Unwind at Encanto Del Mar, where the sounds of Jaco Beach set the tone for a relaxing retreat. Treat yourself to a rejuvenating massage or lounge by the poolside bar and take in breathtaking views.
Rainforest Adventures Jaco - 11 min drive - 5.7 km
Herradura Beach - 15 min drive - 8.1 km
Marina Los Sueños - 15 min drive - 8.4 km
Getting around
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 97 min drive
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 114 min drive
Tambor (TMU) - 27.5 miles/44.2 km
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
XTC - 5 min walk
Mary's Diner - 5 min walk
Subway Jaco - 3 min walk
Amara - 3 min walk
chinita pacific Cocina Con Amor - 4 min walk
About this property
Encanto Del Mar
At Encanto Del Mar, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Jacó Beach. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool and indulge in deep-tissue massages. A poolside bar and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
14 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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 15
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Poolside bar
Gas grills
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Ziplining nearby
Working away
Coworking spaces
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Beach towels
Facilities
Terrace
Television in common areas
An outdoor pool
Spa services
Accessibility
Accessible airport shuttle
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Food and drink
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
Spices
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Swedish massages.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 120 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per stay
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
Encanto Del Mar Jacó
Encanto Del Mar Hotel
Encanto Del Mar Hotel Jacó
Frequently asked questions
Does Encanto Del Mar offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Encanto Del Mar 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 Encanto Del Mar?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Encanto Del Mar?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per stay.
Is parking offered on site at Encanto Del Mar?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Encanto Del Mar?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 120 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Encanto Del Mar?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Encanto Del Mar and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, horseback riding, and ziplining. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include spa services.
What's the area around Encanto Del Mar like?
Encanto Del Mar is a short 2-minute walk from Teatro Jacó and 15 minutes' walk from Jacó Walk Shopping Center.
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Encanto Del Mar Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Beach
Car
Service staff
Restaurant
Breakfast
Live music
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2023
This hotel was great! The rooms were clean and had A/C. The pool area was very nice.
Anne-Marie
Anne-Marie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 9, 2025
Revise edit update description to EXCLUDE breakfast. They DO NOT offer complimentary breakfast
Barry
Barry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 11, 2023
Great place in front on the beach. Good breakfast. Kid friendly.
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2024
We only stayed one night, the rooms were clean. Parking isnt the best, only enough for 3 cars. We didnt have space to park but its okay to park on the street.
Elsa
Elsa, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 5, 2023
I have to ask for breakfast even it’s indicated that it’s included. They gave me the breakfast for free, but only because I ask for it. Over all, it’s a great place if you have a car or want a place near the beach far from Jaco’s center.
Homer
Homer, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Apr 21, 2024
The actual location of the hotel is about a mile away from the location shown on Expedia. I booked the hotel to be in town close to restaurants, coffee, shops, etc but had to walk about an hour (round trip) to get to town & back.
I also had to ask for a towel, toilet paper & soap. The wifi was hit & miss
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 4, 2023
I wanted to give this property five stars however I was disappointed to find out that it is not as close to the center of town as the map states, and that was one of the major reasons why I booked it. We did have to walk about 15 minutes to get to the main center of town, however if you have a car that won’t be a major issue. That being said it is a short walk to the beach and the rooms were clean , staff was super friendly and helpful with tours, and we really enjoyed the pool. We also noticed that the hotel is very family friendly, and appreciated that there was a restaurant super close by with amazing food and drinks.
Alejandra
Alejandra, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
May 14, 2024
Attractive: nice design/style. Needed a little attention to maintenance issues: light bulbs missing/not working, towel bar broken. Broken bath window handle so you couldn't close it and keep the a/c in.
Tom
Tom, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 16, 2024
We had a room over the front street, there was a bit of street noise but probably better than closer to the pool with the music. You also get a table and chairs outside these 2 rooms. Shared kitchen was very clean, they could use some spoons 😉
Pool was awesome, quite warm. There is definitely an ant problem pool side, kinda creepy. Nice restaurant almost right next store, less than a five minute walk to the beach.
The google map on this site is incorrect, the hotel is on the south end of the beach, not the north.
jo anne
jo anne, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 9, 2023
Never cleaned my room in three days, only cold shower the first day. They had a rule that you can’t bring alcohol to your room because they have a bar, didn’t open the three days I was there. Staff was hardly around
glen
glen, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 9, 2024
This was the second time we stayed at this place.The first time was good but this time - not so good. the sheets and towels were not clean. room cleanliness overall needs to improve. pillows had stains and blanket was not clean. Toilet in both rooms were dirty. Had a ring inside around them and when lifted, it was dirty. After the first night we had to change room because there were bugs in the room and bathroom was too dirty. my husband had to keep killing them. I would not stay there again. This is our 5th time in Jaco, the only disappointment was the hotel.
