Room2Board Hostel and Surf School
Location: 200 Metros Oeste de la Clinica de Jaco, In front of the beach, Jacó, 61101, Jaco, CR
Star Rating: 2 Stars
Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
About this Property
Recreational Amenities and Services
Unwind with our outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Take advantage of complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Dining and Entertainment
Savor meals at Chili Guaros or grab a snack from the snack bar/deli. Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge or poolside bar. Indulge in a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning.
Featured Amenities and Location
Benefit from a business center, dry cleaning, and multilingual staff. With a convenient airport shuttle and free parking, explore nearby attractions like Jaco Beach and Marina Los Sueños.
Ready to experience beachfront bliss at Room2Board Hostel and Surf School? Book now for a memorable stay.
Important Information
- Children 13 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Amenities & Facilities
- Arcade/game room
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Concierge service
- Picnic area
- Elevator
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Snorkeling nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Television in common areas
- Arcade/game room
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Library
- Rafting nearby
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Mountain biking nearby
- Smoke-free property
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Snack bar/deli
- Surfing/bodyboarding on site
- Free self parking
- Rooftop terrace
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Ziplining nearby
- Horse riding nearby
Rooms Available
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Room 303
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
300 sq feet
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bed sheets not available
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Room 302
1 Queen Bed
215 sq feet
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bed sheets not available
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Room 1
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
215 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bed sheets not available
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Room 104
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
215 sq feet
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bed sheets not available
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Room 2
1 Queen Bed
215 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bed sheets not available
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Room 204
2 Double Beds
215 sq feet
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bed sheets not available
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Private Room 205b, Share Bathroom w/205a
1 Queen Bed
215 sq feet
Bathroom - Towels and shower
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bed sheets not available
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Private Room 206a, Share Bathroom w/206b
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
215 sq feet
Bathroom - Towels and shower
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bed sheets not available
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Room 301
1 Queen Bed
215 sq feet
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bed sheets not available
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Private Room 206b, Share Bathroom w/206a
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
215 sq feet
Bathroom - Towels and shower
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bed sheets not available
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Private Room 205a, Share Bathroom w/205b
1 Double Bed
215 sq feet
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and towels
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bed sheets not available
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Room101/5
1 Queen Bed
215-sq-foot room with ocean views
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bed sheets not available
Guest Reviews
- Emily (8/5): - Being a surf hostel, the place is run by young 20 year olds. Which is just something to be aware of in terms of the professionalism and unwarranted sassyness lol. I also thought it was a little pricey compared to its competitors in the area. It wasn’t very busy when my friend and I stayed and it gave off a very cliquey vibe. Other than that it’s literally steps away from the beach and is within reasonable walking distance to the rest of Jacó. Also loved the ample parking for our rental car.
- Isayra (8/5): Chill vibes, surf oriented hostel. - Great place for young people, especially if you want to go surf. Nice and friendly place. Laid back. Expect music and a youthful party vibe, very chill vibes.
- Camielle (10/5): - The best rooms are the private with shared bathrooms. The view is great from this room. And the bathroom was always well kept. There is lack of internet in the fully private rooms, etc.
- yadira (10/5): - Es un lugar bonito divertido cerca de todo y con muy buena atención
- wilber (10/5): - Everything is nice thanks
- Camielle (10/5): Awesome spot! - The staff is so friendly and helpful. This place is great. Clean, comfortable and so close to the beach. Perfect!
- Jacob (10/5): - This was a very clean and fun hostel where the staff was very friendly and helpful.
- Pablo (10/5): - Todo limpio y el personal muy agradable!!!
- Michael (10/5): Solo trip - Hostel was great, awesome bar and pool setup, friendly staff, and everyone looking to hang even w current COVID conditions. Great for solo travelers.
- Carlita (8/5): - The hotel was really fun and the staff were all kind and super helpful. The room and bathroom were nice the only issue was the bathroom door was broken off the hinge. Really nice to be right on the beach
- Emilie (6/5): - La proximité avec la plage, le personnel
- Paula (10/5): - Excelente lugar
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Overall great experience. First time staying in a hostel, and I think they set the bar too high :)
- Gerald (10/5): 2room - Todo salió bien todo fue tranquilo, buen establecimiento, limpio y cómodo.
- Andrew (10/5): Happy with Room2Board - Hostel is perfectly located on the beach, pool and bar area are very good for relaxing rooms and overall was very clean, only issue was the pillows and bed sheets were not comfortable
- Madeline (8/5): Hostel stay - My friends and I stayed in a room with a queen bed and a single bed with a shared bathroom. The room was great! However, there were aunts EVERYWHERE on the wall next to the single bed. I was so thrown off by them and they were in the sheets as well.
