Bird of Paradise Hotel & Apartments

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2025

Augustus

This is a basic but reliable, clean and comfortable hotel. It my second stay. The most important thing about this hotel is that it quiet. It is about 100m from the main street so it is super quiet. Hotels on main street have severe noise issues. This is not a hotel you linger in. You sleep, shower and leave. The rooms are VERY small so you can't really hang out in them. But you can go out to beach or restaurants/coffee nearby. Pool is clean. Breakfast is very basic but many places nearby. Bed is comfortable. AC is great. The only issue is that hot water for shower might not be reliable but I waites for a while and it was warm enough. This is due to solar powered water heater. I had another issue with shower head. Next morning they replaced it. You can contact them on WhatsApp with issues and they reply promptly. Security is tight but someone is present 24/7. Give them the key when you leave and get it back when you return. Front desk helped me get a large taxi no issue. Although the room is small there are many chairs and tables just outside the room you can hang out at.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2025

Timothy

Well-maintained hotel. Friendly staff. Conveniently located and walkable.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

31 Dec 2024

Anyhony

The room was basic with a bed, bathroom and TV but met my needs overall. The staff is remarkable and the pool came in handy after a long day of hiking. The place is close to everything and centrally located.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2024

Andrew

Ok

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2024

Julie

We had an amazing stay. The pool is incredible and the location is perfect.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2024

Peru

Right in the heart of Jaco. Beach & restaurants are right there. Swimming pool. Staff was relaxed & 24/7. Only issue was breakfast. Ham & cheese panini &juice every morning No choices. The best breakfast restaurant in Costa Rica is next door.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2024

Kevork Krikor

It was exactly what we needed

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2024

Lara

Really liked the location and place was clean. Jose was a big help and super informational at the front desk. We were able to ask questions and get information from him. The hotel itself was great. 3 minute walk to the beach. They have a pool and bar well kept and lawn games to play at night.

6/10

Pleasant

28 Feb 2024

Lloyd

Little disappointed. Coffee in the morning at 7:30 or 8 depending on it got there. Breakfast was ham sandwich every day except one and then pancakes

Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Feb 2024

Verified traveler

Clean boutique hotel centrally located in Jaco. Nice property, room was small but functional. Average shape and condition. EXCELLENT A/C.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2024

Francisco

En términos generales bien

4/10

Poor

13 Feb 2024

Jeffrey

Feel the property was not as represented:
Room was very small, the breakfast was pancakes and fruit, no washcloth in the bath, overall, just not what was expected.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Jan 2024

Balchandra

Reception Monica and other staff was helpful.
They understand English which was very helpful.
I recommend this place.

8/10

Excellent

01 Jan 2024

Arturo

Overall, good stay. I was a bit underwhelmed with the facilities but it was good for a night.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Dec 2023

Rory

It was nice enough and close to all the action

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2023

EILEEN

Had a stopover in my way south. This cute little hotel is very close to the beach but far enough away from the bars I had a restful night. Staff was amazing have no clue what the negative reviews were about. Room was small but pretty with custom furnishings. My back feels great which is unusual for Costa Rica hotels. Has been recently remodel as evident by new floor to ceiling tiled bathroom with clean grout. Pillows were too firm for my neck but that was the ONLY minor complete. AC was silent and super cold.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2023

Wesley

First of all I am not someone who ever leaves reviews BUT the staff is Amazing! The rooms are super clean and such a gem in Jaco! I look forward to coming back again soon. I couldn’t be more happy with my stay and overall experience. I wish I could give them 10 stars!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2023

Anastacia

The hot springs were lovely, the staff was amazing, the beds were so comfortable. The Wi-Fi was not dependable

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

18 May 2023

Jeffrey

They ripped us off. Stole from us. Kicked us out to the streets and refused to call the cops after being robbed and everything taken from us in front of there office. Never once cleaned our room. Charged our card without asking. List goes on. Will be filing on them. Would not stay there if it was free.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2023

Philip

Very nice place right on the main strip in Jaco. It’s on the quieter side which was a plus (no nightclub right next door but plenty 2-3 min walking). Pool was nice and they even had cornhole and two levels of dining area.

