Barcelo Tambor: Remote..beware land trip from airport!

Very remote but clean, beautifully landscaped resort. Food fair, repetitive, but best fresh fruit ever! Beach good for long walks. Majority of guests Costa Rican, EVERYTHING in Spanish, only English speaking at reception and customer relations! No Air Canada rep at resort for info. Have to find everything out yourself! Approx. 4 hour trip from airport , construction through mountains scary, drop offs, only yellow and orange tape markings,narrow winding gravel road, hairpin turns, for 20-30 km  [... read more]of it and driver going fast! Clouds of dust from large trucks made for poor visibility at times! Stressed on arrival and AC rep contacted twice via phone refused to give another option for departure! Cannot recommend land trip until road finished, unless come by ferry, as most Air Transat guests. Lonely, too, if social, as only a very small number of English speaking guests. Kudos to the 2 Customer Relations guys for their support and calls to AC rep. This is apparently common for them with Canadians arriving at resort by land from the airport and they agree with our concerns! Even an Air Canada pilot at resort on vacation was refusing to travel back on land with his family. Left before we knew his outcome!

Beach Break Resort: nice resort

hotel was a little old the grounds are nice, staff was very helpful and friendly . Pools are clean breach was amazing. walking distance to town, bar staff was great service was fast. Good burger and rip restaurant across the street.

Beach Break Resort: Quiet resort

This resort was nice, clean and staff were friendly. Pool could use a little more cleaning. Should add more umbrellas around pools by chairs as not everyone likes to lay out in sun. To get to dining area you past the washroom and it smells like sewage had to plug nose when passing it. Food is good, could use a little more variety, had scrambled eggs every morning, maybe hard boiled or fried eggs for a change. This was supposed to be an all inclusive, bar does not open up till 11 and if you [... read more] want alcohol earlier then you have to pay for it. Bar closes at 10 at night and there was no entertainment the whole week we were there. We were given one key to our room so we had to look for our spouses to get key to room or if our friends or family were near by we would just use their room key to open up our room as the latches on the door was visible. Anyone can get in our rooms easy. So these doors should be replaced with latches covered to prevent this from happening. Beach was nice and clean, was nice to go for walks and not have to deal with seaweeds.

Beach Break Resort: Great stay

This resort was just right for us. We loved the fact that it's relatively small, and quiet, and the open air restaurant is right on the beach. It was clean and the staff is very friendly. I'd go again!

Beach Break Resort: Quiet Resort

Mediocre resort. Room we had needed attention. Shower door leaked hence bathroom a pool of water each use. Food was filling but repetitive. Grounds nice. No night music. Good if one just wants to chill. Ability to walk into village great.

Beach Break Resort: Stunning views!

Absolutely the best and truest Costa Rican experience we could have hoped for! The resort was close to Jaco town where shopping and restaurants were available. The resort staff were simply amazing, friendly, accommodating and just super pure and happy people. the dining view was spectacular and the beach amazing. Definitely will be returning! Thank you beach break resort the most amazing time ever ! Pura Vida!

Beach Break Resort: Amazing family vacation

Small hotel with nice beach and lovely people. We wanted quiet time and enjoyed our time. The hotel rooms need to be re-designed, but the weather, sand, beach and ocean are perfect! Food is plenty and delicious and the touch of the Imperial beer is just perfect! Perfect family vacation!

Beach Break Resort: Perfect location

This hotel is a diamond in the rough. This hotel is located within walking distance of all the shops and restaurants but far enough away from the noise in the evenings. Food was fantastic which shocked me for the price. I absolutely hate buffet food so I was surprised that even though there was a small selection everything was really tasty and did not cater to American fast food.This place is great if you want an authentic Costa Rican experience with many Costa Ricans enjoying it with their fami [... read more]lies. Drinks were made fresh on the spot no sugary pina coloda machines. My faves were the Costa Rican coloda which used fresh bananas and the frozen mojito. The room was very clean but could do with some upgrades including new mattresses, a bathroom refresh and maybe a bar fridge. Even with saying that we were very comfortable with no complaints as if they did do that it would be a heck of a lot more expensive. Overall had a great experience. If you want luxury this is not your place.

Fiesta Resort: Awesome resort!

