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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a jacuzzi, and a view of the city skyline.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathtub, and a wooden headboard.

A two-story building with a balcony, outdoor seating area, and a pool.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple TV screens, and numerous bar stools.

1. Hotel Cayuga

Barrio Las Playitas

ARMANDO CLARENCE HENRY

￥11,237

￥12,698 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

2. Hotel Puntarenas Beach

Puntarenas

George

￥10,828

￥12,236 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

3. Hotel Aldea Pura Vida

Puntarenas

Walter

￥6,855

￥7,747 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A swimming pool with a blue slide, a covered seating area, and a building with a sloped roof.

A spacious indoor area with a wooden floor, a seating area with chairs, a potted plant, and a counter with sinks.

A small outdoor patio area with a table and chairs, a door leading inside, and some potted plants.

A building with a white facade and a sign reading "OASIS".

4. Hotel Oasis del Pacífico

Puntarenas

Christel

￥7,103

￥8,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A breakfast table with a plate of food, a glass of orange juice, and a cup of coffee.

A lighthouse by a rocky shore with a clear sky and distant mountains.

A living room with a sofa and armchairs, large windows with a view of the sea, and a balcony with a chair.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with sheer curtains, a painting on the wall, and a tiled floor.

5. Hotel Yadran

Puntarenas

Christopher

￥15,379

￥17,378 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A resort pool area with lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and lush greenery.

A marina with docked boats, wooden walkways, and a clear view of the water and distant mountains.

A restaurant with a pool area, outdoor seating, and lush greenery.

A Heineken-branded outdoor bar with a poolside view, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

6. Puerto Azul Hotel

Puntarenas

Anabelle

￥16,545

￥18,696 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, and a small wooden cabinet.

A single bed with a white mattress and pillow, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted artwork.

7. Hostel del Pacífico

Puntarenas

￥6,370

￥7,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden nightstand, and a mural of birds and flowers on the wall.

A coastal landscape with a beach, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a fruit bowl on the counter.

8. Jane's Beach Resort

El Roble

Cheryl

￥7,644

￥8,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A beach with two prominent rock formations, clear water, and distant hills.

A wooden structure with a corrugated metal roof, surrounded by lush greenery and plants.

A wooden room with a bamboo fence, a potted plant, and a door.

A wooden porch with a simple railing, a door, and a window. There are potted plants around the porch area.

9. El Gecko

Paquera

Sandra

￥5,266

￥5,951 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

An aerial view of a coastal road with buildings and greenery.

A hotel room with two single beds, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

A wooden cabin with a tiled roof, a small porch, and a gravel pathway.

10. Hotel Manglares

Caldera

￥11,293

￥12,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A bunk bed with a wooden ladder, a floral bedspread, and blue curtains.

A pool area with a white fence, a building labeled 'MAPIS,' and surrounding greenery.

A sign for a hotel with a white fence and lush greenery in the background.

A two-story building with a balcony and a staircase.

11. Mapi's Cabins

Paquera

￥5,843

￥6,603 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A resort with a swimming pool, a red-roofed building, and lush greenery.

A view from a covered area overlooking a lush valley with a distant coastline.

A large cruise ship named 'Princess Cruises' docked at a port with clear skies and calm waters.

A person dining at an outdoor table with a variety of food and drinks.

12. Adventure Park And Hotel Vista Golfo, Puntarenas

Miramar

Michael James

￥10,461

￥11,821 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A pool surrounded by lush greenery, a wooden structure, and a staircase leading up to a rock formation.

A wooden deck with tables and chairs overlooking a lush green landscape.

A pathway leading to a building surrounded by lush greenery and a sign with a phone number.

A house with a green roof, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

13. Hotel Cerro Lodge

Lagunillas

Jon

￥9,896

￥11,183 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

An outdoor wooden deck with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, an air conditioner, a window with floral curtains, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

A kitchen with a brick backsplash, wooden cabinets, and a countertop with various kitchen items.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by palm trees and a modern building with a flat roof.

