Paradise Bay is a small boutique hotel on Playa Herradura, 50 metres from the Los Sueños entrance and about 4.8 km from the centre of Jacó. Guests score it 9.1 out of 10, the best score of any Jacó-area hotel you can book through us. Rooms are big and breakfast is included, but it is not on the sand and several rooms have no outside window. Check live room prices for your dates below.
Why Guests Choose It
- Service is the standout: guests rate it 9.78 out of 10, the highest of the eight categories in its review analysis, and staff are praised in review after review.
- Big rooms. Every room type is 43 to 65 m², with a fridge, microwave and coffee machine, and the two largest sleep up to six.
- Breakfast is included in every rate we priced, ordered from a menu at the on-site restaurant rather than a buffet.
- 50 metres from the Los Sueños entrance on Playa Herradura, a 5 to 10 minute walk to the beach by guests' accounts and close to the marina where the Tortuga Island catamaran checks in at 07:15.
- Free parking on site, plus a pool, a hot tub and a pool bar a few steps from many of the rooms.
Best for
- Couples and groups who want a large, modern room with breakfast included
- Early boat days from the Los Sueños marina, such as the Tortuga Island catamaran
- Travellers with a car who want a quiet base outside busy central Jacó
Think twice if
- You want natural light: several guests had a room with no outside window, or one facing the corridor
- You want to walk out onto the sand: the beach is a short walk away, and there is little else nearby without a car
- You sleep badly on firm beds: a few guests found the mattresses very hard
Amenities
- Swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free Parking
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
- Kids' pool
- Airport shuttle
- Air conditioning
- Beach access
About the Property
Luxurious Accommodation
Paradise Bay Hotel Boutique, located in Herradura, offers a luxurious stay with free bikes, private parking, and an outdoor pool. Each room is equipped with modern amenities such as air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and free WiFi.
Gastronomic Delights
Indulge in a delectable à la carte breakfast and savor American, Mediterranean, and Seafood cuisine at the on-site restaurant. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available for a diverse dining experience.
Relaxation and Adventure
Unwind in the hot tub, take a refreshing dip in the pool, or explore the private beach area. For adventure seekers, hiking, cycling, and car hire services are conveniently accessible.
Book now at Paradise Bay Hotel Boutique for a perfect blend of luxury, culinary delights, and exciting activities.
Description supplied by the property.
Rooms & Prices
4 room types available · Nov 20 to Nov 23, 2026 · 2 adults
Prices are for the whole stay in one room, in USD, and update hourly. Taxes and fees listed separately are not included and are payable on top. Reserve opens Paradise Bay Hotel Boutique on our booking partner's secure site with these dates and guests; pick the same room and rate there to book.
Guest Reviews
Exceptional
928 guest reviews
Guests often praise
- Nice clean rooms
- Excellent customer service
- Great location near the beach
Some guests mention
- Expensive for room size
- Minor maintenance issues
Rooms mentioned as clean and well-maintained, contributing positively to overall cleanliness.
Staff were described as friendly and efficient, leading to a high rating in service.
Close to the beach and shopping center, providing a convenient location.
Rooms described as spacious and comfortable, but with minor issues reported.
Amenities such as the pool and restaurant are appreciated, though lacking in some specifics.
Some reviews indicated prices may be high for certain features and size.
Breakfast and on-site dining received positive remarks, enhancing the overall food experience.
Overall, very positive experiences shared, with a few areas noted for improvement.
Terence
Family · United States · Sep 2026
“Certainly will return on our next trip!”
Great staff. Conveniently located a short safe walk to the beach. Big rooms. Very nice restaurant. Very accommodating on late arrival and late check out.
Absolutely nothing.
Judith
Couple · Costa Rica · Aug 2026
“I’ll be back!!”
Location, cleanliness, the staff, the rooms!
Jose
Family · Costa Rica · Aug 2026
“Relaxing , comfortable, modern and candid. .”
Clean, food is excellent, staff is very nice and helpful . Rooms are large and comfy . Very quiet zone . It’s a hidden jewel .
