Best Western Jaco Beach All Inclusive Resort

Misleading, when doing my search I input 2 guest but upon arrival I found that my price was for only 1 guest and had to pay double for a mediocre hotel.

If you want to make your friends back home jealous with killer views and do it on a BUDGET, Best Western Jaco is the perfect place! The grounds are immaculate- palms and that postcard perfect beachfront setup. Let's talk about some MVPs here: Aaron, Bryan, and Francisco at the bars. Quick, friendly, and mixology specialists who have a very heavy hand if you ask nicely. That said, I do wish the drink menu had a bit more flair. Espresso martini, anyone? The service overall was fantastic especially in the food & beverage areas. One nice perk of this property was the live music at night, several nights of our trip were done by local performers. A nice, authentic touch! The rooms? they suck. DATED. Beds are rock-hard, walls are thin- you can easily hear loud music all day and until about 12 am. You're NOT coming here for luxury or a plush sleep- you're here for the beach and a strong drink to forget the bed. The food was very hit or miss. Some days we were vibing with the fried yucca, plantos maduros (scrumptious), juices and fruits, and chilled wine. Other days it felt like they couldn't get enough chicken, bland and so overused. The snack bar gave off "school lunch line" vibes- perfect for kids but you'd have to be very intoxicated to eat there. If you're American and emotionally attached to bacon or conditioner for your hair- pack your own. Both of which would improve the experience. Pro tip: the beach-facing pool at the far end of the resort is the ultimate chill zone later in the day. Less noise, great breeze, and ideal for pretending you're a travel influencer. Overall, this is a fantastic budget resort but you must remember, you DON'T get what you DON'T pay for. Want luxury meals? go to a JW Marriott. The value proposition is strong here as rooms are often less than $200 USD a night. Enjoy your stay! Final Scorecard: Value: 5/5 Location: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Amenities: 3/5 Comfort: 3/5 Rooms: 1/5

If you’re heading to Costa Rica, just know—you’ll need to be one with the bugs! On our first night, we saw a small cockroach in the room. With a visible gap under the door, it’s easy for little critters to get in. That aside, the hotel was very clean overall, though the rooms are dated and could use a refresh. Beds were okay—just a little stiff. The highlight of our stay was the staff. Everyone was incredibly kind and helpful, which really made a difference. The buffet was average but offered themed nights to keep things interesting. The resort itself is simple and quiet. Outside of swimming, sunbathing, and eating, there aren’t many on-site activities. The pools were clean and comfortable, with plenty of space to lounge. Being right on the beach made it easy to go for walks and enjoy the ocean. If you want an all-inclusive option in Jacó, this is one of the few available. Just a tip—book your own excursions. The resort’s options are more expensive and don’t offer much extra value. Overall, we had a great family vacation. With a few updates, this place could be great!

The pros: The staff was amazing…very pleasant and eager to help. The restaurant staff especially was great (Jelsin E.) Also, our room was clean (although small) and the reception area clean and well maintained. The cons: The pool areas were not maintained or cleaned often. Chairs broken and dirty, cement crumbling, and the area around the large pool it’s not very nice with sparse grass and plastic chairs. Makes the hotel look cheap. The food also was not very good. It was mostly tasteless and some was cold. The snack bar food was absolutely awful. Drinks were watered down. Hotel is understaffed and we had to wait in line at reception every day for bottled water and beach towels. There was no no one on site to help with excursions The main thing that needs MAJOR improvement is the food.