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The Backyard Hotel

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Standard Room (Near Parking, No View) | Terrace/patio
Superior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
On the beach, black sand, beach towels, beach volleyball
42-inch TV with cable channels

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $113
includes taxes & fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9

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Playa Hermosa, Jacó, Puntarenas, 4023
  • Place, Hermosa Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Jacó Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Marina Los Sueños
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room (Near Parking, No View)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Quadruple Room Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room (Near Parking, No View) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room (Near Parking, No View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Pool View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

The Backyard Hotel

3-star Jacó hotel with outdoor pool
At The Backyard Hotel, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the beach where you can enjoy volleyball.
The Backyard Hotel offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Backyard Hotel features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. For a surcharge, the property provides an airport shuttle during limited hours and an area shuttle. This beach hotel also offers a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden.

The Backyard Hotel has designated areas for smoking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from May 11 2026 to May 14 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 130 per vehicle (one way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 130
  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Backyard Hotel
Backyard Hotel Jaco
Backyard Jaco
Hotel Backyard
The Backyard Hotel Jacó
The Backyard Hotel Hotel
The Backyard Hotel Hotel Jacó

The Backyard Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 320 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 320 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 320 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 320 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 320 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melania

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, beachfront, amazing sunsets and super friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room and having been upgraded Always love coming back..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My 2 week stay was great staying here the location was ideal the grounds were well maintained the staff, very friendly and helpful hotel car service was top notch = on time for pickup and my return to airport stopping at his recommended soda for breakfast i plan on returning in March I never wrote a review but this hotel i felt needed to be publicly appreciated
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was amazing!! Right on the beach. Walking distance to excellent dining!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice, but had a few problems like the sliding door difficult to close, tv was broken, bugs in the bathroom. Lots of road noise in room 205 and 206. Location was great. g Great pool and beach. Next door restaurants/bars had greatfood and fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms great staff. Very relaxing and quiet
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on a beautiful beach, friendly and helpful staff, spacious room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANAYANCI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty nice place for a quite time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Backyard hotel was a quaint, quiet, and well kept property right on the beach and within walking distance to a few dining options. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Amenities
Great staff and pool easy walk to wonderful restaurants! Will visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great, perfect for a couple days at the beach. Two-three restaurants and a minisuper in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful big wave beach and lovely clean place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the view the stay is beautiful and private
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and service. Location great too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is simple, it is clean and it is accesible. It is a pretty place and a nice beach for surfing. It is not one of Costa Rica's most beautiful beaches, but to see friends and spend some time close to the city, this place is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and private, big rooms. Walking to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott

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

Good Place in Playa Hermosa

This is a great place to stay. Nice grounds, access to the beach, and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful. Very clean. But it is right on the highway and we heard traffic and noise all night.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great beach!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable bed and pillows, great a/c and you sleep with the sound of the ocean!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for Beach access and surrounding restaurants, clean and quiet and far away from downtown Jaco to reduce the noise from a busy beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent small hotel which the excellent staff made our stay feel like home. Great restaurants next door, clean property, beach access and 10min from Jaco.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t say enough good words about this place. Right on the ocean, great break right out in the back yard. Walkable to several restaurants down the beach. Will absolutely be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for surfing and fun on the beach! The room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. Staff were helpful and attentive. Beautiful place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025