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A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs, with a view of apartment buildings in the background.

A playground with wooden structures and slides, surrounded by greenery and a building in the background.

A beach with waves, a forested hill, and a clear sky.

A poolside area with sun loungers and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a multi-story building in the background.

1. Jaco Beach Apartments

Barrio Santa Lucía, 1.8 km from Playa Balsal

€116

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a balcony with a view, and a painting on the wall.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a TV.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a glass shower enclosure, a mounted abstract painting, and a wooden wardrobe.

A restaurant with long tables, chairs, hanging lights, a bar area, and a TV.

2. Clarita's Beach Bar & Resort, WorldHotels Elite

Barrio Los Villalobos, 1.7 km from Playa Balsal

Panfilo

€163

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a beach.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a palm tree.

A room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a wooden table.

A beige SUV parked in front of a red building with a balcony.

3. Apartotel Flamboyant

2.9 km from Playa Balsal

Thomas

€111

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

A covered outdoor seating area with a thatched roof, surrounded by palm trees and a wooden fence.

An outdoor patio with a thatched roof, seating areas, and potted plants.

4. Club Ibiza - Party Hotel & Beach Club

2.7 km from Playa Balsal

Aaron

€89

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A pool area with multiple lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with a red-tiled roof.

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a ceiling fan, and a bed with a headboard.

A balcony with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a swimming pool and lush greenery.

A kitchen with a granite countertop, a built-in island, wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled floor.

5. Monte Carlo Luxury Condominiums

2.7 km from Playa Balsal

JUDE

€198

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a stone deck, surrounded by tropical plants and a multi-story building with balconies.

A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a beach view.

A reception desk with a person handing over a document to another person.

A beach with palm trees, umbrellas, and a building with a red roof.

6. Hotel Los Ranchos

2.7 km from Playa Balsal

Peter

€80

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A resort with multiple swimming pools, lush greenery, and a view of the sea.

A corridor with a brick ceiling, white columns, and patterned flooring.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, surrounded by trees and string lights.

A spacious living area with a grand piano, wooden flooring, and a view of the outdoors.

7. Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort

3.2 km from Playa Balsal

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€266

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A multi-story hotel with a central atrium, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a view of the ocean through floor-to-ceiling windows, and a ceiling fan.

A table set for two with wine glasses and a candle, overlooking a pool and palm trees at sunset.

8. Crocs Resort & Casino

1.4 km from Playa Balsal

Jessica

€169

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel reception area with a counter, seating, and a view of the interior.

A modern bathroom with a marble backsplash, a large mirror, a sink, and a built-in storage unit with a lock.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a balcony with a view of a building and greenery.

9. Oz Hotel & Sports Bar

3.2 km from Playa Balsal

Matthew

€121

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with buildings and trees in the background.

A room with a stone wall, a bed with a quilt, a refrigerator, and a window with curtains.

A two-story building with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a large tree in the foreground.

A bedroom with a stone wall, a bed with a decorative headboard, a bench, and a window with a view.

10. Hotel Mar de Luz

2.7 km from Playa Balsal

Arunkumar

€83

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

An indoor pool area with lounge chairs, a bar, and a thatched roof.

A bar with a stage for live music, tables, chairs, and a DJ booth.

A hotel room with two beds, each with blue and white bedding, wooden headboards, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a row of seating with neon lights.

11. Republik Hotel, Bistro and Disco on Site

3 km from Playa Balsal

David

€99

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A wooden table with wine glasses and a bottle, surrounded by yellow ottomans, set against a backdrop of palm trees and a beach.

A modern room with a large window overlooking a beach, a wooden reception desk, and a display of decorative vases.

A balcony with a view of a beach and palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, and a view of a beach with palm trees.

12. Lia Hotel Jaco - Exclusively for Adults, WorldHotels Crafted

2.3 km from Playa Balsal

Alexandra

€108

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A coastal cityscape with a beach, buildings, and hills.

A two-story building with a covered outdoor area.

A spacious room with a tiled floor, wicker furniture, a bar area, and a ceiling fan.

An interior with a tiled floor, a bar area, stools, and hanging decorations.

13. Hotel Cabinas Jacomar

2.8 km from Playa Balsal

Simba

€62

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A breakfast table with a variety of food items and a glass of orange juice, set against a backdrop of a swimming pool and palm trees.

A resort with multiple swimming pools, a large building, and a mountainous backdrop.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a pool, and a view of palm trees and buildings.

A beach with a clear view of the ocean, a sandy shore, and a forested hill in the background.

