Hotel Cocomar Beachfront Hotel

Hotels
Independent
8.8 (102 reviews)
Playa Palo Seco, Parrita, Puntarenas, 60901 , Parrita , CR

Facilities

Boat tours nearby
Free bicycles nearby
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Hot springs nearby
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Picnic area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Secluded location
Good restaurant

Categories

Cleanliness
8.59
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.06
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
9.1
Secluded and great access to the beach.
Room Quality
8.55
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
8.58
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.54
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.09
The restaurant was really good.
Overall Experience
8.86
Enjoyed a great stay at this little beach hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 19:28

Property Description

Luxurious Spa Services - Indulge in onsite massages, body treatments, and facials to pamper yourself and relax during your stay at Cocomar Beachfront Hotel and Island Resort.

Beachfront Dining Experience - Dine in style at cocomar, the hotel's beachfront restaurant offering international cuisine. Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and dine alfresco for a truly memorable experience.

Relaxing Accommodations - Unwind in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring plasma televisions, private balconies, and complimentary wireless internet access. Enjoy the rainfall showerheads and luxurious toiletries in the bathrooms for a comfortable stay.

Immerse yourself in luxury and serenity at Cocomar Beachfront Hotel and Island Resort. Book your stay now to experience the ultimate beach getaway with top-notch amenities and world-class service.

Important information:

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 102 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.59
Service: 9.06
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 8.55
Amenities: 8.58
Value for Money: 8.54
Food and Beverage: 9.09
Overall Experience: 8.86
M
Marius
10
Pros:

Great little hotel at the beach. Secluded and the restaurant was really good.

2025-08-24 via Nuitee
G
Grace family
8
Pros:

Anderson and Christian were amazing host. Wry prompt and provided lots of recreation recommendations. The room was spacious.

2025-06-21 via Nuitee
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JOSEPH partner
4
Pros:

Close to beach is about all the good things to say. Large waves not for weak swimmers so my wife would not go in. Toilets backed up repeatedly, reported it before we went out for the day, was told it was fixed and if it continued to happen they would move us to another room but by time we got back after 5pm there was no one at the office to talk too.Room also had mold on the walls in the bathroom and one morning we had no water at all for a while. We ended up leaving two days early and went elsewhere. Went to the restaurant to eat a little after 5 pm and it was closed so decided to go down the street to eat, went got ready to go out after hiking all day and as we were leaving the two workers were opening it up. We said gee we thought you were closed. They told us they were on a break which lasted for a good 1/2 hr or so. All this and you had to drive a couple miles on a dirt road to get there...never again!

2023-02-20 via Nuitee
K
karen friends
8
Pros:

Facility could use some updating and different options for breakfast. Also some shampoo and soap would be nice

2023-02-09 via Nuitee
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Joseph partner
8
Pros:

We did not have long to enjoy this property due to our plans. Check in was easy. We were offered a tour of the property but we only needed our room and the restaurant so it was not needed. The property has on-site security, the restaurant was good for both dinner and breakfast, and the pool looked nice but we didn't use.

2023-01-24 via Nuitee
J
Jonathan partner
10
Pros:

The property is very secluded on a dirt road and you have basically your own beach! The included breakfast as well as the other food we ate was fantastic! The staff was very nice and friendly. They went out of their way to make sure we were happy! Great resort and we will definitely come back!

2023-01-23 via Nuitee
Y
Yvette
8
Pros:

Nice enough room, walking distance to the beach. Very friendly and helpful staff. The restaurant has good food.

2022-12-18 via Nuitee
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Simon
2
Disappointing
Pros:

Intermittent water supply and almost no hot water. Absurdly high restaurant and bar prices. Go to the Mar y Sol down the street (which is excellent!). We won't be back.

2022-07-21 via Nuitee
C
Cindy partner
8
Pros:

Nice accommodations, staff very friendly.

Lots of mosquitoes!

