving
Snorkeling
Horse riding
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Property Description
When you stay at Room2Board Hostel and Surf School in Jacó, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Jacó Beach and Jacó Walk Shopping Center. This beach hostel is 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Marina Los Sueños and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Teatro Jacó.
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8.9/10
Cleanliness8.9
Amenities8.9
Location8.9
Service8.9
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Surroundings
Airport: Tambor Airport
(130.5 km)
Train: Estación de Tren Caldera
(57.3 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
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Private Room 205B, Share Bathroom W/205A
1 queen bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Electric fan
Towels
Daily housekeeping
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5
Room 104
1 single bed and 1 double bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Electric fan
Towels
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4
Private Room 206A, Share Bathroom W/206B
1 single bed and 1 double bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Electric fan
Towels
Daily housekeeping
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Room101/5
1 queen bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Ocean view
Electric fan
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7
Private Room 206B, Share Bathroom W/206A
1 single bed and 1 queen bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Electric fan
Towels
Daily housekeeping
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6
Room 204
2 double beds
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Electric fan
Towels
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Private Room 205A, Share Bathroom W/205B
1 double bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Electric fan
Towels
Daily housekeeping
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Room 302
1 queen bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Electric fan
Towels
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Room 1
1 single bed and 1 double bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Electric fan
Towels
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11
Room 303
1 single bed and 1 double bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Electric fan
Towels
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Room 2
1 queen bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Electric fan
Towels
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Room 301
1 queen bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Electric fan
Towels
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Guest Reviews
8.9/10
Very Good
46 reviews

- Cleanliness8.9
- Amenities8.9
- Location8.9
- Service8.9
Average for similar properties in Jaco

AI Summary
The property features clean, comfortable rooms, exceptional customer service, and convenient location near the beach and town. Guests appreciate the variety of amenities and beautiful views.

Guest User
August 14, 2025

My partner and I have been staying at Room2Board annually for at least ten years. We are 65 and 71 now, usually the oldest people there, but we still enjoy it. It's only two hours from San Jose. The private rooms on the third floor have views of the ocean and are just far enough away from the late night music. Rooms are always clean and the staff of young people are friendly. The swimming pool is very nice, especially in the afternoon when it's hot. It's also nice to have the option of meals downstairs, and a bar if you want an evening drink without walking into town. Right next door is one of our favorite restaurants, The Point - great seafood on the beach. Brian, the owner, is a friendly and helpful ex-pat.

Guest User
July 3, 2025

Fantastic stay with the Room2Board Hostel and Surf School. The rooms and facilities were always clean and well maintained. The kitchen and social area was open early until late which helped a lot for planning meals while traveling. The staff was amazing and the surf instructing class was incredibly helpful. (It helped that the beach is a minute away through the backyard!) Plan to stay here and take a surf class with Cesar!

Guest User
June 12, 2025

Wanted to stay here for the price, location, and surf lessons, and wasn't disappointed. Beds were alright but the rooms were cleaned everyday, the staff was awesome and always helpful and Caesar my surf instructor, I can't say enough good things about him. I did the 5 day private lessons and within the first day your popping up and riding waves, buy the 5th day your going out to the line (Still got my ass handed to me but my own fault not his lol) It was the right amount of instructing and would highly recommend him if you had never surfed before (This was my first time surfing)

Guest User
May 20, 2025

Everything here was amazing. All the small details were exactly as one would want them to be. Favourite part: Surf instructor Ron! Such a genuine and talented teacher!! Great guy with a big smile and good humour. The general service of people here was so good. Such a lively mood on everyone and smiles around every corner. Good for people who wish to surf, relax, party and whatever you want. The rooms were quality. I stayed in a private, which had great AC, bathroom and was so clean. The cleanliness around the hostel in general is superb. I recommend anyone who goes to Jaco to go here. P.S they have nice toilet paper🙏🙏🙏

Isayra
May 10, 2025

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.

Jennifer H
April 8, 2025

This is the best hostel in town. As a solo traveller in my early 50's, I wasn't sure if a hostel was the right fit. To my surprise, there were many other people there in similar situations. I stayed for almost 6 weeks. The hostel is exceptionally clean. The housekeeping and maintenance staff are amazing. There is a great swimming pool, bar and a small restaurant on site serving breakfast, lunch and dinner options. The bar and reception staff are so much fun. The location is perfect. The beach is one minute walk up the laneway. The main street is 3-4 minute walk where you will find coffee shops, local sodas, groceries, pharmacies, shops and car rental. Everything you need is within walking distance. The hostel has many types of accommodations to serve a group of younger people, single women sharing and couples who prefer privacy. They hold great theme nights, but do not worry, the music is off by 11:00pm. They support an amazing volunteer program hosting young people from all over the world. I had so many amazing roommates while staying there. What a great experience. They have a great tour desk and surfing team to help you with your lessons. Brian (the owner) is very sincere. Always introducing himself to new guests and making sure that every guest's stay is perfect. I have told everyone I know to add this place to their bucket list. Yes, I ABSOLUTELY will return next year, and 100% recommend this accommodation. Room2Board is fantastic.

