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Hotel Catalina, Costa Rica/Jaco

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Hotel Catalina

Calle Hidalgo | South Jaco Beach, Beachfront!, Jaco 4023, Costa Rica
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Hotel Catalina
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Ranked #6 of 21 Jaco B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 61 Reviews
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Watertown, Wisconsin
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Inspirational!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013 via mobile

Naomi, Sandra, and Dino(their doggy) were wonderful to us. The property was secure with lush gardens. The pool looked nice and clean, we didn't use it. A few tables in a shady common area which was nice. It was on the south end of the beach...quiet, yet only a nice 5 minute walk into town. We had an A/C balcony... More

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puravida643, Manager at Hotel Catalina, responded to this review
February 20, 2013

Thank you for your recent stay and kind words! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us at the Catalina! It was a pleasure to have met you both. Thank you and hope to see you again soon! More

Markham, Ontario, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“When in Jaco”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2013

Naomi and Sandra are lovely hosts (hostesses?) and we would never think to try another hotel when we return to Jaco. Which we will, every time we're in CR. This was our second trip. In fact, now that we own property in the south, a trip through Jaco is impossible to avoid. It's the stop at Hotel Catalina that we'll... More

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puravida643, Manager at Hotel Catalina, responded to this review
February 20, 2013

Thank you for always choosing to stay at the Catalina while in Jaco! It is always a pleasure to see you both! Thank you again and see you next year! More

Kamloops, Canada
1 review
“Our yearly stop at Catalina”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2013

Stay at the Catalina every year and have had many wonderful times with Sandra and Naomi. Met lots of great people, watched many breath taking sunsets, had so many fun happy hours with lots of laughing and singing, lots of boogie boarding and many birthdays there. Rooms are always clean too! Had some wonderful stays at the Hotel Catalina! Thank... More

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puravida643, Manager at Hotel Catalina, responded to this review
February 20, 2013

Thank you for your continuing support! We always have a wonderful time when you and your family stay here as well! Thank you again and hope to see you soon! More

Thunder Bay, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“sweethearts”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2013

When we first looked at staying in Jaco we were turned off by the bad rap it gets. But we soon found Jaco and Hotel Catalina to have everything we needed. Naiomi and Sandra are the nicest two ladies you could ever meet. The room they gave us overlooking their beautiful gardens was peaceful and cool even without A/C. Naiomi... More

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puravida643, Manager at Hotel Catalina, responded to this review
February 20, 2013

Thank you for your kind words and recent stay! We are happy that you enjoyed your time in Jaco and your stay with us at the Catalina! Thank you again and hope to see you soon! More

Montana
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Made my wedding vacation amazing!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2013

Im writing this review under my husband's name-sorry! Anyway, Im 29 and from the US and last June was my third stay at the Catalina. I went back to Jaco to get married and brought my family to The Catalina. Months before my wedding I was in contact with Naomi. She answered many questions I had and made every effort... More

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puravida643, Manager at Hotel Catalina, responded to this review
February 20, 2013

We are so happy to be part of your special occasion! Thank you for staying with us at the Catalina. It is always a pleasure to see you and your family! Thank you and hope to see you soon. More

Quebec City, Canada
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Perfect hotel by the beach”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2013

We stayed in Jaco for 2 night in Januay at Catalina and it was just the perfect hotel by the beach to relax and have a good time. Big and clean rooms with a kitchenette. Super friendly staff, Naomi and Sandra, the owners, were amazing with us.

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puravida643, Manager at Hotel Catalina, responded to this review
January 12, 2013

Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so happy you and your family enjoyed your stay, we loved meeting you! Thank you for taking out the time to write a review! Wishing you and your family a fantastic 2013! More

New York City, New York
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“A relaxing stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 29, 2012

I had never been to Jaco before and wasn't sure what to expect. Hotel Catalina was the perfect place to spend a week vacation relaxing. It's located on the southern end of town, in the nicest and quietest part of the beach. The mother and daughter owners are from the US and have been down there for 12 years. They... More

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puravida643, Manager at Hotel Catalina, responded to this review
January 12, 2013

Thank you for taking the time out to write a wonderful review! So happy that you enjoyed your stay here and hope to see you again in the future! Have a wonderful 2013! More

new york city
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Sweet Hostesses”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2012

I highly recommend this hotel. My friend and I stayed there during the low reason. We loved it there. What a wonderful hotel. Naomi is super friendly and helpful if you need recommendations for restaurants + things to do. We would def visit again!

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puravida643, Manager at Hotel Catalina, responded to this review
January 3, 2013

So glad you enjoyed your stay at the Catalina! Thank you for your review and support! Hope to see you again in the future! Wishing you all the best in 2013! More

Billings, Montana, United States
1 review
“Pure bliss”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 24, 2012

Absolutely loved this hotel and amazing women who run it. It was complete paradise and Naomi and Sandra were so wonderful!!! If I ever get the chance to visit Costa Rica again I will defiantly be staying at hotel Catalina. I have never felt so at home while traveling but at the Catalina the moment I got there they were... More

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puravida643, Manager at Hotel Catalina, responded to this review
January 3, 2013

Thank you! It was a pleasure meeting you and your family, hope to see you all again sometime soon in the future! Happy 2013! More

Shelby, Montana
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“wonderful hotel!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 22, 2012

We had our daughters wedding in Jaco in June 2012. We stayed at Hotel Catalina and enjoyed ever minute of our stay. Naomi & Sandra were such wonderful hostesses. We stayed in a regular room without the AC but with ceiling fan on, we slept great at night! Some of us had the AC rooms. We will go back to... More

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puravida643, Owner at Hotel Catalina, responded to this review
August 26, 2012

We were so happy to meet you and your family, and loved being part of the wonderful occasion! We hope to see you again soon! Thank you for everything. - Naomi More

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Also Known As:
Hotel Catalina Costa Rica/Jaco
Address: Calle Hidalgo | South Jaco Beach, Beachfront!, Jaco 4023, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Puntarenas > Jaco
Amenities:
Beach Free Parking Kitchenette Swimming Pool
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Ranked #6 of 21 B&Bs / Inns in Jaco
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Beautiful beachfront hotel, friendly and peaceful atmosphere. Rooms are clean and bright they have kitchenettes and private patios. Lush gardens, ocean breezes create the perfect relaxing getaway. ... more   less 

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