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Cocomar Residences & Beachfront Resort

Pacific Central Coast · Costa Rica

Playa Palo SecoView location

9.0/10Excellent505 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort9.0/109.0
Condition8.8/108.8
Location7.6/107.6
Neighborhood8.6/108.6
Value8.4/108.4
Amenities8.6/108.6
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About Cocomar Residences & Beachfront Resort

The hotel is located on Palo Seco Beach Road, 78 km from Río Pirrís (Parrita river) and a few kilometres from entertainment and leisure venues, and the airport.

The beach hotel was built in 2011 and offers 20 rooms, 24-hour security, including electronic surveillance and guards, high-speed Internet access and a barbecue area.

All rooms are en suite and feature a shower, a king-size bed, satellite/cable TV and Internet access. Additional amenities include a safe, a minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, air conditioning and a balcony or terrace.

The hotel offers guests a swimming pool with children's swimming area, a poolside snack bar and parasols, as well as a hot tub. The nearby beach is sandy.

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Guests can select breakfast from a buffet each morning. Lunch and dinner can be selected from a set menu.

Located in Parrita, Hotel Cocomar Beachfront Hotel is by the ocean, a 1-minute drive from Palo Seco Beach and 6 minutes from Playa Palma. This beach hotel is 20 mi (32.2 km) from Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and 11 mi (17.7 km) from Bandera Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring plasma televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Beach services
Non-smoking
Childcare
Banquet facilities
Transportation services
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 3:00 AM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

On bay No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators By ocean Car recommended Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately CRC 5000 for adults and CRC 3000 for children
    • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 90000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
    • Pet fee: CRC 5000 per pet, per day
    • Service animals are exempt from fees
    • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
    • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Palo Seco Beach 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Playa Palma 3.2 km / 2 mi
Bandera Beach 17.7 km / 11 mi
Bejuco Beach 20.8 km / 12.9 mi
Playa Esterillos Este 21.7 km / 13.5 mi
Rainmaker 22.7 km / 14.1 mi
Los Campesinos Reserve 27.2 km / 16.9 mi
Marina Pez Vela 30.3 km / 18.8 mi
Nahomi Park 31 km / 19.2 mi
Rancho Tipico don Juan 31 km / 19.3 mi
Titi Canopy 32 km / 19.9 mi
Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge 32.2 km / 20 mi
Cascada El Salto 33.6 km / 20.9 mi
Mountain Top Park 34.1 km / 21.2 mi
Playa Tulemar 34.8 km / 21.6 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of construction: 2011
  • Number of floors (main building): 2
  • Number of floors (annexe): 2
  • Single rooms: 4
  • Double rooms: 8
  • Junior suites: 4
  • Suites: 4
  • hotel
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
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  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Private beach area
  • Library
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Meeting room
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Children’s swimming area
  • Sun loungers
  • Parasols
  • Hot tub
  • Spa treatments
  • Breakfast
  • Set menu lunch
  • Set menu dinner
  • Picnic
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Beach volleyball
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

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Room types

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  • DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDSDOUBLE • TWO QUEEN BEDSDBL.2Q

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    Cocomar Residences & Beachfront Resort

    DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Room code: DBL.2Q

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    DOUBLE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.QN

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  • STUDIO SUPERIOR WITH VIEWSSTUDIO • SUPERIOR WITH VIEWSSTU.SU-WV

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    Cocomar Residences & Beachfront Resort

    STUDIO SUPERIOR WITH VIEWS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    STUDIO
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    SUPERIOR WITH VIEWS

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    Room code: STU.SU-WV

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG

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  • SUITE BEACH FRONTSUITE • BEACH FRONTSUI.BF

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    Cocomar Residences & Beachfront Resort

    SUITE BEACH FRONT

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    SUITE
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    BEACH FRONT

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    Room code: SUI.BF

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Cocomar Residences & Beachfront Resort

9.0
Excellent
505 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
9.0 /10
Condition
8.8 /10
Location
7.6 /10
Neighborhood
8.6 /10
Value
8.4 /10
Amenities
8.6 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2026
Valerie
The property was in great, clean condition. The food was incredible along with the nicest staff. The beach is literally a few steps away from the resort. I will definitely be going back.
6/10
Pleasant
22 Jul 2026
Carmen
The location of this hotel is ideal if you want to get away because it’s so secluded. The beach is a couple of steps away. The place it’s self has a lot of potential but definitely needs so love and care. The Internet was bad in our room. We had to go to the restaurant to get better reception. The shower in our place was broken and needed to be repaired. The staff was so nice and although they tried to help feel like they were limited in what they can do. The food at the restaurant however was so good!!! Overall the ambience was there but just needs some adjustments. For example the towels need to be replaced asap.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2026
Jahaira
Habitaciones espaciosas y con todo lo necesario.
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
19 Jul 2026
Juan Carlos
La atención del personal del restaurante que es al mismo tiempo la recepción estuvo buena, sin embargo en temas de limpieza a la habitación no fueron a arreglarla mientras nuestra estadía de 3 días y dos noches… las toallas del baño son color café por lo que al no ser blancas se siente que no estuvieran limpias, el estado de los acabados de la habitación como grifería del baño está en malas condiciones. No hay señal de celular y el servicio de wifi del hotel es muy deficiente. Pudimos alojarnos con nuestro perro, sin embargo para estar en el restaurante lo teníamos que dejar afuera.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2026
Oscar Luis
Muy bonito
Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2026
Sergio
La atención del personal es excelente y la ubicación es perfecta: de cruza la calle y ya estás en la playa.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2026
Silvia
Habitaciones, súper cómodas, amplias, limpias, bien equipadas
Piscina bonita
Buen restaurante
Desayuno, incluido
Frente a la playa
8/10
Excellent
28 Jun 2026
MARK
We loved this place. Not crowded. Staff very helpful. Fantastic breakfast. Can’t wait to go back and stay.
Family
4/10
Poor
03 Jun 2026
Dara Lynn
The staff were good people, however because it was the off season , there were very little of them. The property is older, so although they do the best , they can, the owner needs to invest a little more money in the repair of certain appliances.etc. expedia over sold what was available.
Family
8/10
Excellent
17 May 2026
Sheyne
Great location and value
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
04 May 2026
corey
One mattress smelled of mildew so we changed to the other bed.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2026
Jenna
We had a great stay at hotel cocomar. It was remote and off the beaten path which we absolutely loved. The kitchen made delicious food, the room was very nice, and the pool area was beautiful. We loved the closeness to the ocean as well! We would love to come back again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2026
Quinn
This hotel was amazing! Without a rental car, trips added up quickly- it is far from everything!!! The beach was empty, stunning, and wellmaintained. The staff were super kind & helpful. I would recommend staying here if you want a laid back trip! Macaws flying around were so pretty (and loud!) we also saw parrots, iguanas, and many other animals! Restaurant was good, it is a bit limited menu, but everything we ate/drank was delicous (Guanabana drink was hard to top!).
Partner
2/10
Poor
20 Apr 2026
Deisy
The are very outdated, the furniture is super old. The mattress are very old and uncomfortable, they don't even have mattress covers. The TV doesn't work. The room smells really bad. They are in the middle of nowhere. They have NO laundry facilities. The towels are very old and smells like mold.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
16 Apr 2026
Gabriel
Nice pool and staff, rooms are big with a nice view, however it's not mentioned anywhere that you have to drive on a gravel road for 3 kms to get here and there's no signal in the area which is not a huge issue since the WiFi works great.

