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Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel

2.0 star property
Beachfront hostel for sun and fun

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Ensuite
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$87
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Explore the area

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300m north from Cocles River, Cahuita, Limón Province, 70403
  • Place, Playa Cocles
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Foundation Jaguar Rescue Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Talamanca Family Art
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Limón Intl. Airport (LIO)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Design Triple Room, Multiple Beds, No Windows

Design Triple Room, Multiple Beds, No Windows

Design Triple Room, Multiple Beds, No Windows

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Blender
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
5 bathrooms
Blender
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom, Beachfront

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom, Beachfront

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom, Beachfront

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
4 bathrooms
Blender
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
5 bathrooms
Blender
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually decorated
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Fan
6 bathrooms
Blender
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Blender
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Design Shared Dormitory

Design Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
5 bathrooms
Blender
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Shared Dormitory

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
5 bathrooms
Blender
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ensuite

Deluxe Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ensuite

Deluxe Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Blender
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

At Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel you'll be steps from Playa Cocles and 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Talamanca Family Art. Highlights at this beachfront hostel include a restaurant, a beach bar and a bar/lounge. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, Thai massages and body treatments. The restaurant, SAGE Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. SAGE Beer Garden is the hostel's own bar. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find yoga and surfing/body boarding, as well as free cabanas. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls and pet-grooming services. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of a free bus station shuttle. .With a stay at this Cahuita hostel, you'll be 3 km (1.9 mi) from Black Beach and 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Playa Chiquita.
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What's nearby

  • Playa Cocles - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Foundation Jaguar Rescue Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Talamanca Family Art - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Black Beach - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Punta Uva Beach - 6 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Limón Intl. Airport (LIO) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salsa Brava - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪De Gustibus Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Panadería Francés - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Noa Beach Club - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante El Sol del Caribe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel

Beachfront hostel for sun and fun
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available on request) and a shopping centre shuttle are available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel. The hostel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Parking is available for a fee.

This Cahuita hostel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2016
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel offers 21 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually decorated. This Cahuita hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Hairdryers and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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 transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free bus station shuttle
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured parking on site (USD 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site 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 lift

More

  • 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 organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
  • Hob
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • 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

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls and pet-grooming services are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: USD 20.0 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, cash, mobile payments and Apple Pay. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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

Is parking available at Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel?

Yep, Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel has a secured self car park for USD 10 per day.

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

As of 20 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel on 23 Nov 2025 start from NZ$86.58, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel?

The closest beach to Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel is Playa Chiquita (3.2 km).

Does Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel, with grooming services and food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet.