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Hotel Mar de Luz

2.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 3 outdoor pools and a 24-hour front desk

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Standard Room with kitchen | Room amenity

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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

Standard Room with kitchen

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Family Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room Quadruple

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Equipped Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room | Interior

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Triple Room Standard

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Full Bed(s) and 1 Twin Bed(s)

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

Villa Standard With Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Double Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Quadruple Room Standard With Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Jaco Beach, Mar de Luz street, Av. Pastor Díaz, Jacó, Puntarenas, 143

What's nearby

  • Teatro Jacó - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Neo Fauna - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Jacó Beach - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Pacific Park - 11 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Herradura Beach - 17 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪XTC - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mary's Diner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway Jaco - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Bohío - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Amara - ‬2 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 manager's reception, a terrace, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. In addition to a playground and an arcade/game room, 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
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Meeting rooms, multilingual staff, 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

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CRC 4,018 per person
  • 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

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CRC 4018 per person
  • 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 at Hotel Mar de Luz?

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 Costa Rica Pacific Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Hotel Mar de Luz Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 205 out of 441 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 441 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 441 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 441 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 441 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

is a nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

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

8/10

The property had all the great amenities, but the room arrangement was a little bit awkward. A nightstand to lay things on would be a plus and maybe a little more hanging space
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Our favorite family oasis in Jaco!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Beautiful property and wonderful people
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

The price is very reasonable and very nice people Mr. Victor whoowns it as a very nice and conversational person makes you feel welcome
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

The hospitality is great area is relaxed. Great area for past time with your partner family.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Breakfast was very good and hotel staff were polite
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Very nice hotel
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

4/10

Hotel was ok a bit outdated but the mold in the apartment was all over the ceilings. Woke up with a sore throat. Pointed out to front desk and he just took pictures.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

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

6/10

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

8/10

Very very nice property with several pools and a hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Is it getting easy to get out people so nice good for the family?
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

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

Nice location. Lots of thing all around you & very walkable. Great staff. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10

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

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

Family friendly hotel. Kids loved the pool. Friendly owners and staff. Easy walk to beach, restaurants and activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10

Walkable to reach everything...
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

Very nice Dutch boutique hotel with European flavour plenty of extras inside and outside very specious
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10

Great stay at this hotel, friendly staff, comfortable rooms, beautiful gardens. Can’t beat the location. Close to everything but quite and private also. This is our goto place in Jaco.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

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

10/10

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