This resort was great. We stayed in building three, which was very quiet compared to the other buildings. Staff was extremely friendly and went out of their way to make you feel welcome. Our room was as expected, simple but comfortable. We didn't spend much time in our room, so can't complain. The only regret was, we should have asked for a ground floor room since you get bar services on your personal balcony. We did the crocodile tour with Cali. He was amazing! We purchased this tour from t [... read more]he guy at the entrance of the pier. Great prices and very well worth it. Food was great. I'm very fussy as I done like seafood nor fruit but I ate seafood, fruit, and everything else they had. My spouse loved everything offered as well. The two à la carte restaurants were amazing. The service was fantastic. Please remember, even though this is an all-inclusive resort, it's still a good idea to tip the staff. They work amazingly hard. We saw on many occasions where staff were not tipped. Sad and unnecessary!

Punta Leona Beach Club and Nature Resort: Excellent hotel

Very satisfied. Rooms were very clean, personnel always friendly and ready to help. Enjoyed the onsite day and night outings with Alex where we saw the Costa Rica wildlife. Food was very good with a good variety of fresh fruits, vegetables and fish. Overall excellent holiday! Will go back!

Fiesta Resort: DoubleTree Puntarenas Costa Rica

Grounds and pool were fine although beach was not suitable for long walks. The rough waves and stones did not allow swims in the ocean or use of water craft. The pools were large and well kept. There was nowhere to walk or go outside the hotel area. The al la carte restaurants were very good. The buffet was Okay but on some occasions limited choice. The service and room were well maintained. The room design was odd with closet in the bathroom and noisy AC. I would recommend the hotel with a [... read more] couple of reservations.

Fiesta Resort: doubletree by hilton punteraneas

very clean hotel and pleasant staff, speaking english was not a problem,the rooms are comfortable but could use some updates,a la cartes are very good but could use a few more,grieven at the pier gives great deals on trips and very good to deal with, all in all 8 out of ten for a rating

Fiesta Resort: Great Resort!

This resort was very clean, grounds were well kept, adult pool was amazing, food was good with lots of variety, staff were friendly and spoke English well. The cookie given at check in was a nice touch.

Best Western Jaco Beach: Nice resort

The Hotel was clean and nice but a little far from the beach. The food was good, the rooms were very clean. It is close to town. My only complaint was that the entertainment didn't speak English only Spanish.

Punta Leona Beach Club and Nature Resort: nature at your doorstep

If you like nature Punta Leona is for you, if you are looking for action, go somewhere else. Playa Blanca is a beautiful as Manuel Antonia NP without the crowds. It is a long way into the resort from the highway so it is rather remote. No shopping.

Beach Break Resort: Great Resort. Just what we were looking for.

Nice and simple, but everything we needed. The staff was friendly and helpful. Food was good, and sometimes great. Nice and close to the beach, but far enough away from Haco that it wasn't too busy. Some Costa Rican's eating and staying there too, which I like.

Best Western Jaco Beach: Great resort on the beach

It was a gem to find! A smaller little hotel/resort right on the beach! The location was amazing, the food was great, not 5 star of course but really good. The staff were fantastic too, everyone was friendly and helpful. Can’t wait to go back!!

Punta Leona Beach Club and Nature Resort: Beautiful resort

We travelled as a family with teenagers. The resort is extremely large with homes mixed into the resort. From the all inclusive rooms it is a 5 minute walk to the main reception, pools, bars and beach. Close to the Salvamar section (all inclusive) is the buffet restaurant and small pool. The food was great at all the restaurants. The property was full of iguanas, monkeys and Scarlet macaws. They have transportation to take you to the beaches if walking is an issue. We had to visit the nurses on  [... read more]site for a medical issue. They were wonderful and there is no charge for their services (my daughter required two injections for an allergic reaction). The reception staff were extremely helpful when we were required to go to the hospital in the nearby town of Jaco. The only drawback to this resort is that it is about a 15 minute drive in from the main road, which makes it difficult to see nearby towns without renting a car.

Beach Break Resort: THE perfect resort!

I thought the resort was so much fun! I took a bunch of beautiful pictures! Its super clean and the employees are amazing! I loved the huge pools and the great food. Rooms are very cute. The service is more than great and the drinks are incredible! Plus its located 5 mins away from Jacó’s downtown

Best Western Jaco Beach: Always a great time

My partner and I have stayed at the Jaco Beach Best Western several times. We winter in Jaco every second year at a condo nearby and have our kids (5 couples) stay at the JBBW. Always a great time for all. The staff are so kind and respectful, never a hassle about anything. The food is varied, hot, nutritious and served with pride. The rooms are spotlessly clean and comfortable. With a/c and heavy curtains to provide shelter from the sun during peak hot hours. I heartily recommend the TripCe [... read more]ntral Jaco Beach Best Western All Inclusiveness packages for value and Costa Rica as a destination for couples or families.