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Hotel Mar de Luz

2.5 star property
Dive into fun with motorized watercraft or simply lounge by one of three sparkling pools – every moment is yours to savor.

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Standard Room with kitchen | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes - Hotel Mar de Luz (Jacó)
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Hotel Mar de Luz offers a vibrant escape near Jaco Beach, where active travelers can enjoy cycling and relax on the garden terrace. With 3 outdoor pools, a playground, an arcade/game room, free in-room WiFi and motorized watercraft on site - there's something for everyone. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Family Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Standard Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room with kitchen | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Standard Room with kitchen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Standard Room Quadruple

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Equipped Apartment | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Equipped Apartment

  • 9 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room Standard

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Triple Room Standard

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

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Villa Standard with Kitchen

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Quadruple Room Standard with Kitchen

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Located in Jacó, Hotel Mar de Luz is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Neo Fauna is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Jacó Beach and Rainforest Adventures Jaco. Teatro Jacó and Herradura Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking. Visit our Jacó travel guide
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Jaco Beach, Mar de Luz street, Av. Pastor Díaz, Jacó, Puntarenas, 143

What's nearby

  • pair of parakeets
    Neo Fauna
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Aerial of Jaco Costa Rica, beach, The pacific coast.Rainforest sits in the forground
    Jacó Beach
    5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Pano of Playa Herradura, Beach, with turquoise water and some boats in Costa Rica
    Herradura Beach
    19 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Teatro Jacó
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Jacó Walk Shopping Center
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
    105 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Pizza Shop
    3 min walk
  • Café Bohío
    3 min walk
  • Subway Jaco
    1 min walk
  • The Beer House
    2 min walk
  • Sunrise Breakfast Place
    3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Mar de Luz

Family-friendly hotel near Jacó Beach
Located close to Teatro Jacó and Neo Fauna, Hotel Mar de Luz provides a free breakfast buffet, a free manager's reception, and a terrace. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Additional perks include:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and free newspapers
  • Barbecue grills, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and hair dryers
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • 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
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2002
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 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: CRC 60000 per vehicle (one-way)

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Mardeluz
Hotel Mardeluz Jaco
Mardeluz Jaco
Hotel Mar Luz Jaco
Hotel Mar Luz
Mar Luz Jaco
Mar Luz
Mar De Luz Hotel
Hotel Mar De Luz Costa Rica/Jaco
Mar De Luz Jaco
Hotel Mar de Luz Jacó
Hotel Mar de Luz Hotel
Hotel Mar de Luz Hotel Jacó

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Mar de Luz have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Hotel Mar de Luz pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Mar de Luz?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Mar de Luz?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Mar de Luz provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CRC 60000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Mar de Luz located?

This family-friendly Jacó hotel is located by the ocean, within a 5-minute walk of Teatro Jacó and Neo Fauna. Jacó Beach and Rainforest Adventures Jaco are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Mar de Luz Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 212 out of 452 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 452 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 452 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 452 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 452 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tansey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this property! Quiet, clean, and friendly all in a convenient location. The room was a good size and the kitchenette was sufficiently equipped.
A Macaw family were living in a nearby tree, it was lovely to see them while enjoying breakfast!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and close to everything. The pool is nice and very clean. The breakfast is amazing and the price was very reasonable. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location location location Staff was very friendly and attentive
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good and hotel staff were polite
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always polite and friendly never have bad people come here quiet and friendly family place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hospitality is great area is relaxed. Great area for past time with your partner family.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Murdell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property , very quiet family oriented, great breakfast made to order! Staff were super helpful and nice! The owner was very friendly and I enjoyed chatting with him , lovely person. I would recommend this property especially for families with small children and teenagers , lots to do like game areas and pools ! Lovely fauna ✌🇨🇦
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place. Very welcoming, great staff big room, comfortable bed, beautiful pools. Close to strip but still quiet. Breakfast was fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good option to be right downtown and close to the beach but not loud. The staff was helpful and the pool was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Leo-Paul

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very very nice property with several pools and a hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Galina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and friendly staff. The hotel is a pearl in the trees and flowers. Close to the beach.

