Socialtel Puerto Viejo - Formerly Selina Puerto Viejo

Unfortunately, my experience was far below expectations and did not align with the advertised standards of the property or the Selina brand. Upon arrival, I discovered that the hotel was in the process of closing, which drastically impacted the quality of my stay. Below are the specific issues I encountered: Misleading Advertising: The property did not look anything like the online pictures, which was extremely disappointing and felt misleading. Poor Room Conditions: The room was moldy, old, and not well-cleaned. Additionally, there was a pervasive bad smell throughout. Lack of Basic Amenities: There was no hot water, and the windows could not be properly closed. Non-functional Facilities: The on-site restaurant was shut down, which was highly inconvenient as the nearest restaurants were a 15-minute walk away on an unsafe road. No Activities or Social Life: One of the key attractions of staying at Selina properties is their vibrant social and activity offerings, none of which were available during my stay. Wi-Fi Issues: There was no Wi-Fi available for one evening, further diminishing the quality of my experience. False Description: The property was advertised as oceanfront, but it was not beach accessible as implied. Overall, the stay was far from the relaxing start to my Costa Rica vacation I had anticipated. Everything that Selina is known for—vibrant social life, reliable amenities, and high-quality accommodations—was entirely absent. I could have stayed at a significantly better hotel for the price I paid. To make matters worse, I was not informed about the hotel’s closure or the lack of amenities until check-out when I inquired about these issues. This lack of transparency was unacceptable.

My recent stay at Selina was great. Its excellent co-working space and convenient on-site restaurant just made my workdays so much easier. The staff is adorable, always ready to help. You can easily enjoy an extended stay at Selina and feel right at home.

The staff were super friendly and helpful. It was a great hostel. It’s nice and close to town and right on the beach. It also has a really great coworker space if you are needing to do work remotely. I definitely recommend staying here if you find yourself in Puerto Viejo.

I stayed at selina hostel for one night, the staff and facilities were amazing. A special mention to Adis and y luna who made me feel soo welcome and gave 10/10 recommendation for Puerto viejo. Couldn’t ask for more!!! Thank you Drinks and activities with a live DJ all night

Great food and people! The environment is really friendly and fun. I love everything about Selina and the staff! The chicken tacos is delicious! And to drink, anything with Cacique I would highly recommend. The perfect place to solo travelers.