Hotel South Beach

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Jacó Beach

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Aerial view
Lake
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • 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

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

About the area

Jacó

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Jacó Beach and Jacó Walk Shopping Center. Also, Neo Fauna is within 2 miles (3 km) and Hermosa Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Jacó Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Jacó Walk Shopping Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Neo Fauna - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Teatro Jacó - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • El Miro - 7 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moka Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jaco Sabor - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Jet Fuel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪PuddleFish Brewery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Rhythmos Café - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hotel South Beach

3-star beachfront hotel near Jacó Beach
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 center 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.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel South Beach offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel South Beach to the airport?

Hotel South Beach is 71.8 mi (203-min drive) away from the Tambor (TMU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel South Beach?

As of Apr 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel South Beach on May 10, 2026 start from CA $95, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel South Beach have an airport shuttle?

Hotel South Beach offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 100 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Hotel South Beach to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel South Beach offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Hotel South Beach, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 8 and 12 for adults, USD 8 and 12 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel South Beach?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel South Beach?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel South Beach?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel South Beach have a pool?

Hotel South Beach features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Hotel South Beach have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel South Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel South Beach to downtown Jacó?

Hotel South Beach is 0.8 mi away from Jacó.

Hotel South Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 465 out of 894 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 894 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 894 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 894 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 894 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Naashra

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Tracey

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

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

2/10 Terrible

Carlie, Morgantown

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was disgusting. The mattresses were old, maybe from the 80s, moldy and filthy. No blankets on bed. The room itself was dingy and dark, but did have air conditioning. We stayed in a partial ocean view with a walkout to pool. Cockroaches as well. Staff was friendly. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bradford

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

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

6/10 Okay

NAGARATHNA

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t enjoy my room, surrounding area is very dirty and smelling. Water near the hotel is stagnant water and it’s smelled horrible. Only positive is it’s right intro t of the beach. Family and friends of 16 people, 6 people got sick with sour throat and cold cough. Looks like it’s the water. I won’t recommend for any of my friends family.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Suhas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gisele Rojas

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our stay was great! Rooms and hotel overall are very clean. The staff is so friendly and always willing to make your stay the best. The food is incredible!! Important to mention that in the creek between the parking lot and rooms, there lives an 8-10 feet crocodile, the hotel staff stated that it lives there and that they have never had any problems, there is no way it can get to the actual hotel, but it is important to mention so you are not shocked in case you see it.
Beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the location! Beach is awesome. This is a nice quiet place to stay. By 9pm it’s very quiet and chill. The rooms are clean however the beds and pillows aren’t the best but honestly the location and price made up for it. Our room was clean and the perfect size we were right next to the restaurant kitchen and it did get noisy there starting at 5am so I recommend a room further away but really this property is a gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Tamara

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing we liked was that it was on the beach, but the hotel is old and not very clean, there’s a pool but also not clean, food is ok, staff is helpful after a while, no shampoo or conditioner, hair dryer didn’t work, food was ok, chairs on the beach were limited and taken, beach is ok not the nicest in the area, about 15-20 minute walk from the town, for the prove you would think they would have better amenities, cleaner rooms, and upgraded interiors
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Balaji

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, very close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Deepak

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mediocre service and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Srini

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

'wil

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

JACOB, Aliso Viejo

Travelled with family and small children
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

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

2/10 Terrible

Sumev

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location but run down hotel with crappy bed and facilities. Much better options available around.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kuber

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room had amazing volcanic view. The breakfast (free!) included a variety of options and food was amazing! Walkable distance to other restaurants. Staff was friendly and had booked all our reservations! The only issue was with one of the tour guides who took us for night tour. He was not professional at all and took us to somebody else’s private property. Be aware of such scams and go with reliable guides.
View of volcano from the room
Breakfast
Breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Harold

Added an additional fee of $50 per night to the $440 charge I had paid previvous paid per contact with Experia for a four night stay for TWO People per night without aurtorization allegedly because the second person was not with me at the time of sign in despite the Fact that there was no mention of such a requirement in the contract I signed . So buyers Beware !!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

'wil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
an room upgrade without asking was a very nice touch
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025