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The Backyard Hotel

3.0 star property
Jaco beachfront hotel with outdoor pool

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Superior Suite | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Exterior
Superior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
On the beach, black sand, beach towels, beach volleyball

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach towels
  • Children's pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
Feel at home
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The price is $164
includes taxes & fees
$145 per night
Jan 12 - Jan 13

Room options

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Superior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 43 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Espresso maker
  • 22 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Pool View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Espresso maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Room (Near Parking, No View) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room (Near Parking, No View)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Playa Hermosa, Jaco, Puntarenas, 4023

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 90 min drive
  • Tambor (TMU) - 30.3 miles/48.7 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪El Point - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪PuddleFish Brewery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Morales House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Vida Hermosa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hola India Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Backyard Hotel

When you stay at The Backyard Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Jaco Beach. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, along with onsite volleyball. Other highlights include a children's pool, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and beach location.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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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 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 44 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite garage
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM*
DONE

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Playground

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Beach volleyball
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 130 per vehicle (one way)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle service for children costs USD 130

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Backyard Hotel
Backyard Hotel Jaco
Backyard Jaco
Hotel Backyard
The Backyard Hotel Jaco
The Backyard Hotel Hotel
The Backyard Hotel Hotel Jaco

Frequently asked questions

Does The Backyard Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Backyard Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Backyard Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at The Backyard Hotel?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 44 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is airport shuttle service offered by The Backyard Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The charge is USD 130 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Backyard Hotel?
You can check in starting at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Backyard Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as volleyball. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.
Does The Backyard Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around The Backyard Hotel like?
The Backyard Hotel is located a short 1-minute walk from Hermosa Beach.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice spot
Friendly and helpful staff, helped us get reservations at the Manuel Antonio Park when we were having trouble with the site. Right off the beach enjoyed watching the surfers. Walk done the beach to several nice restaurants. Pleasant view from balcony with comfortable chairs.
Terri, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sonya, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Thanks
stephany, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is truly a nice getaway oasis. The rooms are nicely arranged and clean. Really relaxing swimming pool. Some decent restaurants nearby and Jaco is a short taxi ride away for more shopping stores. The best is staff. They are a very dedicated staff. Shout out to Chelsea for handling some changes to my reservation by phone. She made it easy. Oh, lastly, the view is amazing and if you surf you are going to be very happy.
Steven, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything worked great in the room! Safe parking, nice pool n easy access to the beach steps away. Clean and great mattresses. No complaints at all. Noon checkout too.
andrew, 1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very Good

Sonia, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

I would not recy
Hotel had cockroaches and ants all over the place. I was afraid to put my personal belongings anywhere.
Tai, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent small hotel which the excellent staff made our stay feel like home. Great restaurants next door, clean property, beach access and 10min from Jaco.
Stephen, 8-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

liran, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Beach Hotel
Great hotel with awesome location. Staff is very helpful and the beachfront pool area is really nice. We will be back again soon.
jeffrey, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Esteban, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Our room had absolutely amazing views and was very clean and comfortable with good air conditioning. We were in one of the beach view rooms with a large patio and extra bedroom. The property was very quiet. I couldn't hear the noise from the road behind, only the ocean waves. The pool was clean and surrounded by lovely landscaping. The nearby restaurants and bars had a relaxed vibe and plenty of food options. We enjoyed walking down the beach for breakfast and other meals. The scenery was stunning. I highly recommend it, especially if you want a quieter beach than you'll find in Jaco.
Catherine, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and Easy!
Perfect quick getaway. Room was clean, pool was relaxing, steps from the beach, and the staff were incredible! Chelsea can help you with whatever you need!
Ryan, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

We came here because of the advertising for surfing beach. However when we arrived there was a permanent sign on the gate going to the beach with no swimming. Turns out this is for expert surfers. Not for family's. Morning staff not friendly. Had to bring a broken coffee maker to front desk because my machine was broke and she gave me another broken one. Then blamed it on me and walked me back to room to only discover it was broken. No apology. This place would be excellent for professional surfers.
Joe, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Kyoko, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful beach! Amazing sunsets!
Deborah, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

gated parking two restaurants next door for lunch and dinner 15 minutes to jaco downtown nice pool oceanfront
Kurt, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

First we are in mid to late 60’s age range. No breakfast was advertised and there was a great place for eating within walking distance(short). But it is very hot at Beaches now, so even for us a short walk and we were covered in sweat. Also they do have some snacks in refrigerator in room, but charge a little high for chips and candy bars.Our superior room was great with sounds and views of ocean. TV’s only with about 2 English Channels..odd in tourist location. Had Britt Keurig cup type machine in room which was great except we were told that each room got 3 kcups daily.. then you had to pay for more. Dorm sized refrigerator in room.. no microwave. When asked front desk for a washcloth were given like an American hand towel.We would stay there again only for views and it was pet friendly. Nothing else
William, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We felt like we were in our own mini resort. The hotel only has 8 rooms (2 suites and 6 jr suites), and all with balconies & ocean views. The pool was relaxing and the ocean just steps away. Away from the chaos of Jaco. We absolutely loved our stay here.
EVA, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jason, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The street in front has a lot of traffic during the day.
Shawn, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful spot on the beach. Lovely pool, gated parking, ice machine, A/C.
Robert, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and neat place. Highly recommend to anyone.
william, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

beautiful ocean view, close to restaurants, they use to have surfing competitions there.
Barry, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It is apparent that the owner takes good care of the people and property. The front desk (Chelsie) went above and beyond to help schedule and navigate the area. The room and facilities were very clean. Highly recomended.
Chelsea, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"This little boutique hotel has a great location with a surf (not really for swimming) beach that is mostly private."
Reasons to Book
Great Location
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM