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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a balcony with a view, and a painting on the wall.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a TV.

A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, a small table, and a plant arrangement.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a glass shower enclosure, a mounted abstract painting, and a wooden wardrobe.

1. Clarita's Beach Bar & Resort, WorldHotels Elite

Barrio Los Villalobos, 1.7 km from Playa Balsal

Panfilo

NT$5,134

NT$5,802 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a beach.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a palm tree.

A beige SUV parked in front of a red building with a balcony.

A room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a wooden table.

2. Apartotel Flamboyant

2.9 km from Playa Balsal

Thomas

NT$3,497

NT$3,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

An outdoor patio with a thatched roof, seating areas, and potted plants.

A covered outdoor seating area with a thatched roof, surrounded by palm trees and a wooden fence.

3. Club Ibiza - Party Hotel & Beach Club

2.7 km from Playa Balsal

Aaron

NT$2,812

NT$3,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a stone deck, surrounded by tropical plants and a multi-story building with balconies.

A beach with palm trees, umbrellas, and a building with a red roof.

A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a beach view.

A reception desk with a person handing over a document to another person.

4. Hotel Los Ranchos

2.7 km from Playa Balsal

Peter

NT$2,511

NT$2,838 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A pool area with multiple lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with a red-tiled roof.

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a ceiling fan, and a bed with a headboard.

A balcony with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a swimming pool and lush greenery.

A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

5. Monte Carlo Luxury Condominiums

2.7 km from Playa Balsal

JUDE

NT$4,638

NT$8,786 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a well-lit outdoor area.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, surrounded by trees and string lights.

A resort with multiple swimming pools, lush greenery, and a view of the sea.

A poolside dining area with a table set for two, surrounded by lush greenery.

6. Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort

3.2 km from Playa Balsal

emilia navarro

NT$7,110

NT$9,470 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A Croc's Resort Casino lobby with a reception desk, modern decor, and a spacious layout.

A table set for two with wine glasses and a candle, overlooking a pool and palm trees at sunset.

A multi-story hotel with a central atrium, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.

7. Crocs Resort & Casino

1.4 km from Playa Balsal

Jessica

NT$5,331

NT$6,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A hotel reception area with a counter, seating, and a view of the interior.

A modern bathroom with a marble backsplash, a large mirror, a sink, and a built-in storage unit with a lock.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a balcony with a view of a building and greenery.

8. Oz Hotel & Sports Bar

3.2 km from Playa Balsal

Matthew

NT$3,252

NT$3,675 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

An indoor pool area with lounge chairs, a bar, and a thatched roof.

A kitchen area with chefs preparing food, including burgers and fries, and various cooking utensils and equipment.

A hotel room with two beds, each with blue and white bedding, wooden headboards, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A bar with a stage for live music, tables, chairs, and a DJ booth.

9. Republik Hotel, Bistro and Disco on Site

3 km from Playa Balsal

David

NT$3,497

NT$3,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with buildings and trees in the background.

A room with a stone wall, a bed with a quilt, a refrigerator, and a window with curtains.

A bedroom with a stone wall, a bed with a decorative headboard, a bench, and a window with a view.

A two-story building with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a large tree in the foreground.

10. Hotel Mar de Luz

2.7 km from Playa Balsal

Arunkumar

NT$2,994

NT$3,383 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A wooden table with wine glasses and a bottle, surrounded by yellow ottomans, set against a backdrop of palm trees and a beach.

A modern room with a large window overlooking a beach, a wooden reception desk, and a display of decorative vases.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a swimming pool, surrounded by palm trees and a building with multiple balconies.

A balcony with a view of a beach and palm trees.

11. Lia Hotel Jaco - Exclusively for Adults, WorldHotels Crafted

2.3 km from Playa Balsal

Alexandra

NT$3,399

NT$3,841 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A coastal cityscape with a beach, buildings, and hills.

An interior with a tiled floor, a bar area, stools, and hanging decorations.

A two-story building with a covered outdoor area.

A spacious room with a tiled floor, wicker furniture, a bar area, and a ceiling fan.