Included breakfast is very poor, otherwise if you pay for other options they have good food.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
13 Apr 2026
Helena
We were in a bit of shock when we reached Cocomar. The pictures must have been taken years back as the rooms were rather worn out. We had to pay extra to upgrade to a suite because our original room was tiny and rather depressing. The room was smelly - probably not aired out enough. Beds in the suite were good size but squeaky and one had a whole under the mattress fixed with a cardboard.
Breakfast is part of the deal, however, it’s basically the same food (a plate with rice, beans, scrambled eggs, toast and 2 pieces of plantains) every morning, unless you order from the menu and pay for it.
The ad promotes “a private beach”, which is true, it’s beautiful but it is not recommended to swim there due to strong currents. Big bummer as you have to drive 45-60 mins to Quepos.
The pool are and the hotel surroundings are very well maintained.
Wifi worked perfectly, the staff were really nice and friendly but didn’t speak much English.
8/10
Excellent
09 Apr 2026
Franz
Muy bueno
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2026
Lesley
Huge kitchen and dining area.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2026
Jessica
This place was absolutely magical everything it seemed and more!
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
26 Mar 2026
Colin M.
Large room...really an apartment. Beautiful view towards the beach. Can hear the surf at night. Friendly helpful staff. If you are expecting the Four Seasons...this is not the place for you. But a great location...quiet...miles of empty beach. Would happily stay here again.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
22 Mar 2026
LAUREN
Hotel Cocomar is not the ritz however your room is huge, clean and has a private beach directly in front which for the price is amazing! Staff is super friendly and helpful, but you need to ask for what you want. Property is dated and definitely needs upkeep, but for Costa Rica it is a little Gem. They have some resident stray dogs and cats who are super friendly but if you don’t like animals, maybe it’s not the place for you. Food and drinks were delicious! Highly recommend the nachos ;) The beach is beautiful but waves are crazy and could kill you! Wonderful to sit and watch the waves or walk the beach and find treasures. Beds were comfortable and there were some English movies. If you want a hot shower- do it first thing in the morning! The monkeys tend to visit the Java apple tree on the property in the late afternoon and give you a show. Full kitchen in the room if you want to make your own food. Overall we had a great relaxing stay, drove to Manuel Antonio and Jaco beach was close enough for day trips - also rainmaker park was lovely and close too. We recommend this hotel for those who enjoy a peaceful getaway from the hustle and bustle - it’s tranquil and you can be at peace on the beach without anyone else around. If you can learn some basics in Spanish it will help you communicate with staff but they do speak English and will teach you some Spanish ;) Hotel Cocomar met our expectations and we hope others give it a chance as it deserves to be experienced.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2026
Brendan
Pool was fun, staff were super nice, food was great, location was so beautiful and easy to get to the beach. My family loved it!
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
16 Mar 2026
Riley
There
10/10
Exceptional
10 Mar 2026
Anna
Beautiful property with ocean views.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Mar 2026
james
The hotel was very nice. The people working there were great. There is a restaurant /bar with excellent food /drinks. You can walk across the road to the ocean, which was amazing.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2026
Edward
Wonderful, great service from Gerald and Jose, thanks! Joy
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
23 Feb 2026
Kelly
Beautiful location, off the beaten path. The staff were wonderful. Restaurant had good food. The pool was clean and well maintained. The beds were very hard and uncomfortable. Other than those that, we really enjoyed our 7-night stay. Thank you!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Feb 2026
Larry
Great staff Jarrold, Jose, Jason and Karina very friendly and helpful!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2026
Nandini
I cannot say enough about this gem ! I mean everything about it is a 10/10.. the cleanliness of the place and the spacious suite are impressive and the views of the beach from the balcony is phenomenal! The restaurant in the hotel is also really good and serves up some really amazing drinks and enough cannot be said about the manager José ! He is really fit for the job - friendly and responsive and always willing to help! The location is really good and we had the beach to ourselves ! I mean literally nobody is law during the day! Oh the evenings maybe a handful of people but it’s so big you can hardly notice ! A must stay if you want to be far from the MA crowds but still maybe do a day trip there!
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2026
Michael
Lovely quiet location, great beach. Yes the hotel is in need of a little updating, but the staff were excellent, the bar prices good & I really hope this venture under new ownership succeeds! Although not too much as want to keep it a secret!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2026
Vasyl
Averall is amazing
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Feb 2026
Stephen
Very clean, spacious room, nice bed.
Beautiful bathroom with plenty of soaps.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2026
Laura
Such a beautiful place and most courteous staff...a real treasure. Thank you everyone there!
10/10
Exceptional
07 Feb 2026
Anna
Excellent staff. Location is close to beach. Delicious breakfast.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Feb 2026
Heba
The hotel is at a beautiful location with the beach right across , the rooms were clean and big , the service was excellent the hotel employees were so attentive and kind. The breakfast is great as well.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jan 2026
Alan
Everything was amazing. The room was wonderful. What a view to wake up to. Miles of private beach very private location away from the craziness of Jaco and Quepos and Parrita. The staff especially Jose and Jason bent over backwards to help us with: tours, day to day issues and just made our stay perfect.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jan 2026
Jaroslaw
Staff was attending and courteous, clean room
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jan 2026
ERIC COTO
Excelente atención y excelente lugar
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
08 Jan 2026
Alixandra
if you can afford to stay somewhere else, stay somewhere else - i considered staying in my car over this place. this hotel is well below average and absolutely does not deserve anything above a 2 star rating.