Roger provided the hands down best service we’ve ever gotten while traveling. If there was anything off, he would immediately take care of it.

Wish the bar was more operational and there was music playing by the pool, but those are pretty minor things. Beds were comfortable, and the AC worked great.

Would recommend Bird of Paradise

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2023

Yishay

Boutique hotel and nice owners

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

20 Feb 2023

Bala

good location but terrible staff in my opinion

located very close to beach. 3 minute walk to beach. they had a bar but really was not open and they didn't have anything to order expect bear which was limited too. I did not find the staff too friendly. at check out, i felt i was treated like a crook as they had someone check to make sure we did not take any towels or anything else. i will not recommend this place or stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2023

Laura

We loved staying there. Walking distance to the center of Jaco. The room and the bathroom were clean and in great conditions. They have a good pool. It has been the cleanest we have seen in our trip. I would recommend staying there if you want to stay in Jaco for a couple of days.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jan 2023

Wanda

Good location. Located on the main strip about a block from the beach. Very basic hotel but is clean and staff is friendly. I was expecting VIP benefits that come with VIP Access but I was told my room was bigger which it looked just like a regular room and I received a bike rental for free. It didn’t feel like an upgrade.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2023

Anthony

Very nice and clean facility. The staff was professional and friendly.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2023

kevin

This property was beautiful , great friendly staff, the mural on the wall was some amazing talent. Met the owners and they have worked hard to improve the property. I would highly recommend this property to stay at 5 STAR !

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2023

Ernest Albert

Very friendly staff. Very clean, much nicer in person. Had a blast!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2023

Tara

Great little place. Convenient yet still quaint once inside property. Super helpful with check in

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2023

Shelley Lynn

This was the perfect option for us as best friends travelling to Jaco. From booking, to check in, to check out…we were very well looked after. Communication was excellent when arranging transportation or enquiring about the local area. The hotel felt like our own personal oasis, many times having the pool or our back patio all to ourselves. Even the other travellers we met there were super friendly and happy to be there too. I can’t say enough about the hard working staff, always smiling and eager to help. Daniel from the reception was an instant friend, with a warm and welcoming smile after a long day of travelling. The wonderful owners were on site for a part of our visit, and we had a blast talking and learning about their experiences too. Salt of the earth people that really care and appreciate your time spent there. Yes that’s you guys Paula, Tina and Chuck. Thank you so much. I cannot wait to come back to Bird of Paradise. Pura Vida 🙏

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2023

Brandon

Great trip, great location, great staff

Amazing experience, great staff, attentive owners, and perfect slice of paradise right in a great location.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2022

Meshell

Very friendlu staff

4/10

Poor

11 Dec 2022

Ryan

Nice & clean hotel overall

Nice hotel & clean however, the breakfast is not a true breakfast. It’s fruit and coffee. You need to pay for parking which is something you need to clearly read at the bottom. Towels for the pool are not free. You need to pay/for sale. You need to request room service as they don’t do daily cleaning service. Only when you check out they clean. Some of the staff were not friendly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2022

Matthew

Was staying in Jaco for 2 days and this was spot was perfect. It’s right in the middle of pub and dining options. The rooms are a bit small but fine if you are solo traveler. Overall, a great option for a few days stay in Jaco.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2022

Erick

Great property, excellent service! Will recommend to improve the breakfast!

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

03 Sep 2022

Scott

Did not get any VIP benefits. Room was very small.

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2022

Jonathan

Nice place friendly people

The curtains didn't lock much light so when the sun comes up at 6:00 a.m. the room gets bright. Also at night they have bright lights outside the rooms and you can see them through the curtains. They had he makes outside the rooms which were very nice to lounge in

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2022

David

The hotel is very clean and the pool is meticulously maintained. I felt very safe in this property with a gated parking area and 24hr attendant at the entrance.

I was very pleased with the location of the hotel as it had immediate access to the main road in Jaco and access to a multitude of dining options.

The staff was so kind and were happy to accommodate any reasonable request.

