Selina Santa Teresa South
1 night
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Selina Santa Teresa South
20 meters north and 50m east from "Ronnys #1" Super Market Formerly known as Tranquilo Backpackers Provincia de, Carmen, Puntarenas 60504, Costa Rica
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Located in Cóbano, Selina Santa Teresa South - Hostel is a 4-minute drive from Santa Teresa Beach and 10 minutes from Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve. This hostel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Cocal Beach and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Hermosa Beach.Show More
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3.9/5Good·Cleanliness: 3.9
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Amenities
Outdoor swimming poolMassage RoomPriority airport pick-upLuggage StoragePriority airport drop-offBusiness CenterWi-Fi in Public AreasFree
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Surroundings
Airport: Tambor Airport
(28.8km)
Landmarks: Carmen Beach
(260m)
Landmarks: Tropico
(410m)
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Two-Bedroom Apartment
Bedroom 1:1 Queen bed ● Bedroom 2:1 Queen bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
In-room Wi-Fi
Towel
Desk
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Small Room with Shared Bathroom
1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
In-room Wi-Fi
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Desk
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13
Standard Room
1 Queen bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
In-room Wi-Fi
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3
Family Room
2 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
In-room Wi-Fi
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4
Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
1 Bunk bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
In-room Wi-Fi
Towel
Shared Bathroom
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4
Deluxe Room
1 Queen bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
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3.9/5
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13 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness3.9
- Amenities3.9
- Location3.9
- Service3.9
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Guests appreciate the consistently clean rooms and pleasant environment. The central location near the beach and friendly, attentive staff provide a convenient and welcoming experience for travelers.
Guest User
March 6, 2023
The hostel is in the centre of Santa Elena. Everything is within walking distance. The common areas are spacious and very welcoming. The kitchen is a bit simple but sufficient for simple cooking (since it is outdoors, it can get a bit cold at night some days).
The shared rooms are simple but spacious.
The staff was very attentive at all times and informed us of the activities to do in the area and directly booked the ones we were interested in without us having to do anything.
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Emarie1
March 8, 2024
First off this is a beautiful location, my standard room was great, the property was clean and pleasing. Love that they offer filleted water. Kitchen needs work and provide more bowls and pans but that’s been common at every Selina. My issue lands with the events and experience that Selina promises but was not provided. There was no salsa nights, live music, paint nights, karaoke, sunset beach walks, movie night, game Night, tried to get my welcome drink but the there was no one there to facilitate so never got my drink. Why does Selina north get these events but not south? If there was a shuttle to take us between locations to share events I wouldn’t be so disappointed but the main reason I’ve been booking Selina’s is for the daily events planned and I’m just so bummed that this location didn’t do anything besides fitness classes. And the yoga was only mantra a.m and pm. Which isn’t a practice everyone enjoys like me. I think if Selina promotes social events and doesn’t even put the effort into setting them up even if only one person shows up so disappointed.
ssssssteve
March 2, 2024
I spent a month in Costa Rica and Panama in January 2024, using Selina all the time. Santa Teresa South was my first stop. Now being able to compare all, I would say this one was okay, but others were better (Puerto Viejo was way better). The biggest difference as a solo traveler is the effort they make to socialise. The Welcome Drink here was me and the receptionist! At other places you were put onto a newbies table and then natural chats started... and you could go for welcome drinks every day. Not here. Santa Teresa is great. If you want to do Selina, stay at ST North. More fun, more social. South is almost all private rooms, so families and couples. But my biggest complaint was a tour I paid over £100 for the 'Cabo Blanco Beach & Forest (Full Hike)', described in their slick literature as 'our guide will show you the wonders of the forest until you reach Caboe Blanco beach, a pardisical white sandy beach where you can enjoy quiet waters for swimming, sunbathing or simply to enjoy the striking view of Cabo Blanco island'... There was no beach. The guide said we had no time and could either rush there and back or enjoy the forest. He also insisted we pay entry to the national park when I confirmed afterwards that this was supposed to be included in the hefty up-front fee. It's clear Selina is not running these tours, even though they word them as if they are. I was encouraged by Juan the manager of Santa Teresa South that he would arrange a refund for me. I would have been happy with a partial refund. But since leaving, I have been ghosted by him in our WhatsApp conversation. I have emailed Selina contacts and had no reply. And posting a complaing on their website give an 'Ooops' error and doesn't allow the complaint to be posted. Go to Selina's, they are good, they are especially good for wifi and working. Don't book their tours. Go direct to the tour companies, save some money, and perhaps have a better chance of being sold what you are going to get. Disappointed.
Guest User
December 13, 2023
For a hostel, this was great! The grounds and facilities are far nicer than they have any right to be - the pool turned out to be a great alternative to the beach (with some much-needed shade and calmer water 😅), the co-working space is perfectly airconned, quiet and equipped, and everything all looks very lovely lit up at night. The staff also do a brilliant job with cleaning, the place is pretty much spotless everywhere (although beware the poop from the resident pigeons on the terrace at night!). Also note that all communal lighting is switched off around 10pm - at first we found it annoying cos it basically forced us back into our rooms quite early, but on the flip side it does discourage any loud late-night behaviour! By comparison, the private room we took was pretty basic and functional. The bed was super comfy, but the shower was pretty ineffectual and the curtains were so thin they might as well not exist - get ready to wake up at 5.30am with sunrise and for anyone walking past to see into your room when it's dark and you've got the light on... One other thing - don't let Selina organise the transfer from SJO, because for us they used Transporzuma who turned out to be absolute rubbish and we basically lost an entire day because they never showed up. Just use Bookaway to book your own transfer. Despite these drawbacks, we still wouldn't hesitate to come back the next time we're in Santa Teresa and need to work at the same time!
Guest User
July 30, 2023
Excellent environment. All the staff was very friendly and respectful from the moment I arrived. I had a very good experience and would like to visit again soon; the food was also very good. The pool and yoga make the experience even more unique.
Guest User
November 1, 2024
Das Hostel war sehr schön. Aufgrund eines Fehlers im System würde ich kostenlos auf ein Einzelzimmer hochgebucht. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die Küche war sehr sauber und wurde regelmäßig geputzt und aufgeräumt. Am Pool gab es leider nur den Boden als Sitz oder Liegemöglichkeit.
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Guest User
February 6, 2023
No vayan al Selina Norte, las recepcionistas son unas maleducadas y atienden RE mal, no ayudan en nada al huésped y parece que les estas pidiendo un favor. En especial las 3 chicas, soberbias y arrogantes. Conozco varios huespedes con la misma experiencia.
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Guest User
February 11, 2022
El hotel ofrece el PEOR servicio que he experimentado en mi vida. Te atienden personas que no tienen experiencia sin supervisión de un gerente. Los empleados no se comunican entre si. Perdi mi transporte porque a un empleado "se le olvido" ponerme y no hicieron nada al respecto. Tuve que ir a otro hotel para conseguir transporte a pesar de que me estaba hospedando en el Santa Teresa Sur. HORRIBLE HOTEL, HORRIBLE SERVICIO.
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Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–21:00
Check-out: 10:00–11:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]07:00–22:00
To check-in, contact the property 3 days in advance
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
TypeWestern, Continental
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
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Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 18
Located in Cóbano, Selina Santa Teresa South - Hostel is a 4-minute drive from Santa Teresa Beach and 10 minutes from Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve. This hostel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Cocal Beach and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Hermosa Beach.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Outdoor swimming pool
Massage Room
Priority airport pick-upAdditional charge
Luggage Storage
Priority airport drop-offAdditional charge
Business Center
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Outdoor swimming pool
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