14. Nueva Villa Paraiso

Lagunillas

￥3,495

￥6,308 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A swimming pool with a stone border, a waterfall feature, and surrounding greenery.

A lush garden with a wooden fence, a pond, and dense greenery.

A rustic wooden interior with a large dining table surrounded by chairs and rustic wooden stools.

A wooden house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and banana plants.

15. Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge

Monteverde

Tina

￥7,979

￥9,017 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

An outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a view of a garden and water body.

A coastal view with a pier extending into the water, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

A stone pathway leading to a building with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, lush greenery, and a pier extending into the water.

16. OPacifico Hotel Boutique

Paquera

Nica

￥24,384

￥27,554 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A white building with a red roof, surrounded by greenery and yellow flowers.

A bathroom with green floral wallpaper, a toilet, a sink, and a hand-dryer.

A small kitchen with a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a cabinet. There is a wooden dining table with chairs and a door in the background.

A small, triangular attic bedroom with two beds, a ceiling fan, and a door leading outside.

17. Tranquil Cabin Getaway in San Ramón, Costa Rica

La Unión

￥4,459

￥5,038 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A room with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, a potted plant, and a red telephone.

A cozy outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a wood-burning stove, and a view of the interior through large windows.

A living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a lamp. There is a door and a hallway leading to another room.

A cozy room with a wood-burning stove, large windows, and a wooden floor.

18. Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast

Monteverde

Caryssa

￥9,521

￥10,758 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A room with two beds, each with green patterned pillows, a small table with a lamp, and a window with a view of a sunset.

A corridor with large windows, a potted plant, and a green wall.

A covered outdoor area with a tiled floor, wooden pillars, and a view of a green field and buildings in the distance.

A corner room with a grey sofa, a small round table with a lamp, and a potted plant.

19. Brumas de Valverde

Monteverde

supreet

￥4,876

￥5,510 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A resort pool area with palm trees, a bridge, and a view of the ocean.

A pier extending into calm waters at sunset with lights along its length.

A spacious indoor dining area with high ceilings, a central bar, and multiple seating arrangements.

A dining area with tables, chairs, and a staircase.

20. Fiesta Resort Central Pacific - All Inclusive

El Roble

Josemar Mora

￥31,846

￥35,986 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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Where to stay in Puntarenas

Find the best Puntarenas areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.Learn more about Puntarenas

Barrio Las Playitas

A sandy beach with palm trees and a calm ocean.

A white bird standing on a rock by the ocean waves.

A palm tree with sunlight filtering through its fronds.

A monkey in a dense forest with green foliage and tangled branches.

Footprints and the word "COSTA RICA" written in the sand on a beach.

Barrio Las Playitas

While visiting Barrio Las Playitas, you might make a stop by sights like Puntarenas Beach and Puntarenas Marine Park.

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La Casa de la Cultura

8.0/10 (6 reviews)

Housed in a former jail, this cultural center showcases Costa Rican art and history through rotating exhibitions. Explore the Miguel Gómez Doninelli gallery and catch performances in the intimate amphitheater.

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Puntarenas Marine Park

8.0/10 (19 reviews)

Costa Rica's only marine theme park showcases over 50 native species including sea turtles and nurse sharks. Visit the touch tanks for hands-on interaction or observe rehabilitation efforts at the rescue center.

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Puntarenas Cathedral

8.2/10 (49 reviews)

This 1902 cathedral stands apart with its unique eastward orientation and blend of Gothic and neoclassical styles. Inside, stained glass windows and ornate altars create a serene retreat from Puntarenas' busy streets.

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Playa Pochote

8.0/10 (18 reviews)

This tranquil dark gray sand beach offers an authentic Costa Rican escape with rare Scarlet Macaw sightings. Swim in gentle waves or explore the adjacent mangrove forest for a peaceful day away from tourist crowds.

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Victoria Park

8.4/10 (45 reviews)

Parque Victoria offers a serene escape in Puntarenas with well-maintained pathways. Enjoy a peaceful stroll during cooler evening hours when the park's lights create a tranquil atmosphere.

