The 10 best hotels in Jaco District, Costa Rica

February 21, 2023 Moriah Teneyck

Discover the best hotels in Jaco District, Garabito Municipality, Province of Puntarenas including Croc's Resort & Casino, Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort, Hotel Club Del Mar, Hotel Villa Caletas, Oceano Boutique Hotel & Gallery, DoceLunas Hotel, Restaurant & Spa, Jaco Lodge - Adults Only, Hotel Pumilio, Hotel Ibiza, Room2Board Hostel and Surf School.
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1. Croc's Resort & Casino

Pastor Diaz Ave Barrio Los Faroles, Jaco, Garabito Municipality 61101 Costa Rica
Excellent
53%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
5%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1452 reviews

Croc's Resort & Casino

Croc’s is a luxurious, full-service resort, situated ocean-front on the quiet end of Jaco Beach, Costa Rica. We are located just 90 minutes from Juan Santamaría International Airport and offer spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, surrounding valley, and mountains.

Best Resort in Costa Rica !!

Reviewed By Benjy638808

Close to the airport, super nice amenities, staff was very professional..Coming from the service industry in Hawaii this resort met all my expectations. Thank you to the team at Crocs for helping me enjoy my vacation!!

2. Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort

800 Meters West of Herradura Entrance, Herradura, Garabito Municipality 028-4023 Costa Rica
Excellent
62%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2816 reviews

Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort

Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort is a luxury Costa Rica resort in Herradura nestled between the warm waters of the Pacific and a 1,100 acre tropical rainforest.

Perfect wedding destination.

Reviewed By Ralpizar86

We had our wedding here and it was truly an amazing experience. They did a perfect job and had everything ready. Katherine Ramos was the contact person and was available 24/7. Chef Mora did an amazing job with the food. We are truly si great ful to everyone to making our special day perfect. Don Sergio in the entrance was also so very helpful.

3. Hotel Club Del Mar

Costanera Highway 250 Metres south of the Delta Service Station, Jaco, Garabito Municipality 4023 Costa Rica
Excellent
68%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 568 reviews

Hotel Club Del Mar

If you’re looking for a romantic resort in Jaco, look no further than Hotel Club del Mar. Given the close proximity to Mirador de Jaco (0.5 mi), guests of Hotel Club del Mar can easily experience one of Jaco's most popular landmarks. Guest rooms offer a flat screen TV, a kitchenette, and air conditioning, and Hotel Club del Mar makes getting online easy as free wifi is available. You can also take advantage of some of the amenities offered by the resort, including room service, a concierge, and baggage storage. In addition, guests can enjoy a pool and free breakfast during their visit. As an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. While you’re here, be sure to check out some of the barbeque restaurants, including Friki Tiki at Jaco Laguna Resort and Morales House, all of which are a short distance from Hotel Club del Mar. The staff at Hotel Club del Mar looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.

5-22/5-28

Reviewed By biker03

We stayed at this location for 6 days and recommend it to anyone planning a trip here. All of the staff were outstanding, the on site restaurant, pool, and bar were very convenient also. The beach was steps away from the room and had easy access to town.

4. Hotel Villa Caletas

Jaco, Garabito Municipality 61102 Costa Rica
Excellent
70%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1664 reviews

Hotel Villa Caletas

Villa Caletas, a luxury romantic boutique hotel inspired by tropical Victorian architecture with a touch of neo-classical influence shining like a jewel among resorts, prized not only for its location, design and décor, but also for its outstanding facilities and first class service. Villa Caletas expresses a truly unique combination of mountain and seaside resort. Nestled 1150 feet above the Pacific Ocean, this unique hotel overlooks the Nicoya Gulf to the crescent beaches of Jaco, Herradura offering spectacular 360-degree panoramic views.

The Kind of Place That Lingers in Your Mind Long After You Leave!

Reviewed By dyob2021

I had stayed at Villa Caletas many years ago and had dreamed of returning. When I finally did return in May 2022, I am pleased to say it was every bit as beautiful, welcoming and peaceful as I remembered it to be. The staff is the best Costa Rica has, catering to every need with that very special graciousness of the Costa Rican people. The hotel itself is magnificent! Every Villa is unique and luxurious. Artwork everywhere! The restaurant food was delicious! The spa was amazing ~ how could you go wrong with a massage accompanied by gentle rain falling and tropical birds singing. The trip down to the beach was so much fun riding in the back of the truck. Even the gift shop had great and one-of-a-kind treasures. Thank you to everyone at Villa Caletas who helped make my stay a truly memorable journey! I would HIGHLY recommend a stay!!

