Rocking J's | Hostel in Puerto Viejo

7.9 (628 Reviews) |   246 Bedrooms  13 Bathrooms  46 Guests
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Hostel | Rocking J's

246 Bedroom Hostel in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Puerto Viejo

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.

Rocking J's is located in Puerto Viejo.

This 246 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Accessibility, Sports/Activities, Guest Services, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 628 reviews with the average score of 7.9 . Coming to Puerto Viejo and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 246 Bedrooms Hostel if you want to learn more about this place in Puerto Viejo. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Rocking J's in Puerto Viejo is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Rocking J's”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hostel, please let us know.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Designated Smoking Area
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Bar
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Free parking
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Lowered sink
Activities
  • Evening entertainment
  • Yoga classes
  • Hand massage
  • Movie nights
  • Pool table
  • Snorkeling
  • Game room
  • Head massage
  • Public Bath
  • Hiking
  • Bike tours
  • Massage chair
  • Massage
  • Foot massage
  • Beachfront
  • Neck massage
  • Happy hour
  • Cycling
  • Full-body massage
  • Back massage
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Live music/Performance
  • Karaoke
  • Beach
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Indoor play area
General
  • Family rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Designated smoking area
  • Soundproof rooms
Guest Services
  • Tour desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Shuttle service
  • Private check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Baggage storage
Internet
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Picnic area
Security/Safety
  • Key access
  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Contactless check-in/out

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

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.please inform 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 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, guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.92
Location:
8.35
Staff:
7.43
Facilities:
6.95
Comfort:
6.92
Cleanliness:
7.12
Landon
Mar 11, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
South Africa
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Double Room with One Double Bed
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 60 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Double Room with  One Double Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Shared bathroom

General

Key access, Fire extinguisher, Fan

Bedroom

Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area

Accessibility

Hearing accessible, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Saltwater pool
Hammock - No A/C, No Fan
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 40 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Hammock - No A/C, No Fan

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet, Shared bathroom

Bedroom

Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area

Accessibility

Hearing accessible, Entire unit located on ground floor

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Saltwater pool

View

Inner courtyard view

General

Key access, Fire extinguisher, Lockers
Single Tent - No A/C, No Fan
Room Type: Tent
Room Size: 50 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Single Tent - No A/C, No Fan

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet, Shared bathroom

View

Garden view, Inner courtyard view

Bedroom

Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area

Accessibility

Hearing accessible, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Saltwater pool

General

Key access, Fire extinguisher, Lockers
Double Tent - No A/C, No Fan
Room Type: Tent
Room Size: 60 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Double Tent - No A/C, No Fan

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet, Shared bathroom

View

Garden view, Inner courtyard view

Bedroom

Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Hearing accessible, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Entire unit located on ground floor

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Saltwater pool

General

Key access, Fire extinguisher, Lockers
Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room with AC
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 60 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room with AC

Bathroom

Shower, Shared bathroom

General

Key access, Air conditioning, Lockers, Trash cans, Fire extinguisher

Bedroom

Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area

Accessibility

Hearing accessible, Entire unit located on ground floor

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Saltwater pool

Room amenities

Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Family Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 100 m2
2 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed
Family Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet, Shared bathroom

General

Key access, Air conditioning, Fire extinguisher

Living Area

Sitting area, Dining area

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Patio

View

Garden view

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Hearing accessible, Entire unit located on ground floor

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Saltwater pool

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Double Room with Bunk Bed
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 90 m2
2 Bunk bed Bed
Double Room with Bunk Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet, Shared bathroom

General

Key access, Fire extinguisher, Fan

Bedroom

Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area

Accessibility

Hearing accessible, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Saltwater pool

Room amenities

Socket near the bed
Triple Room with Bunk Beds with Fan
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 90 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed
Triple Room with Bunk Beds with Fan

Bathroom

Shared bathroom

General

Key access, Fire extinguisher, Fan

Living Area

Dining area

Bedroom

Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area

Accessibility

Hearing accessible, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Saltwater pool
Quadruple Room with Terrace
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 100 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
2 Bunk bed Bed
Quadruple Room with Terrace

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet, Shared bathroom

Outdoors

Terrace, Outdoor dining area, Patio, Balcony

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

General

Key access, Fire extinguisher, Fan

View

Garden view, View

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Hearing accessible, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Clothes rack

