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Apartotel Gaviotas

2.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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5 outdoor pools
Beach nearby, black sand, beach shuttle, 5 beach bars
Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | View from room
Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen
Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
75 Este de La Pops, Jaco, Puntarenas
  • Neo Fauna
    3 min walk
  • Teatro Jaco
    7 min walk
  • Jacó Walk Shopping Center
    8 min walk
  • Tambor (TMU)
    270 min drive

Room options

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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Large Twin Sofa Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Front of property

Paraíso Escondido

Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (55)
The price is AU$135
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
Paraíso Escondido

About the area

Jaco

When you stay at Apartotel Gaviotas in Jaco, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of Jaco Beach and Herradura Beach. .This hotel is 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Marina Los Sueños and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Teatro Jaco.

What's nearby

  • Jacó Walk Shopping Center - 8 min walk
  • Jaco Beach - 3 min drive
  • Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Pacific Park - 3 min drive
  • Herradura Beach - 14 min drive
  • Marina Los Sueños - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪XTC - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mary's Diner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Green Room - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Koko Gastro Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Public House - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Apartotel Gaviotas

Hotel with 5 outdoor swimming pools, near Jaco Beach
Apartotel Gaviotas offers 15 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations are furnished with double sofa beds. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

5 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the beach shuttle (surcharge).
Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 5 beach bars.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 5 beach bars

Things to do

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool

Family friendly

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Sofa bed

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Double sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 33 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Apartotel Gaviotas Aparthotel Jaco
Apartotel Gaviotas Aparthotel
Apartotel Gaviotas Jaco
Apartotel Gaviotas
Apartotel Gaviotas Costa Rica/Jaco
Apartotel Gaviotas Jaco
Apartotel Gaviotas Hotel
Apartotel Gaviotas Hotel Jaco

Apartotel Gaviotas Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 25 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an older property in need of some minor repairs. Everything was in working order and AC worked very well which was nice since it was hot. Friendly and helpful staff onsite. I would go again for a short trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alberto, Escazu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Estaba participando en un rally que termina a en Jaco, yo me hospedé en este hotel y al siguiente día llegaba otro participante del rally a desayunar y nos íbamos juntos al lugar de salida del día 2. El señor que estaba ese día nos dijo que la otra persona no podía entrar, que por política del hotel, lo cual arruinó la excelente experiencia que había tenido el día anterior con el parqueo, personal en ese momento, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

jay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I stayed at this place in March 2024. My unit had a meeting area, a Bdrm with two double beds, closet, a private bath, and a small private backyard, plus AC & paid abt $30/night which was great. However, this unit needed some minor repairs. For ex., shower missed shower-head, or the front door had to be pulled in hard to lock. But I still recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

francisco s

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel was very accomadting of our Teo dogs. The room had only one towel and fan in living area not working. With a little sprucing up of the rooms this hotel could really be a little gem In a gray location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I enjoyed the pool!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible hotel, avoid booking here!
Terrible hotel. How does Hotel.com charged $187 per night, while this hotel only asks for $60 per night? No towel in the room, no blanket, very dirty beds, the room smells. It scared my daughter and she refused to stay in that hotel. There are many better options around this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its was ok
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A true bargain in the heart of Jaco!
The staff is very friendly and always smiling! The location is great, less than a 5 minute walk and your feet will be in the warm ocean. Its located directly in the middle of the main strip of jaco. The grocery store is less than 2 minutes walking. The building is very secure, as is the parking lot. You will feel very safe here. The kitchen is equipped well, a good size refrigerator (not a mini fridge like most hotels), a 2 burner stove, microwave, and eating space. The front foyer room is comfortable for having a guest over. 2 small couches that can work as a bed for kids. The pool is very clean and has nice landscaping around it. I have stayed here 3 times and look forward to my fourth! I have stayed in 3 other hotels in jaco, and this on is the best....BY FAR!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sub Par and Lacking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The apartment had good A/C which we needed and a very nice smallish pool. We managed to prepare most of our meals with only a fry pan and large pot. Everyone was friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, great price, and extremely friendly staff. Jackie is great!!! Nice pool, secure grounds and parking. Steps to the beach and nightlife!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the fact the room had 2 beds a kitchen and a sofa I didn’t like it was a little outdated
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
Great location, close to everything in Jaco. Short walk to the beach, Cocal Casino one block.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the staff was very friendly and nice, helped me set up the room and a/c and make sure i was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
“Apartotel Gaviotas met my expectations"
Before I left Alaska finding in Jaco, an affordable low key apartment/hotel with kitchen and swimming pool such as the Apartotel Gaviotas secure with a friendly trustworthy staff and is only about a 5 minute safe walk to the beach to enjoy the nightly sunset, was a feat in itself. Therefore, for you out there, the homework is already done. I give Apartotel Gaviotas a 5 star rating, not because it’s a 5 star hotel, it’s because “it met my expectations and beyond”. In the 7 days I spent there, Apartotel Gaviotas far exceeded my expectations by the private intimate atmosphere created by staff members that made me feel relaxed and comfortable. On Valentine’s Day, flowers and treats from the English speaking manager, personally herself at my door, I was impressed!! Coming from Alaska in the middle of the winter, the most exciting pleasure that I enjoyed was the closeness of the swimming pool right outside my door for my daily swim in the beautiful morning warm sunshine. A shower person I am the hot water spray was strong and plentiful. Bed was comfortable and I slept well each evening because it is a quiet place. To get to Jaco, I flew in on Alaska Airlines to San Jose, overnighted, than took EasyRide shuttle direct to Apartotel Gaviotas. In my stay I found tha

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good location, great room
I spent 3 days in Jaco and was very pleased with almost everything about this hotel. The room was a great value for the price with the inclusion of a kitchen and living room in addition to the bedroom. If I had one complaint it would be that housekeeping never visited the room while I was there. I would most certainly stay here again if I was visiting Jaco and wanted a place to stay that it close to the nightlife that Jaco offers, but not filled with drunken tourists.

10/10 Excellent

Maria Pia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfecto en todo
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Guylaine

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un lugar muy cómodo
Excelente, mucha comodidad a parte que la ubicación le ayuda a uno a tener todo a la mano.