Bird of Paradise Hotel

What locals are saying about Bird of Paradise Hotel

Bird of Paradise is an eighteen-room boutique hotel around a pool, with hand-painted murals on the walls, the stairwell and in every room, so no two repeat. Breakfast is included on every rate and praised for its quality and presentation, and the staff come up again and again: Marina, Mauricio and José are named, and anyone unsure what to pick gets good recommendations. Guests describe the rooms as lovely, comfortable, very clean and with everything needed; there is secure parking, 24-hour service and surfboards for rent.

You do not have to stay to enjoy it: there is a day pass for the pool, or you can simply drop by Paradise Grille, the poolside cafe and bar, for a fresh smoothie or a cocktail. It sits across from the Parque Central on Avenida Pastor Díaz, with restaurants, bars and the beach a few minutes' walk away, in the center of Jacó. Rates start at US$99 a night plus tax, breakfast included.