Ocean views complement sunny skies at this beachfront retreat where guests can enjoy local cuisine at the restaurant and relax by the refreshing pools.
Hotel South Beach overlooks the beach, offering a vibrant coastal escape. Unwind by the outdoor or children's pool, with sun loungers for basking in the sun. Enjoy a leisurely start with a continental breakfast, and stay connected with free WiFi.
Located in Jacó, Hotel South Beach is on the beach. Rainforest Adventures Jaco and Marina Los Sueños are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Jacó Beach and Hermosa Beach. Don't miss out on a visit to Neo Fauna. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving. Visit our Jacó travel guide
Calle Moreno, Jacó, Puntarenas
What's nearby
Jacó Beach
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Neo Fauna
3 min drive - 1.4 km
El Miro
17 min walk - 1.5 km
Jacó Walk Shopping Center
18 min walk - 1.5 km
Teatro Jacó
4 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
107 min drive
Restaurants
Moka Café
2 min walk
Jet Fuel
11 min walk
Jaco Sabor
19 min walk
PuddleFish Brewery
10 min walk
Rhythmos Café
8 min walk
About this property
Hotel South Beach
Hotel near Jacó Beach
Located close to Jacó Walk Shopping Center and Neo Fauna, Hotel South Beach provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and sun loungers. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
Free self parking
Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
Guest reviews speak highly of the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel South Beach have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping
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 center
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Beach loungers
Garden
On the beach
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Terrace
Accessibility
No elevator
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 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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
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
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)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel South Beach have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Is Hotel South Beach pet-friendly?
Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Hotel South Beach?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Hotel South Beach?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 20 (subject to availability).
Does Hotel South Beach provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 100 per vehicle applies.
Where is Hotel South Beach located?
Nestled on the beach, this Jacó hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Jacó Beach and Jacó Walk Shopping Center. Neo Fauna and Hermosa Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Hotel South Beach Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
9.0
Staff & service
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 455 out of 872 reviews
10 - Excellent
455
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 872 reviews
8 - Good
245
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 872 reviews
6 - Okay
101
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 872 reviews
4 - Poor
37
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 872 reviews
2 - Terrible
34
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Stephen
2026/1/23
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean, nice to have a fridge! Good breakfast, nice pool area and helpful friendly staff.
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!
Rooms very run down pool was good location very good. Maurice and R
Diana
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Lawrence
2025/12/10
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was nothing fancy, but the hotel is right at the beach. The pool/beach bar was great! The employees were all very friendly. Surf biard rentals and surf lessons right on the beach at the hotel.
Lawrence
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
eric
2025/12/20
Liked: Cleanliness
Location, Location, location. Great spot, well run, fantastic staff, safe parking, clean pool and good breakfasts. Btw they all speak English. We will definitely return.
eric
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
robert
2025/12/11
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had a good vacation. My 5th year visit. Staff very friendly and accommodating. All good.
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.
Lovely resort with lots of greenery and colorful murals, a great pool, easy beach access, and good food. The front desk staff were not the most courteous folks, but the restaurant/bar staff were wonderful, happy to make any drink we requested if they had the ingredients. The garden view rooms are older and smaller, but comfortable. Part of our group was in a pool view room, which was larger, newer, and nicer. I would stay here again if I'm fortunate enough to return to Jaco.
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.
The staff was great. I was able to walk in town. It took about 15 minutes. Nice beach bar. Free breakfast was Costa Rican breakfast that included beans and rice, plantains, sausage and scrambled eggs. The other option was the American breakfast that included pancakes and fruit. Coffee was amazing!
The staff was wonderful and the property was beautiful.
Trisha
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dan
2025/9/12
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had a good time here... the staff was exceptional. Pool was nice and warm but not too warm. Bar and food was enough to not have to leave. It also has its own beach and surfboards to rent, if you surf.
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.
The staff was nice and courteous, it has a cozy restaurant and bar, pool, it is at the beach, the room was nice and clean. If you like surfing and the beach life, you will enjoy this hotel.
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.