Fuego del Sol Beachfront Hotel, Playa Hermosa (Jacó)

Fuego del Sol lists 11 room types, but they fall into four groups. Most are standard rooms of about 26 m² in different bed setups; the larger options are the oceanfront Deluxe rooms and two Superior units with kitchenettes.

For couples, the view matters more than the bed. Guests who had an upstairs or front room facing the beach rave about falling asleep to the waves, while a few who got a ground-floor room at the back describe a dark room with one small window facing the road. If the view matters to you, book an oceanfront or Plus room rather than the cheapest standard, and check which room you have been given at check-in. The Deluxe Ocean Front rooms did not show up in any of our rate pulls, so they may sell out early.

For families and groups, the Superior units are the ones to look at. They are the only room types with a fridge and kitchenette in the listing, and the Two Bedroom sleeps five.

Book early for high season. When we priced a three-night stay in mid-November 2026, a standard room started at $352.85 for two (about $118 a night) and the Superior One Bedroom at $479.53. For 12 January 2027 there was no availability at all, and for 20 January only the Superior Two Bedroom was left, at $873.99 for three nights (about $291 a night). Every rate in those pulls included breakfast and VAT and could be cancelled free of charge until 15 to 31 days before arrival. Our Jacó hotel guide compares it with 11 other top-rated hotels.

Across all 1,253 reviews, Fuego del Sol scores 8.8 out of 10. The review analysis rates location (9.45) and service (9.41) highest, and room quality (7.9) lowest. We read the 74 most recent English-language reviews, from June 2025 to October 2026, and they follow the same split.

The beach and the sunsets come first. Most guests mention being right on the black sand, hearing the waves at night and watching the sunset from the restaurant or the bar. Macaws, toucans and parrots around the grounds come up in several reviews, and one guest noticed turtle nests marked out on the beach in front.

Staff and food come next. Reviews describe a small, friendly team, from the front desk to the manager, and several guests were upgraded, or looked after when they arrived before their room was ready. Most guests liked breakfast and dinner, though a few found the menu repetitive or pricier than expected.

The sea is not for swimming. This is the most common surprise. Six of the reviews we read say the waves and currents are too strong to swim in, and two couples left early because of it. Playa Hermosa is a surf beach: surfers are happy, and families tend to use the pool instead. For lessons, see our Jacó surf lessons guide.

The rooms are where it loses points. A few guests found their room basic, dark or in need of updating, especially the bathrooms. Several missed a fridge or hair dryer, a few had no hot water at first (one problem was a tripped breaker, fixed quickly), and a handful mention thin pillows, worn towels or slow restaurant service when the hotel was full.

Fuego del Sol is on the beach at Playa Hermosa, about 4.6 km in a straight line south of Jacó centre. Guests describe it as quiet and away from the bustle of town but close enough for a short drive into Jacó, and a couple walked about five minutes to small restaurants nearby. It sits close to the coastal highway, which one guest noticed. Parking is free on site.

The nearest international airport is San José (SJO), about 64 km away in a straight line. Several guests used the hotel as a first or last night in Costa Rica, or as a stopover on the drive between San José and Manuel Antonio.

From here it is easy to reach the area's main day trips: the Tárcoles River crocodile tours and Carara National Park to the north, ATV tours in the hills above Jacó, and the Tortuga Island catamaran, which checks in at the Los Sueños marina, about 10 km straight-line north of the hotel, at 07:15. For more ideas, see our guide to the best things to do in Jacó, and our Jacó hotel guide if you would rather stay in town.

Not sure Fuego del Sol Beachfront Hotel is the right fit? These are four of the other Jacó hotels we can book, from the cheapest room in our guide to the area's five-star resort. Our full Jacó hotel guide ranks 12, including the best-reviewed hotels that take bookings directly.