Calle Lapa Verde 500m Este de Pops, Jaco, Garabito Municipality 61101 Costa Rica
Excellent
61%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 817 reviews

Oceano Boutique Hotel & Gallery

Oceano Hotel is the newest and best hotel in Jaco Beach, located in the city center, with easy access to a variety of restaurants and entertainment options. The hotel has 64 fully equipped luxury rooms, able to accommodate from 1-16 people, providing great comfort and a 5-star service. We have a variety of rooms, featuring air conditioning, LCD televisions with cable, living room, kitchen, large balconies with beautiful views, fully built with marble bathrooms and even many rooms have their own pool located on the balcony, which make Oceano a place where you will find the luxury and comfort of the highest level. Our modern pool features a waterfall and jacuzzi, surrounded by a modern area, special to take a break and relax while take a sunbathe between beautiful and carefully designed gardens. Among the services that Oceano offers, you will find an exquisite restaurant near the pool, which will allow you to enjoy drinks and delicious meals inside the hotel, also can work out in our fitness center, relax in our Spa or enjoy an exclusive art exhibition in our gallery. For the more adventurous, we offer a tour information and reservations service, where you can book your canopy tou, ATV tour, sport fishing day, birding at Carara National Park, visit to Manuel Antonio National Park, diving, snorqueling and much more.

Family Stay

Reviewed By dfostertol

Didnt know what to expect but was happy. Our rooms were very comfortable (got a 2bdrm) and overlooked the pool. My only complaint was the gym. You must make a reservation and they only allow one person at a time. Breakfast was great as well. Close to downtown

6. DoceLunas Hotel, Restaurant & Spa

Quebrada Seca 400 M Este from Costanera, Jaco, Garabito Municipality 4132 Costa Rica
Excellent
85%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 558 reviews

DoceLunas Hotel, Restaurant & Spa

DoceLunas is a spectacular Four Star hotel with five acres of tropical gardens at the base of a cool jungle covered mountain. Coatimundi, kinkajou, anteaters, toucans, and scarlet macaws can be seen here. We have a lovely mosaic lined pool with a waterfall cave, a full services spa, and yoga classes. Check out our excellent reviews and come join us in paradise!

We loved the resident pet cats and dogs (especially Romeo the cat!)

Reviewed By JasonD4121

We had a short but sweet 1 night stay. Friendly staff, friendly dogs and cats...especially a juvenile cat named Romeo whom my daughter absolutely adored. Even if DoceLunas didn't have delicious food, a spacious, clean, comfortable room with ice-cold AC, friendly and helpful staff, free bicycles to borrow, or the beautifully landscaped grounds and resident capuchin monkeys....even if it didn't have all of that, it would have been worth it to stay there just to pet Romeo the cat.

7. Jaco Lodge - Adults Only

Calle Picolo Pueblo Al final. 100m Al Sur de Pinturas Sur, Jaco, Garabito Municipality 61101 Costa Rica
Excellent
65%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 482 reviews

Jaco Lodge - Adults Only

This property is a 10-minute walk from the beach. Jaco Walk Shopping Mall on Pastor Díaz Avenue, where most restaurants and nightlife are located, is just under half a kilometer away. The accommodations at Jaco Lodge feature colorful bedding, air conditioning and safes. The in-room amenities include flat-screen cable TV, a safe box, closet and a fridge. The bathrooms have a shower with hot water and free toiletries. The property is a space for guests over 12 years old. A continental very basic breakfast is daily offered for free. Playa Hermosa Beach is a 7-minute drive from Jaco Lodge, and Herradura Bay can be reached in 13 minutes by car. The property can help guests by contacting tour agencies to arrange outings and sightseeing trips. Juan Santamaría International Airport can be reached in 1 hour and 20 minutes by car. This property is also rated for the best value in Jacó! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to others of the destination.