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Anthony and all of the staff were so professional and kind. We felt very safe and loved the pool. A very convenient location and absolutely beautiful. Thanks, Anthony for being so kind and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Is it getting easy to get out people so nice good for the family?
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thank you for the great hospitality! The room was comfortable and met all of our needs. The A/C unit was fantastic and wonderful come back to each evening! We would definitely come and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Lots of thing all around you & very walkable. Great staff. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay in Sept 23. Rooms are nice and having a kitchenette was a bonus. Hotel is located half a block away from the main busy street in Jaco. Very tranquil and yet close to everything. Staff is friendly and helpful. Breakfast is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful hotel with nice pools and surrounded by wonderful plants and trees. The rooms are big and include a fridge which is very important in this hot country. Jaco beach, reastaurants and bars are 3-5 minutes walk. I have enjoyed my stay a lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a special place. Beautiful gardens Peace and serenity. The room was very comfortable. The pool fantastic. Breakfast on point and the staff very friendly. Highly recommend. Also walkable to everything in Jaco no problems. I truly enjoyed my time here.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Brianne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff was really great, especially the front desk attendant. Maybe he was the manager. Just what I needed for an evening check-in and a quick stay It was more of a hotel so I would not stay there again as a solo traveler
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

You get what you pay for

Plusses: Service was excellent. Pool was very nice. Breakfast was good. Location away from busy street was nice. Plenty of hot water for showering. Minuses: Room needs serious updating. One mattress was saggy. Bed quilts shouted 1970. Two of the nights we had swarm of flying bugs (termites) visit the inside of the room. Saw them climb behind moulding. Didn’t make for a restful night’s sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Staff & service

Great location, Good for family

The hotel is close to town, within walking distance from shopping and restaurants. It is in great location. The hotel is a three stars hotel but service is acceptable. Tgey have multiple pools and a good place for family. The tap water had a strong smell of sulfur so we just drink bottle water. When we arrived the hotel, there were only two bath towels, and one face towel. We had to call front desk for hand towels and an extra face towel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Money does not go far in Costa Rica. However this is the best value. Though this is not a western standard hotel, the real wood construction and real wood furniture give it a superior regal feel. The four pools of all different temperature suround by a tropical garden makes it a local resort. The water is chilled in some pools. At the highway a left turn across the bridge and first right street will bring you to the ocean (short pleasant walk). There is a raked beach, fancy restaurant, beach chair rental. Also across the bridge is the start of all the noisy restaurants, shops, bars and general activity of the town for 3km. The other direction (hwy right) is the quiet end town and bus station. The local CR breakfast was filling, however, you need to make reservation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Anna

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was not as expected. The photos posted by the hotel and on booking websites are a bit deceiving. While the downstairs rooms with kitchens looked ok through the windows, the room I was in upstairs had mold on the ceiling and looked like it had seen better days (one fluorescent lightbulb in corner of the room, curtains did not close all the way etc) . It was ok for one night, but I ended up cancelling my second night as the booking was not what I expected. To be honest, not sure I would I have stayed in the first place had I known what it was like beforehand. As mentioned, the downstairs rooms with kitchens did seem to be in better condition. While other reviewers say it is quiet, the hotel is just off the main road in jaco and I could hear motor cycles reving all night. The sign on the front desk clearly says ‘no prostitution’ as you are checking in. I recommend going on Expedia and looking at some of the lower ranking reviews with photos which might give you a better expectation. The pool was nice and breakfast was fine, great proximity to beach. Overall, fine but do not expect the hotel to look like the more edited photos advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the equipped 2 bedroom apartment. The apartment is in poor repair, the toilet did not flush and we had no hot water the first night. Cooking full meals would be very challenging here, as the only utensils provided were 2 large serving spoons. No spatula, tongs, etc. and only 1 pot and one pan. The pool by the apartments is decaying and half the furniture was so decrepit it was not useful. The main pools were nice, the common area was well maintained in the main building, and the staff were friendly and spoke English. It is only a short walk to the beach and restaurants. Breakfast at The Public House down the street was lovely albeit a little pricey by CR standards. In room massage was nice and hotel staff will help you book it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024