948dont
March 2, 2025

A combination hostel and hotel was a brilliant idea. I had never paid much attention to Room to Board, even though I spend 2 months a year in the town of Jaco. I was forced to find a new place to stay this year and found a gem. I give all of these amenities 5 stars. Clean, modern private room with bath and air conditioning. I heard no complaints from those who stayed in the hostel rooms. Great pool area. Bar and restaurant that also serves the public. Observation deck with hammocks and shaded areas. Fully stocked community kitchen. (not all guests remember to do their dishes) Friendly, helpful staff of volunteers who earn their room and board. Surf instructors for those who want lessons. Really fun guys. Dedicated cleaning staff who not only keep the rooms spotless but the entire property as well. The general maintenance guy never slowed down. Special events and parties at the bar. Secure parking. Great location. 100 yards from the beach. Quiet hours were rarely disobeyed. During my 6 week stay I made friends with people from all over the world. Hopefully I haven't missed anything. I highly recommend Room to Board.

Guest User
March 3, 2025

Large room, huge lockers, super comfy beds, bathroom inside room…and very clean! Can’t ask for more from hostel and yet they have great roof terrace overlooking ocean and a great pool too! Friendly and helpful staff and a convenient cafe/bar right on the premises.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Private parking
Free
Currency exchange
Luggage storage
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Diving
Snorkeling
Off-site
Horse riding
Hiking
Massage room
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Bar
Nightclub
Restaurant
Tour and ticket booking service
Smoking area
Conference room
Additional charge
Business center
Fax/copying service
Water slide

Bar

Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private parking
Free
Transportation
Shuttle service
Additional charge
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Front Desk Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Lockers available
Concierge service
Luggage storage
Currency exchange
Tour and ticket booking service
Languages Spoken
English
French
Spanish
Food & Drink
Bar
Lobby bar
Snack bar
Health & Wellness
Massage room
Kayaking
Off-site
Mountain biking
Ziplining
Off-site
Diving
Hiking
Horse riding
Snorkeling
Off-site
Yoga session
Activities
Public beach
Gaming area
Fishing
Water slide
Nightclub
Public Areas
Picnic area
No smoking in public areas
Smoking area
Garden
Elevator
Shared kitchen
Cleaning Services
Clothes dryer
Laundry service (on-site)
Additional charge
Business Services
Conference room
Additional charge
Fax/copying service
Business center
Accessibility
Accessible rooms available
Safety & Security
Smoke detector
Fire extinguisher
Security personnel
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 14:00
Check-out: 06:30–11:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]06:30–21:00
Child policies
Children are not permitted to stay in this room type.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
StyleA la carte
Age | Fee |
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Adult | Contact property |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Deposit Policy
DepositDeposit required
Deposit Collection MethodsA fixed amount of CRC 10,747.35 (approx. NZD 36.37) is charged.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 66
Phone:+506-26434949
When you stay at Room2Board Hostel and Surf School in Jacó, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Jacó Beach and Jacó Walk Shopping Center. This beach hostel is 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Marina Los Sueños and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Teatro Jacó.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
You can enjoy a meal at Chili Guaros serving the guests of Room2Board Hostel and Surf School, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned guestrooms. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
You can enjoy a meal at Chili Guaros serving the guests of Room2Board Hostel and Surf School, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned guestrooms. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy for Room2Board Hostel and Surf School?
The cancellation policy for Room2Board Hostel and Surf School varies depending on the type of room and booking conditions.What is the cancellation policy for Room2Board Hostel and Surf School?
What are the check-in and check-out times at Room2Board Hostel and Surf School?
Standard check-in time at Room2Board Hostel and Surf School is 14:00 and check-out time is 11:00.What are the check-in and check-out times at Room2Board Hostel and Surf School?
What amenities and services are available at Room2Board Hostel and Surf School ?
Room2Board Hostel and Surf School offer top amenities and services include Shuttle service.What amenities and services are available at Room2Board Hostel and Surf School ?
Can I bring my pet inside the Room2Board Hostel and Surf School?
As much as we love pets, unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate them in Room2Board Hostel and Surf School.Can I bring my pet inside the Room2Board Hostel and Surf School?
How far is the Room2Board Hostel and Surf School from the closest airport?
The closest airport is Tambor Airport, and it is about 3 hours 43 mins from hotel by car (130.5 km).How far is the Room2Board Hostel and Surf School from the closest airport?
Is airport shuttle service offered by Room2Board Hostel and Surf School ?
Yes, at Room2Board Hostel and Surf School, an airport shuttle is available. We suggest you call ahead to confirm details.Is airport shuttle service offered by Room2Board Hostel and Surf School ?
About This Property
Nearest Airport | Tambor Airport |
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Distance to Airport | 130.46KM |
Distance to Train Station | 57.3KM |
Average Price From | NZD181 |
Hotel Star Rating | 2 |