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Playa Torres

6.0/10 (1 review)

This secluded Costa Rican beach offers tranquility away from tourist crowds near Isla Caballo. Bring your own supplies and check tide schedules when planning your visit to this pristine shoreline.

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Playa Coronado

6.0/10 (1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Coronado during your trip to Puntarenas? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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Playa Angostura

7.6/10 (14 reviews)

This pebbly Costa Rican shoreline offers a tranquil escape with stunning coastal views. Bring sturdy footwear and visit during morning hours for the most serene experience.

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Learn more about Puntarenas

Seafood restaurants line the bustling Paseo de los Turistas, where locals gather to watch spectacular Pacific sunsets. Take a boat tour to spot dolphins in the Gulf of Nicoya or visit nearby Tortuga Island for pristine beaches and excellent snorkeling opportunities.

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Top Puntarenas Hotel Reviews

Calathea Hotel Monteverde

10/10 Excellent

"Super hôtel dans un coin calme avec tous les services dont on a besoin. Le personnel était adorable, le déjeuner excellent. Tout était parfait"

Koora Hotel by Sandglass

10/10 Excellent

"Property is built so beautifully within the vegetation and trees. We received two rooms apartment (like two entire flats one on top of the other, with 2 bathrooms, which was very convenient with two teenagers) - which was very fine furnished, cosy, clean, and maintained. From our balconies we could watch the birds and so many cute Caoties. Breakfast was delicious, as well as lunch and dinner that we have decided to have in the hotel. Chef is excellent!! Very nice and welcoming staff. We really enjoyed staying at the hotel. Very recommended"

Monteverde Lodge by Böëna

10/10 Excellent

"A beautiful property and setting."

OPacifico Hotel Boutique

10/10 Excellent

"Tout était parfait! Les jardins sont superbes, un personnel attentionné et une place très calme. La nourriture est excellente à tous les services. Merci"

Hotel Oasis del Pacífico

10/10 Excellent

"Really central location and room had plenty of space. Pool was a hit with the kids"

Eco Boutique Hotel Vista Las Islas Reserva Natural

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful"

Hotel Yadran

10/10 Excellent

"Frente al mar una ubicación excelente, gente amable sería bueno que también ofrecieran cena en el restaurante y ofrecer más menú de desayuno. Mi humilde opinión."

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Hotel Aldea Pura Vida

350 Metros Oeste del Muelle de Cruceros Puntarenas Puntarenas

￥6,855

￥7,747 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

includes taxes & fees

7.6/10 Good! (30 reviews)

Hotel Oasis del Pacífico

Puntarenas Puntarenas Puntarenas Provincia de Puntarenas

￥7,103

￥8,026 total

Oct 2 - Oct 3

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very Good! (36 reviews)

Hospedaje Mariposa

1 km al sur este de la Fabrica de Quesos Monteverde Puntarenas

￥8,770

￥9,910 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

includes taxes & fees

Jungle Living Tree Houses

Mariposa Road 200 mt oeste y 300 mt Sur, de la escuela pública Rafael Arguedas Monteverde Puntarenas

￥15,728

￥17,773 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

includes taxes & fees

10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)

Monteverde TreeHouses Bosque Nuboso

Monteverde Monteverde Provincia de Puntarenas

￥19,534

￥22,073 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

includes taxes & fees

Hotel Trópico Monteverde

606 Monteverde Provincia de Puntarenas

￥22,139

￥25,017 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

includes taxes & fees

10/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Puntarenas?

Based on our traveler data, Hotel Cayuga is one of the top choices for your stay. This hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good choices for your visit include Puerto Azul Hotel and Hotel Oasis del Pacífico. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Puntarenas.

What's the top vacation rental in Puntarenas?

Casa La Paz: Peaceful Paradise– proceeds support Sustainability Center: This vacation home rental outside of Puntarenas is located in a rural location and has a patio, a garden, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a fridge, a stovetop, and a coffee maker. Make the most of the books in this rental home to help you unwind. See all vacation rentals in Puntarenas.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Puntarenas, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Puntarenas.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Puntarenas?