Only Area of opportunity is the bar pool . Never saw anyone attending and was dusty . Missing TV . You can realize value by polishing that area . Can be cool to get a bar sitting in the pool . However you can ask beverages from the restaurant and ship to your pool chair by someone .
Javier
Solo traveller · Costa Rica · Jul 2026
“Stay away from Herradura if you want to really enjoy Costa Rica.”
Ww liked the cleanliness and the room's decor.
The location is not good at all next to a busy road, and the town of Herradura is actually a tourist's trap. There's nothing to really do except for man made activities in an awful place that doesn't represent the real beauty of Costa Rica. A tourist's trap indeed.
Scores and guest reviews are supplied by Nuitée, our booking partner. English-language reviews are shown, newest first; reviews with a score but no written comment are not listed.
Location
Puntarenas Province, Playa Herradura, Costa Rica Playa Herradura, 50 metros oeste de la entrada de Los Suenos
Open in Google MapsPolicies & Good to Know
- Check-inFrom 3:00 PM until 12:00 AM
- Check-outUntil 12:00 PM
- ChildrenChildren are welcome
- PetsNo pets
- ParkingFree parking
From the property
A deposit may be required at the property.
Which Room to Book at Paradise Bay
Paradise Bay sells four room types, all studios with a private entrance, a sofa, a dining table, a fridge, a microwave and a coffee machine. They are large for the area: the smallest is 43 m². The choice mostly comes down to how many people you are and the bed setup.
| Room | Size | Sleeps | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Double Studio | 43 m² | 4 | 2 queen beds |
| King Studio | 50 m² | 2 | 1 super-king bed |
| Studio, Split Level | 65 m² | 6 | 2 queen beds and a sofa bed |
| Family Studio | 65 m² | 6 | 3 queen beds and a sofa bed |
For couples, the King Studio is the pick: one big bed, more floor space than the Deluxe, and the room description mentions pool views. When we priced a three-night stay in mid-January 2027, it cost only about $13 more for the whole stay than the Deluxe Double Studio ($594 against $581, breakfast and VAT included).
For groups of five or six, the two 65 m² studios are the only rooms that fit. In the January pull the Split Level started at $724 and the Family Studio at $766 for three nights. In mid-November 2026 the Family Studio was actually the cheapest room in the hotel at $637, so check it even if you are only two.
The rate matters less than usual. Every rate in both pulls included breakfast and VAT, with no extra taxes listed. A refundable rate cost about 11% more than the non-refundable rate on the same room. Our Jacó hotel guide found it from $153 a night with breakfast in its October 2026 sample and ranks it third of 12, the best score of any hotel you can book there.
Ask for a room with an outside window. This is the most common complaint in the reviews. Some rooms have only a glass panel onto the corridor, so guests kept the blinds shut for privacy and found the room dark.
What Guests Say About Paradise Bay
Across all 928 reviews, Paradise Bay scores 9.1 out of 10. Its review analysis rates service highest (9.78), followed by location (9.32), cleanliness and food (both 9.31). Value for money is its lowest category at 8.26. We read the 70 most recent English-language reviews, from May 2024 to September 2026.
The rooms and the staff come first. Most reviews call the rooms spacious, and many guests were surprised by how large and modern they are. Staff are described as warm and helpful in review after review, with examples such as helping a guest with a disability and driving guests and their luggage to the beach for a morning boat.
The food is the other big draw. Breakfast is cooked to order from a menu with Costa Rican and American options, and several guests called it the best breakfast of their trip. The on-site restaurant gets similar praise for dinner and happy hour. One guest found breakfast on the small side.
The complaints are about the building, not the people. Several guests had a room with no outside window. A few found the mattresses very firm, a few had little or no hot water at times, and a few reported maintenance problems such as a broken safe, a toilet that kept failing or a musty bathroom. Two guests found the pool bar unstaffed. Some found the location dull: it is next to a road, and beyond Playa Herradura there is not much to do without a car.
