200 Metros Oeste de la Clinica de Jaco, In front of the beach, Jaco, 61101
What's nearby
Jacó Walk Shopping Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Jaco Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Pacific Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
Herradura Beach - 13 min drive - 10.9 km
Marina Los Sueños - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
Getting around
San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 86 min drive
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 112 min drive
Tambor (TMU) - 28.2 miles/45.4 km
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
El Point - 1 min walk
Green Room - 13 min walk
Morales House - 11 min walk
Public House - 14 min walk
Hola India Restaurant - 9 min walk
About this property
Room2Board Hostel and Surf School
Room2Board Hostel and Surf School features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute walk of Jaco 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.
Languages
English, French, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
20 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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
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
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
Children
Children (13 years old and younger) are not allowed
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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 centre
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby
Zip-lining nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting room
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bike hire
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Picnic area
Library
Television in common areas
An outdoor pool
Arcade/games room
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Freshen up
Shower only
Towels
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Chili Guaros – This restaurant specialises 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
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 and Surf School Jaco
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 that you 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 an 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 on-site 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 14-minute walk from Jaco Beach and 9 minutes' walk from Jacó Walk Shopping Center.
Room2Board Hostel and Surf School Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
5 Dec 2023
Oliver
Oliver, 8-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Aug 2023
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jul 2023
Everything is nice thanks
wilber
wilber, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Jun 2023
Awesome spot!
The staff is so friendly and helpful. This place is great. Clean, comfortable and so close to the beach. Perfect!
Camielle
Camielle, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Jan 2023
Dino
Dino, 8-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
11 May 2022
This was a very clean and fun hostel where the staff was very friendly and helpful.
Jacob
Jacob, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Jan 2022
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
Michael, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
17 Jan 2022
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
Carlita, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
2 Jan 2022
Christian
Christian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Nov 2021
patrick
patrick, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 May 2021
Overall great experience. First time staying in a hostel, and I think they set the bar too high :)
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
2 Apr 2021
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
7 Mar 2021
Taylor
Taylor, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
22 Jan 2020
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
Andrew, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
12 Jan 2020
Verified traveller
2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
10 Jan 2020
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
Madeline, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good
5 Jan 2020
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.
Verified traveller
8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
27 Nov 2019
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.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 Nov 2019
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 May 2019
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 !
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Apr 2019
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
Nick, 1-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good
17 Apr 2019
Elevator was not working
Lobby staff not able to help all time, many answers like "i dont know"
lucia patricia
lucia patricia, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Mar 2019
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
Rachel, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
22 Feb 2019
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.