Hotel South Beach

3.0 star property
On beach with outdoor pool, near Jacó Walk Shopping Center

Photo gallery for Hotel South Beach

Beach bar
Aerial view
Reception
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
Calle Moreno, Jacó, Puntarenas
  • Jacó Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Jacó Walk Shopping Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Rainforest Adventures Jaco
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Tambor (TMU)

Room options

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • 40 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Jacó

At Hotel South Beach you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Jacó Beach and within 15 minutes of Jacó Walk Shopping Center. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free continental breakfast. .The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Jacó hotel include Neo Fauna and Hermosa Beach.

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
  • Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Pacific Park - 13 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Marina Los Sueños - 19 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Point - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪PuddleFish Brewery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Morales House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hola India Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪JacoBar - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Hotel South Beach

On beach with outdoor pool, near Jacó Walk Shopping Center
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. Free breakfast is available daily. 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.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • 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 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.

Languages

English, German, Spanish

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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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

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: 2:00 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 noon
Contactless check-out

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • 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 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
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 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

Property is also known as

Hotel South Beach Jaco
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel South Beach?

Hotel South Beach offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel South Beach?

Yep, Hotel South Beach has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel South Beach?

Yep, Hotel South Beach is a short 3-minute walk from Jacó Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving.

Does Hotel South Beach have a pool?

Yep, and guests recommend it! Hotel South Beach has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

Does Hotel South Beach serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental brekkie is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel South Beach?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel South Beach?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel South Beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Hotel South Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 391 out of 713 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 713 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 713 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 713 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 713 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This hotel is a gem.

Perfect place for a family in this somewhat young, single tourist beach town. The beach down here is sandy and more toward the north has a lot of rock, so very happy with the location. Casually set up a surf lesson with the company right outside the hotel. The hotel had a lot of beautiful plants throughout the rooms. It was old school, but in the best possible way. This is my ideal kind of hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Emil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nothing fancy. Wouldnt recommend for a primary vacation location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorina, London

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, close to the beach, however not for regular swimers. Only for surfers 🏄‍♀️
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tamara

Due to Mother Nature we missed our connecting flight to get to this hotel. Allegedly Expedia contacted the property to request a refund for my room as there was as nothing I could do. The first time I called the hotel they said okay just have Expedia contact us. Expedia drug it out for days and now the hotel does not want to give me a refund. This probably would have been a good hotel to experience but due to the circumstance put a bad taste in my mouth. Maybe not so much on them and more on Expedia not sure but very frustrating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Terrence

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot on the beach in Jaco. Good food, good staff, rooms are nice. Getting towels to shower daily is a pain in the ass. Free breakfast is average.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the property! Felt like you were in the rain forest! Large clean pool! Easy acess to beach with great opertunities to surf. Enjoyable walk to town and amazing sunsets!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

patricia

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Older facility, clean. I would go back
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Traimont

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The beach area was magnificent! But the outside of the hotel looks low quality. The bathroom feels and looks almost like a prison, the ceiling had black mold and the paint was chipping bad near the a/c unit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location was great. On the quieter end of the beach which was nice. If the hotel put a little money into the place it would go a long way
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca Hannah

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Recommend the beach front suite but you have to call and request it specifically!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Frances

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Clean, staff great, sime villas are located in the Mountains. Yiu must walk up about 90 steps uo hill to the villa
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan, East York

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walk out to ocean and pool was amaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shauna, Lake Wales

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everyone was so friendly, property was cute and charming! Great place
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Philadelphia

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

LESLIE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was disappointed by south beach this time. Wifi was only available in and around room, then had to switch to a iffy one when eating. Alsobif booking by a third party not guaranteed the room you paid for. Probably wouldn't go back
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

NICHOLAS

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buyer beware! The place is in disrepair, and could easily be a nice facility. The pictures are NOT indicative of the property; we thought our room would be overlooking the pool, but there is a whole section completely unattached to the main rooms, and that's where we were put. Again..... NOTHING LIKE THE PICTURES!!! The bathroom was gross, room was very old and small, ceiling fan was dirty, and the doors and windows were unsafe. Would not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Travelled with group
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

The staff was very kind
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025