Nice place but needs to tweak a few things

Reviewed By katemahealani

Comfortable bed, nice atmosphere and friendly staff! My only complaints were that they did not have extra pillows and the shower did not get very hot. Also, the breakfast is VERY simple:m; just some toasts, hard boiled egg and fruits. I did not like the coffee or juice.

8. Hotel Pumilio

Del Cruce De Herradura 2 Km 1 Km A Mano Izquierda, Jaco, Garabito Municipality 61101 Costa Rica 011 506 2643 5678
Excellent
79%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 866 reviews

Hotel Pumilio

We are an owner operated Eco Boutique Hotel, strategically located in the middle of the forest, 5min away from the beach. If you’re looking to have a great time, in a very clean, safe and private location, you came to the right place. Welcome to Hotel Pumilio! A hidden gem you will want to hold on to. Leap into happiness for a memorable vacation. Whether you want a family adventure, a romantic getaway, or some relaxing time surrounded by nature, Pumilio is the perfect place for you. Our goal is to make the best out of your trip. We would love to be a part of it. Let us help you book the best and safest tours and give you all of our local insights. We invite you to read our reviews online, and hear from other guests experiences! Here's a little bit about our beloved hidden gem and why you'll have the time of your life here: Breakfast? We’ve got that covered its included! We offer a very loved-by-guests full breakfast buffet, with a lot of the typical breakfast elements from around the country, like famous gallo pinto, sweet plantains, Natilla and Tamales. We also have an egg and waffle station, local fresh fruit, cereal, yogurt, bread, ham & cheese, as well as side dishes such as bacon, sausages, etc. Of course we offer Costa Rican coffee, tea and fresh juice as well! Eating in or dinning out? You’re in an awesome place for that! Taste the best dishes in Jacó, from the comfort of your suite, terrace or by the pool, with our unique service Gastronomic Adventures. We've selected the best plates in the area and conglomerated them in a delicious menu, offering a wide variety of plates suited for most tastes and budgets. From salads to pizza and vegan, to gluten free or keto. This service is open everyday, from 7am to 9pm. And if you feel like going downtown, we'll be happy to recommend the best places, at any price range! Looking for snacks? Take anything you want from the mini bar (located at the store), and we’ll charge only what you consumed. We also have snacks and drinks available for you on demand, at very competitive prices! Celebrating a special occasion? Let us know in advance. We love to plan surprises for you and with you! Looking for a special gift? Find amazing products, from local designers and producers, at great prices. Everything is personally selected by our owners and our guests love it! As for the rest… The idea is that you have a great time! Water is 100% potable, we offer daily housekeeping service and free high speed Wi-Fi inside the suites, and throughout the hotel. We also have free parking and if you book your activities with us, we offer free transportation downtown anytime you’d like! Your happiness is our priority! If you have ANY special requests or comments while you are here, we promise to go above and beyond to accomplish them. Please ask, we love to help!

This is definitely not a 4 star hotel, 2 star at a best!! Just go to a different hotel and avoid the headaches!

Reviewed By Alina A

We booked this hotel after calling them to explicitly ask whether the hotel is on / near to the beach. We only made the reservations after we called the hotel and one of the hotel personnel confirmed that the hotel is 2-3 min walking from the beach….so imagine the disappointment when we got there and realized that the hotel is in a very remote location, 10-15 min driving from the nearest beach / restaurant. You would need a car / taxi to go around, as the road from the main street to the hotel is dark at night. When we asked them why they told us that the hotel is on the beach, the response was only a shrug; no apologies, no attempts to figure out who is responsible…….customer service completely absent. Overall, it seemed that the staff was indifferent; they would accommodate some requests, but it was clear that they preferred spending time on their phone or talking with other staff. I see the owner responding to these reviews on Trip Advisor…..I wonder why wasn’t she on site welcoming and entertaining the hotel guests? This time should have been used on fixing the rooms and premises and training her staff. One funny thing, there was a welcoming card in the room, however the names were wrong! Our experience at the hotel was not great. The property is small, there is only a small pool and the rest is rain forest jungle, with nothing to see and do on the premises. We got a room on the second floor. The room was large and clean, although the furniture was outdated and the tile in the bathroom chipped. The bathroom had a bad smell; not sure if it was mold or not; we kept the window open, but the smell was persistent. There was no or very limited sound proof; there was a door between us and the adjacent room, and we could hear our neighbours talking. One night we had to ask the reception to call them to turn down the TV, it was extremely loud. The balcony had a sitting area and an outdoor kitchenette; however, the cabinets were falling apart, and appliances were rusty. We enjoyed the sitting area in the morning while drinking our coffee. There was a small espresso machine and only 2 coffee pods provided. The cleaning person would not replace the consumables (such as coffee, tea, shampoo, or conditioner), we had to go to the front desk and explicitly ask for few tea bags and more coffee pods. The breakfast was simple, not many options, but the food was tasty - we had eggs every morning, fresh fruit and fresh fruit juice. There is no restaurant for lunch or dinner, hotel guests can order from 2 restaurants in the area - menu provided by the reception; however the options are very limited and overpriced. We only spent 3 out of the 4 days booked; we decided to leave earlier, even though we were not able to get the refund from Bookings for the unused night. Our recommendation: avoid this hotel, you don’t’ need this type of headaches while on vacation! There are many nice people and places in Costa Rica that will give you wonderful memories!