* off the beaten path: far from everything, renting a car is a must, the driver charges a lot of money and only accepts cash, taxis and ubers don’t come here
* disconnect from reality: has wifi, but we lost power overnight which meant no wifi, no ac, no ability to contact anyone including people who work here
* staff is friendly: probably the only positive i have regarding this hotel, but it appears no one is here overnight, they have a very young front of the house staff, and learn some spanish because they know little english
* rooms are meh: big, has a fine bed, water is freezing to shower in, found a roach crawling around, will get cleaned upon request and when requested, there’s a 50/50 chance they’ll clean it
* beach is beautiful: black sand beach which is cool, public and across the street, few plastic beach chairs that feel like they might break underneath you, not good for swimming
* dog friendly: including strays which may sit right outside your door and bark all night long

costa rica is beautiful and if you’re staying at this hotel, you’ll see a lot of it because you will want to be here as little as possible.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
04 Jan 2026
Sushanta
We were at the beachfront suite. It was very spacious - it included a full-size kitchen, a living area, a separate dining area, and two jumbo patios. Totally king-sized. These are the plus points.

My bathroom (#7) had an issue. The toilet bowl was not filling up .. was leaking. Every time I had to lift the lid, apply my DIY techniques, and fill up the water.

The restaurant closes at 9:30 PM - that's not the best. Bar closes at 10 PM, again, not the best. The pool was open till midnight - great.

We stayed there for just one night. We felt bad because we had very little time to enjoy the property. However, we realized later that the place had very little to offer. The property was in a very secluded place, with a pathetic approach road (dirt road). The beach was also not suitable for swimming -we were warned. As long as you want to stay in the property and enjoy the property, this gets a thumbs up from me. If you are like me, who wants to stay put in a happening place, it's not optimal.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
02 Jan 2026
Mahn Kon Peter
Interior is old and tired.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2026
Sherry Marlena
Staff, food, location to beach and vibe
4/10
Poor
02 Jan 2026
Jacob
This hotel is very friendly ppl, but for
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2026
Charles
In a country that is famous for the friendliness of the people, it seems hard to stand out - but the staff at Hotel Cocomar was outstanding! The current owners bought it about two years ago, and have been fixing it up. They were super hospitable and accommodating. Time after time they took an extra step to make our stay better

10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2026
Rebecca
Quiet location.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Dec 2025
Gene
This hotel is in a very good location if you want to relax. The service was excellent by a very friendly staff. The rooms are modern with nice views.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Dec 2025
Catherine
The staff were very helpful and pleasant. Loved the pool and margarita. Enjoyed my stay.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Aug 2025
Marius
Great little hotel at the beach. Secluded and the restaurant was really good.
8/10
Excellent
21 Jun 2025
Grace
Anderson and Christian were amazing host. Wry prompt and provided lots of recreation recommendations. The room was spacious.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
20 Feb 2023
JOSEPH
Close to beach is about all the good things to say. Large waves not for weak swimmers so my wife would not go in. Toilets backed up repeatedly, reported it before we went out for the day, was told it was fixed and if it continued to happen they would move us to another room but by time we got back after 5pm there was no one at the office to talk too.Room also had mold on the walls in the bathroom and one morning we had no water at all for a while. We ended up leaving two days early and went elsewhere. Went to the restaurant to eat a little after 5 pm and it was closed so decided to go down the street to eat, went got ready to go out after hiking all day and as we were leaving the two workers were opening it up. We said gee we thought you were closed. They told us they were on a break which lasted for a good 1/2 hr or so. All this and you had to drive a couple miles on a dirt road to get there...never again!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Feb 2023
karen
Facility could use some updating and different options for breakfast. Also some shampoo and soap would be nice
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
23 Jan 2023
Joseph
We did not have long to enjoy this property due to our plans. Check in was easy. We were offered a tour of the property but we only needed our room and the restaurant so it was not needed. The property has on-site security, the restaurant was good for both dinner and breakfast, and the pool looked nice but we didn't use.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jan 2023
Jonathan
The property is very secluded on a dirt road and you have basically your own beach! The included breakfast as well as the other food we ate was fantastic! The staff was very nice and friendly. They went out of their way to make sure we were happy! Great resort and we will definitely come back!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Dec 2022
Yvette
Nice enough room, walking distance to the beach. Very friendly and helpful staff. The restaurant has good food.
2/10
Poor
21 Jul 2022
Simon