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Saltwater pool
Queen Studio
Room Type: Studio
Room Size: 100 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Queen Studio

Bathroom

Toilet, Towels, Body soap, Private bathroom, Shower, Shampoo, Toilet paper

General

Key access, Air conditioning, Fire extinguisher

Kitchen

Kitchenware, Refrigerator, Kitchen

View

Garden view, View

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area

Accessibility

Hearing accessible, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Saltwater pool

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Double Room with Sea View
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 100 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Double Room with Sea View

Bathroom

Toilet, Towels, Body soap, Private bathroom, Shower, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Conditioner

Kitchen

Kitchenware, Refrigerator, Kitchen

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

General

Key access, Fire extinguisher, Fan

View

Garden view, View, Sea view

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area

Accessibility

Hearing accessible, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Saltwater pool
Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 150 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet, Shared bathroom

General

Key access, Privacy curtain, Air conditioning, Lockers, Trash cans, Fire extinguisher

Bedroom

Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area

Accessibility

Hearing accessible, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Saltwater pool

Room amenities

Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Double Room with One Double Bed
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 160 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Double Room with One Double Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet, Shared bathroom

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

General

Key access, Fire extinguisher, Fan

View

View, Sea view, Inner courtyard view

Bedroom

Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area

Accessibility

Hearing accessible, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Saltwater pool
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 63 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet, Shared bathroom

General

Key access, Lockers, Fire extinguisher, Fan

Bedroom

Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Hearing accessible, Entire unit located on ground floor

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Saltwater pool

Room amenities

Socket near the bed
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 150 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Private bathroom, Body soap, Toilet paper

General

Key access, Privacy curtain, Air conditioning, Lockers, Fire extinguisher

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Terrace, Balcony

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Garden view, View, Inner courtyard view

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Hearing accessible, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Saltwater pool

Room amenities

Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Superior Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 120 m2
2 Queen bed(s) Bed
Superior Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

Bathroom

Toilet, Towels, Body soap, Private bathroom, Shower, Shampoo, Toilet paper

General

Key access, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Fire extinguisher

Kitchen

Kitchenware, Refrigerator, Kitchen

Living Area

Sitting area

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Patio

View

Garden view

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Hearing accessible, Entire unit located on ground floor

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Saltwater pool

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Two-Bedroom House
Room Type: Vacation Home
Room Size: 70 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Toilet, Towels, Private bathroom, Shower, Shampoo, Toilet paper

General

Key access, Air conditioning, Fan, Private entrance, Fire extinguisher

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Patio, Balcony

Kitchen

Kitchenware, Refrigerator, Kitchen

Living Area

Sofa, Sitting area

View

Garden view, View, Sea view

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Hearing accessible, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room amenities

Clothes rack

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Saltwater pool

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Apartment
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 56 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed
Apartment

Bathroom

Toilet, Towels, Private bathroom, Shower, Toilet paper

Kitchen

Kitchenware, Refrigerator, Kitchen

Living Area

Desk

General

Key access, Fire extinguisher, Fan

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Patio

View

Garden view

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Hearing accessible, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room amenities

Clothes rack

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Saltwater pool

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Double Room

Bathroom

Shower, Shared bathroom

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

General

Key access, Fire extinguisher, Fan

View

View, Inner courtyard view

Bedroom

Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area

Accessibility

Hearing accessible, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Pool and Spa

Saltwater pool

Room amenities

Socket near the bed

FAQ's

Is this Rocking J's pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Rocking J's?

Check-in time for Rocking J's starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Rocking J's have a swimming pool?

No, this Rocking J's does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Rocking J's?

Best-rates for the Rocking J's starts from $23 per night with includes Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Wellness Facilities, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Bar, Parking, View, Wheelchair Accessible, Ocean View, Accessibility, Sports/Activities, Guest Services, Designated Smoking Area, Transportation/Shuttle, Entertainment, Breakfast, Child Friendly, Kitchen, Air Conditioner, Oceanfront, Internet with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Rocking J's a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hostel Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hostel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Rocking J's wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Rocking J's is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Rocking J's?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Rocking J's indicates 1 day stay policy at this hostel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Rocking J's?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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