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About this property
Offering a bar-restaurant and lush gardens, Rocking J's is located right on Salsa Brava Beach in Puerto Viejo. This artistic hostel features a shared kitchen and TV lounge and free WiFi.
Rocking J's offers a range of rustic accommodations, including private rooms, shared dorms, tents and hammocks. All come with free sheets and have access to shared bathroom facilities.
The hostel offers free painting and mosaic materials. Guests can also enjoy nightly bonfires in the grounds. There is a 24-hour reception and free on-site parking.
Rocking J's Salsa Brava Beach is a popular surfing spot. There are many restaurants and bars within walking distance in Puerto Viejo town. Limon Airport is 34 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.4
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.5
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
7.2
Low score for Puerto Viejo
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Guests who stayed here loved
Erika
Panama
“Location on the beach and close to center, staff was really nice and helpful. Quirqui design and decor of the place. The other guests were all very friendly and pleasant.”
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Payton
United States
“The property was cute and in a perfect location. I felt safe walking everywhere as a solo female traveler :)”
Galvan
United States
“Great location and friendly staff....nice beach front hostel...would definitely go back”
Rylan
United States
“A hippy chill place good vibes cool people right on the edge of town. Cool bar next to the beach and Cocles Beach is only 15 mins away thru the jungle”
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Luana
Costa Rica
“Location in front of the beach, clean place, facilities.”
Stanislav
Canada
“This is my favourite hostel by far. Perfect location with a beautiful beach. Visually very satisfying an you can see that a lot of effort and thought went into the hostel. Eeeeverithing is mosaic an art😀 There is a huge beach front where lots of...”
Jim
United States
“The place is amazing. Onsite bar was nice , but tis the people who come here that makes the place special.”
Nikki
United States
“The 2 bedroom house you have set is was perfect for my daughter and her friends to stay!
It was their last weekend in Costa Rica. They have been in college studying abroad and have fallen in love with your county! They loved staying there and it...”
Alexia
France
“An atypical but very nice place. It is super well located, not totally in the centre but 10min walk and it's ok, otherwise there is a bus stop right in front. There is a parking. The staff is really very nice. I slept in the girl's dormitory it's...”
Javier
Canada
“Good staff overall, friendly and helpful receptionists, great location”
Area info
House rules
Rocking J's takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
A prepayment deposit via PayPal is required to secure your reservation. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Please note that hot water is intermittent.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Rocking J's of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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Panama“Location on the beach and close to center, staff was really nice and helpful. Quirqui design and decor of the place. The other guests were all very friendly and pleasant.”
United States“The property was cute and in a perfect location. I felt safe walking everywhere as a solo female traveler :)”
Costa Rica“Location in front of the beach, clean place, facilities.”
Canada“This is my favourite hostel by far. Perfect location with a beautiful beach. Visually very satisfying an you can see that a lot of effort and thought went into the hostel. Eeeeverithing is mosaic an art😀 There is a huge beach front where lots of...”
Jim
France“An atypical but very nice place. It is super well located, not totally in the centre but 10min walk and it's ok, otherwise there is a bus stop right in front. There is a parking. The staff is really very nice. I slept in the girl's dormitory it's...”
