Terraza del Pacifico

Terraza del Pacífico, on the beach at Playa Hermosa south of Jacó

Terraza del Pacífico sits on Playa Hermosa, a few kilometres south of Jacó on the Central Pacific, with direct access to the beach and about 90 minutes from the San José airport. It is a friendly, family hotel that also draws surfers, and it suits families with children and anyone who wants the sand right outside.

Why we choose it

• Built for families. There is a children's pool and a kids club, and rooms sleep up to 4, so a family can share one.
• Straight onto the sand. The garden opens onto the beach, with yoga by the water in the morning and sunsets over the Pacific in the evening.
• Close to San José. At about 90 minutes from the airport, it is an easy first or last beach stay.

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Rooms and views

The Standard rooms look over the garden and have two double beds, sleeping up to 4. The Superior rooms face the pool and also sleep up to 4. For a larger family or a group, the Junior Suites and Villas sleep up to 6.

On the property

The outdoor pool is the centre of the hotel, with the Iguana pool bar beside it and a separate children's pool. Vivace is the restaurant, with Italian cooking at its heart, and the Golden Beach Bar is the place for a drink with your feet nearly in the sand.

There is a bakery for coffee and something sweet in the morning, beachfront yoga, and Starlink Wi-Fi for anyone who needs to stay in touch.

Location and getting there

The hotel is on Playa Hermosa, a long surf beach just south of Jacó, about 90 minutes from the San José airport. Scarlet macaws fly along the coast here every day, and we can arrange canopy tours, horseback riding, river trips to see the crocodiles and sport fishing. Check-in is from 15:00, and check-out is at 13:00.

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