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"The hotel is clean and new and not very packed with guests at the moment. The food at the fancier restaurant was delicious. They were very accommodating to vegetarian meals even if not listed on the menus. The staff was helpful, kind, and always polite. I used the gym, which was clean and well-equipped. Important: do NOT swim in the ocean outside of this hotel. The rip currents are strong and seemingly always present. There is a lifeguard stand about a half mile down the beach but anywhere on Jaco Beach is pretty dangerous. Certainly, only swim where the lifeguards are if you REALLY are set on getting a swim in. The pool at Crocs was really lovely. Though, the jetted tubs are not heated, which might disappoint some. Some cons: The room had a slightly musty smell that I'm sure is not the hotel's fault. It's just the way the CR climate is. We had a hard time drying our bathing suits and wet clothes after use, so you might want to consider the laundry service. Overall, I would stay here again and recommend it. "

"Great place! My family & I definitely recommend it. Oceano is family/child-friendly. The pool and poolside cabanas were a plus and very enjoyable. However, I wish the jacuzzi was hot. The daily breakfast service included was a nice offering and they have a full menu & bar for lunch & dinner. They have bicycle rentals which I wish I would have taken advantage of. The hotel houses a concierge that is amazing and who contacted me months before trip to help with setting up tours and travel arrangements to & from airport… I definitely recommend taking advantage of this service. There is a soda (local traditional eatery/cafeteria) two doors down that is popular with great Tico food choices. There are also a few convenience stores for snacks, water, alcohol etc. One thing… Oceano is 10 mins walking distance from beach and main down town road where you’ll find shops, cafes, and restaurants which was great. It is not on the main strip nor is it beachside. It is a gem of a place off the beaten path. "

"This is a lovely small hotel, and you can tell the owner has really tried hard to think about all the small touches. Unfortunately we had very loud neighbors, and the connecting door had no sound insulation so it was like they were partying in our room, but Cindy sorted it out the next day and moved us to a much nicer room upstairs. I really enjoyed staying here and the breakfast was delicious. We also borrowed bikes one evening and explored the valley. Thank you! We live here in Costa Rica so I hope we'll be back soon for another relaxing weekend!"

"Perfectly situated right on the beach and close to the main strip for restaurants and shops. Beautiful pool, lots of fun lounge chairs on the property and beach front restaurant, with tasty food. Very pleased with the surf school affiliated with the hotel, as well!"

"Family friendly. Offers something for everyone in the family. Most of the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Plenty of food and drink options. The pool areas were nice. "

"The extensive pool is a beautiful place to relax and play. The view of the bay, beach, mountains and island are exsqusite. "