Hotel South Beach

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Lake
Meeting facility
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Aerial view

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tambor (TMU)

Room options

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(53 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(45 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Jacó

Located in Jacó, Hotel South Beach is on the beach, a 3-minute walk from Jacó Beach and 14 minutes by foot from Jacó Walk Shopping Center. .This beach hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Neo Fauna and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Hermosa Beach.

What's nearby

  • Jacó Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • El Miro - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Jacó Walk Shopping Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Neo Fauna - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Teatro Jacó - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

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 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.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

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

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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Hotel South Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 451 out of 861 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 861 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 861 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 861 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 861 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

Good safe hotel on the beach
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nick

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Two ladies that work in the front desk are very rude. This is not our first time staying in this hotel. We have been here a couple more times but this time will be the last one. Wrong accusation of smoking in the room and as soon as she knocks on the door, we opened she was asking for $100 fine. And this new management this place is not worth to stay a night so I highly recommended you guys to stay away from this place. They some bas rules we were overcharged for an extra guest the manager is very rude Stay away from this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Traveled with group
If you are looking for just your standard budget friendly place, this place works. Staff was great, food was decent, rooms are basic, beach is nice and pool was good. Just enough outside of town to relax, but not close enough to walk into town.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hotel South beach is a good hotel in a great location- beach front, about 5 minutes from downtown Jaco, close to El Miro and several excursions such as zip lining, ATVs, etc. Unfortunately, we were hit with some extreme rain from a close by hurricane while staying here, causing the town and our first floor rooms flooded. The staff was so incredible at moving us up swiftly. All of the staff here are so kind, big shout out to the bar tender Efrain who kept us entertained in the rain. For the price of the hotel, the rooms are to be expected. But I would highly highly recommend staying here if you want to go surfing, be one with nature, and be around down to earth people. Pura vida!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paloma

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Overall great, cleanliness could use some help
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mauren

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Los desayunos terribles y limitados
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great for beach access

Room was spacious and fairly clean with strong AC and amazing water pressure. The pool was really nice, and we regularly saw beautiful parrots fly overhead while we swam. Staff was lovely once you get past the check-in where they were pretty aggressive about selling tours. Restaurant and bar were great, and the breakfast was perfect for an active day. Unfortunately, their policy is to charge $20/hour for late check out, but when the electricity and water went out 3 hours before our check out leaving us without a shower that day, they offered no compensation or extra time to clean ourselves. Really, the only flaw of this place was the reception staff. Otherwise, lovely place!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Randy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Personnel was efficient, but a few items need to be addressed. Shower had a very slow drain. I ended up having 2” of standing water. Bathroom sink didn’t have much water coming out of spickit I saw 2 spiders in my room. TV didn’t have any stations that was speaking English. I tried to watch Netflix and Utube. Wouldn’t work.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people here are amazing, from the front end to the kitchen, and the surf school on site. Can't wait to return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ferough

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Over all a good place for the price. Staff at the bar and restaurant are wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karri

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mimeo

Tony was great when we checked in.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff, on the Beach But would have like someone to carry bags to room
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice people
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

IVETTE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is a hiding Gem. Please do not let the entrance turn you off. Is totally different as you cross the small bridge. Beautiful pool, bar restaurant by the pool and walking to the beautiful beach
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna, Barrie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this property. Well worth the money. They will definitely see me again. Service was awesome, food was good, pool was great and right on the ocean was a plus. Free parking on site. Don't let the entrance scare you away. Park your car and let the good times begin. ❤️🇨🇦
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great access to beach..secure access..good breakfast...nice rooms...
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

sheila

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property looked beautiful, but had a horrible musty odor in the rooms. If you have allergies, I would not stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025