12. Hotel Cabinas Jacomar

2.8 km from Playa Balsal

Simba

NT$1,962

NT$2,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A breakfast table with a variety of food items and a glass of orange juice, set against a backdrop of a swimming pool and palm trees.

A beach with a clear view of the ocean, a sandy shore, and a forested hill in the background.

A lush green lawn with palm trees, a tennis court, and a view of the ocean.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a pool, and a view of palm trees and buildings.

13. Best Western Jaco Beach All-Inclusive Resort

3.1 km from Playa Balsal

Emilia Gabriela

NT$7,509

NT$8,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a two-story building with balconies.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a chair, and a view of a garden through a sliding door.

A covered outdoor area with a pathway lined with plants and a building with multiple arches and brick accents.

A coastal resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a beach view.

14. Hotel Pochote Grande

Barrio Los Villalobos, 1.5 km from Playa Balsal

Lorraine

NT$4,133

NT$4,670 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees, overlooking a body of water.

A beach view with palm trees, a parking area, and a distant shoreline.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a painting, a view of palm trees, and a balcony.

A spacious room with large windows, a modern chair, a small ottoman, and a glass door leading to a balcony with a view of palm trees and the ocean.

15. Paradise Jaco Beach Front

2.7 km from Playa Balsal

Francisco

NT$2,411

NT$2,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A sunset over the ocean with palm trees silhouetted against the sky.

A rustic bar area with wooden furniture and a view of palm trees.

A room with a bed, a window with a view of palm trees and a brick wall outside.

A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a low white fence, palm trees, and a small patio area with outdoor furniture.

16. Gallina E Palo Beachfront Hotel

3 km from Playa Balsal

Reuben

NT$2,718

NT$3,072 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A hotel with a sign reading "Rock Hotel Los 4 Grandes" and outdoor seating areas with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a painting, and a ceiling fan.

A wooden table with a tree stump base, surrounded by a vase of flowers, a parrot figurine, and a few books.

A balcony with a railing, a table, and chairs.

17. Cadillac Rock Hotel - Adults Only

2.4 km from Playa Balsal

James

A residential area with multiple apartment buildings, a swimming pool, and a road leading to a distant hill.

A resort with multiple buildings, a central pool area, and surrounding greenery.

A sign for Costa Linda Condominiums in Jacó.

A beach with a sunset, waves, and a distant landmass.

18. Costa Linda Condo 1.3

Barrio Santa Lucía, 1.8 km from Playa Balsal

Anonymous traveler

NT$4,089

NT$5,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel lobby with a glass wall offering a view of a pool and outdoor area.

A hotel room with a large window, a neatly made bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and a view of a green landscape.

A modern apartment with a dining area, kitchen, and living space.

A modern apartment with a dining area, kitchen, and a balcony with a city view.

19. Contemporary Viva Jaco Residences Suite With Pool

Barrio Santa Lucía, 2.1 km from Playa Balsal

Harold Kelly

NT$3,154

NT$5,789 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A kitchen with teal cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and various kitchen items on the counter.

A dining area with wicker chairs, a wooden table, and a patterned rug.

A kitchen with a built-in toaster oven, a blender, and shelves with dishes and jars.

A multi-level building with outdoor terraces, metal railings, and hanging planters.

20. Wanderlust

2.3 km from Playa Balsal

NT$1,803

NT$2,037 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Compare popular hotels close to Playa Balsal

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Clarita's Beach Bar & Resort, WorldHotels Elite	9.4 Exceptional 56 reviews	View
Apartotel Flamboyant	9.4 Exceptional 221 reviews	View
Club Ibiza - Party Hotel & Beach Club	9.2 Wonderful 568 reviews	View
Hotel Los Ranchos	9.2 Wonderful 342 reviews	View
Monte Carlo Luxury Condominiums	9.4 Exceptional 105 reviews	View

Top Playa Balsal Hotel Reviews

Clarita's Beach Bar & Resort, WorldHotels Elite

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect it could not have been better!"

Lia Hotel Jaco - Exclusively for Adults, WorldHotels Crafted

8/10 Good

"Beautiful clean property and professional staff. Restaurant well run, as well as the coffee bar. Some outlets in the room didn’t work. No fridge or tv in room, so this is more for an overnight stay."