- Verified traveler (8/5): I had a great time and I would go back. - I almost didn’t stay at Room2Board— they are VERY Instagram-friendly, and I am not exactly the IG demographic. That said, I am glad I didn’t get scared off! Room2Board was clean and friendly, and they were strict about quiet hours starting at 11 pm, so no worries about pounding music all night. My only two comments are SUPER minor: it would be great if they provided hooks in the rooms to hang up wet/damp clothes, especially since they don’t want you to hang clothes out on the balconies, and the free coffee doesn’t actually start at 5 am like the signs in the room say- it starts at 7 am.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - This is such a great hostel. I had a private room with a shared bathroom. Staff was friendly and the place was big, bright and clean. Right by the beach for great surfing. 10/10. Even got to watch nfl by the pool in the big projector Close to a few good bars for night life. Don’t go alone at night. Jaco is high risk if you are out alone at night.
- Alberto (8/5): Claro que volveríamos! - Muy bien, sólo que colchón adicional desinflado. Excelente atención, personas muy atentas, muy bonito ambiente!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Excellent price and environment especially u love surfing and great party !! There are many awesome guys and make me sooooo happy, absolutely I wanna go back again !
- Nick (10/5): - There is a reason why this place is rated “best hostel in Costa Rica”. Clean, cool vibe, really nice pool, great location. This place is fantastic. My only gripe was that the free morning coffee wasn’t more than luke-warm. I’d still gladly go back.
- lucia patricia (6/5): - Elevator was not working Lobby staff not able to help all time, many answers like "i dont know"
- Rachel (10/5): R2B will be our go-to in Jaco - R2B had such a fun atmosphere, was steps to the beach, and had awesome happy hour specials!
- Stephanie (10/5): Great location and value - Great hotel! Had happy hour 3 times a day, right by the beach and cheap surf rentals. They even had yoga on the roof.
- walid (10/5): Excelente - Divertida
- Deborah (10/5): - Warm and welcoming staff. Great attention by owner to make sure your stay is wonderful. Friendly customers from all over world. Tour services available plus surfing lessons and rentals. Yoga and group hikes. Good food. Pleasant bar atmosphere and DJ most nights, until 11pm ... not too late so you can still get sleep. Options for private rooms and baths with AC, which we had, so good for any adult even tho it says it is a hostel. Good Wifi. Steps to beach. Easy walk to town, for shops, restaurants and bars. Overall a fantastic experience.
- Eduardo (10/5): - Estancia muy agradable. Cerca de la playa. Habitaciones pequeñas pero cómodas y limpias. Muy divertido el bar.
- Matheus Tavares (8/5): Good - clean sheets. good ac, lockers... all good. The staff is friendly and speak good english. The swimming pool and bar is a nice area to meet new people. Rooms are better then Selina, however, it's not that big, so the vibe can be quiet at some part of the day. It is chill tho.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Comfy place with great people - Every time I come to Jaco I stay here and I keep on coming back because the place is nice, clean and with super good vibe. Staff is always helpful and they are the nicest people.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - This is a great place very clean staff great atmosphere was awesome. Only thing could improve is have a/c in all rooms as have very large windows (so u have a great view) Was very hot and uncomfortable to sleep. But beds very comfortable
- PB (10/5): Awesome hostel close to beach - Awesome, fun hostel. With food and bar and surf school within the hostel, having a great time didn’t require searching around town. In a nice, less crowded part of town.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Nice hotel, close to the beach and the surf instructor are super!
- Verified traveler (10/5): Great hostel steps from the beach! - This hostel has good vibes, tasty food, and is steps from the surf in Jaco. The main strip where restaurants and bars are is a few minutes walk away. The rooms are good as well. My only complaint is that they charge you $10 per day to use AC, even on their highest priced rooms. The rooms do not have much airflow so AC is necessary. Overall excellent stay at Room2Board, highly recommended!
- Andy (8/5): Step up in pace but not much - Coming from Playa Grande this was a complete change of pace although it was still pretty chilled. Its a short walk along the beach to town yet it still feel a bit more remote than that. The staff are super friendly, the food is good and the beer is cheap what more do you need. The music is good but does run from about 10am -11pm, could use turning the volume or bass down a bit in the morning although that might just be me getting a bit older.
