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Reviews of Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel

2 out of 5
Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel
300m north from Cocles River, Cahuita, Limón Province

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Amazing experience for the price, beach front and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Staff 506 on Apr 10, 2024
Hi Angelica, thank you very much for visit us.We are so happy that you have a great time with us.We hope you can visit us again soon :)Regards

6/10 Okay

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely unhelpful to almost everyone I encountered. Bordering on rude. It was very noisy. The people above us sounded like they were coming through our floor. We took some friends to eat snacks and get 1 drink at the restaurant and it was outrageously expensive. We ate at Koki twice and it wasn't that expensive. Even though this property has a great location at Playa Cocles, I won't stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Staff 506 on Mar 15, 2024
We sincerely regret to hear that your experience at our establishment did not meet your expectations. We strive to provide exceptional service to all our guests, and it's disappointing to learn that we fell short with you.We take your feedback very seriously and want to address each of your points. The attitude of our staff and the level of noise in the hotel do not reflect our usual hospitality standards, and we will investigate these issues internally to ensure appropriate action is taken.Regarding the prices at our restaurant, we understand your concern and assure you that we will review our pricing structure to ensure it is fair and transparent for our customers.We hope you reconsider and give us another chance in the future to demonstrate the quality of service we can provide. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we would like the opportunity to make it right with you.Thank you for sharing your experience with us and giving us the chance to improve.

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is nice and well kept. AC and wifi is great! Hostel food and bar is a bit pricey, but food was great! Bike rental on premise and close to other beaches and restaurants. Staff was super nice too. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Staff 506 on Feb 13, 2024
Thank you for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our hostel and found our facilities well-kept, with excellent air conditioning and wifi service. We appreciate your feedback on the food and bar, and we will take your comments into consideration to improve our pricing. We're glad you took advantage of our bike rental service and explored the nearby beaches and restaurants. Our team strives to provide friendly service, so your words mean a lot to us! We hope to see you again soon, and thank you for recommending our hostel. Best regards!

10/10 Excellent

frantz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Staff 506 on Feb 13, 2024
Gracias!

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great chill place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Staff 506 on Jan 25, 2024
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found our place to be a great chill spot. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon. Cheers!

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is a lot to do in puerto viejo. Different restaurants and a market not far. Playa 506 is directly on the beach which is great and it’s beautiful. Located near other hostels which is nice. Everything is walkable, or you can rent a bike, or scooters, or taxi. I like that the hostel had a restaurant/ bar very combined when other places in town were not open as early.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from staff 506 on Jul 12, 2023
Thank you for your words and taking the time to comment on your recent experience. We are glad that you had a nice vacation at our hotel and we hope to see you here in the future.

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Mixed reaction
First the great part: the beach is right there and its just gorgeous. And the dogs were adorable. There is a community kitchen so you can cook and the atmosphere is nice. The not-so-good: our room was very stuffy and had a foul smell. When we asked the unconcerned receptionist she said there were no more rooms available. The blurb promised free parking and housekeeping. The parking was public parking on the side of a busy street and the housekeeping evidently occurs in between guests.And my husband got a beer and was charged $5 which is a lot for a place with a sand floor. We did have fun though. The room, mattress and pillows werent nice but the beachside setting surely is.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, München

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ich habe gefragt ob es möglich wäre, dass ich mir am Abreisetag schon etwas früher als die Frühstückszeiten sind, ein Frühstück to go zusammenstellen darf. Am nächsten Tag hat die Küchenfrau mir ein mega Frühstückspaket überreicht! Reis mit Bohnen/Omlett mit Brötchen/Wassermelone und eine Banane. Mega! :) Das war mein Frühstück & Mittagessen weils so viel war :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Staff506 on Feb 26, 2020
Hello Lisa, We are glad that you enjoyed your breakfast. Hope to see you back someday.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fun inexpensive place to stay right on the beach. The food and drink is great. It was at the end of the off season so it was quiet and the restaurant/bar was closing a bit earlier than normal but they were very accommodating staying open until everyone was taken care of. The hostel can arrange various tours. I stayed there specifically as it was a good base to take a few day trip into Panama.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Sol Nova on Sep 20, 2019
Thank you very much for taking the time to comment, we are glad you enjoyed your day with us. We hope to have you back very soon and be able to share more. Pura Vida!