My only critique would be that the room is very small but it was comfortable and over all I greatly enjoyed my stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2022

Angelo

3 nights - Jaco

Perfect location. In the middle of everything. Clean. Quiet. Good service. The breakfast could be better. But hey, Pura Vida! Will definitely stay again for spring break.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2022

Andrij

A very cool, low frills place to stay in Jaco, right on the strip and close to the beach.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

02 Apr 2022

Morgan

The rooms were very small. The property was safe and had locked gates where you could park which was nice. If you are only staying for a night this property is sufficient but anything longer you would want a larger space

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2022

Tina and Tim

Definitely Will Visit Again!

What an amazing place with great staff!! Very clean, has bicycles to use, wonderful pool and a fantastic fruit & muffin breakfast with coffee & juice.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Mar 2022

Susan

The place was spotless, the staff were great, the pool was great, the a/c was excellent and in a good location. However, the room was on the smallish side with no where to hang clothes, wet towels etc

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2022

Sara

The management are great, when we mentioned that we are not going to use the 10USD per stay for bikes they gave us complementary beer instead, the hotel is small so not much amenities but the location is great, right in the middle of all bars and restaurants and close to the beach

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2022

Colleen

Nice hotel

Well maintained hotel, friendly staff, great location and good security. It's great that they use solar power to heat their water but it's also a downfall when you're trying to use the shower and the sun has set or hasn't been out long enough to heat the water.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2022

Mark

Close to everything, and family oriented.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2022

shelley

I loved the bright colours and general atmosphere of this cute hotel. The staff was lovely and always smiling 😃 pura vida.
The only caution is the walls are thin so you will hear everyone around you including the early rising rooster who must live next door 🐓

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Feb 2022

David

Nice Hotel

You need to put a chair in each room please

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2022

Jerry

Great location, reasonably priced,very clean and well maintained, very nice staff👍

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2022

Jeremy

Comfortable, luxurious stay & nice location.

Very nice property located right in town. Walked to the beach, ATV Backcountry Tours, Rioasis Pizza, Subway, and a nice Mediterranean restaurant. The room is comfortable with everything we wanted and we loved seeing the squirrels, iguanas, and birds. I worked on my computer by the pool and laid out in the sun for awhile. Front desk helped with bus information too. Would definitely stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2022

Marcio

The entire staff are just lovely. Pool and just asked for reggae music and they hooked it up. Maria and her daughter are a blessing for this place. Loved it

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2021

ROBERTO

Small and Cozy

Small cozy Hotel on Jaco beach strip. Great service and accommodation.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2021

Irene

The rooms had a very traditional tropical feel to it. The rooms had an amazing smell. It was clean as can possibly be. The sheets and the bedding were literally new all white. Just made it much more comfortable to sleep. Nice large shower. There was a safe in the room as well as fridge. The pool on the property was nice and clean. Overall the location of this hotel was a close walk to the beach. Nearby a mini supermarket that sells anything you could possibly need. Plenty of restaurants very close by. We used the bus terminal that was nearby to ride into San Jose very cheap less than $5.00 per person for the 2 1/2 hr ride. I will definitely be back for my next stay.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2021

Julita

Nice small hotel very clean. Some clothing hangers would be a great add in standards rooms.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2021

Renee

Good spot.

Nice clean and quiet. Close to beach, food and stores.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Although we didn't spend too much time in the room, it was the perfect location for exploring Jaco - close enough to the action, but far enough away from the hustle and bustle of downtown. The rooms were small, but cozy, very comfortable and clean! The bike rentals were a great perk, and the small breakfast options in the morning were a great treat to start the day. On top of it all, the staff was wonderful! Definitely will stay here again for our next trip to Jaco!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2021

Adrian

Good stay at Bird of Paradise Hotel

The location is awesome, great customer service and nice pool.

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2021

Verified traveler

Lugar muy céntrico

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2021

Verified traveler

Good place for a quick trip

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2021

Cobelena

Friendly, helpful, clean!

Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean..nice shower. Clean, fresh and comfortable beds. Gated after10pm. Would stay here again.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

09 Jan 2021

Michael

Loud street noise.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2020

Chantal

We loved our stay here. The staff is fantastic! We also had the fortune of meeting the owners. Everyone was welcoming and willing to share recommendations. The room was so clean and perfectly decorated. It's in an amazing location--close to restaurants, bars, and the beach--and still very quiet at night. Definitely recommend!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2020

Nicole

Cute hotel

Many upgrades have been made and more to come. Super cold room, clean, comfortable and just a quick walk to the beach. Would definitely stay there again

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

02 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

I believe the property is under renovation by a family. They are doing a great job getting the property to be a nice place to stay for an affordable price. The rooms were bright and look recently redecorated with a a lot of Costa Rican charm.

The room we had was a suite with a mini fridge, sink, storage space and two double beds in two separate rooms. This size was good for our family of 3. I liked being able to keep food and drinks in the fridge. I wish they had some basic dishes and utensils, but we grabbed some plastic ware from Mas x Menos grocery store down the road. I also wish the room had come with a coffee maker as well.

The bathroom was small, but nice and clean. The hotel provided shampoo, body wash and conditioner in big containers in the shower, which was nice.

The downfalls of this property include the ongoing construction and renovations. Some mornings, there were loud noises waking us up and the pool area had a construction project going on. We were still able to use the pool though. The courtyard has some potential as well, including grass or sand rather than gravel. The pool chairs and pillows were a nice touch we appreciated.

Another downfall is that we did have a cockroach in our room one of the nights. My husband went to get the front desk attendant and he got rid of it and sprayed. Other than that, the property was clean.

Overall, the property is walkable to many restaurants, shops and the beach. It has a lot of charm and is safe.

Friends_and_family Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

21 Feb 2020

Glenn

The owners were great people with a vision of improving the hotel even more . Great location everything is walkable and the area is very safe.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Great location, friendly staff, and cool pool area.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

It was very private and the air conditioning was amazing

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2020

Jordan

Nice spot on main strip of Jaco beach

Small hotel with nice pool. 3 minute walk to beach. Great staff who were very helpful and accommodating. Room was clean and comfortable with a safe, fridge and microwave in the room.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

09 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Pros: staff was friendly and offered good suggestions for local restaurants and activities. My daughter lived that we had 3 separate beds which meant she didn’t have to sleep with her brother.

Cons: extremely noisy atmosphere- the building is older and easy to hear what is going on outside. The worst part is there wasn’t hot water to bathe with. When I asked the lady working her response was that the solar panels had to get more sun in order for it to warm up. It was around 7 am when my family wanted to shower. We just left and went to our next destination.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

A great little property, clean and centrally located.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jan 2020

Karla

Close to beach, good pool but needs new lounge chairs. No hot water and the shower head broke and was not fixed for two days prior to our leaving. Also a very noisy rooster up early in the morning. Parking is minimal

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Jan 2020

Naama

Young and nice

nice Place, more for young people then families but we had to book at the last minute.
Was OK for one night. Good location

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Just the Basics

This hotel was adequate for a one-night stay over. The location is pretty good: just a short walk to anything in Jacó, but not too close to the nightclubs if you want to sleep. You have to wear a paper wristband which I did not care for. Other guests coming back late from the bars can be loud/disruptive. My room did not have toilet paper, which I didn’t realize until I was already on the toilet. 😬 Shower was pretty run down, but it still functioned. Bed was pretty good. Just the basics, no special frills or creature comforts.

Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

We had a great stay! Everything was nice and clean and we loved the free bicycle rentals. I would stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2019

MariaGabriela

Very nice and helpful staff. The bed lining was very comfortable and the location is great. Although the hotel is under remodelling there is very little disturbance. Cute and comfy. Good parking space.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2019

James

Happiness in Jaco

The Bird of Paradise Hotel is advertised as a 3 star experience, but for my wife and I, it surpassed that rating. I travel a lot, so I could be considered somewhat of a professional when it comes to hotel rooms. I clearly enjoyed the cleanliness of the room, and the bathroom, as well as the comfortable bed, and especially the quiet efficient air conditioner. The almost silent air conditioner was a real plus for us. I also appreciated the friendly staff that made us feel right at home.

If you are looking for a clean, comfortable, quiet place close to the beach in Jacó, Costa Rica, then the Bird of Paradise Hotel is a place to consider.

--James S

Partner

Bird of Paradise Hotel & Apartments

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