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Rocking Js - Hostel

Property class: 1.5

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Exterior detail
Bar (on property)
Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed
Interior detail
Bicycling

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Playa Salsa Brava, Cahuita, Limon, 63735
  • Place, Playa Cahuita
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Cahuita National Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Blanca Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Limón Intl. Airport (LIO)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Suite Room

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Pimp Suite Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Small King Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Observatorio Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

Queen Suite Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Honey Moon Room

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Establos Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Shared Dormitory 4 People (No A/C)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Shared Dormitory 10 People (With A/C)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory 4 People (With A/C)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory 10 People (With A/C - Arca)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

Tent (Individual Mattress)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Tent (Double Mattress)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Hammocks

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Cahuita

At Rocking Js - Hostel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Playa Cahuita and Cahuita National Park. Highlights at this beachfront hostel include a private beach, a nightclub and free self-parking. .At the hostel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. There's also the convenience of a free area shuttle. .In proximity to this Cahuita hostel you'll find Punta Uva Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Playa Cahuita - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cahuita National Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Blanca Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Negra Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Punta Uva Beach - 35 min drive - 28.4 km

Getting around

  • Limón Intl. Airport (LIO) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar y Restaurante de Atlantida Lodge - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Reggae Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Soda Kawe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Italiano Cahuita - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Del Rita Paty's - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Rocking Js - Hostel

A private beach is featured. As a guest of Rocking Js - Hostel, you'll find a nightclub, a library, and a terrace. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Rocking Js - Hostel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cahuita hostel.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Nightclub
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Rocking Js - Hostel offers 50 accommodations with minibars. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate dining areas and includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. Microwaves and fridges can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Living room
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 108.00 per person (return)

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 credit card, debit card or 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card 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 and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Rocking Js Hostel Puerto Viejo
Rocking Js Hostel Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Rocking Js Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Rocking Js Hostel
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Rocking Js
Rocking Js
Rocking Js Hostel
Rocking Js - Hostel Cahuita
Rocking Js - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Rocking Js - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cahuita

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Rocking Js - Hostel?

Rocking Js - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Rocking Js - Hostel?

Yep, Rocking Js - Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Rocking Js - Hostel?

Yep, Rocking Js - Hostel is a short 10-minute walk from Playa Cahuita.

What makes Rocking Js - Hostel a romantic place to stay?

A private beach and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Rocking Js - Hostel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rocking Js - Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rocking Js - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rocking Js - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Rocking Js - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 28 reviews

5.2/10

Cleanliness

5.8/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
HOSTEL SAID THEY DIDN'T TAKE RESERVATIONS FROM EXPEDIA??? Booked a bed in the dorm and when I arrived the hostel told me they only take reservations over whatsapp even though I had a confirmation for my two night stay booking on expedia. They then said that they had a bed I could book for 3 times the cost that I had reserved on expedia. I would have gone somewhere else but the Easter weekend is super busy in Costa Rica and EVERYWHERE was fully booked. After a bunch of angry conversations I got my bed for the price of my reservation, but the lack of responsibility for the error was incredibly unprofessional. There are only 2 showers and 3 bathrooms and 1 urinal for the entire hostel (hundreds of people stay here). I read in other reviews that the parties super loud, but I was fine in the dorm. What really kept me up was the sound of rats running around that echoed around the dorm which was made out of a shipping container. Honestly I can't recommend this place less. DO NOT RESERVE THROUGH EXPEDIA. Such a terrible experience, will not be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Llegue y mi reservacion no existia en sus registros y solo me indicaron q hace 6 meses no trabajan con expedia. Y nunca siquieran recibi un correo o una llamada para notificarme de esa situacion. Termine mi estancia en otro lugar .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

julia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No sirvio la reserva. No nos dejaron ni entrar al hotel. Dicen que no estan afiliados con hoteles.com. muy mal hecho de una pagina tan conocido que pase esto.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rocking J's is a must if you are looking for a great time! Staff was awesome, live music, fire shows, juggling performances...etc. Highly recommend everyone stay here if they can and book your stay early since they will fill up. Definitely will be coming back!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Cecilia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The worst place Ive ever been. Is disgusting! I saw a HUGE rat and many cockroaches IN THE KITCHEN! Btw I was in the uppee bed and could hear MANY rats on the roof all night Long! Do not stay there!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people there was amazing and the experience in a tent or hamacs are great but I hear dorm’s where dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