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What's the best budget-friendly hotel in Puntarenas?

Based on our traveler reviews, Hostel del Pacífico is a top choice for a less expensive stay. View all budget hotels in Puntarenas.

What's the best pet-friendly place to stay in Puntarenas?

Puerto Azul Hotel is a top resort for people traveling with their pets, and offers 2 outdoor pools and a marina for its human guests. Other good options for you and your pet include Hotel Aldea Pura Vida and Hotel Las Brisas. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Puntarenas.

Where is the best place to stay close to Puntarenas Beach?

Adjacent to Puntarenas Beach, Fiesta Resort Central Pacific - All Inclusive is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this 3.5-star property offers 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Another good option is Dreamy Coastal Estate W/ Two Private Pools, Tennis Court & Private Beach Access!, located just 0.5 mi (0.7 km) away.

What about the best place to stay close to Puntarenas Pier?

One of the top choices for your stay is Hotel Puntarenas Beach, located next to Puntarenas Pier, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Cabinas San Miguel Arcangel and School of the World Surf Camp are a couple of other good options close by.

What's the best accommodation to stay near the beach in Puntarenas?

Puerto Azul Hotel is a top beach resort offering 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast, located within a short 4-minute walk of Playa Pochote. Other good options for your stay near the beach include Hotel Puntarenas Beach and Hotel Alamar. See more stays near the beach in Puntarenas.

What are some accommodations with pools in Puntarenas?

Hotel Las Brisas is a top hotel with a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and free buffet breakfast. Cabinas Madeleine is an additional hotel that offers an onsite pool. View all hotels with pools in Puntarenas.

What is the best accommodation for staying close to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)?

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela is a popular 3.5-star hotel featuring a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport. Other options close to the airport are Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport and Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Jose-Airport.

What is staying in Puntarenas like?

Visitors to Puntarenas are sure to enjoy the beaches. Tourists can also enjoy so much more including its local tours. In Puntarenas, there are 58 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Puntarenas.

What should I do while I'm visiting Puntarenas?

Natural beauty is on display at Playa Chacarita, Puntarenas Beach, and Victoria Park. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are La Casa de la Cultura and Puntarenas Marine Park. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Puntarenas guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Puntarenas?

The hottest months are usually March and February with an average temp of 81°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 79°F. The rainiest months in Puntarenas are October, August, June, and September, with each month seeing an average of 19 inches of rainfall.

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Our top choices for Puntarenas hotels

1. Hotel Cayuga

2. Hotel Puntarenas Beach

3. Hotel Aldea Pura Vida

4. Hotel Oasis del Pacífico

5. Hotel Yadran

6. Puerto Azul Hotel

7. Hostel del Pacífico

8. Jane's Beach Resort

9. El Gecko

10. Hotel Manglares

11. Mapi's Cabins

12. Adventure Park And Hotel Vista Golfo, Puntarenas

13. Hotel Cerro Lodge

14. Nueva Villa Paraiso

15. Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge

16. OPacifico Hotel Boutique

17. Tranquil Cabin Getaway in San Ramón, Costa Rica

18. Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast

19. Brumas de Valverde

20. Fiesta Resort Central Pacific - All Inclusive

Where to stay in Puntarenas

Barrio Las Playitas

Stay near popular Puntarenas attractions

La Casa de la Cultura

Puntarenas Marine Park

Puntarenas Cathedral

Playa Pochote

Victoria Park

Playa Torres

Playa Coronado

Playa Angostura

Learn more about Puntarenas

Top Puntarenas Hotel Reviews

Calathea Hotel Monteverde

Koora Hotel by Sandglass

Monteverde Lodge by Böëna

OPacifico Hotel Boutique

Hotel Oasis del Pacífico

Eco Boutique Hotel Vista Las Islas Reserva Natural

Hotel Yadran

More cheap stays in Puntarenas

Hotel Aldea Pura Vida

Hotel Oasis del Pacífico

Hospedaje Mariposa

Jungle Living Tree Houses

Monteverde TreeHouses Bosque Nuboso

Hotel Trópico Monteverde

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