- Jessica (8/5): Good value! - Solid hostel! I had a private room, optional AC activation for $15/day. Took a private surf lesson for $50, followed by a rooftop massage for $35. Excellent value there! The booking office is great for scheduling any of that, plus airport shuttles. If you're talking to someone who says they're new, just immediately seek someone seasoned for the best info!
- Cesar A (8/5): Party people - This is a great place for young party people. Great bar, pool, and atmosphere. Staff is great. The crowd is young and energetic. It's not so good for families or someone looking for a calm place to stay. But if you're into the party mode then this place is for you.
- Ming (10/5): Nice hostel off the beach - Bed is clean. Staff is helpful. Nice top roof balcony, relax and watch beautiful ocean beach.
- Carmine (6/5): Bare minimum accommodation - What can I say. I don't stay at hostels much. I booked a single room without shared accommodations. Decor was bland, heavy mold in sink, I was not allowed to bring friends too my room even though I was not sharing my room. Jaco is a great destination, but I sincerely wished I chose a different place to stay. Bartenders kept me waiting 20 minutes to order food and drinks. If you are looking for bare minimum and cheap, stay here. If you are looking for a more central location with more to offer, better service, and cleaner rooms, try the many other options. It's also worth mentioning that staff was rude and did not make me feel welcome.
- jill moheto (4/5): Hang on to youth! - Decent facitilities and beach access. No Wi-Fi in our room. Uninspired blaring top 40 competes with never ending construction clammer. Tries to be hip but the mood was set immediately by a certain older member of staff hitting on my teenage travel companion throughout our stay. Bar food wasn't bad and the roof had a good view. Overall, the place had a strange "hanging onto youth" vibe. Could be worse but wouldn't go back.
- Amanda (6/5): - From Internet, I thought I was getting a private room - could not have been more opposite. 8ish people per room, mixed. Very clean though. Loved the individual fans and reading lights
- celisha (10/5): Rated best hostel in Costa Rica for good reason!! - Amazing- staff are awesome, interactive and very helpful! owner is usually around and pretty cool too. Can't say enough great things about this place! Felt so at home and the vibes exuberates through the guests. Everyone was having a fun time and easy to talk to around the bar at night. Food was really good too! Would go back in a heart beat
- Verified traveler (8/5): Hip hotel for geared toward a younger crowd - Steps away from the beach. It has a nice pool with a small waterslide. The bar/restaurant was ok. A bit pricey and charged $1 just for one small cup of ice. I would recommend eating off site. During the summer months I recommend getting a room with AC! Got a room with AC, two beds, and a communal bathroom for a decent price. Everything was very clean and the views from the room were amazing. Rooftop has hammocks and great place to chill out and watch the sunset. The hotel plays music geared toward a younger crowd and played some surfer video on a big screen outside one night.
- Andrea (10/5): Friendly and inexpensive near the beach. - The staff were very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed being just a few yards from the beach. We also enjoyed the pool area at the hotel in the evening. The only issue we had was they did not have any towels for us until late the second day. We did buy 2 inexpensive beach towels so we could at least go to the beach. The hotel is in the south part of Jaco where the beaches are nicer than the north section of the Jaco beach. There is no TV or wifi in the room, but the Terrace is a great place to hang out and connect to the wifi when you need it.
- Jonathan (8/5): Excelente Hostel - Buen Hostel, frente a la playa. Perfecto para pasar una noche en Jacó.
- Verified traveler (8/5): My first Hostel, more like a Hotel w/ roommates - Great location, right on the beach, rates never change and rooms look more like hotel rooms with roommates. Everyone is super nice, and always something going on at the Pool.
- Jonathan (10/5): Muy buen Hostel en Jaco - Excelente Hostel, muy buenas condiciones
- Verified traveler (10/5): Very impressed and pleasantly surprised! - The guest rooms and bathrooms were very clean. I enjoyed the close proximity to the beach and main shops. This was my first hostel experience and I enjoyed it so much!
- Francisco (8/5): Makes difference among other hostels. - Very good place to stay, definitely recommended.Thins to improve though.
- Miss Sue Ann (10/5): Geat Time Meeting new friends - The weather was great. Had a wonderful as always. I never want to leave. Meant some lovely young adults working with a missionary group ,having a short retreat before they Headed to Limon for more work . We had so much fun playing volley ball and catch . I didn't feel like I was 67. We Had long chats by the pool. It was nice to meet level head young adults finding what they wanted to do and not what people wanted them to do.
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