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Clarita's Beach Hotel: Traveler Reviews

300 meters North of Best Western Hotel on the Beach, Jaco 0078, Costa Rica
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Clarita's Beach Hotel
Ranked #14 of 40 hotels in Jaco
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Don't be fooled by the reviews!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 20, 2012 via mobile

We stayed at Clarita's for one night and actually thought about leaving by 11pm - we read the reviews and it was even recommended in our guide book - but don't be fooled like us! For the same price, there are much better places to stay. We had just spent 8 hours traveling by bus, ferry and bus again to Jaco and were exhausted; too bad no one mentioned that it was karoke night at Clarita's Sports Bar!! The sound of ridiculously loud singing shook the walls of our room until after midnight. The food is over priced and she charges you 200 colones to sit at the tables outside on the beach. The location is extremely removed and is at least a 20 minutes walk to the shops and restaurants. The room was not very clean, there was sand on the floor and a thick film of dust on almost every surface. Overall for the exact same price, we moved to another hotel that offered more amenities and is in a much better location. The best thing about Clarita's is the free Coke or Beer you get when you check in - if only they gave ear plugs with that too!

  • Stayed October 2012
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Port Canaveral
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Another Great Trip”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 16, 2012

Once again another great trip with my friends at clarita's It was my sons 18th birthday party and I believe it is one not to be forgotten. And for you people who want to have your Cigar well step in the sand and your not in the bar So get your tail on a flight schedule and roll down for some cold beer big waves good fishing and don't forget the lovely lady's.

  • Stayed October 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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Bermuda
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22 reviews 22 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“works for us”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 8, 2012

clarita's is right on the beach, with the sports bar overlooking the ocean. the bar staff are very friendly and accommodating, on our first visit we asked for a particular futbol game, and they were very happy to put it on for us. the bar scene later at night can be described as adult, but it's a bar in jaco, right? bot times i've been there i was never offered anything besides another drink! the rooms are clean and spare, if you are planning on sleeping past 8am, you should consider getting a room with a/c, every room we've had had cable tv in case you didn't party enough in town. if you're looking for peace and quiet you probably shouldn't be in jaco, but i never had a problem with noise at clarita's. if you're young or young at heart you can't really go wrong with clarita's, if you're old and/or miserable, don't stop in jaco!

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  • Stayed March 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 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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Miami Beach, Florida, United States
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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Beach front motel...cheap and awesome!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 27, 2012 via mobile

For $50 I had an awesome little room. Good shower, cable tv with English channels, and soothing sounds of the waves crashing all night. it's all the way at the end of the strip, so a bit of a walk, but only a $2 can to all the action. They have the best party in Jaco on Thursday night, but Friday nights karaoke is a nightmare!!! They went on until 1am, and u can hear everything in the rooms.
Aside from that, the rooms's AC rocks, it was a good safe, and a little pool to jump into. And a fridge I would def stay there again.

  • Stayed August 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Bay Harbor Islands, Florida
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Absolutely outstanding visit”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 23, 2012

It is not easy to find a place where employees are truely eager to make one's stay really enjoyable. Clarita's is that place. I awakened at 5:45 AM to the sound of native birds and pounding waves. The beach was 20 yards from my room and breakfast was available in the open air restaurant just off the beach. Thursday through Saturday the action is lively at the special promotions that are held at Clarita's bar. All in all I spent a most enjoyable 2 weeks there and will do so again, hopefully, soon.

Room Tip: A/C rooms more expensive but worth it
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  • Stayed July 2012, traveled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Additional Information about Clarita's Beach Hotel

Also Known As:
Claritas Beach Jaco
Hotel Claritas Beach
Clarita's Beach Hotel Costa Rica/Jaco
Address: 300 meters North of Best Western Hotel on the Beach, Jaco 0078, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Puntarenas > Jaco
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#3 Best Value Hotels in Jaco
#6 On the Beach Hotels in Jaco
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Jaco's most affordable beach front hotel with complete restaurant and bar. Prime Beach front location with spectacular views of Pacific Ocean and rain forest. The Place in Jaco for folks who love the beach, crave ocean breezes and breaking surf, who expect excellent friendly service, and who want to kick back, have fun and catch Costa Rica's Pura Vida!!! Claritas provides ocean front clean rooms with ac, cable TV, hot water, refrigerators, room safes, swimming pool and bar, free wifi, free secured private parking, live bands- all at affordable rates. Great surf in front of your room. Cheapest rooms & Coldest beer on Jaco Beach. ... more   less 

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