Cocobolo Beach Boutique Hotel

Hotels
9.3 (76 reviews)
Cocobolo Corner , San Juanillo , cr

Free

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Free wired internet
Scuba diving on site
Snorkeling on site
Self parking (surcharge)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Beautiful views
Nice rooms
Great food
Fantastic service
Cons:
Overgrown view from initial room

Categories

Cleanliness
8.31
The ocean view room was overgrown, impacting the cleanliness perception.
Service
9.78
Received a complimentary upgrade to a beautiful room.
Location
9.32
Great location with beautiful views.
Room Quality
9.57
Wondrous room with balcony and sea view after upgrade.
Amenities
9.3
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
9.26
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.31
Great food as part of the experience.
Overall Experience
9.58
Overall, a fantastic experience despite minor issues with cleanliness.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 06:59

Property Description

Seaside Oasis with Luxurious Amenities

Beachfront Bliss: Nestled just steps away from San Juanillo Beach, Cocobolo Beach Boutique Hotel offers a serene escape with a lush garden and a relaxing terrace for guests to unwind.

Delightful Dining: Indulge in delicious culinary experiences at the hotel's restaurant and bar, or explore nearby dining options within walking distance, including the picturesque Pleito Beach.

Adventure Awaits: From snorkeling to hiking and canoeing, the hotel provides exciting activities for nature enthusiasts. After a day of exploration, guests can bask in the sun along the pristine beachfront.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of luxury and nature at Cocobolo Beach Boutique Hotel.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LIR

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 76 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.31
Service: 9.78
Location: 9.32
Room Quality: 9.57
Amenities: 9.3
Value for Money: 9.26
Food and Beverage: 9.31
Overall Experience: 9.58
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Sven couple de
9
Pros:

Tolle Lage am Rande eines kleinen Dorfes unmittelbar am Strand (100 m). Wir hatten eine Unterkunft in der oberen Etage.

Cons:

Leider kein Frühstück aber im Dorf gibt es Möglichkeiten.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Ronald couple us
10
Beautiful modern rooms in the middle of nowhere
Pros:

Beautiful modern rooms at a secluded beach-side village.
The tiny village of San Juanillo is a welcome retreat from busy tourist towns. You feel like you are in the middle of nowhere.
The Cocobolo Beach Boutique hotel offers modern amenities, beautiful rooms, and a great restaurant and bar just uphill from a small secluded public beach.
I wish we had planned to stay longer.

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Joseph couple ca
10
Wonderful
Pros:

Everything was wonderful. Can’t wait to return

Cons:

Loved everything

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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James family_with_children gb
6
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Martha extended_group ch
10
Pros:

Die traumhafte Lage; die Nähe zum Strand, die Ruhe und den Meerblick vom Bett aus 😂

Cons:

Es wird kein Frühstück angeboten, aber es gibt eine kleine Bäckerei, wo man frühstücken kann.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Harald couple de
7
2026-01-11 via Nuitee
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James couple gb
6
2026-01-03 via Nuitee
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Martin couple ch
9
Tolles Hotel mit tollen Zimmern und gutem Essen.
Pros:

Wir haben ein Zimmer mit Meerblick gebucht. Da es aber völlig zugewachsen war hat man das Meer gar nicht gesehen.
Freundlicherweise hat man uns ein gratis Upgrade gemacht. Wunderschönes Zimmer mit Balkon und Meerblick! Fantastisch!

2025-11-15 via Nuitee
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Brian partner
10
Pros:

Such a great location, quiet, beautiful views, nice rooms, great food. We really enjoyed this part of our trip.

2025-08-24 via Nuitee
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Stacy
10
Puda Vita
Pros:

Amazing little place with an amazing view!

2025-04-22 via Nuitee
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Christina
10
Pros:

An excellent location to enjoy a quiet and relaxing beach resort. Excellent food, service, and rooms. Really enjoyed our 6 days unwinding.

