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The Backyard Hotel

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Superior Suite | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Exterior
On the beach, black sand, beach towels, beach volleyball
Deluxe Room | View from property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Playa Hermosa, Jaco, Puntarenas, 4023
  • Hermosa Beach
    1 min walk
  • El Miro
    6 min drive
  • Jaco Beach
    8 min drive
  • Tambor (TMU)
    275 min drive

Room options

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

  • 4 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • 2 sq m
  • 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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Room (Near Parking, No View)

Standard Room (Near Parking, No View)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
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About the area

Jaco

With a stay at The Backyard Hotel in Jaco, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Jaco Beach and Hermosa Beach. .This beach hotel is 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Herradura Beach and 10.2 mi (16.3 km) from Marina Los Sueños.

What's nearby

  • Hermosa Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Jaco Beach - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Pacific Park - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Herradura Beach - 19 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Marina Los Sueños - 20 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 90 min drive

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

Waterfront hotel with an outdoor pool
The Backyard Hotel offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge during limited hours.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

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
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 130 per vehicle (one way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 130
  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
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

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 242 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 242 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 242 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 242 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 242 reviews" "

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 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sonia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Tai

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
I would not recy
Hotel had cockroaches and ants all over the place. I was afraid to put my personal belongings anywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Castle Rock

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

liran

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Joe

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kyoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Beautiful beach! Amazing sunsets!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
gated parking two restaurants next door for lunch and dinner 15 minutes to jaco downtown nice pool oceanfront
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

EVA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn, Gatineau

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The street in front has a lot of traffic during the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful spot on the beach. Lovely pool, gated parking, ice machine, A/C.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

william

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and neat place. Highly recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry, Rimbey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful ocean view, close to restaurants, they use to have surfing competitions there.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Jayne

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable beds. The beach is not crowded, we enjoy the privacy. The grounds around the hotel are very well maintained. We could walk to a few restaurants and the food was great. Would stay there again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value
This was the first few days of our honeymoon and the suite was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024