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Our top choices for El Pavón Waterfall hotels

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Hotel Three Sixty - Adults Only

Hotel Three Sixty - Adults Only

Hotel Three Sixty - Adults Only
4.0 star property
2.6 km from El Pavón Waterfall
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (78)
"Lovely and attentive staff, incredible views and delicious food!"
United States
Lee
The price is €428
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Hotel Three Sixty - Adults Only
Free daily local cuisine breakfast
Yabá Chiguí Lodge

Yabá Chiguí Lodge

Yabá Chiguí Lodge
2.5 star property
3.1 km from El Pavón Waterfall
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (24)
"Amazing place to stay. Outstanding accomodation. Very helpful and friendly owners."
Canada
chris
The price is €117
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Yabá Chiguí Lodge
Family Room, Garden Area | Terrace/patio
OASIS de las Palmas

OASIS de las Palmas

OASIS de las Palmas
3.0 star property
3.2 km from El Pavón Waterfall
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (21)
"The owners are so sweet and make you feel right at home. The property and room is absolutely gorgeous. I especially loved the little patio area and communal kitchen."
United States
Lillian
The price is €112
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
OASIS de las Palmas
Terrace/patio
Rio Tico Safari Lodge

Rio Tico Safari Lodge

Rio Tico Safari Lodge
3.0 star property
0.4 km from El Pavón Waterfall
Rio Tico Safari Lodge
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Vayu Retreat Villas

Vayu Retreat Villas

Vayu Retreat Villas
4.5 star property
3.6 km from El Pavón Waterfall
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (16)
"Fantastic. The owner and chef are the best!"
Canada
Scot
The price is €337
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan 2026
Vayu Retreat Villas
Outdoor pool
Ojochal Gardens Villas

Ojochal Gardens Villas

Ojochal Gardens Villas
3.0 star property
3.7 km from El Pavón Waterfall
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11)
"Friendly stuff, spacious accommodations, superb breakfast."
Canada
Roman
Ojochal Gardens Villas
Exterior
Villas en el bosque

Villas en el bosque

Villas en el bosque
3.5 star property
4.3 km from El Pavón Waterfall
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5)
"Great accommodations. Staff went above board to make us comfortable"
United States
Paul
The price is €124
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Villas en el bosque
Front of property
Jungle River Resort

Jungle River Resort

Jungle River Resort
3.0 star property
4.3 km from El Pavón Waterfall
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (7)
"This hotel in Costa Rica is absolutely amazing! It’s filled with nature all around, making it the perfect peaceful getaway. The service was outstanding—everyone went above and beyond to make sure our stay was perfect. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a relaxing escape with incredible hospitality!"
United States
genesis
The price is €281
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Jungle River Resort
Outdoor pool
Alma de Ojochal

Alma de Ojochal

Alma de Ojochal
3.0 star property
3.4 km from El Pavón Waterfall
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (118)
"Great food and friendly staff!"
Canada
Rodrigo
Alma de Ojochal
Panoramic Villa | Living area
Villa Costa Pura Vida

Villa Costa Pura Vida

Villa Costa Pura Vida
3.5 star property
3.7 km from El Pavón Waterfall
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (25)
"Location was amazing and the villa was stunning. Waking up to the jungle surroundings through the bedroom was fantastic. Beautiful quiet area with a great soda nearby. Wishes we’d booked 3 nights!"
United Kingdom
Rick
Villa Costa Pura Vida
Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool loungers
El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel

El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel

El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel
3.5 star property
3.7 km from El Pavón Waterfall
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (202)
"Great staff and food!"
United States
Cody
El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel
Love Nest in Uvita COLIBRI | 180° Ocean Views
Canavida Villas & Resort

Canavida Villas & Resort

Canavida Villas & Resort
3.5 star property
11.7 km from El Pavón Waterfall
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (67)
"Just what we needed. Very clean and comfortable modern bungalow that had a great view."
United States
Shane
The price is €113
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Canavida Villas & Resort
Front of property
Ballena Paradise Aparta Hotel

Ballena Paradise Aparta Hotel

Ballena Paradise Aparta Hotel
3.5 star property
16.7 km from El Pavón Waterfall
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (47)
"Secure gated facility, and walking distance to the beach!"
United States
Sean
Ballena Paradise Aparta Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Kura Boutique Hotel Member of the Cayuga Collection

Kura Boutique Hotel Member of the Cayuga Collection

Kura Boutique Hotel Member of the Cayuga Collection
4.0 star property
19 km from El Pavón Waterfall
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (57)
"Amazing views, great rooms, and relaxing "
United States
J
Kura Boutique Hotel Member of the Cayuga Collection
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Boutique Hotel y Spa Tangara Azul

Boutique Hotel y Spa Tangara Azul

Boutique Hotel y Spa Tangara Azul
3.5 star property
3.8 km from El Pavón Waterfall
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (54)
"Nice room, very private space, short walk to good restaurants, friendly staff, will definitely stay here again when visiting the area. "
United States
Matthew
Boutique Hotel y Spa Tangara Azul
Yoga
La Cusinga Lodge

La Cusinga Lodge

La Cusinga Lodge
3.0 star property
12.7 km from El Pavón Waterfall
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (48)
"Near the national park, we loved the trails and the nature"
United States
Gavin
The price is €129
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
La Cusinga Lodge
40-inch Smart TV with cable channels
Hotel Uvita Forest

Hotel Uvita Forest

Hotel Uvita Forest
3.5 star property
16.3 km from El Pavón Waterfall
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (20)
"Nice pool."
United States
Steven
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hotel Uvita Forest
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa

Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa

Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa
4.5 star property
17.3 km from El Pavón Waterfall
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (306)
"Amazing experiences! The views are out of this world ! We will 100% be coming back! "
United States
haylee
Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Hotel Ballena REY

Hotel Ballena REY

Hotel Ballena REY
3.0 star property
16.1 km from El Pavón Waterfall
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (44)
"Great Staff, clean place"
United States
Roberto
The price is €138
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Hotel Ballena REY
Outdoor pool
Hospedaje La Galerie

Hospedaje La Galerie

Hospedaje La Galerie
3.0 star property
16.7 km from El Pavón Waterfall
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (15)
"Very basic hotel room. Small pool but clean. Ok for quick nite stay on our way to Panama."
United States
Timothy
Hospedaje La Galerie
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Top El Pavón Waterfall Hotel Reviews

Experience the Pure Life in the Private Jungle Paradise of Ojochal

Experience the Pure Life in the Private Jungle Paradise of Ojochal

10/10 Excellent
"This property is beautiful! We had massages on the patio, evening swims, fresh seafood dinners, fell asleep to the night chirping sounds, and woke in the morning to howler monkeys!"
Connie H. 6-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
Experience the Pure Life in the Private Jungle Paradise of Ojochal

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Playa Tortuga

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around El Pavón Waterfall?
El Pavón Waterfall is located in Punta Mala. You'll find 207 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
Where is the best place to stay near El Pavón Waterfall?
Adjacent to El Pavón Waterfall, Rio Tico Safari Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this lodge offers free breakfast and free parking. Another good option is Casa Hacienda Jaguar, located just 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.
How many hotels are there close to El Pavón Waterfall?
Expedia has 207 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from El Pavón Waterfall.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near El Pavón Waterfall, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to El Pavón Waterfall.
What can I see and do near El Pavón Waterfall?
Dip your toes in the water at Tortuga Beach, Playa Tortuga and Ventanas Beach. Explore nature at Pinuela Beach and Turtle Beach Street. A visit to OSA Golf Course is worth the trip when you're visiting.