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A pretty awesome one-night stopover
Great location lush & on the ocean beach, delicious breakfast, relaxed atmosphere - Will definitely return for a longer stay ... made myself right at home, lots of hammocks <3
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Staff Playa 506 on May 8, 2019
Hi Holly, Thanks for your review, we appreciated that you like the place. Regards.

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Piece of beach heaven
Best hostel I stayed at in Costa Rica, hands down. Right off the beach, friendly staff, privacy curtains for your bunk, bathrooms located outside of the room so no one is disturbing anyone else in the room at random hours, and close to the best parts of PV. It’s a bit of a far walk from downtown but I personally didn’t care much for the main downtown area. Biggest downside was there were random times that water would be shut off but that only affected me once. The vibe is so great here and it makes me think back fondly to my time in Costa Rica. Also - BEST BREAKFAST included by a hostel. Lunch/dinner menu was excellent as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Staff Playa 506 on Dec 20, 2018
We are glad that you love staying with us. Hope you be back soon.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Staff Playa 506 on May 8, 2019
Hi, Thanks for the punctuation. Regards

8/10 Good

Paula

This hostel definitely has a nice relaxing vibe. The rooms were clean and comfortable. It rained everyday but still nice. The con was there was not much to do in the area and there were a lot of stray dogs and cats. They dont bother you but if you have an allergies to cats and dogs, Costa Rica ismt for you. The view and sound of the waves were 100% worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Staff Playa 506 on Sep 2, 2018
Thank you so much for choose Playa 506, Your commentaries are always a help to improve our servicies and facilities. We hope to see you again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

cat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxed vibes right on the beach
We loved staying here and didn't want to leave: great relaxed atmosphere out of the slightly hectic Puerto viejo. Lovely little room, we had a room with shared bathrooms and those were great - super clean and comfortable. The outside area is unbeatable: a restaurant area under a palm tree rooftop that is built around a tree, and more seating and hammocks in the shade of palmtrees on the beach. To swim, check with staff or the lifeguard where it is safe (further up north of the beach, two minute stroll up) as there are rip currents right outside. That also means the area stays quiet :) Super nice staff, attentive and friendly, and great food!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Response from Playa 506 on Jun 12, 2018
Thank you for your comment. We're glad you enjoyed your time with us and wish to see you again soon. Best regards & Pura Vida

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort
Beware room details
The location is great, right by the beach but you'll need to rent a bike to go around (it's cheaper from Puerto Viejo). Staff is ok and food average. Be extra careful when booking as what was supposed to be a 20m2 sea facing room turned out to be a 6m2, extremely hot street and traffic facing room. Moreover flies invaded the first floor and staff did not not seem to care much. Finally, the gate to the beach would not lock at night so security should be improved.
Response from Playa 506 on Jun 12, 2018
Thank you for your comment We'll improve our service and issues you mention. Best regards & Pura Vida

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great hostel with mediocre rooms
Hostel has an amazing location just out of town and a great staff. Decorations are funky, bar has great beer, literally on the beach. Couldn’t ask for a better common area. But the rooms literally sound like they have cardboard walls, our private room had no ventilation and a lot of mildew smell, and the showers are basically outside with wood floors. All in all it’s a great upscale hostel in terms of location and service and decorations, but it’s a bit pricey for what you get in terms of your sleeping room. People are super friendly and multilingual though so might be worth it!
Response from Playa 506 on Jun 12, 2018
Thank you for your comment! It helps us to improve for you and other guest. Best regards & Pura Vida