What You Should Know
- It is not on the beach. Guests describe a 5 to 10 minute walk down the road to Playa Herradura; some earlier guests were offered a ride in the hotel's cart, but a January 2026 family found no beach transport or bikes, so ask at check-in.
- If natural light matters to you, ask for a room with an outside or pool-facing window when you book. Rooms without one are the most common complaint.
- Arriving late? One family got in after the front desk had closed, and guests found the hotel quick to answer messages. Let it know your arrival time.
- Parking is free but uncovered, and one guest found the entrance road rough for a sedan.
Getting to Paradise Bay
Paradise Bay is on Playa Herradura, about 50 metres west of the entrance to Los Sueños and about 4.8 km in a straight line from the centre of Jacó. One guest put the drive to Jacó at about ten minutes, and the drive to Playa Blanca or Tárcoles at about 30. Most international visitors fly into San José (SJO) and continue by road; the hotel lists an airport shuttle at an extra charge.
Its location makes it one of the easiest bases for boat days. The Tortuga Island catamaran checks in at the Los Sueños marina at 07:15, and one guest notes you can walk to the marina through Los Sueños. Other boat tours from Jacó leave from the same area.
A car helps for everything else. The Tárcoles River crocodile tours and Carara National Park are north along the coast, and Jacó's surf beach and restaurants are to the south. For more ideas, see our best things to do in Jacó, or compare other areas in our Jacó hotel guide.
Compare Other Jacó Hotels
Not sure Paradise Bay Hotel Boutique 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.
Compare Live Jacó Hotel Prices
Apartotel Girasol
Apartment-style rooms around a pool, 700 metres from the centre of Jacó. Room only, from $127 a night, and its price barely moved across our five sample dates.
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Hotel Mar de Luz
The cheapest room in this comparison: $66 a night for two with breakfast on our May and July dates, $94 to $100 in the dry season. Central, with a playground, games room and kitchenettes, but no restaurant or bar.
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Fuego del Sol Beachfront Hotel
On the beach at Playa Hermosa, 4.6 km south of Jacó, with a pool, restaurant and bar. Breakfast included from $128, but it jumped to $291 on our January date.
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Los Sueños Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort
The only five-star resort in our top 12, on Playa Herradura beside the Los Sueños marina, with a kids club, spa and golf course. Room only from $266, and $1,023 on our January date.
Rooms, photos & reviewsIndicative nightly rate for a 3-night stay, two adults, checking in about 30 days out. Before the local taxes and fees added at checkout.Room only. Local taxes and fees are added at checkout and can add roughly 20%.
Search all resorts & dates →Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paradise Bay Hotel Boutique on the beach?+
No. It is about 50 metres from the Los Sueños entrance on Playa Herradura, and guests describe a 5 to 10 minute walk to the beach. One guest warned others not to book it expecting a beachfront hotel.
Is breakfast included at Paradise Bay?+
Yes, in every rate we priced for November 2026 and January 2027. Breakfast is ordered from a menu at the on-site restaurant, with Costa Rican and American options, and guests say vegan dishes can be arranged.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Paradise Bay?+
Check-in starts at 3:00 PM and check-out is by 12:00 PM (noon).
Is Paradise Bay good for families?+
Many recent reviewers travelled with children, and the two 65 m² studios sleep up to six. But the hotel's two booking listings disagree on whether children are accepted, so confirm the child policy with the hotel before you book.
Is parking free at Paradise Bay?+
Yes. Parking is free for guests. It is not covered, so cars get hot in the sun.
How far is Paradise Bay from Jacó and the Los Sueños marina?+
It is about 4.8 km in a straight line from the centre of Jacó, roughly a ten-minute drive. It is 50 metres from the Los Sueños entrance, close to the marina where the Tortuga Island catamaran checks in at 07:15.
Do the rooms at Paradise Bay have a kitchen?+
Each room has a kitchenette area with a fridge, microwave and coffee machine, but no stove, so it suits simple meals rather than real cooking.
