Hotel South Beach

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Beach bar
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Aerial view
Lake

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Calle Moreno, Jacó, Puntarenas
  • Place, Jacó Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Jacó Walk Shopping Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Neo Fauna
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View, Garden Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(54 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View, Poolside

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(49 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel South Beach

Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a children's pool and barbecue grills.
Hotel South Beach offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Hotel South Beach's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Jacó Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • The restaurant, poolside bar and bar/lounge offer choices for drinking and dining
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the beach
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Jacó Beach and 14 minutes on foot from Jacó Walk Shopping Center
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Cats and dogs welcome free of charge
Hotel South Beach offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

You'll find a business centre on site. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel South Beach. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Jacó hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 12 for adults and USD 8 to 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 12 for adults and USD 8 to 12 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 8)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Hotel South Beach offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

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Hotel South Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 479 out of 916 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 916 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 916 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 916 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 916 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Simply clean room, next to the beach the garden area are pretty
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, beautiful environment and great location on the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were a little outdated, but can’t beat the location, and the staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All staff was amazing! Good room, right on the beach!!! I'd stay here again, for sure!! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Colleen

This hotel has a lot going for it: best part of Jaco Beach, great pool, beachfront bar, etc. The rooms are pretty basic but fine; howe
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carlos, Josh and Alejandro are the best. Great staff. Chill vibe. Great ocean view. Bar on the beach. Great burgers and pina coladas!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was friendly. Location was great. Property is older and showing it’s age. Direct access to beach and the pool was great to have. Pleased with our stay here overall. About 2 km walk to most restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vyacheslav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean, nice to have a fridge! Good breakfast, nice pool area and helpful friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
EXCELENTE
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lori L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were outstanding - always attentive to our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Balaji

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, very close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had 4 great days! Although rooms need upgrading, I’d go back again! Very safe environment. Staff very attentive, 2 free choices for enjoyable breakfast, relaxing pool, direct access to the beach with full service bar, and free beach recliners next to hotel. Great sunsets! For the price, very happy!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcoming office staff, clean room, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yea the breakfast selection fresh
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JACOB

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing. The staff were great. Traveled with 2 young kids and the staff were very welcoming and friendly. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! The room was nice. Great Food! Great Bar! Right on the beach!Yoshua Mendez was awesome! Excellent customer service! We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Lilibeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room and amenities can use improvement. Doors needs better lock. But right beside the beach. Bar in the hotel. Staff very friendly and surfing classes in place. Enjoyed Jaco.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Best customer service, everywhere, at all times, plus all the rest, awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Bruno

Liked: Amenities
The service to the customers was poor in general. Great location at the beach and superb swimming pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great access to beach..secure access..good breakfast...nice rooms...
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ferough

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Over all a good place for the price. Staff at the bar and restaurant are wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Diana

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms very run down pool was good location very good. Maurice and R
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mirania

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This is an old hotel that needs improvements, but overall is a good place, next to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025