2025-04-04 via Nuitee
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Cathrine
10
You will NOT be disappointed.
Pros:

Wow! This hotel is amazing! We came here to unwind and relax and did exactly that.
Rooms are clean and comfortable and nicely decorated.
Breakfast included is awesome and worth it. Staff is amazing. Being a boutique setting we got to know the staff and owner well. EVERYTHING on the menu is impeccable.
Beach, also amazing and quiet.
This is a TINY fishing village with a few small stores and cafes, dont expect parties and crowds!
The roads to this place is a little rough but worth every bump.
We will be back.
Thank you Cocobollo ! Xxoo

2025-03-19 via Nuitee
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Tony
8
Secluded and relaxing
Pros:

Beautiful secluded hotel. Very close to the pubic beach, very busy on the weekends. Absolutely nothing to do in the area at nights, no TV either. No hot water pressure or wifi the frist few days. Repair for the internet started at 7:30AM two mornings. Staff was great, breakfast was amazing, dinners were good but a little over priced.

2025-03-06 via Nuitee
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richard partner
10
Pros:

It was a wonderful little piece of heaven great ocean view beautiful room Stuff excellent very nice great food at the restaurant highly recommend

2025-02-17 via Nuitee
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Christina young couple us
10
Cocobolo is a lovely property off the beaten path
Pros:

The manager and staff were so accommodating and wonderful. Public beach steps away from your beachfront room. Monkeys hanging out in the morning right outside the open air, on-site bar and grill that serves great food and drinks. Gorgeous night sky full of stars after a magnificent sunset right outside your balcony that overlooks the gorgeous ocean view.

Cons:

San Juanillo is a very, very small town. While there are a couple of small convenience/markets and a couple of other small restaurants in the area, there is not much else. If you need or want to do any real shopping or require other amenities you will need to drive into Nosara which is about 25 minutes away by car down a gravel road. This is not necessarily a bad thing if you like to be “off the beaten path” and away from the hordes of tourists. We ate and drank at the on-site restaurant everyday and were absolutely fine with this for three nights. You do need to be mindful of leaving anything in your car or on the beach unattended just as you would at any public beach adjacent property as theft can occur.

2025-02-15 via Nuitee
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Laura partner
8
Pros:

La ubicación es perfecta, el personal demasiado amable. La habitación con vista al mar, espectacular, muy grande y confortable.

2025-02-14 via Nuitee
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Jonathan young couple ca
9
Very relaxing!!
Pros:

Breakfast was fabulous. Daily fresh fruit, fresh fruit smoothies, great coffee. The staff were extremely friendly and efficient.

Cons:

The beds are very hard and the pillows are too soft.

2025-01-29 via Nuitee
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Milli’s young couple us
8
Very convenient to beach, comfortable room and adequate bathroom facilities with reasonable restaurant on site
Pros:

Proximity to the beach was great

Cons:

Some maintenance was needed on walkways and deck

2025-01-22 via Nuitee
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Jamie partner
10
Pros:

We had an absolutely amazing stay at Cocobolo. The staff were exceptionally friendly and we ended up eating every meal at their restaurant as it was always fresh and delicious. The room is even better than it looked in the photos and we even got the chance to see a group of monkeys travelling through while we ate breakfast at their restaurant one morning. Highly recommend!! We hope to make it back someday soon!

2025-01-11 via Nuitee
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Phillip family with young children us
5
Very nice rooms, beautiful coast, but not luxurious...
Pros:

The rooms & the views are both excellent. Staff are very good & the included breakfast is excellent. Meals in the restaurant are very good. The coast is beautiful although strewn with rubbish.

Cons:

Value for money is poor, from the photos here on booking.com & the price ($375 per night for 3 adults 1 room) we were expecting a luxurious property. The grounds are pretty bare, there is no pool, the beach is dirty & the bay was full of floating plastic. Roads to get to the hotel are more tracks with Fords & major potholes.

2025-01-09 via Nuitee