We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Jacó, Costa Rica. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated January 2024.
Charming. Highly elegant. Great views. Popular among couples. This luxurious oceanfront boutique Hotel has a private beach and stunning views of Nicoya Gulf and Jacó´s crescent beaches. It offers gourmet dining, a serenity spa and magnificent infinity pool. The lavish rooms at Hotel Villa Caletas have Victorian design, with quality black wood furniture and grand 4-poster beds. All have mosaic floors and some have a terrace with hydromassage tub. The concierge at Villa Caletas offers rainforest hiking tours, canopy-walks and beach horseback rides. Guests can use the gym, and unwind with a perfumed oil massage. The Anfiteatro Restaurant at Caletas Villas offers individual terraces with dramatic sunset views. Mirador Restaurant serves French and Central American fusion food, fine wines, and sinful deserts. Guests can enjoy the ocean view from the infinity pool, with a miniature waterfall and tropical island. They can also order exotic cocktails and a la carte dishes on Caletas Beach, 2 km from the hotel.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most charming, elegant and stylish boutique hotels in Jacó! WOW!
Resort. Sophistication and style pair well with the beautiful rainforest for your getaway at Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort. Our hotel grants easy access to Costa Rica adventures including horseback riding along Jaco Beach and hiking through Carara National Park. For a more exclusive stay, enjoy the intimacy of our private beach or tee up at our on-site golf club. Keeping your family in mind, our resort offers a kids club so you can enjoy a massage at our spa while your little ones play. Between relaxation and adventure, find time to retreat to our hotel rooms featuring high-speed Wi-Fi, plush bedding and private balconies. Select accommodations include breathtaking views and in-room hammocks for island-style comfort. When it's time to refuel, satisfy your cravings at one of our flavorful restaurants. Looking to stay active? Attend our complimentary workout classes offered at Sibö Fitness Center, or take a dip in our outdoor pool. There's no end to paradise at Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort.Show full description
Unique. Cosy rooms. Great location. Hotel Club del Mar is nestled between the rainforest and the Pacific Ocean, on the south end of Jaco Beach. Surrounded by tropical gardens, the resort offers an oceanfront pool and a spa. Each air-conditioned room and apartment at Club del Mar has a balcony with rainforest and ocean views. All accommodation includes cable TV, a coffee maker and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The resort’s Tiki bar serves drinks and meals on the poolside terrace or directly on the beach. The restaurant offers Costa Rican and international dishes, including fresh local seafood. Staff can help arrange tours and activities, including sea fishing, rainforest treks and visits to the Carara and Manuel Antonio National Parks. Transfers can be arranged to San José Airport, just over an hour’s drive away.Show full description
Delightful property. Hip. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. DoceLunas offers spacious, modern rooms surrounded by more than 5 acres of well-preserved tropical jungle that is perfect for bird watching. Guests enjoy an on-site restaurant and a gorgeous mosaic-lined outdoor pool. Each room here is air-conditioned and features traditional Costa Rican hardwood furniture and décor. They come with a cable TV, a minibar and a coffee maker with complimentary fresh coffee. The private bathrooms include an eco-friendly gas powered water heater. The property boasts an open-air restaurant that serves a wide variety of dishes made from fresh, locally produced ingredients. Double purified drinking water is also available on tap. Guest at DoceLunas have the opportunity to see enormous rainbow-coloured macaws, toucans, hummingbirds and more than 100 other species of birds at the property. The popular Playa Jaco beach is less than 5 minutes away by car, while La Iguana Golf Course can be reached in a 20-minute drive. Free guarded parking is provided at the property.Show full description
I rate this as the most beautiful and cool luxury hotel in Jacó.