Best Western Jaco Beach All-Inclusive Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Todo exelente"

Viva Jaco

10/10 Excellent

"Very close to where all the shops are, pretty and clean with a lovely view of the ocean from the balcony. It’s close to where everything happens but we were high up and weren’t bothered by noise. Extremely easy check-in, easy to communicate if anything is needed. Would definitely stay there again!"

Hotel Mar de Luz

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very quaint. The staff were super helpful, always helping us with questions. Would definitely recommend. Located right in town, with walking to food, shopping and beach."

Contemporary Viva Jaco Residences Suite With Pool

8/10 Good

"Property was clean, pool area was immaculate"

Other attractions near Playa Balsal

A green parrot with a red face and white beak perched on a chain.

Neo Fauna

8.4/10 (159 reviews)

See the exotic and native animals who live at Neo Fauna during your travels in Jacó. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.

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A coastal landscape with a beach, a town, and surrounding hills.

Jacó Beach

8.6/10 (2,737 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Jacó Beach during your travels in Jacó? You can seek out the surfing spots and local tours in this relaxing area.

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A beach with waves, a forested hill, and boats in the water.

Herradura Beach

8.4/10 (1,060 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Herradura Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Herradura. Stroll along the marina in this relaxing area, or seek out the golf courses.

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Jacó Walk Shopping Center

9.0/10 (85 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Jacó Walk Shopping Center during your trip to Jacó. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Auto Mercado Herradura

9.2/10 (400 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Auto Mercado Herradura during your trip to Herradura. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Jacó Viewpoint

Learn about the local history of Jacó when you take a trip to Jacó Viewpoint. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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El Miro

9.0/10 (201 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Jacó when you spend time at El Miro.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Playa Balsal?

Playa Balsal is located in Jacó. Travelers love the area for its beautiful beaches, bar scene, and surfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 75 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Playa Balsal?

Crocs Resort & Casino is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a casino. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Playa Balsal. Other good options within a few miles include Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort and Clarita's Beach Bar & Resort, WorldHotels Elite.

How many hotels are there near Playa Balsal?

Expedia has 75 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Playa Balsal.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Playa Balsal, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Playa Balsal.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Playa Balsal?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Playa Balsal, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Playa Balsal?

Lounge by the water at Jacó Beach and Herradura Beach. Explore nature at Rainforest Adventures Jaco and Herradura Bay. A trip to Jacó Walk Shopping Center and Auto Mercado Herradura might be just the ticket for souvenir shopping.

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Our top choices for Playa Balsal hotels

1. Clarita's Beach Bar & Resort, WorldHotels Elite

2. Apartotel Flamboyant

3. Club Ibiza - Party Hotel & Beach Club

4. Hotel Los Ranchos

5. Monte Carlo Luxury Condominiums

6. Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort

7. Crocs Resort & Casino

8. Oz Hotel & Sports Bar

9. Republik Hotel, Bistro and Disco on Site

10. Hotel Mar de Luz

11. Lia Hotel Jaco - Exclusively for Adults, WorldHotels Crafted

12. Hotel Cabinas Jacomar

13. Best Western Jaco Beach All-Inclusive Resort

14. Hotel Pochote Grande

15. Paradise Jaco Beach Front

16. Gallina E Palo Beachfront Hotel

17. Cadillac Rock Hotel - Adults Only

18. Costa Linda Condo 1.3

19. Contemporary Viva Jaco Residences Suite With Pool

20. Wanderlust

Compare popular hotels close to Playa Balsal

Top Playa Balsal Hotel Reviews

Clarita's Beach Bar & Resort, WorldHotels Elite

Lia Hotel Jaco - Exclusively for Adults, WorldHotels Crafted

Best Western Jaco Beach All-Inclusive Resort

Viva Jaco

Hotel Mar de Luz

Contemporary Viva Jaco Residences Suite With Pool

Other attractions near Playa Balsal

Neo Fauna

Jacó Beach

Herradura Beach

Jacó Walk Shopping Center

Auto Mercado Herradura

Jacó Viewpoint

El Miro

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