3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
It was what we expected. A pretty downtrodden area. So not surprised, but we had intended to stay for 6 days and moved out after 2.
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Where to stay in Puntarenas
Barrio Las Playitas
While visiting Barrio Las Playitas, you might make a stop by sights like Puntarenas Beach and Puntarenas Marine Park.
Hotel Cayuga
calle 4, Puntarenas, Provincia de Puntarenas
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Puntarenas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (182 reviews)
Good for a rest
"The staff was great, very friendly. We were happy to find Hotel Cayuga as we were passing through the area so we could rest. The rooms could use more counter space, somewhere to put luggage/purse/etc. There is no counter space. Rooms are snug but AC works great which is always good. There’s a small ..."
Reviewed on Sep 3, 2025
Puerto Azul Hotel
Cocal de Puntarenas, Puntarenas, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Puntarenas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (845 reviews)
"The hotel was conveniently located near the ferry. The staff was friendly. The breakfast was very good."
Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025
Hotel Puntarenas Beach
50 metros este de la Clinica San Rafael, Paseo de los Turistas, Puntarenas
The price is ￥10,699 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
￥10,699
￥12,090 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Puntarenas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions La Casa de la Cultura and Museo Histórico ...
7.2/10 Good! (154 reviews)
"Everything was perfecto!"
Reviewed on Sep 12, 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
CASA FARO
PASEO DE LOS TURISTAS, Puntarenas, Puntarenas Province
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Puntarenas. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 15 outdoor pools. Popular attractions La Casa de la Cultura and Museo ...
4.6/10 (3 reviews)
"Never again. We had to leave 2 days early and try to find another place on high season for my party of 8 because of over booking. The service was just terrible. To bad, because the area was great. Dont rent from this place."
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2024
Apartamento Acogedor a 20 Metros de la Playa
Puntarenas
Stay at this apartment in Puntarenas. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Playa Pochote and Puntarenas Marine Park are ...
Great Host and Cute Property
"I truly appreciate the communication with the host and their welcoming of us. The property was clean, well lit, and had everything we needed and wanted."
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2025
Relax at Pier Sands Casita#1, Min Walk From Beach!
Las Playitas
Stay at this vacation home in Puntarenas. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Puntarenas Marine Park and Puntarenas ...
2/10 (1 review)
Garbage everywhere, extremely dirty house, mold in the shower.
"Everything was dirty in the property, from the shower curtain full of black mold to coffee maker and fans. Streets are full of garbage outside, smell of sewages and garbage is everywhere. In the shower we found worms and spiders. They even did not have the cutesy of cleaning the dishes, we had to ..."
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2023
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Puntarenas Pier
4/5(42 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Puntarenas with a trip to Puntarenas Pier. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
Playa Pochote
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Pochote during your trip to Puntarenas? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Puntarenas Marine Park
3/5(1 review)
You can find out about the history of Puntarenas with a trip to Puntarenas Marine Park. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
Playa Angostura
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Angostura during your trip to Puntarenas? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Puntarenas Cathedral
4/5(1 review)
After visiting Puntarenas Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Puntarenas. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
La Casa de la Cultura
You can spend time studying the exhibits at La Casa de la Cultura during your trip to Puntarenas. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
Things to do
Puntarenas Shore Excursion: Rainforest Skywalk & Tarcoles River
￥18,310
per adult
From Uvita: Day Trip to Corcovado National Park by Boat
￥24,902
per adult
Puntarenas Shore Excursion: Rainforest Hanging Bridges, Skywalk Tour & Boat Tour
￥18,310
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Manuel Antonio: Nauyaca Waterfalls All Inclusive Full Day
￥19,042
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tortuga Island Paradise with Snorkeling Included
￥17,578
per adult
Reviews of Puntarenas
3.4
Guest rating
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Puntarenas isn’t somewhere I’d come back to. We were only here to catch the ferry bright and early to head to Santa Teresa
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
I thoroughly enjoyed Puntarenas! Nice people, good food, positive vibe.
1/5 - Terrible
Verified traveler
Just a pass by place
3/5 - Okay
Frank
I don’t recommend Puntarenas, unless you have specific business there. Not a tourist area
