Reviews of Tropical Garden Hotel
Calle Dankers, Puntarenas, 61101 Jacó, Costa Rica
#36 of 185 hotels in Jacó
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 162 hotel reviews
8.9Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.3
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Comfort
9.2
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Location
9.5
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Facilities
8.9
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Staff
9.0
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Value for money
9.0
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Free WiFi
8.3
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Reviewed: 3 August 2025
Chiaki
Japan60 reviews3 helpful votes10“Should come back again definitely”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
- Nothing
- Location (close to both town and the beach) - Environment (quiet and surrounded by trees) - Room - Facilities including swimming pool
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 1 August 2025
Coco686
Germany39 reviews8 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
shampoo, shower gel and body lotion in the bathroom would have been nice instead of just a piece of soap. But really a minor issue
A liittle paradise in the center of Jacó. Such a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere! Very well maintained and beautiful garden with butterflies, iguanas, squirrels. You can hear both, the ocean which is just a few meters away and the birds in the trees around you. The little apartment was modern and very clean. TV and AC worked perfectly. The pool was also very clean and quite nice to swim in. Plenty of space around it or in the garden to enjoy. Private entrance to Jaco beach only a few meters to the main street with all these restaurants, shops and cafes etc (but incredibly quiet!) friendly staff
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 15 June 2025
Lynch
United States1 review10“This is a nice and affordable place that is close to everything.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 3 nights
Opening and closing the gates was not great but ir provided excellent security on the property.
It was a garden oasis in the middle of Jaco. I could hear the waves and countless birds without hearing the parties in Jaco.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 4 June 2025
John
United States36 reviews3 helpful votes10“Beach in Costa Rica”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
The location was great, rooms were clean, literally a 1 minute walk to the main road and a 1 minute walk to the beach.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 8 May 2025
Syam
United States7 reviews8.0“Budget friendly and great for single guys”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No free breakfast or hotel like facilities
It’s very convenient close to the beach and shopping and the casino great price.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 27 April 2025
Brandon
United States1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The late check-in process can be tricky but just make sure you bring cash to pay
Location, quiet, and relaxing
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 24 April 2025
Viveca
Costa Rica8 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
All good
The magnificent surroundings
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 3 April 2025
Marlon
Costa Rica12 reviews1 helpful vote10“Nice place! 100% Recommended!”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
N/A
Really convenient location. The apartment is well equipped and comfy!
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 17 March 2025
Michael
United States2 reviews10“Pricey but good”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Pricey!
Great modern two bedroom bungalow Walking distance to beach and town Great staff Very helpful
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 10 March 2025
Bronwen
Canada26 reviews9.0“Good”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Apartment
- • Stayed 5 nights
All was good
Great location, swimming pool was great, TV was not good, not everybody has Netflix etc., need regular TV and also in English. Kitchen could have been better equipped.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 29 January 2025
Matthew
United States18 reviews3 helpful votes10“Secluded spot just steps from town”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
No complaints.
I have stayed at the hotel a couple times and will return. Staff is kind and helpful. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. They have comfortable beds, big TVs, A/C, Wifi, and little kitchens. Kitchen has a fridge, microwave, two burners, plates and silverware. The pool is well maintained, and there are plenty of chairs. I really like the layout of the place, it feels remote even though you are steps from the strip.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 27 January 2025
Philomena
United States9 reviews2 helpful votes10“Great location - short walk to beach & shopping”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
The directions to find the hotel weren't very clear. << There is a shopping center called Galeone. In front of that shopping center there is a gravel entrance. Outside there is a sign for the hotel. >> The sign for Galeone was on the 2nd floor & it was just a building on the other side of the street! The hotel is on a dirt/gravel road off of the main shopping street across from Galeone..
The room was great & loved the pool. I got there at noon but check in wasn't until 3pm. Had lunch nearby at Koko & then went to the beach. The office stored my carry-on during that time.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 25 January 2025
Kenneth
United States5 reviews10“All I can say, it was wonderful pleasure.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing really, I loved it.
Convenient to stores, groceries, restaurants.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 3 January 2025
Guillermo
Costa Rica23 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was good
Quiet area, close to everything. Great location. Clean room and comfortable beds.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 20 December 2024
Kenneth
Canada43 reviews8.0“Nice place in Jaco”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Lots of ants in the bathroom. We could only get the wifi to work by the pool, didn’t work in the unit.
Comfortable, well equipped unit
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 17 December 2024
Ale
Costa Rica1 review10“5 stars”- • Couple
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing, everything was amazing. They even has our room ready earlier
I liked the place, the location, the peace inside of the hotel as well as how private it is and that I could actually rest.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 1 December 2024
Kenneth
United States5 reviews10“Enjoyed everything about it !”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Secure.
Close to everything, clean, friendly staff, nice big room.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 15 November 2024
Lenka
United Kingdom75 reviews11 helpful votes10“would recommend”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
out toilet was blocked first thing, so it was a sink in the kitchen. reception close at 3pm
place was great, pool was nice but need a bit of love, access to beach is only two minutes walk via gate. it's very secure and also secure parking behind the gate. place is lovely, nice and tidy
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 13 November 2024
Athanasios
Greece43 reviews7 helpful votes9.0“great stuff”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
i wish they had spare umbrellas to lend customers
everything was great
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 8 November 2024
Sophie
Austria7 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location, clean facilities and friendly staff!
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 26 October 2024
Nadya
Germany14 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Basically nothing. But a suggestion for kitchen equipment such as kitchen towel and dish rack would be helpful after we washed the dishes.
The hotel is near from restaurant, bar and grocery stores. The room was tidy and clean. They have privat access to the beach. Wifi was very good as well.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 28 September 2024
Rob
Costa Rica13 reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very comfortable and conveniently located. Great value.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 4 September 2024
Adrian
Costa Rica2 reviews10“great”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
nothing, it was all 100%
everything great, god friendly, close to the beach
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 3 September 2024
Cindy
Costa Rica75 reviews17 helpful votes10“Fully recommended hotel!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The place exceeded my expectations. Rooms were very nice, very well equipped. Bed was very comfortable. I fully recommend this hotel!
Stayed in August 2024
