Hotels and places to stay in Jacó & Herradura

Boutique hotels, jungle lodges, hostels, and private villas, verified and current. Every listing checked against live sources.

Jaco's 17 verified stays split between boutique hotels and luxury resorts, 5 boutique and 4 luxury, plus villas in nearby Herradura around the Los Suenos marina, giving Jaco the widest range from beachfront casino hotels to private gated villas of any Central Pacific beach town.

Luxury Hotel $$$

Best Western Jacó Beach All-Inclusive Resort

Jacó

All-inclusive beachfront resort on Pastor Diaz Avenue in downtown Jaco with 125 guest rooms, an infinity-view beach pool, and a splash pad for children. The hotel is independently owned under the Best Western franchise and includes unlimited food and drink packages.

Villa $$$$

Casa Garmus, Vista Tres Bahías (Los Sueños)

Herradura

Ten-bedroom private estate home in the Vista Tres Bahias neighborhood of Los Sueños Resort, with 10.5 bathrooms, a private pool, and ocean views, sleeping up to 20 guests. The home is managed as a short-term rental by the resort's licensed vacation rental agency.

Boutique Hotel $$$

Club del Mar Oceanfront

Jacó

A small oceanfront hotel and condo property in a quiet cove at the southern end of Jacó Beach. It has roughly 10 guest rooms plus condo units across about two acres of beachfront, with a pool and the open-air Las Sandalias restaurant. The location is about a ten-minute walk from downtown Jacó.

Luxury Hotel $$$

Croc's Casino Resort

Jacó

An oceanfront resort and casino at the northern end of Playa Jacó on Avenida Pastor Díaz. It offers rooms and suites, several pools, a spa, dining outlets, and an on-site casino. The property markets itself as a full-service resort in the center of Jacó.

Boutique Hotel $$$

Hotel Jaco

Jacó

Beachfront boutique hotel on Calle Bribri with 18 suites, six of them oceanfront with private balconies over the Pacific. The property is Texan owned and operates its own restaurant, Sea Salt Beachfront Bar and Restaurant, plus an on-site spa.

Boutique Hotel $$

Hotel Pochote Grande

Jacó

Small family-owned beachfront hotel with 24 rooms at the quiet northern end of Jaco beach, across the street from Croc's Casino Resort. The hotel has direct beach access and a garden pool area.

Boutique Hotel $$$

Hotel Pumilio

Jacó

Owner-operated eco boutique hotel set in the rainforest about five minutes from Jaco beach, with ten suites that sleep up to five guests each. The property has two pools and a spa offering hot stone massage.

Vacation Rental $$

Jaco Bay Condominiums

Jacó

Resort community of six high-rise towers totaling 228 condo units, one block from Jaco beach, with two and three-bedroom residences and penthouses. The property has a large free-form swimming pool and offers yoga classes and massage treatments to guests.

Luxury Hotel $$

Jaco Laguna Resort and Beach Club

Jacó

Oceanfront resort on Calle Madrigal directly on Jaco beach, with rooms, junior suites, and two-bedroom apartments plus a beachfront Tiki Bar. The resort arranges canyoning, ATV, sportfishing, and Manuel Antonio tours directly through its front desk.

Villa $$$$

Jaco Party Villas

Jacó

A luxury villa rental company in Jacó specializing in large private homes with pools for groups and events. It bundles in-house property management, transportation, and wedding services, with bookings handled directly with the operator.

Glamping $$

La Quina Glamping at Shade Tree

Jacó

Rainforest glamping property about 30 minutes from Jaco with two hilltop safari tents built on hardwood platforms, each with an en-suite bathroom and private outdoor kitchen rancho. Power is solar, there is no wifi, and the property was formerly marketed as Shade Tree Rainforest Glamping.

Villa $$$$

Los Sueños Eco Golf Estates Private Villas

Herradura

Private single-family villas inside the Eco Golf Estates neighborhood of Los Sueños Resort, several with 6 to 10 bedrooms, private pools, and hot tubs built for large groups. Homes such as Casa Sueños and Casa Tropical are rented through the resort's licensed property managers.

Luxury Hotel $$$$

Los Sueños Marriott Ocean and Golf Resort

Herradura

A 201-room beachfront resort inside the gated Los Sueños Resort and Marina community on Herradura Bay. The property includes an 18-hole championship golf course, the marina, multiple pools, and several restaurants, set against a private rainforest reserve. It operates as part of Marriott's full-service hotel brand.

Villa $$$$

Los Sueños Vacation Rentals by Costa Rica Dream Makers

Herradura

A rental-management operation offering condos, houses, and villas inside the gated Los Sueños Resort and Marina community on Herradura Bay. Guests in managed properties get access to the resort's amenities, including the marina, golf course, and beach club. The company also arranges sportfishing charters and tours.

Boutique Hotel $$$

Oceano Boutique Hotel and Gallery

Jacó

A boutique hotel and suites property a short walk from Jacó Beach, known for an in-house art collection displayed throughout its corridors and rooms. It offers a garden, an outdoor pool, and a cooked-to-order breakfast. Rooms are styled as suites with kitchen facilities.

Hostel $

Room2Board Hostel and Surf School

Jacó

A beachfront hostel and surf school on Playa Jacó with an attached surf program. Accommodation ranges from 10-bed dormitories to private doubles and triples, and the property has a restaurant and bar open daily. It sits directly across from the beach near the Jacó clinic.

Frequently asked questions

Is there luxury lodging near Jaco?

Yes, 4 verified luxury hotels serve the area including Croc's Casino Resort in Jaco itself and villas around the Los Suenos marina in Herradura.

What towns does the Jaco zone cover?

This directory's Jaco zone covers Jaco beach itself and Herradura, home to the Los Suenos marina and resort villas.

Is there budget lodging in Jaco?

Yes, one verified hostel serves the zone alongside the boutique and luxury options.

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