14. Best Western Jaco Beach All-Inclusive Resort

3.1 km from Playa Balsal

Emilia Gabriela

€238

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a two-story building with balconies.

A covered outdoor area with a pathway lined with plants and a building with multiple arches and brick accents.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a television on the left.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a chair, and a view of a garden through a sliding door.

15. Hotel Pochote Grande

Barrio Los Villalobos, 1.5 km from Playa Balsal

Lorraine

€131

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees, overlooking a body of water.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a painting, a view of palm trees, and a balcony.

A reception desk with a marble top, a digital tablet, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

A beach view with palm trees, a parking area, and a distant shoreline.

16. Paradise Jaco Beach Front

2.7 km from Playa Balsal

Francisco

€70

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A sunset over the ocean with palm trees silhouetted against the sky.

A beach view with palm trees and a sunset.

A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a low white fence, palm trees, and a small patio area with outdoor furniture.

A rustic bar area with wooden furniture and a view of palm trees.

17. Gallina E Palo Beachfront Hotel

3 km from Playa Balsal

Reuben

€86

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A hotel with a sign reading "Rock Hotel Los 4 Grandes" and outdoor seating areas with tables and chairs.

A covered corridor with wooden beams, potted plants, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a painting, and a ceiling fan.

A wooden table with a tree stump base, surrounded by a vase of flowers, a parrot figurine, and a few books.

18. Cadillac Rock Hotel - Adults Only

2.4 km from Playa Balsal

James

€62

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A residential area with multiple apartment buildings, a swimming pool, and a road leading to a distant hill.

A resort with multiple buildings, a central pool area, and surrounding greenery.

A resort with a pool, outdoor seating, and lush landscaping.

A beach with a sunset, waves, and a distant landmass.

19. Costa Linda Condo 1.3

Barrio Santa Lucía, 1.8 km from Playa Balsal

Anonymous traveller

€160

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a glass wall offering a view of a pool and outdoor area.

A modern apartment with a dining area, kitchen, and a balcony with a city view.

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a tall building in the background.

A hotel room with a large window, a neatly made bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and a view of a green landscape.

20. Contemporary Viva Jaco Residences Suite With Pool

Barrio Santa Lucía, 2.1 km from Playa Balsal

Harold Kelly

€172

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Playa Balsal

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Jaco Beach Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
Clarita's Beach Bar & Resort, WorldHotels Elite	9.4 Exceptional 59 reviews	View
Apartotel Flamboyant	9.4 Exceptional 221 reviews	View
Club Ibiza - Party Hotel & Beach Club	9.2 Wonderful 568 reviews	View
Monte Carlo Luxury Condominiums	9.4 Exceptional 105 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Playa Balsal

Crocs Resort & Casino

Jacó

€169

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

Monte Carlo Luxury Condominiums

Jacó

€198

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

Clarita's Beach Bar & Resort, WorldHotels Elite

Barrio Los Villalobos

€163

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

Oz Hotel & Sports Bar

Jacó

€121

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

Hotel Mar de Luz

Jacó

€83

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

Hotel Los Ranchos

Jacó

€80

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Two people sitting by a poolside, holding drinks.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a wooden desk.

Two individuals walking on a beach with boats in the background.

A person seated in a chair, holding a coconut with a bow.

Paradise Bay Hotel Boutique

Jacó

€97

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Club Ibiza - Party Hotel & Beach Club

Jacó

€89

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Top Playa Balsal Hotel Reviews

Crocs Resort & Casino

10/10 Excellent

"Una experiencia súper bonita, excelente servicio muy atentos amables , lo recomiendo."

Clarita's Beach Bar & Resort, WorldHotels Elite

10/10 Excellent

"The property was absolutely beautiful. The room was spacious and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The property is toward the end of the beach so pretty low traffic, which felt more private and relaxing to me."

Lia Hotel Jaco - Exclusively for Adults, WorldHotels Crafted

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente hotel, limpio, trato cordial, instalaciones nuevas, recomendado al 100%."

Beach Front - Spectacular Ocean Views!

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location for Jaco, a quiet street and an amazing view of the ocean and rainforest setting. Very good experience communicating with owner."

Best Western Jaco Beach All-Inclusive Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Todo exelente"

Luxe Beachfront Living/ Huge Terrace/ Resort Pool/ Concierge Services/ Grill

10/10 Excellent

"A"

The best condo in Jaco Beach, just got A LOT BETTER!

10/10 Excellent

"The place was very nice, comfortable, and safe. Not enough parking, and the casino pool was geared to younger kids than our 18-21 yr old group wanted. Raquel was awesome!"

