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Rocking Js - Hostel

1.5 star property
Beachfront hostel with an area shuttle

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Reviews
5.6

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  • On private beachOn private beachOn private beach
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  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

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Playa Salsa Brava, Cahuita, Limon, 63735
  • Popular LocationPlaya Cahuita10 min walk
  • Popular LocationBlanca Beach10 min walk
  • Popular LocationNegra Beach14 min walk
  • AirportLimon (LIO)39 min drive
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Room options

Shared Dormitory 4 People (No A/C)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Fan
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Tent (Individual Mattress)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Minibar
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory 4 People (With A/C)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 3
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Fan
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Pimp Suite Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Fan
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Establos Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Fan
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Fan
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Hammocks

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Minibar
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Queen Suite Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Honey Moon Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Fan
Private bathroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Small King Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Fan
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory 10 People (With A/C)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 3
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

King Suite Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Fan
Private bathroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Tent (Double Mattress)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Observatorio Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Fan
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Futon

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Fan
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Cahuita

Located in Cahuita, Rocking Js - Hostel is on a private beach. Cahuita National Park is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Gandoca-Manzanillo and Playa Cahuita.
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What's nearby

  • Playa Cahuita - 10 min walk
  • Blanca Beach - 10 min walk
  • Negra Beach - 14 min walk
  • Puerto Vargas Station - 5 min drive
  • Tree of Life - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar & Restaurant Cahuita National Park - 9 min walk
  • Soda Kawe - 8 min walk
  • Restaurante Rincón del Amor - 6 min walk
  • Restaurante Italiano Cahuita - 10 min walk
  • Aroma Coffee Bar - 5 min walk

About this property

Rocking Js - Hostel

Property highlights
At Rocking Js - Hostel, you can look forward to a nightclub, a terrace, and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a library and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A free area shuttle, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • Barbecue grills, luggage storage, and concierge services
Room features
All 50 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and separate sitting areas, in addition to thoughtful touches like separate dining areas and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Showers and toilet paper
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

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

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is Rocking Js - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rocking Js - Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rocking Js - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Rocking Js - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Rocking Js - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 108.00 per person applies.

Where is Rocking Js - Hostel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cahuita hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Playa Cahuita and Blanca Beach. Negra Beach and Cahuita National Park are also within 15 minutes.

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

2/10 Terrible

Nathanael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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