Marie
Marie, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 6, 2023
Wife and i were passing though and simply needed a place to sleep after a full day at the beach. Facility is a hybrid hotel/hostel setup, so keep that in mind. Rooms are simple, A/C works great after leaving on for an hour or so, with a pool and basic kitchen available. Key driver for us was the close proximity to the beach - literally like a block and a half to the sand and a safer area of Jaco beach. Great staff. Only “downside” was the refrigerator was downstairs and given the hostel element, music and voices are a bit loud poolside and common areas throughout the night. Having said that, we were on the 2nd floor overlooking the pool and the sounds did not reverberate excessively and so really didnt bother us - must have some sound proofing in the walls :) All in all, a good one night stay for us.
farron
farron, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Apr 17, 2025
The property has only 2 parking spots for 31 rooms. We arrived at almost midnight and guests were listening to loud music at the pool without regard to sound for those trying to rest. The room had no towels and only tiny thin blankets at the foot of each bed. They did give us a few more thin blankets when we asked. It was clean, though, and aside from the blanket issue, the beds were comfortable enough. My son slept on the top bunk where the A/C unit was situated a couple inches above him with the ceiling a couple feet from his head, so he was cold for part of the night
Alexandra
Alexandra, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 11, 2025
Mi très cool, mi mitigé
D’après ce que j’ai compris ça change de propriétaire, ils étaient en train de refaire les peintures d’animaux. Y a de l’idée, ça pourrait être très chouette, puis y a des trucs très limite. Genre la literie est incroyable, les serviettes les plus moelleuses au monde, et un tapis nen sortie de bain sale et déchiré. Pleins de trucs comme ça. Mais si ils le corrigent ça sera très chouette. J’y suis restée une nuit, le bruit de la route ça allait
Aline
Aline, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 23, 2025
Bom preço
Camas grandes e confortaveis. Regiao muito boa
Jackson
Jackson, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 3, 2025
La piscina está descuidada y sucia con moho de color verde.
En el área común del bar y cocina, hay goteras que vienen de las habitaciones del segundo piso, y no se sabe si es del baño o del servicio o dónde, y cuando uno está comiendo y le caen esas gotas desagradables por cualquier lado.
Los paños están manchados.
mario
mario, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 27, 2025
Melany
Melany, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 23, 2025
Super
Muy buen lugar personal super amable lo recomiendo.
Jordan
Jordan, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 20, 2025
Personnel très gentil, propreté et installation correct du point de vue que c’était dans les plus bas prix. Seul déception l’hôtel n’était pas situé au bonne endroit indiqué sur le site… Très près de la plage mais plus loin du centre!
Dave
Dave, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
May 20, 2024
Property is exactly as expected. It’s a hostel hotel, private and non private rooms. Staff was limited in English but with today’s apps not an issue. Beach walk to center of Jaco in 10-15 mins. We had a private room. Beds are hard, room is super basic, and small, private bathroom was clean but also definitely in need of updates.
Weekends tend to be more lively (noisy) however it wasn’t late. Pretty quiet after 11. Lots of San Jose families tend to flock to the beaches on weekends. Everyone was super friendly. Easy access to the beach, Aloha beach bar nearby great for breakfast.
All in all. If you know what you’re getting into it’s perfectly fine. We basically used it to shower and sleep. Served us well. Just don’t expect much.
cory
cory, 11-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 16, 2024
When we checked in, from outside we thought it would not be a good clean place but we were wrong. The room was very clean. Property was down the strip away from all the traffic and noise but walkable to general tourist area strip. The beach is around the corner. They have a lobby with microwave and fridge that can be used. Plan your day because they will not allow earlier check in than 2pm. We were willing to pay an extra fee but check in time was firm although we’re were the only tourist there. The staff at desk that checked us in was very personable. Price was very reasonable for accommodation received. I would stay again if ever in the area.
Marie
Marie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 2, 2024
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 24, 2024
Frank
Frank, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 19, 2024
Eine sehr schöne Unterkunft am Rand von Jaco. Unkomplizierter Check-In. Wegen der Lage am Stadtrand ruhig. Aktuell allerdings wegen Baulärm ab 6.00 Uhr morgens unangenehm laut. Wir haben uns trotzdem wohl gefühlt. Warme Dusche. Restaurants fussläufig erreichbar. Schöner Strand in der Nähe.