9. Hotel Ibiza

Calle Bohio 50 meters west from Alamo Rentacar, Jaco, Garabito Municipality Costa Rica
Excellent
76%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 191 reviews

Hotel Ibiza

The Ibiza hotel is runed by a young French couple, and was recently completely renovated: furnitures, supplies, and infrastructure are new for your comfort. The whole team have special emphasis on cleanliness, friendly hospitality, and its availability to offer you an unforgettable stay. swimming pool and garden with estuary and the beach view, bedrooms from 2 to 5 people with A/ac, bathroom with hot shower, cable TV with American channels, safety box, Wi-Fi, mini fridge but also a kitchen at your disposal . Parking as public areas are monitored by a security officer. For questions or information staff are at your disposal 24/7.

Wonderful hotel

Reviewed By 686JamesH686

My wife and I stayed here for only one night as we were heading off to Santa Teresa the next day and the bus stop was nearby. The hotel is wonderful, we stayed in a suite and it was large, clean and comfy. The grounds of the hotel were also nice, but we did not explore the hotel much due to our limited stay. The location was also good for exploring Jaco. The staff were amazing. I accidentally left my phone in a taxi and the night porter, unfortunately I did not get his name, immediately called the taxi firm and the taxi returned within a minute and I had my phone back. ¡Muchas gracias! All in all I would recommend this hotel for anyone thinking about staying in Jaco.

10. Room2Board Hostel and Surf School

Metros Oeste de la Clinica de Jaco 200 In Front of the Beach, Jaco, Garabito Municipality 61101 Costa Rica
Excellent
85%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 783 reviews

Room2Board Hostel and Surf School

Room2Board is a newly built boutique hostel and surf school located on the Central Pacific Coast in Jaco Beach, Costa Rica. Its eco-friendly design provides adventure travelers, surfers, and backpackers a clean, safe and affordable place to stay. Room2Board was designed to have the social atmosphere and affordability of a traditional hostel and surf camp along with the amenities and style of a boutique hotel. From the moment you check-in you will feel apart of our global family. Please note we have a 2 day minimum on the weekends and a 2 day minimum over Semana Santa, March 27- April 5th and Christmas.

Beachfront hostel with all the amenities

Reviewed By KathleenH25

Room2Board is a class act beachfront hostel that has claimed its own spot in Jaco. Away from the business of the main strip, Room2Board offers comfortable shared or private rooms with a view in front of a pumping surf break. The bathrooms include showers; additionally, there are common cooking areas, outdoor showers, a beautiful pool, restaurant and bar. For remote workers the co-working space is bar-none. You can stash your stuff in a locker to keep it safe, rent a board from the surf shop if you need one, take a lesson, book a tour, you name it. The prices are competitive and a real deal for what you get. If you are a budget traveler, stay in a shared room for under $20. If price isn't an object, stay more luxuriously in a private room. The owner Brian takes pride in his masterpiece accommodation and his friendly staff hails from all over the world. You will be content to just hang in the bar/restaurant area all day long or relaxing in the state of the art pool. Hands down one of the best places to stay in Jaco. As an experienced hosteler, I can confidently say that Room2Board's value can not be beat.

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