A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated August 2025.
We have created a list with the best small 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!
Delightful property. Charming. 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
I think this place could be the most BEAUTIFUL, CHARMING AND ELEGANT boutique hotel in Jacó! WOW!
Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Great location. Only 150 metres from central Jaco and 300 metres from Jaco beach, Monte Carlo Luxury Condominiums offer free Wi-Fi, barbecue facilities, a hot tub and outdoor swimming pool.
Featuring elegant decoration, the condos offer private bathroom with shower, washing machine, clothes dryer, equipped kitchen, and air conditioning. Also guests will enjoy cable TV, DVD player, a balcony and a terrace with garden views.
The condos also have among its amenities front desk service, airport shuttle for a fee, and tour desk.
Just 100 metres from Monte Carlo Luxury Condominiums are groceries stores, and a restaurant area can be found just 300 metres away.
The condos are 1 hour and 20 minutes’ from the Juan Santamaría International Airport. Free parking is also available on site.Show full description
Lovely property. Unique. Cosy rooms. 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
Apartment hotel.Elegant. Superb interior design. Great location. 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
Based on my research this is one of the most WELL DESIGNED apartment hotels in Jacó.
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Superb 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
Based on my research this is one of the most ROMANTIC boutique hotels in Jacó.
Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Offering an Outoor pool and spa and wellness center. Oceano Hotel is a family-friendly property located in Jacó. Free WiFi access and free private parking available.
Most of the rooms here will provide you with a cable TV, air conditioning and spa style mini pool. Complete with a dishwasher, the dining area also has an oven and a refrigerator. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer. Extras include a DVD player and a CD player.
At Oceano Hotel you will find a restaurant and a fitness centre. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities, a shared lounge and a tour desk. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including golfing, cycling and horse riding.
Carara National Park is a 1-hour drive away, while Juan Santamaría International Airport is 90 km away.Show full description
Resort. The rooms as well as the apartments are located in an area surrounded by forests. Transportation services are offered to the beach and center of the complex, or you can access them by your own vehicle. The center of the complex has outdoor pools, three restaurants, and one bar.
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
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
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
Resort.Great breakfast. 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
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