Best Western Jacó Beach All-Inclusive Resort Costa Rica Reviewed in 2025

➞ What to Do

Jacó is another Costa Rica destination for surfing, and the Best Western is a great place to stay however you want to enjoy the sport. There is an abundance of surf schools ready to provide lessons or shops to rent a board. The sand is just steps away, and the waves are there all year round.

Jacó Beach isn’t ideal for swimming, though, because of the waves and surfers. Luckily, the Best Western has several swimming pools, including a brand new infinity pool at the edge of the beach. But the long stretch of shoreline is great for walking, watching surfers, and enjoying the sunset.

A child-friendly splash pad is also on property, along with a playground, volleyball, and more games. Popular trips outside Jacó include Carara National Park, home to unique birds and diverse wildlife, and Manuel Antonio National Park, a tropical forest with white-sand beaches.

➞ What to Eat & Drink

There is just one true restaurant, one snack bar-lounge, and one lobby bar at the Best Western Jacó Beach. You can enjoy as many meals and drinks as you want during opening hours, and if you’re craving something different, there are a ton of budget-friendly local restaurants in downtown Jacó as well.

El Puerto is the main restaurant that serves buffet-style meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It overlooks the main pool and gardens and offers everything from local Costa Rican favorites to international specialties. Reservations are required

El Muelle Bar is an alternative option for snacking throughout the afternoon and early evening, transforming into a bar at dinner time that stays open late-night; the latest hours see this place turn into more of a club-like atmosphere. The final option is the Lobby Bar, where more drinks are served up along with shaved ice treats.

➞ Room Guide

There are just 125 rooms at the Best Western Jacó Beach, making this one of the smaller resorts on our list. There are just a few different room categories as well, with no premium options. You will definitely notice a much more basic guest room experience here, so don’t focus too much on your room type, as it should really just be your place to return to at the end of each day.

Garden View: Interestingly, you won’t find a room with just one bed here – options include one king and one single, one double and one single, or two doubles. They have a small balcony or ground-floor terrace, air conditioning, and the basics that you need for clean and comfortable nights.

Superior: The only thing that makes these rooms different is the view of the pool rather than the gardens. Again, only two-bed options are available.

➞ Special Experiences

To make your stay at the Best Western Jacó Beach extra-special, it’s probably best to look off-property. While there are add-ons at the resort, like photographers for hire, evening shows and performances, and the disco club, there’s much more in the way of uniqueness in the region around Jacó.

Just 10 minutes up into the mountains, you can be ziplining over waterfalls with the ocean in the distance. Take a quick drive north to the Crocodile Bridge to gaze down at the relaxing reptiles in the river below. Tours in Carara National Park can get you even closer to these giants, plus reveal amazing hiking trails in the rainforest.