sabine

Disliked: Cleanliness

Déçu

Sanitaires simples Ambiance malsaine
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lo pasamos bien hablando como si estuviéramos en la cárcel. Porque con buen humor todo se soporta. Pero parecía aquello una cárcel muy cara. Pagamos 30 dólares por una sábana manchada de sangre en un colchón húmedo en una habitación llena de suciedad sin mosquiteras ni ventanas y con la propia discoteca de ellos haciendo ruido hasta las 2 así. Aún así lo peor puede ser el dueño que es un hombre muy maleducado y desagradable. Mi peor estancia y más cara en costa Rica. El baño compartido de uno x uno y sucio. Lo único bueno es que está cerca de la playa. La zona de hamacas guay. El ambiente de noche tb dejaba que desear...
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed in a tent and it had a decent mattress. The property is located right on the beach. Not in the center of town but only a 5 to 10 minute walk. Nice big area to socialise.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is not the place to go to if you want to relax (and not party). The owner is kind, but constantly pushes products on you. They have super loud things going on, and it's not super clean. The days before we left, there was only one working toilet for the whole facility. The showers seem dirty (and the toilets). Oh, and you can hear people loudly having sex at all hours which makes for an uncomfortable situation.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

El mejor ambiente.

Excelente lugar, muy recomendable. El ambiente que se vive es Pura Vida!! Está muy bien ubicado, la gente de servicio es muuuuy amable, el lugar está precioso y cuenta con todo lo que uno quiera: playa, comida, cerveza, bicis, camping, habitaciones, cocina, billar, películas, regaderas, agua caliente y sobretodo pura vida!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When I arrived at Rocking J’s they did not have my reservation on file. They later found the reservation and informed me that the staff member responsible for reservations did not reserve the room I requested. I was placed in a room that looked like a shack on stilts and it was the size of a closet. The mattress was on the floor and took up the whole size of the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

eric w

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pura Vida!

Rocking J's is a great place for travelers on a budget. Hammocks and tents for the low budget wanderers and a few rooms with private bath and air conditioning. My room was lovely and had an ocean view with a great porch. The staff was very friendly and they kept the grounds clean. Rocking J's is more suited to a younger crowd and I felt comfortable. My only complaints were no Wi-Fi in the rooms and there was mold in the ceiling which really needs attention in that one unit. The grounds are clean and it is the most eclectic hostel in Puerto Viejo.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Hit and MIss

Rockin J's is a fun place but I can't get over all of the misogynistic "art" everywhere. The number of sexual references to women and their genitalia written (or drawn) all over the walls were mostly unsettling and almost overwhelming. Great location at the end of town on the way to beaches, as well as near some awesome restaurants/bakeries (although Puerto Viejo is small enough that I'm not sure proximity to anywhere matters). Great beach-side setting with a "private" beach, if you will, that has nice tidal pools to swim in. It's a good place to meet other travelers. Wifi doesn't extend to all of the rooms, which is frustrating if you are the digital nomad type. Also, my party booked a Private Double Room with A/C but when we got there we found out that those rooms don't exist.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had the “establo de lujo” best room but it only had 1 blanket for me and my friend , I went over the reception to ask for more and they said they ran out :-/ so it was uncomfortable to share the same blanket and the windows didn’t have curtains and we had to use the bathrooms carpet to cover it because otherwise people from outside would see through and zero privacy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Johanna

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cool ställe med kakel överallt, väldigt chill atmosfär och det var gratis yoga varje morgon som var jättebra! Vi bodde i ett tält som hade en tjock madrass på golvet så det var förvånansvärt bekvämt, men det lät mycket från baren på kvällen. Köket var inte så rent och hade dåligt med utrustning, men helt ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Todo estuvo bien, la gente muy pura vida y muy buen servicio, Don Aurelio y J’ súper buena vibra. Lo único tal vez a mejorar sería las Luces en duchas y servicios ya que son muy escasas Pero en general todo bien, muy recomendado
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Worst hostel we ever stayed in

They actually don't care about you, they show no interest in people, your only a number. The internet only works in the reception area. We were very disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

CYLMARA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pior escolha da minha vida

Descrição das comodidades do quarto é falsa. Em momento algum diz q os quartos de casal tem banheiro compartilhado. Diz que ha frigobar no quarto, mas nem sinal. Quarto parece um presídio. Funcionários não quiseram assumir a responsabilidade do que estava escrito no anuncio. Trocamos de hotel na ultima noite e não devolveram o dinheiro. Na noite de reveillon vimos casais fazendo sexo no banheiro (que era compartilhado) e sequer tinha um funcionário para evitar essa baixaria pública ( ambiente com crianças) Na manha do dia 1 de janeiro TODOS os banheiros estavam entupidos, imundos, fedorentos. O local parecia um chiqueiro...muito nojento. Não tem agua quente. Sinal de wifi quase inexistente. Redes e barracas misturadas no mesmo ambiente.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awful Xperience

There we're no place to stay. All booked.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El hotel estaba horrible!! Las habitaciones más terribles q he visto en mi vida!! El ambiente fatal!! Nunca mas ahí!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hostel for partying, nothing else.

Hostel is nice for partying, but the dorm is not high quality. I think one could get way better dorms, possibly including breakfast for the same price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Nathanael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020