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The Backyard Hotel

3.0 star property
Relax by the ocean at your own private paradise with loungers and umbrellas. Let helpful staff take care of you while you soak up every moment.

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Superior Suite | Terrace/patio
Exterior
On the beach, black sand, beach towels, beach volleyball
Exterior
Superior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 490
AED 553 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

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Superior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 4 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 2 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Pool View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Room (Near Parking, No View) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room (Near Parking, No View)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Playa Hermosa, Jaco, Puntarenas, 4023

What's nearby

  • Hermosa Beach - 1 min walk
  • El Miro - 6 min drive
  • Jaco Beach - 8 min drive
  • Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Pacific Park - 9 min drive
  • Marina Los Sueños - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Point - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪PuddleFish Brewery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Morales House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Vida Hermosa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hola India Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Backyard Hotel

Hotel near Jaco Beach
At The Backyard Hotel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a playground. With amenities like a black sand beach and beach volleyball, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), beach towels, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and laundry services
  • A front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Backyard Hotel boast perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV
  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
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
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 130 per vehicle (one way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 130
  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Backyard Hotel
Backyard Hotel Jaco
Backyard Jaco
Hotel Backyard
The Backyard Hotel Jaco
The Backyard Hotel Hotel
The Backyard Hotel Hotel Jaco

Frequently asked questions

Does The Backyard Hotel have a pool?

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

Is The Backyard Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 44 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at The Backyard Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Backyard Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does The Backyard Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 130 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Backyard Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Jaco hotel is steps from Hermosa Beach and 2.5 mi (4 km) from El Miro. Jaco Beach and Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Pacific Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Backyard Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 259 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 259 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 259 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 259 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 259 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on a beautiful beach, friendly and helpful staff, spacious room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and service. Location great too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beachfront hotel with wonderful ocean view from our room. Just a few steps from the beach and is pet friendly. Vida Hermosa just a short walk and had excellent food and is dog friendly also. Staff was very pleasant and even helped with our luggage.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location along Playa Hermosa, which has black sands and great waves for surfing. Nice pool for swimming - the beach itself is not a good swimming or snorkeling spot due to the strong waves, so pool access was great. Beautiful sunsets!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kiersten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
For the location it was great, especially with watching all the surfing. It’s right off the road. Our room was pointing towards the road so it made it really noisy. Right next to restaurants and could walk to them easily.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has only 8 rooms, immaculate grounds (gates and shrubbery separate the bordering properties so it’s very secluded), a stones throw from the ocean, a staff that goes over and beyond to make sure you enjoy your stay. They arranged our massages, horseback ride on the beach and gave great advice on the best places to eat. We stayed in the upstairs oceanfront 2 bedroom suite. It had a wide “L” shaped balcony 25’ facing the ocean and about 20’ facing the pool with table, chairs and sofa. This is definitely our “GO TO” resort every year!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARY Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WE loved the Backyard Hotel. We wanted a beachfront hotel that had local flavor and that is exactly what it was.We could just sit on the balcony and watch the waves. Just a few steps down and you were on the beach.It was peaceful and quiet and away from all the noise and crowds. The staff were always very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jafeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfy and tranquil easy access with a ocean view. It felt very secure. The beds were big and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent small hotel which the excellent staff made our stay feel like home. Great restaurants next door, clean property, beach access and 10min from Jaco.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Beach Hotel
Great hotel with awesome location. Staff is very helpful and the beachfront pool area is really nice. We will be back again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful big wave beach and lovely clean place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madolynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the welcome desk were very friendly and helpful. The property is beautiful and right off the beach where you can walk along the water to find a good meal or drink to watch the surfers. The rooms are well maintained and the ocean waves are heard from the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Place in Playa Hermosa
This is a great place to stay. Nice grounds, access to the beach, and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great beach!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Beautiful beach! Amazing sunsets!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything worked great in the room! Safe parking, nice pool n easy access to the beach steps away. Clean and great mattresses. No complaints at all. Noon checkout too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful ocean view, close to restaurants, they use to have surfing competitions there.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
gated parking two restaurants next door for lunch and dinner 15 minutes to jaco downtown nice pool oceanfront
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn, Gatineau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for Beach access and surrounding restaurants, clean and quiet and far away from downtown Jaco to reduce the noise from a busy beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We absolutely loved our stay here. The room, swimming pool and grounds were clean and well maintained. The front desk employees were fantastic and went above and beyond to provide any assistance needed. They offered up dining recommendations and helped book tours. The location is walking distance to multiple good restaurants and you can walk the beach to get to some of them. The beach was a short distance from the rooms. The town of Jaco and supermarkets to buy groceries were a short drive. Two things we would have appreciated; less ants outside and inside and a microwave. Aside from that we had a wonderful stay!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful spot on the beach. Lovely pool, gated parking, ice machine, A/C.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and neat place. Highly recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great time!
We absolutely enjoyed our stay best hotel in Jaco. A little bit of a drive from town but well worth it. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023