The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Jaco

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Jaco

Sunset on Jaco Beach, Costa Rica Sunset on Jaco Beach, Costa Rica

If it's your first trip to Jaco, Costa Rica for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Jaco. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Jaco. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Jaco for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Jaco beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Jaco for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hotel Ibiza Jaco

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $72 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Jaco
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Located at 50 m Oeste de Alamo car rental, Hotel Ibiza Jaco has great rooms from $72 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.3 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, hiking, an indoor pool, free parking, and horse riding at this relaxing hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Vista Guapa Eco Surf Camp

3-star Resort with prices starting at $203 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Vista Guapa Eco Surf Camp which has nice rooms starting at $203. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, breakfast, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1ra Entrada A Jaca3 250 Metros Este Y 300 Metros Noreste En Las Lomas. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers mountain views, child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, and a spa and wellness center which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.6 km from the city center. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Oceano Boutique Hotel & Gallery

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $107 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Jaco
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

We found Oceano Boutique Hotel & Gallery to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $107. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Calle Lapa Verde, 500 este de heladeria Pops. You'll also find breakfast, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1 km from the center of town. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Monte Carlo Luxury Condominiums

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $239 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $239, Monte Carlo Luxury Condominiums, at Pacifico Central, Jaco Beach provides an outdoor pool, room service, snorkeling, hiking, and mountain views. Its terrific guest rating is 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers rooms with kitchens, laundry services, cooking classes, a hot tub, and a child pool. It's located just 0.7 km from the city center, too. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Croc's Resort & Casino All Inclusive

4-star Resort with prices starting at $179 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Jaco

Croc's Resort & Casino All Inclusive has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant. The great rooms here start at $179 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 800 metros norte del Banco de Costa Rica. Furthermore, it also offers a fitness center, snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, and mountain views, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.1 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Pacifico Loft Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $90 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

The great guest rating of Pacifico Loft Hotel is 8.20 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a bar, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $90, and it's located at Primera entrada a Jaco, 50 mts oeste. We also love the rooms with kitchenettes, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, family rooms, and a tour desk which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2.1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hotel Mar de Luz

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $66 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach

A cool place is Hotel Mar de Luz because it has great rooms that start at $66. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, breakfast, and hiking, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Jaco center in diagonal to Subway restaurant. Only 0.5 km from the city center, travelers will especially love rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and a free breakfast at this convenient hotel. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Hotel Club del Mar Oceanfront

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $202 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Jaco
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Hotel Club del Mar Oceanfront offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $202 (before taxes). It's located at 250 Meter South, Jaco Beach and has earned a guest rating of 9.40/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers breakfast, hiking, rooms with kitchens, child care, and golf which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.2 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Best Western Jaco Beach

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $110 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

Located at Pastor Diaz Avenida, Best Western Jaco Beach has great rooms from $110 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, snorkeling, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet. It has a terrific 8.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find outdoor tennis, hiking, child care, laundry services, and a free breakfast which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.4 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Playground


Selina Jaco

Hostel with prices starting at $20 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Jaco
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Selina Jaco which has nice rooms starting at $20. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Calle Alice Jaco centro. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers pet-friendly rooms, free parking, a pool table, evening entertainment, and horse riding. It's located just 1 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: San José, Monteverde, Alajuela, and Manuel Antonio.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Jaco, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Jaco, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Jaco, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Jaco, Best Hotels for One Week in Jaco, Best Hotels for One Night in Jaco, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Jaco, or Best Business Hotels in Jaco.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Jaco?

Jaco Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$111

After analyzing 33 first time trip hotels in Jaco, Costa Rica, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $111. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Jaco.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $172
  • 3-star hotels: $126
  • 2-star hotels: $58


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