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 $26 per night with includes Oceanfront, Bar, Guest Services, Entertainment, Breakfast, Air Conditioner, Ocean View, Wheelchair Accessible, Accessibility, Transportation/Shuttle, Sports/Activities, Internet, Parking, Designated Smoking Area, Child Friendly, Kitchen, Security/Safety, Wellness Facilities, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, View, Balcony/Terrace 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?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Rocking J's are as follows: <span class='color-primary cursor-pointer js-cancellation-policy' id='js-cancellation-policy'>Cancellation policy</span> 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.

Rocking J's | Hostel in Puerto Viejo

7.9 (581 Reviews) | 246 Bedrooms 12 Bathrooms 44 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: View, Balcony/Terrace, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 581 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.

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

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Parking

Parking on site

Parking

Private Parking

Free parking

Accessible parking

Accessibility

Toilet with grab rails

Wheelchair accessible

Lowered sink

Activities

Head massage

Snorkeling

Tour or class about local culture

Back massage

Beach

Public Bath

Karaoke

Full-body massage

Foot massage

Cycling

Neck massage

Yoga classes

Live music/Performance

Beachfront

Massage

Hand massage

Movie nights

Pool table

Bike tours

Happy hour

Hiking

Massage chair

Game room

Evening entertainment

Entertainment

Indoor play area

Board games/Puzzles

General

Air conditioning

Designated smoking area

Non-smoking rooms

Smoke-free property

Facilities for disabled guests

Soundproof rooms

Family rooms

Guest Services

Private check-in/out

Shuttle service (additional charge)

Daily housekeeping

Tour desk

24-hour front desk

Baggage storage

Shuttle service

Internet

Internet

Free Wifi

Wifi

Outdoors

Garden

BBQ facilities

Picnic area

Terrace

Outdoor furniture

Security/Safety

Key access

Fire extinguishers

CCTV outside property

CCTV in common areas

24-hour security

Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning

Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus

Guest accommodation disinfected between stays

Physical distancing in dining areas

Delivered food covered securely

Breakfast to-go containers

All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

Thermometers for guests provided by property

Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas

Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Process in place to check health of guests

First aid kits available

Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Cashless payment available

Contactless check-in/out

Physical distancing rules followed

Policies

Check-in

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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

Robert_22

Oct 8, 2025 07:00:00 AM

Review Score: 10

Panama

Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller

Travel Purpose: leisure

Positive: The magic of the place

Summary: Rocking J's Magic

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Room Arrangement

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Double Room with One Double Bed Room Type: Double Room Size: 60 m² 1 Full bed(s) Bed	Bathroom Shower, Shared bathroom General Fan, Fire extinguisher, Key access 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	Bathroom Shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Toilet paper Bedroom Linens Outdoors Outdoor dining area Accessibility Entire unit located on ground floor, Hearing accessible 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	Bathroom Shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Toilet paper View Inner courtyard view, Garden 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	Bathroom Shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Toilet paper View Inner courtyard view, Garden view Bedroom Linens Outdoors Outdoor dining area Accessibility Entire unit located on ground floor, Hearing accessible, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Entire unit wheelchair accessible 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	Bathroom Shower, Shared bathroom General Air conditioning, Key access, Fire extinguisher, Lockers Bedroom Linens Outdoors Outdoor dining area Accessibility Entire unit located on ground floor, Hearing accessible 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
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds Room Type: Quad Room Size: 100 m² 2 Full bed(s) Bed	General Air conditioning, Key access, Fire extinguisher Bathroom Shared bathroom Living Area Sitting area Outdoors Outdoor dining area, Patio View Garden view Bedroom Linens Accessibility Entire unit located on ground floor, Hearing accessible, Entire unit wheelchair accessible 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	Bathroom Shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Toilet paper General Fan, Fire extinguisher, Key access 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 Twin bed(s) Bed 1 Bunk bed Bed	Bathroom Shared bathroom General Fan, Fire extinguisher, Key access 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	Bathroom Shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Toilet paper Outdoors Terrace, Balcony, Patio, Outdoor dining area Living Area Sitting area, Desk General Fan, Fire extinguisher, Key access 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	Bathroom Shampoo, Body soap, Toilet, Shower, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet paper General Air conditioning, Key access, Fire extinguisher Kitchen Kitchen, Refrigerator, Kitchenware 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	Bathroom Shampoo, Body soap, Toilet, Conditioner, Shower, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet paper Kitchen Kitchen, Refrigerator, Kitchenware Living Area Sitting area, Desk General Fan, Fire extinguisher, Key access 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	Bathroom Shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Toilet paper General Air conditioning, Key access, Fire extinguisher, Lockers, Privacy curtain 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	Bathroom Shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Toilet paper Living Area Sitting area, Desk General Fan, Fire extinguisher, Key access View Inner courtyard view, View, Sea 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	Bathroom Shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Toilet paper General Fan, Fire extinguisher, Lockers, Key access Bedroom Linens Outdoors Outdoor dining area Accessibility Entire unit located on ground floor, Hearing accessible, Entire unit wheelchair accessible 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	General Air conditioning, Key access, Fire extinguisher, Lockers, Privacy curtain Outdoors Terrace, Balcony, Outdoor dining area Living Area Sitting area, Desk Bathroom Shared bathroom View Garden view, 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	Bathroom Shampoo, Body soap, Toilet, Shower, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet paper General Air conditioning, Key access, Fire extinguisher Kitchen Kitchen, Refrigerator, Kitchenware Living Area Sitting area Outdoors Outdoor dining area, Patio View Garden view Bedroom Linens Accessibility Entire unit located on ground floor, Hearing accessible, Entire unit wheelchair accessible 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 Shampoo, Toilet, Shower, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet paper General Air conditioning, Key access, Fan, Fire extinguisher, Private entrance Outdoors Outdoor dining area, Balcony, Patio Kitchen Kitchen, Refrigerator, Kitchenware Living Area Sofa, Sitting area View Garden view, View, Sea view Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Linens Accessibility Entire unit located on ground floor, Hearing accessible, Entire unit wheelchair accessible 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	Bathroom Toilet, Shower, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet paper Kitchen Kitchen, Refrigerator, Kitchenware Living Area Desk General Fan, Fire extinguisher, Key access Outdoors Outdoor dining area, Patio View Garden view Accessibility Entire unit located on ground floor, Hearing accessible, Entire unit wheelchair accessible 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	Bathroom Shower, Shared bathroom Living Area Sitting area, Desk General Fan, Fire extinguisher, Key access View Inner courtyard view, 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

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