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Our top choices for Playa Balsal hotels

A hotel with a pool, palm trees, and a sunset view.

1. Clarita's Beach Bar & Resort, WorldHotels Elite

Clarita's Beach Bar & Resort, WorldHotels Elite
4.5 star property
Barrio Los Villalobos, 1.7 km from Playa Balsal
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (61 reviews)
"Everything was super nice and modern and the food was good"
United States
Hanna
The price is AU$259
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Clarita's Beach Bar & Resort, WorldHotels Elite
A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs, with a view of apartment buildings in the background.

2. Jaco Beach Apartments

Jaco Beach Apartments
3.0 star property
Barrio Santa Lucía, 1.8 km from Playa Balsal
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Everything was great! Close to beach and restaurants, rooms, pool, and grounds all wonderful."
United States
Charles
The price is AU$184
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Jaco Beach Apartments
An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a beach.

3. Apartotel Flamboyant

Apartotel Flamboyant
3.0 star property
2.9 km from Playa Balsal
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (221 reviews)
"Friendly attentive staff, nice location, reasonable price."
United States
Thomas
The price is AU$176
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Apartotel Flamboyant
A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

4. Club Ibiza - Party Hotel & Beach Club

Club Ibiza - Party Hotel & Beach Club
4.0 star property
2.7 km from Playa Balsal
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (573 reviews)
"I enjoyed the service it was fun clean and well kept. I felt secure safe and the staff treated me extremely!!"
United States
Eric
The price is AU$136
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Club Ibiza - Party Hotel & Beach Club
A pool area with multiple lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with a red-tiled roof.

5. Monte Carlo Luxury Condominiums

Monte Carlo Luxury Condominiums
3.5 star property
2.7 km from Playa Balsal
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (106 reviews)
"Cleanliness and good location"
United States
Alejandro
The price is AU$375
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Monte Carlo Luxury Condominiums
A pool area with steps leading to a building, surrounded by lush tropical plants.

6. Hotel Tropical Garden

Hotel Tropical Garden
3.0 star property
2.9 km from Playa Balsal
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (113 reviews)
"Property close to all amenities, has a. Great beach front restaurant steps all with amazing sunset and food and drinks, property well maintained you have your own space staff great rooms spacious and clean bed comfortable will most definitely stay again"
United States
Maurice
The price is AU$215
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Hotel Tropical Garden
A resort with multiple swimming pools, lush greenery, and a view of the sea.

7. Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort

Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort
4.5 star property
3.2 km from Playa Balsal
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Best hotel ever I love it here amazing staff"
United States
emilia navarro
The price is AU$473
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort
A hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

8. Crocs Resort & Casino

Crocs Resort & Casino
4.5 star property
1.4 km from Playa Balsal
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"This has been one of the best places that I’ve stayed in Costa Rica the property is beautiful the staff is amazing and the it’s located close enough to town you can walk I’d highly recommend it!!!"
United States
paul
The price is AU$268
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Crocs Resort & Casino
Garden

9. Oz Hotel & Sports Bar

Oz Hotel & Sports Bar
3.0 star property
3.2 km from Playa Balsal
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (243 reviews)
"Amazing staff great location will be back again for sure."
United States
Matthew
The price is AU$158
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Oz Hotel & Sports Bar
A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with buildings and trees in the background.

10. Hotel Mar de Luz

Hotel Mar de Luz
2.5 star property
2.7 km from Playa Balsal
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (475 reviews)
"Good location. Great value. Had a good free breakfast."
United States
Arunkumar
The price is AU$132
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Hotel Mar de Luz
A wooden table with wine glasses and a bottle, surrounded by yellow ottomans, set against a backdrop of palm trees and a beach.

11. Lia Hotel Jaco - Exclusively for Adults, WorldHotels Crafted

Lia Hotel Jaco - Exclusively for Adults, WorldHotels Crafted
3.5 star property
2.3 km from Playa Balsal
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (225 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
United States
Alexandra
The price is AU$171
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Lia Hotel Jaco - Exclusively for Adults, WorldHotels Crafted
An indoor pool area with lounge chairs, a bar, and a thatched roof.

12. Republik Hotel, Bistro and Disco on Site

Republik Hotel, Bistro and Disco on Site
3.0 star property
3 km from Playa Balsal
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (115 reviews)
"Great staff and atmosphere"
United States
Rahiem
The price is AU$157
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Republik Hotel, Bistro and Disco on Site
A coastal cityscape with a beach, buildings, and hills.

13. Hotel Cabinas Jacomar

Hotel Cabinas Jacomar
3.0 star property
2.8 km from Playa Balsal
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (76 reviews)
"I enjoy my stay here"
United States
Simba
The price is AU$89
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Hotel Cabinas Jacomar
A breakfast table with a variety of food items and a glass of orange juice, set against a backdrop of a swimming pool and palm trees.

