Located in Jaco, Hotel Mar de Luz is by the ocean, within a 5-minute walk of Teatro Jaco and Neo Fauna. .This family-friendly hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Jaco Beach and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Pacific Park.
What's nearby
Teatro Jaco - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Neo Fauna - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Pacific Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Jaco Beach - 6 min drive - 2.2 km
Herradura Beach - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
Getting around
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 84 min drive
Restaurants
XTC - 4 min walk
Mary's Diner - 4 min walk
Subway Jaco - 2 min walk
Café Bohío - 4 min walk
Amara - 2 min walk
About this property
Hotel Mar de Luz
Family-friendly hotel with 3 outdoor pools and a 24-hour front desk
Hotel Mar de Luz offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and hair dryers. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Premium cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.
This Jaco hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have bidets and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and separate sitting areas, as well as phones with free local calls.
Dip into one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Meet other guests and eat at the complimentary reception. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
The hotel offers a complimentary manager's reception on select days.
Languages
Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Airport shuttle on request
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: CRC 4018 per person
Free manager's reception
Coffee/tea in a common area
Things to do
3 outdoor pools
Arcade/games room
Bike rentals
Children's pool
Motorised watercraft
Playground
Family friendly
3 outdoor pools
Arcade/games room
Children's pool
Laundry facilities
Microwave
Playground
Fridge
Conveniences
Banquet hall
Free newspapers in reception
Front-desk safe
Library
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Computer station
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
More
Designated smoking areas
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Towels
Entertainment
32-inch TV
TV channels
Premium channels
Food and drink
Blender
Electric kettle
Microwave
Fridge
More
Access via exterior corridors
Free local calls
Individually furnished
Phone
Safe
Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CRC 4018 per person
Airport shuttle fee: CRC 60000 per vehicle (one-way)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Hotel Mardeluz
Hotel Mardeluz Jaco
Mardeluz Jaco
Hotel Mar Luz Jaco
Hotel Mar Luz
Mar Luz Jaco
Mar Luz
Mar De Luz Hotel
Hotel Mar De Luz Costa Rica/Jaco
Mar De Luz Jaco
Hotel Mar de Luz Jaco
Hotel Mar de Luz Hotel
Hotel Mar de Luz Hotel Jaco
Hotel Mar de Luz Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 421 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
193
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 421 reviews" "
8 - Good
142
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 421 reviews" "
6 - Okay
48
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 421 reviews" "
4 - Poor
27
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 421 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
11
8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Brianne
26 Aug 2024
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff was really great, especially the front desk attendant. Maybe he was the manager. Just what I needed for an evening check-in and a quick stay
It was more of a hotel so I would not stay there again as a solo traveler
Money does not go far in Costa Rica. However this is the best value. Though this is not a western standard hotel, the real wood construction and real wood furniture give it a superior regal feel. The four pools of all different temperature suround by a tropical garden makes it a local resort. The water is chilled in some pools. At the highway a left turn across the bridge and first right street will bring you to the ocean (short pleasant walk). There is a raked beach, fancy restaurant, beach chair rental. Also across the bridge is the start of all the noisy restaurants, shops, bars and general activity of the town for 3km. The other direction (hwy right) is the quiet end town and bus station. The local CR breakfast was filling, however, you need to make reservation.
This is a special place. Beautiful gardens Peace and serenity. The room was very comfortable. The pool fantastic. Breakfast on point and the staff very friendly. Highly recommend. Also walkable to everything in Jaco no problems. I truly enjoyed my time here.
Es nuestra segunda vez que vinimos a Mar de Luz y tenemos planeado regresar por la muy buena atención de todo el personal en todas las areas, muy limpio los cuartos ropa de cama y demas areas. Excellente desayuno y sus precios de estadia y desayunos son muy razonables . Muy seguro . Gracias.
Thank you for the great hospitality! The room was comfortable and met all of our needs. The A/C unit was fantastic and wonderful come back to each evening! We would definitely come and stay again.
We stayed in the equipped 2 bedroom apartment. The apartment is in poor repair, the toilet did not flush and we had no hot water the first night. Cooking full meals would be very challenging here, as the only utensils provided were 2 large serving spoons. No spatula, tongs, etc. and only 1 pot and one pan. The pool by the apartments is decaying and half the furniture was so decrepit it was not useful. The main pools were nice, the common area was well maintained in the main building, and the staff were friendly and spoke English. It is only a short walk to the beach and restaurants. Breakfast at The Public House down the street was lovely albeit a little pricey by CR standards. In room massage was nice and hotel staff will help you book it.
This is a beautiful hotel with nice pools and surrounded by wonderful plants and trees. The rooms are big and include a fridge which is very important in this hot country. Jaco beach, reastaurants and bars are 3-5 minutes walk. I have enjoyed my stay a lot.
Tomas
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dennis
5 Feb 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Great location, Good for family
The hotel is close to town, within walking distance from shopping and restaurants. It is in great location. The hotel is a three stars hotel but service is acceptable. Tgey have multiple pools and a good place for family. The tap water had a strong smell of sulfur so we just drink bottle water. When we arrived the hotel, there were only two bath towels, and one face towel. We had to call front desk for hand towels and an extra face towel.