Disappointing

Intermittent water supply and almost no hot water. Absurdly high restaurant and bar prices. Go to the Mar y Sol down the street (which is excellent!). We won't be back.
Business Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Jul 2022
Cindy
Nice accommodations, staff very friendly.

Lots of mosquitoes!
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
17 Jun 2022
Verified traveler
We stayed for 5 nights in an Ocean View Room with Balcony. I fail to understand all the recent 9+ reviews for this hotel. I have travelled extensively and I am very lenient with ratings because I want to support tourism. This hotel would earn a maximum of 7.0 rating.

Pros:
1. Quite Spot
2. Great view
3. Balcon is large and furnished with rattan furniture
4. Staff all speaks English and very friendly.
5. Onsite free laudry service

Cons:
1. Building and furniture are all showing age to the point of needing changes immediately.
2. Beach is very muddy and dirty. This may be caused by the rainy season.
3. Food selection is poor, quality is average and overly expensive since everything is marked in USD.
4. The hotel is located in a non-tourist town and far away from all the tour attractions. Jaconis about 1 hour away and Quepos is about 45 minutes away by car. If you don't have a vehicle, you will likely be stuck at the hotel for the entire duration.
5. Wifi signal is extremely poor in rooms and there is no cellphone signal at all. Must drive towards town for about 2km to get celll signal.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2022
Sean
We loved it. It’s a small hotel with amazing service and extremely friendly staff that go out of their way to make you feel at home. If you want out of the way, rustic, and on the beach you’ll love this. Big shout out to Anderson, Jason, and Gabriela!! Gorgeous black sand beach with macaws and monkeys all around. What more do you need?
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Apr 2022
rebecca
Loved this property! Here are some facts before staying-hotel was down a 4mile gravel road. We thought we took a wrong turn, but no. It is a bit secluded so get things before you get in and get settled. It was the most relaxed we felt in a long time and after doing adventure excursions earlier in the week it was nice to relax. The hotel handled our COVID tests before our flight and also let us know our son left his wallet there-oops. They were great and every staff member we spoke to helped us. Food was excellent and we didn’t even try anywhere else because it was well priced and delicious-plus we weren’t there long. Security guard to let you in and out warned us to be careful out and about if we left. Monkeys all around and flocks of parakeets and parrots. I would definitely go back.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
02 Apr 2022
Hong
Overall is ok except that the sink was very slow and toilet clotted. They did respond and fix the toilet. There is no microwave in the public area. Staff were friendly.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
22 Mar 2022
Meike
The reviews made this place sound pretty amazing but we felt it’s not really worth a stop over. Yes it’s remote and off the beaten path but there are much nicer remote places to stop over and get a beach to yourselves. We would not recommend this as an amazing stop. But the hotel was nice with good ownership.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Mar 2022
Verified traveler

Nice place.

