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Hotel Amapola Resort

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and a casino

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished
Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished
Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View | Private kitchen | Fridge

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Villa | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Family Villa

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge

Standard Apartment

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Quadruple Room Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Suite Standard

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Playa Jaco, Jacó, Puntarenas, 61101

What's nearby

  • Jacó Walk Shopping Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Jacó Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • El Miro - 6 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Pacific Park - 12 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Herradura Beach - 17 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Point - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Green Room - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Morales House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hola India Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪JacoBar - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Hotel Amapola Resort

Family-friendly hotel near Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Pacific Park
Located close to El Miro, Hotel Amapola Resort provides free full breakfast, a casino, and 10 beach bars. Hit the jackpot at this hotel with amenities such as a casino VIP room, 2 casino gaming tables, and 10 slot machines. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and Italian cuisine. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a swim-up bar and a poolside bar.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with a waterslide, sun loungers, and a swim-up bar
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Tennis courts, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), concierge services, and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 70 individually furnished rooms feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like safes.
More amenities include:
  • Showers, bidets, and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 4:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 10 beach bars
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar

Restaurants on site

  • El Mediterraneo

Things to do

  • 10 slot machines
  • 2 gaming tables
  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Casino (1,025 square feet of space)
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • 8 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CRC 7000 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of CRC 50000 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 15 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee per child: CRC 10.00 (from 2 to 6 years old)
  • Pet deposit: CRC 50000 per stay
  • Pet fee: CRC 7000 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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.

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 and cash
Long-term renters welcome
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Amapola Hotel
Amapola Jaco
Hotel Amapola
Hotel Amapola Jaco
Hotel Amapola
Hotel Amapola Resort Jacó
Hotel Amapola Resort Hotel
Hotel Amapola Resort Hotel Jacó

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Amapola Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Hotel Amapola Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 15 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of CRC 50000 per stay and a fee of CRC 7000 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hotel Amapola Resort?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Amapola Resort?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Amapola Resort?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hotel Amapola Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Hotel Amapola Resort located?

This family-friendly Jacó hotel is located near the airport, within 3 mi (5 km) of El Miro and Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Pacific Park. Herradura Beach and Carara National Park are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Hotel Amapola Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 352 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 352 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 352 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 352 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 352 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10

Good for a quick stay, but property is quite old and not well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

A wonderful hotel property that is safe and and full of amenities (restaurant, pools, casino, etc.).
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Nice and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Once you are inside, it opens up to a very nice facility.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Nice comfortable stay with very friendly staff. Kids enjoyed the game area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Nice hotel,quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10

Regular
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great place to enjoy the day/night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

Good
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10

Property was as describes but the breakfast was terrible!! They promise you a buffet breakfast but we did not get anything! Just eggs and the service was terrible
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10

It was nice but outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Really a nice hotel. The pool was exceptional. The counter staff that I interfaced with or knowledgeable, efficient and very friendly, certainly customer orientated individuals work at this place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

Overall I like everything , bathroom window missing , entry door lock i felt not very secure. Room 304
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

Breakfast included was great! Food ordered and delivered poolside was excellent! Good value for money.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10

Loved the staff- very friendly and helpful. The property was a bit run down, but they were fixing as we were there and looks to be improving daily! Margaritas restaurant was excellent! Great good & wonderful friendly staff. Great family hotel - all rooms central to the pool area.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

Sofia at the reception was the best. Pool and surroundings were very well maintained and cleaned on a daily basis.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

Hotel Amapola is a great place over Jaco Beach. Just perfect for families with small kids. The pool is great and it has amenities for the small ones and for adults. Rooms are excellent and just in front of the pool. Mexican restaurant beside the hotel is great! Ask for the Tacos for Share (pa’ compartir)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

6/10

The room was given to us 2 hours after the check in time and our children had to wait at the lobby for the room keys. I chose this hotel for the pool so my siblings could enjoy the place and we did lost half a day. When I asked for compensation, they offered a late check out until 1:30 pm which I usually get anyway for my membership status. Anyway, NOT HAPPY
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

It was clean and nice but a little out of date. Definitely liked that they were pet friendly. Only bad thing was no internet in the room we stayed in at the back of the facility. Restaurant is fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10

The property is nice but need to be updated a little. The pool is amazing they have a game room cool restaurant is open 24 hours. Breakfast is the same everyday. The hotel is like a 10 min walk to Jaco Way and the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10

Room was excellent and the property was beautiful. Perhaps the best resort I've stayed at in Costa Rica. My only complaint was that service was slow. Check in took forever. Service at the pool bar was painfully slow.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024