Jaco Walkout Beachfront-90 min SJO-sleep 6-next to Crocs-1st floor

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay! I would highly recommend for families."

Seaview Oasis 1-BR Suite in Croc's casino resort

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulous. The condo is much nicer then the pictures. Huge balcony, well stocked spacious condo, very clean and comfortable. We will stay there again and have already recommended it to friends. Thank you so much for renting your beautiful place to us. It was a picture perfect stay."

Other attractions near Playa Balsal

A green parrot with a red face and white beak perched on a chain.

Neo Fauna

8.4/10 (159 reviews)

See the exotic and native animals who live at Neo Fauna during your travels in Jacó. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.

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A large wave with spray and foam, indicating strong ocean currents.

Jacó Beach

8.6/10 (2,737 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Jacó Beach during your travels in Jacó? You can seek out the surfing spots and local tours in this relaxing area.

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A beach with waves, a forested hill, and boats in the water.

Herradura Beach

8.4/10 (1,060 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Herradura Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Herradura. Stroll along the marina in this relaxing area or seek out the golf courses.

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Jacó Walk Shopping Center

9.0/10 (85 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Jacó Walk Shopping Center during your stay in Jacó. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.

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Auto Mercado Herradura

9.2/10 (400 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Auto Mercado Herradura during your trip to Herradura. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Jacó Viewpoint

Learn about the local history of Jacó when you spend time at Jacó Viewpoint. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or seek out the surfing spots.

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El Miro

9.0/10 (201 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Jacó when you spend time at El Miro.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Playa Balsal?

Playa Balsal is located in Jacó. Travellers love the area for its beautiful beaches, bar scene and surfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 75 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Playa Balsal?

Crocs Resort & Casino is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a casino. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Playa Balsal. Other good options within a few miles include Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort and Clarita's Beach Bar & Resort, WorldHotels Elite.

How many hotels are there near Playa Balsal?

Expedia has 75 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Playa Balsal.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Playa Balsal, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Playa Balsal.

What can I see and do near Playa Balsal?

Lounge by the water at Jacó Beach and Herradura Beach. Explore nature at Rainforest Adventures Jaco and Herradura Bay. A trip to Jacó Walk Shopping Center and Auto Mercado Herradura might be just the ticket for souvenir shopping.

Jacó Hotel Guide - Playa Balsal hotels in Jacó, Costa Rica.

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Our top choices for Playa Balsal hotels

1. Jaco Beach Apartments

2. Clarita's Beach Bar & Resort, WorldHotels Elite

3. Apartotel Flamboyant

4. Club Ibiza - Party Hotel & Beach Club

5. Monte Carlo Luxury Condominiums

6. Hotel Los Ranchos

7. Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort

8. Crocs Resort & Casino

9. Oz Hotel & Sports Bar

10. Hotel Mar de Luz

11. Republik Hotel, Bistro and Disco on Site

12. Lia Hotel Jaco - Exclusively for Adults, WorldHotels Crafted

13. Hotel Cabinas Jacomar

14. Best Western Jaco Beach All-Inclusive Resort

15. Hotel Pochote Grande

16. Paradise Jaco Beach Front

17. Gallina E Palo Beachfront Hotel

18. Cadillac Rock Hotel - Adults Only

19. Costa Linda Condo 1.3

20. Contemporary Viva Jaco Residences Suite With Pool

Compare popular hotels close to Playa Balsal

Hotels recommended for families near Playa Balsal

Crocs Resort & Casino

Monte Carlo Luxury Condominiums

Clarita's Beach Bar & Resort, WorldHotels Elite

Oz Hotel & Sports Bar

Hotel Mar de Luz

Hotel Los Ranchos

Paradise Bay Hotel Boutique

Club Ibiza - Party Hotel & Beach Club

Top Playa Balsal Hotel Reviews

Crocs Resort & Casino

Clarita's Beach Bar & Resort, WorldHotels Elite

Lia Hotel Jaco - Exclusively for Adults, WorldHotels Crafted

Beach Front - Spectacular Ocean Views!

Best Western Jaco Beach All-Inclusive Resort

Luxe Beachfront Living/ Huge Terrace/ Resort Pool/ Concierge Services/ Grill

The best condo in Jaco Beach, just got A LOT BETTER!

Jaco Walkout Beachfront-90 min SJO-sleep 6-next to Crocs-1st floor

Seaview Oasis 1-BR Suite in Croc's casino resort

Other attractions near Playa Balsal

Neo Fauna

Jacó Beach

Herradura Beach

Jacó Walk Shopping Center

Auto Mercado Herradura

Jacó Viewpoint

El Miro

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