Trees are blocking the ocean so pictures are misleading, but beach is 120 seconds from the room. People are very nice, rooms are clean so no regrets. Ask the reception for Covid test, they arrange it for you. Food is average but pretty much same wherever you go throughout the coast.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Feb 2022
Kathryn
The staff was amazing!!!!
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
25 Feb 2022
Timothy

Nice beach hotel

Great short stay very clean well maintained service was excellent. Loved the staff very attentive will stay again gracias Tim and Barbara
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Feb 2022
Michael
The property is a bit dated but very clean. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The restaurant serves very good food. A great steak can be had!
The location is very isolated but there is plenty to do in the area so long as you have a car.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jan 2022
Phil

Peaceful Paradise

A beautiful hotel on the best secluded beach in Costa Rica. Nice rooms and amenities. New bar and restaurant, good cocktails. Nice swimming pools. Walk out the front gate, 50 yards to the great beach. Don’t go here for crowds, you will probably be the only person on the beach.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jan 2022
sravanthi
The property is right across the beautiful beach. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and the beds comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay here and will definitely consider staying here again.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Jan 2022
Joaquin

Recommended place to stay along the beach

Despite the unexpected bad weather we liked the place and the location. The beach is right there, long and very pleasant. The complain I have is that I never got a receipt to show that I also paid taxes.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2021
Andrew
The property was beautiful. Swimming in the ocean was amazing. The tide is strong so keep that in mind for young kids.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Dec 2021
eliot

Great stay over Christmas

We stayed over Christmas Eve and Christmas day. Staff was wonderful food was great. Yours were arranged and beach was right there.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
09 May 2021
Verified traveler
The pool was crystal clear and perfect temperature. The staff were so understanding about my idioma pobre. They had fun teaching me new words. Bring bug spray for the beach. There us nothing the hotel can do about the biters on the beach. I had a marvelous black sand beach all to myself
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2021
Verified traveler
Very quite and beautiful. - love

6,Km gravel road, dusty - not so.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Dec 2020
Angela
We absolutely loved our stay at this beachfront hotel. We were blown away by the large full apartment like setting with 2 large balconies. The staff was wonderful, especially Jean who checked us in, arranged a tour to Manuel Antonio and worked in the restaurant. Tons of free amenities and very good breakfast. Relaxing at the quiet private beach with the provided beach chairs was so relaxing. So nice to get away from the hustle and bustle of the nearby cities. If you want a relaxing stay away from crowds of tourists, then this is your place. Definitely would recommend a car and to stop off at the grocery store to get any snacks for the room (full kitchen) on your way I , as the place is a bit off the beaten path, down an unlaced road (so worth it.)
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Mar 2020
Verified traveler
Beautiful beach and pool. Great restaurant and staff.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2020
Kurt
Great Location clean and secure.
Apartments are spacious and have everything you need. We had to leave a day early as we had to fly back to Canada due to covid 19 call back by Goverment to come home. Did not receive a Credit for the one night . But we can understand it did sau none refundable..
The Restaurant is okay . Breakfast everyday the same but okay. We had 2 full dinners they were okay but nothing special.
There is a Restaurant not to far called Mariposa that had great food and was very reasonable.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Mar 2020
Verified traveler
Quiet and peaceful place
Cozy environment
Pet friendly
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
09 Mar 2020
Molly

Beautiful hotel and beach

This hotel is a little off the beaten path and a gem. I would highly recommend it. The hotel grounds are beautiful and the staff is very helpful and attentive. The beach is stunning - and black sand in places! We saw monkeys playing in the trees outside the hotel.Excellent hot water and wifi. Would definitely stay here again.

This hotel was about a 50 minute drive to Manuel Antonio National Park, and we were glad that we weren't staying right in that area because it was extremely touristy and busy. If you are looking for a nice relaxing place to stay, look no further.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Mar 2020
Mich
It is very secluded, rough roads to get to it
Very helpful staff and quiet resort.No activities or entertainment. Food was good but breakfast is the same every day

Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Feb 2020
Verified traveler
The beach, the beach, the beach!! So beautiful and private feeling. Incredible sunsets. In the middle of the day the beach sand is so hot that you can’t walk on it, but there is a nice shaded area. The room and the pool were very nice too, and the food was good. A great stay!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Feb 2020
Ma
This is a great place to stay. Ocean front and private beach. The property is well maintained and beautiful. The staff is top notch. Great location if you want to explore the Jaco and Quepos area. The on site restaurant has fresh delicious food, made fresh when ordered. Saying that, If it is busy it might take a few but worth the wait. We will stay here again 💜
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2020
Verified traveler
Beautiful area- quaint and quiet! The beach in Palo Seco was gorgeous and untouched. What an amazing find between two very touristy areas of Jaco and Quepos! The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating. The rooms were very nice with a great view of the ocean. Food in the restaurant is slow but worth the wait! The views at sunset on the deserted beach were unprecedented! You can use boogie boards, beach chairs, hammocks, etc for free at the front desk. Pool area is also very nice and near the bar/restaurant.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
17 Feb 2020
Sri
Nice long beach for walks, no one on the beach. Great for lounging on the beach. Room and bathroom were not good, didn’t want to be in the room. Breakfast was so-so. Property is on a dirt road 5-6 km away from main road, not a lot to other than relax at the beach.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2020
Verified traveler
This isthe best place i have ever stayed in costa rica..the best thing is the staff all live locally as the hotel is not located near a city center...the staff take great pride in the hotel and their jobs..the beach is amazing and empty...i want to especially thank warren and andrea .PURA VIDA
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jan 2020
Ross
Great place to stay with secluded beach, good food and very friendly staff!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
Very beautiful small private resort seen monkeys at 6 am in all the coconut trees outside the room , I would recommed this place if your in the area
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2019
Lila
I loved the location and definitely will be back. I loved the quiet seclusion of the beach with so much nature to enjoy and away from the crowds of some of the more touristy beaches. The staff at the hotel were so incredibly nice and the food at the restaurant was delicious. The pool area was very well maintained but the jacuzzi wasn't hot. The rooms are very good sized and comfortable with nice balconies. Best deal in Costa Rica!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Nov 2019
Julie

Amazing stay

Amazing beach and my favourite breakfast of the whole week staying at different hotels. To be honest we should of stayed here longer, everything was excellent!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Oct 2019
Anna

Love it!!

Wow!! The service was great, the staff was friendly and accommodating!! We LOVE Warren!! He works in the restaurant on site and is INCREDIBLE!!! Finding the place was a little difficult but so WORTH it!!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Aug 2019
Barbara
This hotel has an excellent location on the beach. The accommodations are spacious, beautiful & clean. The restaurant on the premises has excellent food and service. I look forward to staying again on the future.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Great customer service, clean and well maintained property.
Very quiet place, the ocean is just across the not busy road
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Our stay was great! Right in front of the beach and a great pool / restaurant environment! Would definitely stay here again. Manager/Owner of the property was very inviting and informative about the beach and grounds. This place will not disappoint. Also, it’s nice and secluded!
Friends_and_family Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2019
Sharon G.

Three days of super fun

Immaculate accommodations with easy beach access, swimming pool, and resturant. Chad, the manager, was very welcoming and informative about many things (safety in the ocean). Kevin was very helpful with the menu and all things food and drink. We will go back.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2019
Md Masud Ul
It’s an amazing short stay. Only comment is the property is small and too quiet.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2019
George

Great place!

Chad is an amazing host. Very friendly and accommodating. Would stay there again anytime I’m in the area. Beautiful grounds and onsite security. Breakfast was delicious with amazing coffee.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2019
Melissa
Wonderful hotel near the beach. Super helpful staff, good and reasonably priced food & drinks, good wifi, very comfortable rooms.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
Very nice out of the way resort which is right on a magnificent beach. Staff is very friendly and attentive.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
14 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
Great stay they are so friendly and the resort is so clean and peaceful thank you cocomar
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
11 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
Very nice secluded area , on an excellent beach . Nice owner, as well
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
The rooms all have an oceanfront view and are very well maintained just like the property is. It is located next to a secluded beach that stretches for miles. The ocean water is clear and warm. The staff and owner all go out of their way to make sure you have a relaxing and very enjoyable vacation. Great restaurant/bar on premises. Our favorite hotel while visiting Costa Rica.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2019
Melissa
What an amazingly beautiful and tranquil place. We felt so blessed to find Cocomar! The staff was friendly, kind and gracious. Chad, one of the owners, welcomed us and gave us an unpresedented welcome and tour, answering any questions and willing to accomodate us in any way. The hotel and grounds were simple but gentle and elegant. Off the beaten path with gorgeous sunsets and a place to unwind and meditate in the beauty of Costa Rica. I will be back. Sooner the better. Thank you!
Friends

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Cocomar Residences & Beachfront Resort
Playa Palo Seco, Parrita, Costa Rica

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