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Hotel Amapola Resort

3.5 star property

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Poolside bar
Casino
Garden
Aerial view
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July

Explore the area

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Playa Jaco, Jacó, Puntarenas, 61101
  • Place, Jacó Walk Shopping Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Neo Fauna
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Jacó Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Quadruple Room Standard

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Standard Apartment

Standard Apartment

  • Garden view
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Suite Standard

  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Jacó

A family-friendly stay in Jacó awaits you at Hotel Amapola Resort. You'll be 3 km (1.9 mi) from El Miro and 6.3 km (3.9 mi) from Rainforest Adventures Jaco. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, 10 beach bars and a casino. .The restaurant, El Mediterraneo, serves Italian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, kids' swimming pool, waterslide and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Los Cholos hotel include Herradura Beach and Carara National Park.

What's nearby

  • Jacó Walk Shopping Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Neo Fauna - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Jacó Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Teatro Jacó - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Herradura Beach - 23 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jaco Sabor - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jet Fuel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Moka Café - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪El Point - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪JacoBar - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Hotel Amapola Resort

Hotel Amapola Resort offers its guests a kids' pool, a waterslide, and an outdoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 10 beach bars, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A casino, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Amapola Resort. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Jacó hotel is smoke free.

  • 61 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 8 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 10 bars on the beach
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Casino
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
Hotel Amapola Resort offers 61 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 10 beach bars
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar

Restaurants on site

  • El Mediterraneo

Things to do

  • 10 slot machines
  • 2 gaming tables
  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Casino (1,025 square foot of space)
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • 8 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CRC 7000 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of CRC 50000 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 15 lb per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee per child: CRC 10.00 (from 2 to 6 years old)
  • Pet deposit: CRC 50000 per stay
  • Pet fee: CRC 7000 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB International and cash. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for free breakfast.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Amapola Hotel
Amapola Jaco
Hotel Amapola
Hotel Amapola Jaco
Hotel Amapola
Hotel Amapola Resort Jacó
Hotel Amapola Resort Hotel
Hotel Amapola Resort Hotel Jacó

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Amapola Resort?

Hotel Amapola Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Amapola Resort?

As of 29 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Amapola Resort on 20 Jul 2026 start from NZ$216, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Amapola Resort?

Yep, Hotel Amapola Resort has a free self car park, free extended parking and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Amapola Resort?

Yep, Hotel Amapola Resort is a short 14-minute walk from Jacó Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, windsurfing and body boarding.

Does Hotel Amapola Resort have a pool?

Hotel Amapola Resort has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Does Hotel Amapola Resort have a waterslide?

Yep, this property has a waterslide!

What luxury perks are available at Hotel Amapola Resort?

Hotel Amapola Resort features 10 beach bars, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants.

What makes Hotel Amapola Resort a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Amapola Resort.

Is Hotel Amapola Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, children's meals and a waterslide, it's no surprise that Hotel Amapola Resort is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Amapola Resort serve breakfast?

Sure does, free full breakfast is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Amapola Resort?

No, but there's an airport shuttle on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Amapola Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Amapola Resort?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Hotel Amapola Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 383 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 383 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 383 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 383 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 383 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent still after all these years, great stuff, super clean and very well located.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JORGE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eugenie M

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was wonderful. We didn’t like the bathroom, the way it close. Lot of water ran through it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful hotel property that is safe and and full of amenities (restaurant, pools, casino, etc.).
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel,quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable, relaxed, family oasis!

Nice comfortable stay with very friendly staff. Kids enjoyed the game area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to enjoy the day/night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It close to town
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Jeannette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My stay was fine but the hotel is old and hasn’t been maintained or updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good for a quick stay, but property is quite old and not well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ilene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Once you are inside, it opens up to a very nice facility.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast included was great! Food ordered and delivered poolside was excellent! Good value for money.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Terese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the staff- very friendly and helpful. The property was a bit run down, but they were fixing as we were there and looks to be improving daily! Margaritas restaurant was excellent! Great good & wonderful friendly staff. Great family hotel - all rooms central to the pool area.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
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8/10 Good

Sileny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really a nice hotel. The pool was exceptional. The counter staff that I interfaced with or knowledgeable, efficient and very friendly, certainly customer orientated individuals work at this place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aged hotel, cockroaches, mold odor but happy employees…
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ronaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Amapola is a great place over Jaco Beach. Just perfect for families with small kids. The pool is great and it has amenities for the small ones and for adults. Rooms are excellent and just in front of the pool. Mexican restaurant beside the hotel is great! Ask for the Tacos for Share (pa’ compartir)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sofia at the reception was the best. Pool and surroundings were very well maintained and cleaned on a daily basis.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Deray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and nice but a little out of date. Definitely liked that they were pet friendly. Only bad thing was no internet in the room we stayed in at the back of the facility. Restaurant is fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

MARIA

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff is very welcoming and eficiente. The only thing I wish it could have more nature or green spaces inside. Everything else is very nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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6/10 Okay

Jalita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is nice but need to be updated a little. The pool is amazing they have a game room cool restaurant is open 24 hours. Breakfast is the same everyday. The hotel is like a 10 min walk to Jaco Way and the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023