14. Best Western Jaco Beach All-Inclusive Resort

Best Western Jaco Beach All-Inclusive Resort
3.0 star property
3.1 km from Playa Balsal
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Todo exelente"
United States
Emilia Gabriela
The price is AU$379
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Best Western Jaco Beach All-Inclusive Resort
A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a two-story building with balconies.

15. Hotel Pochote Grande

Hotel Pochote Grande
3.0 star property
Barrio Los Villalobos, 1.5 km from Playa Balsal
7.8 out of 10, Good, (61 reviews)
"Pool area and beach location were great"
Canada
Lorraine
The price is AU$265
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hotel Pochote Grande
A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees, overlooking a body of water.

16. Paradise Jaco Beach Front

Paradise Jaco Beach Front
3.0 star property
2.7 km from Playa Balsal
7.2 out of 10, Good, (606 reviews)
"Overall good experiencia!"
United States
Francisco
The price is AU$101
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Paradise Jaco Beach Front
A sunset over the ocean with palm trees silhouetted against the sky.

17. Gallina E Palo Beachfront Hotel

Gallina E Palo Beachfront Hotel
2.5 star property
3 km from Playa Balsal
7.0 out of 10, Good, (31 reviews)
"Excellent location! Great value! Right on the beach"
United States
Reuben
The price is AU$137
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Gallina E Palo Beachfront Hotel
A hotel with a sign reading "Rock Hotel Los 4 Grandes" and outdoor seating areas with tables and chairs.

18. Cadillac Rock Hotel - Adults Only

Cadillac Rock Hotel - Adults Only
3.0 star property
2.4 km from Playa Balsal
6.6 out of 10, (38 reviews)
"Its a great location. Staff is friendly. You have to ask for another room key so you can keep ac on while out. Beds are horrible. Sheets are horrible. For cheap and good l9cation not a bad option. "
United States
James
The price is AU$99
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Cadillac Rock Hotel - Adults Only
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of a swimming pool.

19. Ela Kosher Hotel and Jewish Center

Ela Kosher Hotel and Jewish Center
3.0 star property
3.1 km from Playa Balsal
6.6 out of 10, (18 reviews)
"Just amazing from the food to staff"
United States
moshe
The price is AU$177
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Ela Kosher Hotel and Jewish Center
A residential area with multiple apartment buildings, a swimming pool, and a road leading to a distant hill.

20. Costa Linda Condo 1.3

Costa Linda Condo 1.3
3.5 star property
Barrio Santa Lucía, 1.8 km from Playa Balsal
6.0 out of 10, (6 reviews)
"Very nice property with excellent olympic sized pool."
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is AU$254
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Costa Linda Condo 1.3
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Compare popular hotels close to Playa Balsal

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A hotel with a pool, palm trees, and a sunset view.
Clarita's Beach Bar & Resort, WorldHotels Elite
4.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
61 reviews
View
A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs, with a view of apartment buildings in the background.
Jaco Beach Apartments
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews
View
An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a beach.
Apartotel Flamboyant
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
221 reviews
View
A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.
Club Ibiza - Party Hotel & Beach Club
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
573 reviews
View
A pool area with multiple lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with a red-tiled roof.
Monte Carlo Luxury Condominiums
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
106 reviews
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Top Playa Balsal Hotel Reviews

Crocs Resort & Casino

Crocs Resort & Casino

10/10 Excellent
"This has been one of the best places that I’ve stayed in Costa Rica the property is beautiful the staff is amazing and the it’s located close enough to town you can walk I’d highly recommend it!!!"
paul 7-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Crocs Resort & Casino

Other attractions near Playa Balsal

A green parrot with a red face and white beak perched on a chain.

Neo Fauna

8.4/10 (159 reviews)
See the exotic and native animals who live at Neo Fauna during your travels in Jacó. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Playa Balsal?
Playa Balsal is located in Jacó. Travellers love the area for its beautiful beaches, bar scene and surfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 75 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay close to Playa Balsal?
Crocs Resort & Casino is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a casino. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Playa Balsal. Other good options within a few miles include Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort and Clarita's Beach Bar & Resort, WorldHotels Elite.
How many hotels are there near Playa Balsal?
Expedia has 75 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Playa Balsal.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Playa Balsal, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Playa Balsal.
What can I see and do near Playa Balsal?
Lounge by the water at Jacó Beach and Herradura Beach. Explore nature at Rainforest Adventures Jaco and Herradura Bay. A trip to Jacó Walk Shopping Center and Auto Mercado Herradura might be just the ticket for souvenir shopping.