Luxury Hotel.Superb interior design. Great value. Offering free WiFi, Los Sueños Resort and Marinais located in Herradura Bay, 10 min from Jaco, 1 hr 20 min from San jose, on the pacific coast of Costa Rica. It features acess to private beach area and outdoor swimming pool. The property also has a fitness centre and services such as massages and sauna. The apartments offer air conditioning, seating and dining areas, equipped kitchen and balconies. The bathrooms are private and come with free toiletries, shower and hot tub. They are decorated elegantly with wooden furniture. Los Sueños also have an on-site restaurant and snack bar, plus barbecue facilities. Guest will also find shops on-site and a beauty parlor. 24-hour security is available for your comfort. The closest Airport is the International Juan Santamaria which is 1 hour and 20 minutes by car.Show full description
Elegant. Great location. Lovely interior design. Offering an outdoor pool, Best in Jaco Condos at Diamante del Sol offers self-catering accommodation and it is located less than 200 metres from Jaco Beach. Free WiFi is available throughout. The apartments feature air conditioning, a balcony and an iPod dock. There is a full kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and bathrobes. You can enjoy sea view from the room. At Best in Jaco Condos at Diamante del Sol you will find a garden. Other facilities like grocery deliveries are offered. The property offers free parking. Juan Santamaría International Airport is located 86 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Resort.Great value. Surrounded by dense forest and offering stunning views of Playa Blanca Beach, Hotel Punta Leona features an outdoor swimming pool, 3 restaurants and 2 snack bars. Rooms at this hotel are spacious and comfortable. Each air-conditioned room offers garden views, cable TV, private bathroom and a coffee maker. The types of accommodation at Hotel Punta Leona do not have ocean views, they are located at an approximate distance of 800mts walking to the center of the complex. For comfort guest can use the hotel parking spaces that are complimentary or use internal transportation. Hotel Punta Leona is located in the area of the Central Pacific, close to beautiful beaches and touristy coastal towns. The area is ideal for fishing, snorkelling, sunbathing, and scuba-diving. It is also a fantastic place for nature lovers and bird watchers. Downtown San José and Juan Santamaría International Airport are around 1 hour and 20 minutes away by car.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Great breakfast. Popular among women. Amid a natural garden, this hotel has free Wi-Fi connection, terraces, gardens, and barbecue facilities. Pumilio Mountain & Ocean Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool, jetted tub, and spa facilities on site. Featuring a modern décor, the rooms have LCD cable TVs, equipped kitchens, coffee makers and private bathrooms with shower and free toiletries. The breakfast is included with the rate. Only 4 km from Pumilio Mountain & Ocean Hotel is located Jacó, where guests may find food and entertainment options. "Gourmet Adventures" is a special menu available on site that includes the menus of different restaurants at the guest service. Some of the popular activities that can be practiced while staying at Pumilio Mountain & Ocean Hotel are rafting, kayaking, surfing and visiting Tortuga Island and the Arenal Volcano. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes’ drive away. Jacó Beach and Herradura Beach are 3 minutes' drive away.Show full description
Resort. Crocs Resort & Casino has four restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool, two bars and a garden in Jacó. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk. All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a shower and a desk. At the resort all rooms have a wardrobe and a private bathroom. Crocs Resort & Casino offers à la carte breakfast. You can play billiards at the accommodation, and bike hire is available. Jaco is 150 metres from Crocs Resort & Casino, while Jaco Walk is 2.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Juan Santamaría International, 86 km from the resort, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Superb breakfast. Comfortable beds. The Hotel Amapola Resort in Jacó offers a complete experience. With the fastest WiFi in the area, symmetrical fiber optics, and a large and comfortable coworking space we are digital nomad friendly. The pool located in the center of the resort is open 24 hours and has a bar where you can enjoy your favorite cocktails. We have a 24 hour restaurant with food, drinks and spirits. Room Service works 24 hours and there are promotions every day. It also has a casino open from 2 pm to 5 am that has 32 slot machine games plus blackjack and three card poker. There is an events center which can be used as a disco, private parties, weddings, conferences, talks, meetings, fairs and more. We have 2 large free private parking spaces for guests with 24-hour security. Each room has a balcony or terrace overlooking the pool or garden and includes a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, air conditioning and refrigerator. We have a multifunctional court where you can play basketball, futsal, pickleball and tennis, as well as table games such as ping pong, billiards and table football. The Hotel Amapola Resort is a 10-minute walk from the beach, 1 hour 30 minutes from San José and 40 minutes from Manuel Antonio National Park. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 1 hour away. The reception hours are from 06:00 am to 01:00 am.Show full description
Offering an outdoor pool and a spa and wellness centre, Jaco Laguna Resort & Beach Club is located right in front of Jacó Beach. Free WiFi access is available. Each air-conditioned room here will provide you with a cable TV, a laptop safe and a private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer and bathrobes. Extras include a desk and bed linen. At Jaco Laguna Resort & Beach Club you will find a restaurant. Other facilities offered at the property include water sports facilities, a tour desk and luggage storage. Stand-up paddle boards are available, as well as a surfing school. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 63 km away.Show full description
The Hotel Arenas is located in Punta Leona, Central Pacific, a small community committed to environmental protection. The hotel is located in the middle of the dry tropical forest and just 400 metres from Manta Beach. Offering 135 standard rooms, 16 of which under the 7600 Act and 18 superior. Each room here is air-conditioned and includes cable TV and a seating area. Many rooms overlook the gardens an have a private balcony. Surrounded by tropical gardens you can find two restaurants, a pizzeria, ice cream parlor, swimming pool with snack bar, spa, lounge bar , three meeting rooms for special events with capacities for 500, 250 and 50 people. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including horse riding, fishing and hiking. Juan Santamaria International Airport in San José can be reached in 1.5 hours by car.Show full description
Located on the seafront in Jacó and featuring a bar, Gallina E Palo Beachfront Hotel has free WiFi. There is a restaurant. An American breakfast is available every morning at the hotel.Show full description
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