2022-07-07 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
Pros:

We stayed for 5 nights in an Ocean View Room with Balcony. I fail to understand all the recent 9+ reviews for this hotel. I have travelled extensively and I am very lenient with ratings because I want to support tourism. This hotel would earn a maximum of 7.0 rating.

Pros:
1. Quite Spot
2. Great view
3. Balcon is large and furnished with rattan furniture
4. Staff all speaks English and very friendly.
5. Onsite free laudry service

Cons:
1. Building and furniture are all showing age to the point of needing changes immediately.
2. Beach is very muddy and dirty. This may be caused by the rainy season.
3. Food selection is poor, quality is average and overly expensive since everything is marked in USD.
4. The hotel is located in a non-tourist town and far away from all the tour attractions. Jaconis about 1 hour away and Quepos is about 45 minutes away by car. If you don't have a vehicle, you will likely be stuck at the hotel for the entire duration.
5. Wifi signal is extremely poor in rooms and there is no cellphone signal at all. Must drive towards town for about 2km to get celll signal.

2022-06-18 via Nuitee
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Sean family
10
Pros:

We loved it. It’s a small hotel with amazing service and extremely friendly staff that go out of their way to make you feel at home. If you want out of the way, rustic, and on the beach you’ll love this. Big shout out to Anderson, Jason, and Gabriela!! Gorgeous black sand beach with macaws and monkeys all around. What more do you need?

2022-04-18 via Nuitee
R
rebecca family
10
Pros:

Loved this property! Here are some facts before staying-hotel was down a 4mile gravel road. We thought we took a wrong turn, but no. It is a bit secluded so get things before you get in and get settled. It was the most relaxed we felt in a long time and after doing adventure excursions earlier in the week it was nice to relax. The hotel handled our COVID tests before our flight and also let us know our son left his wallet there-oops. They were great and every staff member we spoke to helped us. Food was excellent and we didn’t even try anywhere else because it was well priced and delicious-plus we weren’t there long. Security guard to let you in and out warned us to be careful out and about if we left. Monkeys all around and flocks of parakeets and parrots. I would definitely go back.

2022-04-16 via Nuitee
H
Hong family
8
Pros:

Overall is ok except that the sink was very slow and toilet clotted. They did respond and fix the toilet. There is no microwave in the public area. Staff were friendly.

2022-04-02 via Nuitee
M
Meike
6
Pros:

The reviews made this place sound pretty amazing but we felt it’s not really worth a stop over. Yes it’s remote and off the beaten path but there are much nicer remote places to stop over and get a beach to yourselves. We would not recommend this as an amazing stop. But the hotel was nice with good ownership.

2022-03-22 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Nice place.
Pros:

Trees are blocking the ocean so pictures are misleading, but beach is 120 seconds from the room. People are very nice, rooms are clean so no regrets. Ask the reception for Covid test, they arrange it for you. Food is average but pretty much same wherever you go throughout the coast.

2022-03-16 via Nuitee
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Kathryn
10
Pros:

The staff was amazing!!!!

2022-02-28 via Nuitee
T
Timothy
8
Nice beach hotel
Pros:

Great short stay very clean well maintained service was excellent. Loved the staff very attentive will stay again gracias Tim and Barbara

2022-02-26 via Nuitee
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Michael partner
10
Pros:

The property is a bit dated but very clean. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The restaurant serves very good food. A great steak can be had!
The location is very isolated but there is plenty to do in the area so long as you have a car.

2022-02-14 via Nuitee
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Phil
10
Peaceful Paradise
Pros:

A beautiful hotel on the best secluded beach in Costa Rica. Nice rooms and amenities. New bar and restaurant, good cocktails. Nice swimming pools. Walk out the front gate, 50 yards to the great beach. Don’t go here for crowds, you will probably be the only person on the beach.

2022-01-11 via Nuitee
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Joaquin
8
Recommended place to stay along the beach
Pros:

Despite the unexpected bad weather we liked the place and the location. The beach is right there, long and very pleasant. The complain I have is that I never got a receipt to show that I also paid taxes.

2022-01-05 via Nuitee