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Calle Santa Ana, Ave Pastor Diaz, Jaco 506, Costa Rica
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Hotel Perico Azul
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Annandale, Virginia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Home Away From Home in Jaco....”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2013

I found Perico Azul on Trip Advisor and it was kismet. I was in San Jose for a couple of nights and messaged the Hotel to see if they had any availability because I was planning on coming to Jaco for a few days starting the next day & figured if they didn’t have the space then I wasn’t supposed to stay there. They sent back they had 1 room left, I said perfect I will take it...so clearly I was supposed to stay there. It was my home away from home. I arrived a few hours later and received a warm welcome from Vicenta and later that night from Celine (owner.) The rooms are a perfect size and clean. I had one with a kitchenette, which I didn’t really use because the restaurants are great also! I did have a little fridge that was very convenient for cold beverages or fruit or what have you…There is a pool at Percico Azul right in the center of the Hotel’s courtyard, so if you don’t want to walk the 10 minutes to the beach, you don’t have to. You can take a quick dip in the pool to cool off. The location was perfect, because it is not in downtown Jaco so you get away from the touristy part. However, if that is what you are looking for it is only a 15-20minute walk to downtown Jaco. There is a restaurant directly next door and there are a number of other restaurants in downtown Jaco as well that are great. Celine is wonderful; she took us on a hike up the Mountain that separates Playa Jaco & Playa Hermosa, which was a great workout and incredible views not to mention the wildlife that we got to see. Wow! Where can you go and have such hospitality? Hotel Perico Azul is the answer….When I return I will stay at Perico Azul.

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  • Stayed February 2013, traveled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Kalispell, Montana
1 review
“Best part of my trip!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2013

I stayed at Perico Azul because of the good reviews I read on TripAdvisor. This place is a gem and was the highlight of my trip--I stayed for 4 nights and surfed for 3 days. As a solo female traveler I felt very content staying here. I liked having access to a kitchen--it felt like a home rather than a just another hotel. Mike and Celine are awesome and go out of the way to make sure everyone is happy. I look forward to returning and would tell anyone going to Costa Rica to stay here.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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New York City, New York
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“Gem of Jaco!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2013

I stayed in Jaco for three days (2 nights). I came across Hotel Perico Azul via tripadvisor and chose it for its high ratings and affordability. But the place turned out to be more than that!! Mike and Celine - the two most amazing people you will meet, will go out of their way to make your trip a memorable one - which has indeed been the case for me. Everything from canopy tours to surf classes to restaurant recommendation, they will help you arrange it. The hotel is located 5 min (or less) walk from the beach. They have bikes for rentals too!! The hotel has a nice cozy feel to it. The room was comfortable, with good air conditioning and clean linens and towels. You also get access to lounge chairs and umbrellas at the beach courtesy of Tortuga Surf Camp. If you do take lessons (which I highly recommend) you will be amazed in how much you can learn in just 2 hour lesson plus Mike will hook you up with sick video and photos. Will go back there in heartbeat.

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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Heredia, Costa Rica
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Value, clean and friendly: close but not too close to town.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2013 via mobile

My wife and I are headed out this morning after spending the weekend here. We are not surfers yet, but stayed here because of the reviews and cost. We will come back because they are all true. We wanted to be close to town without being smack dab in the center or sealed in a western-style hotel chain. The room was cool and clean, with a small kitchenette inside: fridge, hot plate, utinsels and pans. There is a full kitchen for all to use, sort of like a hostel. The pool was a welcome break from the beach and the others guests (mostly surfers) were friendly and communal.

  • Stayed February 2013
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Aspen, Colorado, United States
1 review
“Hidden jewel!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2013

We just planned to stay at Perico Azul for one night on the way to our final destination but we loved it so much that we changed our plans and booked another stay at the end of our trip. My husband was ill and the owners Celine and Mike went way above and beyond expectations to help us out. We are back home now and are already planning how we can return to this delightful hotel. Next time we plan to take advantage of the surf camp!

Room Tip: The best rooms seem to all be for couples only although the owners were very welcoming to our son.
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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Hotel Perico Azul Costa Rica/Jaco
Address: Calle Santa Ana, Ave Pastor Diaz, Jaco 506, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Puntarenas > Jaco
Amenities:
Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 On the Beach Hotels in Jaco
#1 Best Value Hotels in Jaco
#4 Business Hotels in Jaco
#6 Family Hotels in Jaco
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Hotel Perico Azul is a small cozy apt-hotel on the south end of Jaco Beach, with its boutique like looks and private location close to the mountains, El Perico Azul is surrounded by blush nature and many species of birds that will allow you to wake up to the sounds of Costa Rica's best tropical sounds.This awesome slice of heaven will transport you the life style and decorative architecture of this colorful country, it will allow live the culture, the warmth and the reason for this to be the happiest country in the world.Just 2 min walk from the beach our hotel is the best choice if what you are looking for is a quiet cozy room with daily cleaning and all amenities available to you.Our professional hotel & surf camp staff will walk you trough this experience to make you visit to Costa Rica one you will never forget, and most of all one you will want to resume many times for many years to come.Our facilities count with singles and double occupation rooms as well as a group dorm with capacity for up to 6 people, each and every room with their own bathroom and access to the guest's kitchenette.Hotel Perico Azul is also home for the "Tortuga Surf House" our sister company Tortuga Surf School that runs one of the most popular surf camp business in town with all inclusive packages and at affordable price, so this give you access to Surf Board rental's & Lifeguard Certified by the National Lifeguards association and Surfing instructors certified by the ISA (international surfing association); access to their beach club area, just 2 minutes away where you can just kick back on a lounge chair under the tropical sun, rent a board, or even become a full time surfer for a week or two.So if you are into adventure & extreme sports such as surfing the most popular sport on the country, or just looking for a spot to hang you towel and forget about the crazy city lifestyle, Hotel Perico Azul is your place to be...Look no further and get ready to discover places and sensations you never though possible, let us be your guide trough this amazing paradise, let us guide you trough the smile of its people and their everlasting " PURA VIDA" ... more   less 
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