Jaco Hotel DoceLunas

Hotels
8.6 (232 reviews)
400 M E de la Costanera Jaco Costa Rica , Jacó , cr

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Spacious rooms
Beautiful location
Pet-friendly environment
Cons:
Inconsistent hot water
Limited restaurant/bar availability
Dim lighting in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.74
Some concerns regarding the hot tub water and fluctuating shower temperatures.
Service
9.21
Staff were described as super friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.25
Beautiful and peaceful setting, close to downtown Jaco.
Room Quality
8.2
Spacious rooms, though some complaint about lighting.
Amenities
8.23
Pets and breakfast were appreciated, though restaurant/bar hours were limited.
Value for Money
8.69
General value is good, but limited restaurant options affect perception.
Food and Beverage
8.24
Breakfast was good, but buffet style on weekends lacked variety.
Overall Experience
9.21
Highly recommended stay, with lots of positive experiences shared.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 14:21

Property Description

Surrounded by Tropical Jungle: DoceLunas offers modern rooms nestled within 5 acres of lush tropical jungle, ideal for bird watching.

Luxurious Amenities: Each air-conditioned room features Costa Rican hardwood furniture, a cable TV, minibar, and coffee maker with complimentary coffee. The private bathrooms include an eco-friendly gas water heater.

Culinary Delights: Guests can dine at the open-air restaurant offering dishes made from fresh local ingredients. Double purified drinking water is available, enhancing the dining experience.

Experience the beauty of Costa Rican wildlife while enjoying proximity to Playa Jaco beach and La Iguana Golf Course. Book your stay at DoceLunas for an unforgettable tropical getaway.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People 8 years old and over stay for US$15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 232 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.74
Service: 9.21
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 8.23
Value for Money: 8.69
Food and Beverage: 8.24
Overall Experience: 9.21
T
Terri group us
8
Overall I would highly recommend this property for its beauty and peacefulness.
Pros:

Beautiful and quiet property, close to downtown Jaco without being too close. Rooms are spacious and beds are comfortable. Front desk staff were very nice and accommodating. Resort pets were an added plus for our family. Breakfast was good.

Cons:

Hot tub water was not hot. Restaurant and bar were closed at night. Showers were either hot or cold and alternated frequently while showering. Breakfast staff did not interact with guests.

2025-07-27 via Nuitee
J
Joshua young couple cr
10
Exceptional
2025-07-13 via Nuitee
J
John family with young children us
8
Very good
2025-07-13 via Nuitee
E
Erick group cr
9
Superb
2025-07-09 via Nuitee
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Laura young couple us
9
Highly recommend this jungle get away.
Pros:

It was really nice staying back in the jungle and away from the downtown. The room was huge. They also take care of a bunch of cats here on the property, which I loved! They were so friendly and would follow us around and hang out. I got so many cat snuggles! The staff here was super friendly and welcoming. They work very hard to maintain the grounds, which are beautiful. We were here on both weekdays and the weekend. The weekdays weren’t very crowded so they made our breakfast fresh for us, which was delicious. On the weekend they had it buffet style. There wasn’t a whole lot to choose from, but everything tasted very fresh. I would definitely recommend staying here.

Cons:

The lights in the room were very dim. Personally, I prefer a little more brightness in a room.

Because the hotel is set back in the jungle, you have to deal with jungle things. That includes plant matter falling on your roof throughout the day and night. After living in Hawaii, we know that this is typical. For people who are not used to it, it could be disruptive. If you have PTSD or this could be a trigger, you may want to talk to them ahead of time and make sure you are in a room that does not have a roof under trees.

2025-07-06 via Nuitee
M
Manuel family with young children es
8
Very good
2025-06-16 via Nuitee
C
Caro review category business travellers cr
10
Exceptional
2025-06-05 via Nuitee
E
Everton family with young children cr
9
Perfect scape from the city, private and in the nature
Pros:

In the middle of the vegetation, beautiful! Huge room, nice pool area.

Cons:

Breakfast was very basic, few options (rice, beans, eggs, tortillas, bread, fruits, juice, eggs)

2025-05-24 via Nuitee
M
Marion family with young children ch
9
Superb
2025-05-03 via Nuitee
L
Ladybeetle young couple us
8
Very good
Pros:

We enjoyed the pool and our moonlit swim. It is a gated compound with very lush grounds.

Cons:

The grounds were a little overgrown and could use more pruning. Pathways had plants hanging into them.

2025-05-01 via Nuitee
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Puja young couple in
5
Passable
Pros:

The staff were friendly

Cons:

It is a really old property which looks really run down. It's almost like it used to be a 4 star hotel but now would hardly be 3 star

2025-04-27 via Nuitee
A
Amanda family with young children gb
7
Good
Pros:

Clean and lovely setting.

Cons:

Restaurant was a bit dark and less welcoming

2025-04-23 via Nuitee
M
Moti family with young children il
8
Very good
Pros:

great pool, very big and comfortable rooms, location in the heart of the jungle , staff was nice and helpful

Cons:

the poorest breakfast I have ever had, large noises of falling things from the trees to the rooms roofs during all day and night. we have changed our room but still the problem stayed.

2025-04-22 via Nuitee
V
Victoria family with young children gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

We loved the large rooms and the gorgeous grounds. The swimming pool was clean and relaxing. We had a wonderful 2 nights here.

2025-04-18 via Nuitee
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Cassandra solo traveller us
9
Surrounded by natural beauty away from the busy beach
Pros:

Such a lovely property with gorgeous landscapes. I loved the view from my room and walking through the grounds. There are multiple buildings with different types of accommodations. Mine was very basic, with a large bedroom and bathroom. Although it was not necessarily an easy walk to the beach, Jaco Beach and the major tourist area was not too far from the hotel. I was also able to drive to multiple other beautiful beaches in the area from this location. Breakfast was minimal, but filling, and the pool was a good size. The staff at the front desk were very helpful and provided suggestions of ways to make my stay even better by doing excursions in the area.

Cons:

I really enjoyed my stay, even though the accommodations were a bit older than some of the others in the area. My only other disappointment was that the jacuzzi was not hot water, but the pool area was a great respite.

2025-04-17 via Nuitee
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Karen young couple gb
8
Great location, loads of wildlife good value.
Pros:

Great to relax by the lovely pool, beds were very good and nice big clean rooms. No evening restaurant or bar whilst we were there though so had to go into town in the evening to eat.

2025-04-15 via Nuitee
D
Derek solo traveller us
8
Very good
2025-04-05 via Nuitee
M
Mara family with young children us
9
Lovely stay
Pros:

The landscape was beautiful! The pool is big and clean. Feels far from Jaco but it's very convenient and only a few minute easy drive. The yoga studio was a nice surprise. We had a great stay.

2025-04-05 via Nuitee
M
Michael young couple gb
10
A brilliant 4 star wildlife experience!
Pros:

Check in and check out by Jordan was excellent
The hotel backs onto the jungle and, as a result, it was possible to see a whole host of animals and birds whilst sitting by the pool!

Cons:

There is room for improvement with the quality of the breakfast.

2025-03-29 via Nuitee
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Marc family with young children us
10
I highly recommend staying here. Beautiful grounds and great meals!!
Pros:

Great location in the jungle but close to town. Well kept grounds and fantastic breakfast!!

2025-03-20 via Nuitee