10/10 Excellent

Nico, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cool hostel with beach access!
Very friendly staff, hostel may be little big to create a nice atmosphere to meet fellow travelers! loved pasta night and breakfast in the morning was also good !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Response from Playa 506 on Jun 12, 2018
We're really glad you enjoyed being with us! We hope to have you again Nico. Best regards & Pura Vida

2/10 Terrible

ars, costa rica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Ve carefull with price
We arrive ay 9pm, total amount was x but when we paid the reception girl told us it was three times the amount, argumenting that price showed was per person.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

4/10 Poor

Melanie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Leider etwas dreckig. Auch war unsere Matratze sehr durchgelegen. Alles etwas dunkel und schimmelig. Der Gemeinschaftskühlschrank ist widerlich. Die Managerin eher unfreundlich, daher habe ich mich auch nicht wohl gefühlt. Leider auch sehr weit ab von Schuss. Der Strand ist wunderschön und der Zugang dorthin super! Fahrräder können unkompliziert und sicher ausgeliehen werden. Das hat gefallen. Dennoch würde ich nicht wieder kommen. Haben für zwei weitere Nächte in der Stadt eine andere Unterkunft gebucht, preislich gleich aber deutlich besser.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Staff 506 on Apr 10, 2024
Thank you for visiting us.we hope you enjoyed your vacation with us and our beaches, we hope to welcome you again in the future.Regards

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Travelled with family
Acceso directo a la playa. Buena comida en el restaurante con variedad de opciones 😎
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Staff 506 on Apr 10, 2024
Hola Adriana, para nosotros ha sido un placer haber compartido contigo.muchas gracias por tus comentarios.Esperamos darte la bienvenida nuevamente pronto.Saludos

8/10 Good

Vera, Spechbach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good Vibe
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Staff 506 on Jan 25, 2024
Hola Vera, Thank you for your kind review!Hope to see you again soon.Pura Vida.

10/10 Excellent

Issvany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Staff 506 on Jan 25, 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Finn

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Staff 506 on Feb 13, 2024
Gracias!

8/10 Good

Jonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect spot for beach holiday, a bit costy restaurant, good kitchen, toilet and bathroom. I enjoyed my stay there. Lots of nice hammocks to relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Staff 506 on Nov 7, 2023
Hola Jonna, thanks for your comment, It's wonderful that you enjoyed your stay here, and your review is very helpful for others looking for a similar experience. Thanks for sharing your thoughts

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Response from Sol Nova. on Jan 13, 2021
thanks for you review.... !!!

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Staff506 on Feb 26, 2020
Hello Justine, Thanks for the great punctuation. Pura vida!

8/10 Good

EDGARDO RUBEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hostel sin bullicio y bien frente a Playa Cocles
La habitación resulta pequeña para ocho camas y es calurosa, pero eso no empañó la estadía. Las áreas comunes están siempre aseadas. El personal fué muy atento. El desayuno es abundante y muy rico. Hay café sin cargo durante todo el día y lo hacen delicioso. En la cocina hay heladera para guardar cualquier cosa y hay agua filtrada bien fría, solo faltaría un microondas. La ubicación del establecimiento es inmejorable, está a solo dos kilómetros del centro de Puerto Viejo y tiene a quinientos metros aproximadamente, dos auto-servicios que tienen de todo.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Oscar, Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Okay standard hostel.
Okay standard hostel. It was clean and the staff was okay. It was worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Staff 506 on Nov 1, 2019
Hola Oscar, Thanks for your comment.

8/10 Good

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peace and love
Hôtel très sympa, ambiance détendue et agréable, les pieds dans l'eau. Pas d'eau chaude et surtout à 30mn à pied du centre ville et plus de vélo disponible en location à l'hôtel.... Pour rentrer le soir en étant une femme seule, obligée de prendre un taxi
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Response from Staff Playa 506 on May 8, 2019
Hey Patricia, Thanks for your review. Regards