Best Western - Best Western Jaco Beach
Jaco beach, Costa RicaAll travelers
Beachfront all‑inclusive resort in the heart of Jacó
Beachfront all‑inclusive resort in the heart of Jacó
- 125 rooms
- ~120 min from SJO
Resort facts & overview
- Location
- Jaco beach, Costa Rica
- Audience
- All travelers
- Brand
- Independent
- Rooms
- 125
- Dining listed
- -
- Airport
- SJO
- Transfer
- ~120 min
Why travelers love it
“Beachfront all‑inclusive resort in the heart of Jacó”
Guests praise the central beachfront location, friendly staff, and value all‑inclusive format.
Food & drink
StrongBuffet dining is solid and homemade-tasting, with standout chef Roxana Molina drawing praise, though variety is limited to a single restaurant and snacks skew basic.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Homemade-tasting buffet
- Chef Roxana Molina's dishes stand out
- Fresh cocktails from attentive bartenders
- Special occasion dinners on request
Heads up
- Only one restaurant, buffet-only
- Thin snack and coffee variety
- Occasional dirty dishware complaints
Dining overview
One buffet restaurant (El Puerto) overlooking pool and beach, plus beachfront bar (El Muelle) and lobby bar; international and local buffet, snacks and unlimited drinks.
Food & drink photos
Food & drink photos
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Beach
MixedYou're directly on Jacó's famous dark-sand beach with easy access, but the resort provides no chairs or umbrellas on the sand and cigarette butts near the entry point are a recurring gripe.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Direct beachfront access
- Secured beach gate
- Central Jacó location, walkable to town
Heads up
- No beach chairs or umbrellas
- Cigarette butts along the sand entry
- Dark volcanic sand, not postcard white
Dark volcanic sand, wide public beach with strong surf and good breeze; no beach chairs provided by resort.
Pools
StrongTwo warm pools plus a kids' splash area anchor the property, clean and well-liked, though loungers and fixtures show wear and iguanas roam the deck.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Two pools including a kids' area
- Warm water, well-maintained cleanliness
- Swim-up bar service until late
- Aquagym and poolside entertainment
Heads up
- Damaged or dirty loungers reported
- Iguanas frequent the pool deck
- Splash features occasionally turned off
One landscaped main pool plus separate kiddy pool and a new infinity‑view splash pad for kids.
Rooms & suites
125 rooms125 simple mid‑range rooms all with two double beds, AC, flat‑screen TV, balcony, most with pool or ocean view; no mini‑fridge or coffeemaker; safes available for fee; renovated in 2015.
Room details here are AI-assisted, compiled from the resort's own website and public sources. Categories and names change often — confirm the exact room when you book.
What’s included
StrongA fair-priced all-inclusive that delivers on food, drinks, and service for the money, as long as you arrive expecting dated infrastructure rather than a polished resort.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Reasonable all-inclusive pricing
- Endless cocktails and wine included
- Casino, shows, and activities included
- Strong service from named staff
Heads up
- Rooms and facilities feel dated
- Prepaid early check-in sometimes not honored
- Booking mix-ups reported
Package inclusions and upgrade access have not been collected yet. Confirm them for your room and dates when booking.
Amenities & activities
Couples
Good fitA relaxed, affordable beachfront pick for couples who want easy romance without luxury pretense, with staff happy to arrange anniversary touches.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Anniversary dinners arranged by chef
- Beachfront setting with ocean breezes
- Warm, personalized bar service
- Casino and evening shows on site
Heads up
- Dated rooms, not a luxury feel
- Pool music can overpower the ocean vibe
Families
IdealOne of the strongest family picks in Jacó, with a playground, shallow pools, kids' activities led by Jeffrey and Ashley, and a safe, gated beachfront setting.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Playground and shallow kids' pool
- Aquagym and kids' activities daily
- Neon parties, parades, foam pool events
- Security at both entrances
Heads up
- Splash pad sometimes turned off
- Limited kid-friendly drink options like smoothies
Peace & Quiet
MixedGenerally peaceful and family-calm by day, but the pool bar pumps music until 1 am and can shatter the beachfront serenity some travelers came for.
medium confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Calm daytime atmosphere
- Rooms angled away from bar noise
- Feels uncrowded even at full occupancy
Heads up
- Loud music at the oceanfront pool
- Pool bar open until 1 am
- Party crowd from San José on weekends
Unlimited food and beverages, volleyball courts, children’s playground, nightlife discotheque, tour desk, free parking, free calls to US/Canada, photographers and laundry for surcharge.
What guests say
High confidence997 reviews · through Oct 2026
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Consistently praised
Recurring complaints
No recurring complaint theme found in the reviews analyzed.
Best suited for
What past guests say
“Excellent service at the bar, Steven and Manuel at the karaoke. I would gladly return.”
★★★★★
“Congratulations on the service, especially to our colleague Jean Carlo, who served us exceptionally well and with unparalleled warmth both days.”
★★★★★
“I liked Jean Carlos's attention and everyone was very kind and very nice”
★★★★★
“I found the bingo game with Ashley to be a lot of fun, a nice space to share as a family.”
★★★★★
“Ashley's game was wonderful”
★★★★★
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Know before you book
- dated room decor
- no beach chairs supplied
- noise on weekend nights
- No beach chairs or umbrellas
What you should know
What to Know
Set expectations for a well-worn, mid-tier property where service saves the experience: bring your own beach chair mindset, expect one buffet restaurant, and confirm reservations in writing.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Most staff speak English
- Casino, magic shows, and neon parties on site
- Walkable to Jacó town and shops
- Security at parking and beach entrances
Heads up
- No beach loungers or umbrellas provided
- Reservation errors and slow refunds reported
- AC and humidity issues in some rooms
- Room quality is hit or miss
Early check‑in and in‑room safe incur extra fees; weekend nights may be loud; beach has no resort chairs—rent locally; surf conditions vary.
All photos
Photo: Tripadvisor
Photo: Tripadvisor
Photo: Tripadvisor
Photo: Tripadvisor
Photo: Tripadvisor
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What we know
Everything below comes from data we collected: here's the inventory for this resort.Updated August 2026- Photos
- 5
- Review excerpts
- 20
- Dining venues
- Not yet collected
- Menus
- Not yet collected
- Room categories
- Not yet collected
- Videos
- 3
- Editorial lenses
- 8
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Where this data comes from
We tell you what we know, and what we don't.
- Last updated
- August 23, 2026
- Sources
- Google PlacesDirect resort media
- Completeness
- 50%
Source collection snapshot
These collection totals can differ from the items available on this page. Video totals include screened results; the inventory above counts published tours.
- 5 photos
- 24 videos
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