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Hotel South Beach

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Jacó Beach

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Beach bar
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
BBQ/picnic area
Fountain
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar

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
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tambor (TMU)

Room options

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(45 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • 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
  • El Miro - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Jacó Walk Shopping Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Neo Fauna - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Teatro Jacó - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hola India Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Soda Marea Alta - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪PuddleFish Brewery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mahi Mahi Chill Out Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Britt Coffee And Bakery - ‬13 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: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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

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)

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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Reviews

Hotel South Beach Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 431 out of 799 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 799 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 799 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 799 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 799 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

ericka, San Diego

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was not okay with being locked out without someone opening the gates 2 night of the 3 that we were there. The girl at the front was not pleasant but all of the other staff was super kind. There were no blankets, just 1 sheet to sleep with. A lizard was in our room. No elevators or help to get our bags up to our room. The bar closed before 9pm. I usually leave good reviews but I can’t for this place. If I had not paid up front, I would have stayed somewhere else.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ocean view was beautiful and staff was very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tatjana

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unsafe, Dirty, and Nothing Like the Photos We booked this hotel for 4 nights and left after the second night due to unsafe and unsanitary conditions. The property is not at all as pictured on Expedia. Upon arrival, we saw cockroaches on the walls, mold in the bathrooms, outdated and musty rooms, no blankets, and a malfunctioning air conditioner. The pool was filthy. This is not a place anyone—especially families with kids—should be staying. We spent days contacting Expedia and the hotel, only to be told by the hotel that it was up to Expedia and by Expedia that it was up to the hotel. In the end, the hotel’s management denied the refund request, despite the manager, Lenardo, originally saying they would work with Expedia. We had to pay out of pocket to check into another hotel. Avoid this property at all costs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ali

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would not recommend for a family. Hotel needs a lot of work
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best stay with everything needed in one spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea, Hesperia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel right off the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gabriela

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was disgusting — we had to leave. The towels were stained, the bathrooms were dirty, and one of the rooms was full of dust. I couldn’t stay there with my one-year-old baby given how filthy everything was. We had to book another Airbnb and leave immediately. They should have refunded us. I absolutely do not recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

rahila

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is absolutely terrible. As we entered the room, before we even had a chance to look around, we were hit with a pungent musty/moldy odor coming from the walls. The rooms were filthy, as if they aren't maintained or cleaned at all. There were puddles of water in the bathroom and living room, there was a nasty brownish gel coating the dresser drawers, the door handles/locks were broken, there was a big gap underneath the door which would allow all kinds of insects to enter the room at night. The room's balcony fence was placed with hardly any support, it wasn't hooked properly and there was a note warning not to lean on it, but if anyone accidentally put any weight on it they could fall very easily and get injured. Their restaurant kitchen was disgusting from what we could see through the window, similar to the rooms, it looked like they don't regularly clean it, if they ever clean it at all. I did not want to risk eating there at all with my kids. On top of our health and safety concerns, the guy at the front desk, Josh, kept changing his story. When we arrived, he'd told us they were fully booked and wouldn't be able to give us a refund for our last night, so that we could drive back a day early to San Jose to catch our 11AM flight the next day. After seeing our mess of a room, we went back to talk to him about our health and safety concerns, and after some back and forth he tried offering us different rooms, after originally telling us they were booked up.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yosh and Roxana where so helpful to set up transportation and day trips for me. I loved the breakfast provided and the bar staff were so friendly. I felt very safe and it was a home away from home. The Beach was steps away and the water was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is by the beach, well maintained. Breakfast was a fixed menu only two choices - typical costa rica or pancake with fruit. The room was good, but the toileteries offered were not adequate for a beach hotel ( only soap and shampoo, no conditioner). The beach was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Habiboulaye

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I accidentally booked two nights for the wrong week. Per their word, it was going to be canceled so I could reschedule it for the current week. After some promises, I went ahead and booked the correct date, yet they still refuse to cancel my orignal payment. They are unethical and greedy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the location of Hotel South Beach as the beach itself was less rocky then going south or north. There is a surfing school right on the beach front and the staff at the school was so amazing. The staff at the hotel were extremely kind, fun and always pleasant. The rooms are basic, but that is all I needed in this wonderful environment. It is walking distance to the down town, El Miro hike and the famous Jaco sign...I even extended my holiday!! Thank you to Hotel South Beach staff for making my trip so memorable!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chaim

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was very beautiful and offered a lot to do at the resort. The food was amazing, and the staff were very friendly and hospitable. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish I remembered the bartenders names he was hilarious and very personable. The breakfast is great, the beach and pool are really nice too
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful and the property was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Inayat, Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Fantastic staff. I would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Theresa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived. It felt slightly unsafe upon arrival but I do not know the area well like other parts of Costa Rica. The check-in area wasn't clean. Myself and my two boys, 12 and 15, and I had a bit of a disturbing feeling, and I decided it would be ok for one night. We checked in, got our keys, went directly to our room, and when we opened the door it smelled like mold. I kept telling myself this is ok. We are only here one night and we can play on the beach in the morning. We then opened the bathroom door, and there were giant roaches. Not one or two but everywhere in the bathroom. I stepped on a few before they ran into the main room and then slammed the door. They were built with armor. They were 1.5 inches long and took a big stomp to kill. Ugh I do not like killing things. Anyway, I kindly spoke to management about the roaches. I said I can not stay here due to the number of roaches. He first said This is the tropics. I said I understand we have been in Costa Rica for 9 days, but we have never experienced roaches at stays & not the numbers and size of these. He told the woman manager (she did not speak English). He interpreted for us to contact Expedia for a refund, and they will honor it. Expedia has attempted to negotiate with the hotel five time they will not honor the refund. I did not expect perfection from this place, but I do believe that cleanliness is a fundamental element that everyone deserves in a hotel stay, & if it is not there, a refund should be honored.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shayla

Travelled with partner
Complimentary Breakfast is amazing!!! Older style hotel in terms of designing, but being right on the beach and having a balcony makes up for it. Centrally located so you can walk to downtown and explore the heart of Jaco. Also, we found that it was very helpful to stay at a hotel where most excursion were aware of the location. All of the excursions we booked offered complimentary pick up and drop off with bookings because it is a known area and hotel. Would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amanda, at the front desk, was super!! Had a couple issues during check-in but she took care of us! The property was nice, the breakfasts were good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025