Destinations
Where to Stay
Staying in Playa Hermosa is an excellent choice if you want to live it up with the surf crowd. There are various options of places to stay in Playa Hermosa. However, Playa Hermosa is not very big and during peak times this area gets packed fast. Many of the options may feel like a hostel, bed & breakfast, or a small boutique style hotel. Almost all of the options are beach front which is something quite unusual to find in Costa Rica due to the strict regulations about the maritime zone.
Below is a list of some of the best places to stay in Hermosa/Jaco, along with their websites:
Las Olas
Just a step off the strand at Playa Hermosa, Bistro Las Olas and the Las Olas Deck are favorite hangout spots for locals and guests alike. Peppered with swinging hammocks and cozy seating, the Lower Deck is perfect for wave watching or a nice afternoon nap downstairs, while the Upper Deck is a space for daily yoga, contemplation and meditation, as gentle ocean breezes float through. Up the walk from the beach, Bistro and Deck, a free form pool is nestled in between the rancho cabins and the main house, inviting guests to take a refreshing plunge for a brief respite from the lush, tropical heat. Read more...
Just a step off the strand at Playa Hermosa, Bistro Las Olas and the Las Olas Deck are favorite hangout spots for locals and guests alike. Peppered with swinging hammocks and cozy seating, the Lower Deck is perfect for wave watching or a nice afternoon nap downstairs, while the Upper Deck is a space for daily yoga, contemplation and meditation, as gentle ocean breezes float through. Up the walk from the beach, Bistro and Deck, a free form pool is nestled in between the rancho cabins and the main house, inviting guests to take a refreshing plunge for a brief respite from the lush, tropical heat. Read more...
The Backyard
The Backyard Hotel is located on the central Pacific coast of Costa Rica in Playa Hermosa, 4 kms south of Jaco Beach. This tropical paradise boasts one of the country's most well-known surfing and sunbathing beaches. The Backyard offers you luxury accomodations in a spectacular ocean-front setting. Your ocean-front room or suite overlooks the Refugio de Vida Silvestre National Park and has breathtaking whitewater views of the Pacific Ocean. Located next to the hotel on the beach, The Backyard Bar and Restaurant offers you an amazing open air dining experience. Breakfast,lunch and dinner are served on our oceanfront terrace from 8 a.m. til 10 p.m. daily. Read more...
The Backyard Hotel is located on the central Pacific coast of Costa Rica in Playa Hermosa, 4 kms south of Jaco Beach. This tropical paradise boasts one of the country's most well-known surfing and sunbathing beaches. The Backyard offers you luxury accomodations in a spectacular ocean-front setting. Your ocean-front room or suite overlooks the Refugio de Vida Silvestre National Park and has breathtaking whitewater views of the Pacific Ocean. Located next to the hotel on the beach, The Backyard Bar and Restaurant offers you an amazing open air dining experience. Breakfast,lunch and dinner are served on our oceanfront terrace from 8 a.m. til 10 p.m. daily. Read more...
