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A wooden table set with breakfast, including eggs, toast, and a fruit salad, with a view of greenery in the background.

A room with a bed and a view of a lush garden and a pond.

A house with a thatched roof, a waterfall, and lush greenery.

A rustic wooden interior with two wooden desks, chairs, and a laptop.

1. Macaw Lodge

Carara

Romin

HK$900

HK$1,135 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A hotel with a pool surrounded by rocks and plants, a balcony with a railing, and a well-lit interior.

A modern outdoor area with a hot tub, wooden deck, and a view into the house.

A modern building with a flat roof and triangular windows.

A multi-story building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a rock garden.

2. Pumilio Mountain & Ocean Hotel

Jacó

Josue

HK$763

HK$862 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and buildings.

A thatched-roof structure with tables and chairs arranged inside, surrounded by greenery.

A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a sofa, a round table, a wooden door, and a mirror.

A pathway through a lush garden with dense foliage and small structures.

3. Santa Lucia Jungle Hacienda, Costa Rica, Autograph Collection®

Tárcoles

Loren

HK$1,593

HK$2,066 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A garden with a central fountain, surrounded by stone columns and potted plants, with a view of distant trees and a clear sky.

A pool area with a view of the ocean, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence.

A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a desk, and a ceiling fan.

A person in a clear blue pool holding a red drink.

4. Hotel Villa Caletas

Tárcoles

Guillermo

HK$2,018

HK$2,280 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A resort with a large swimming pool, beach access, and lush greenery.

A room with a large window offering a view of a body of water, a bed, a small table with a bottle, and a chair.

An outdoor seating area with white chairs and tables, a potted plant, and a view of the ocean.

A spa setting with a massage table, candles, and a glass table with a bottle and seashells.

5. Hotel Punta Leona

Tárcoles

Delia

HK$1,020

HK$1,270 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A resort with multiple swimming pools, lush greenery, and a view of the sea.

A spacious living area with a grand piano, wooden flooring, and a view of the outdoors.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, surrounded by trees and string lights.

A corridor with a brick ceiling, white columns, and patterned flooring.

6. Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort

Jacó

emilia navarro

HK$1,907

HK$2,508 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A Croc's Resort Casino lobby with a reception desk, modern decor, and a spacious layout.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a view of the ocean through floor-to-ceiling windows, and a ceiling fan.

A table set for two with wine glasses and a candle, overlooking a pool and palm trees at sunset.

7. Crocs Resort & Casino

Jacó

Jessica

HK$1,312

HK$1,483 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered seating area surrounded by lush greenery.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large island, and pendant lighting.

A modern bedroom with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside tables, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, a refrigerator, and a sink.

8. Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge

Tárcoles

Arvind

HK$671

HK$758 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

An outdoor dining area with wicker chairs and tables, large windows offering ocean views, and ceiling fans.

A multi-level outdoor area with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and potted plants.

A wide beach with a clear sky and calm sea.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the pool.

9. Hotel Tramonto

Jacó

Leondina

HK$710

HK$803 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the landscape.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, three pendant lights, and potted plants.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a wall mural.

A balcony with a hot tub overlooking a green landscape and a sunset.

10. Marala Hotel

Parrita

patricia

HK$737

HK$832 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A pool with a geometric tile pattern and a stone border.

A modern interior with a person working at a desk, surrounded by chairs and a dining table.

A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a bar area with wicker chairs.

A courtyard with hanging planters, a hammock, and lush greenery.

11. Nomad Living CR

Tárcoles

Kath

HK$437

HK$494 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

Two people sitting by a poolside, holding drinks.

A person seated in a chair, holding a coconut with a bow.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a wooden desk.

Two individuals walking on a beach with boats in the background.

12. Paradise Bay Hotel Boutique

Jacó

Nathalie

HK$781

HK$883 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A room with a bed, a chair, and a view of the ocean.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple bungalow-style accommodations, arranged in rows with a beach view.

A resort with multiple bungalow-style accommodations, a swimming pool, and a view of the ocean.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a thatched umbrella, and a view of the sea.

13. Amarena Canvas Beach Hotel

Hermosa Palms

Esteban

HK$2,119

HK$2,394 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A man and woman in a swimming pool with a clear view of the ocean and a balcony railing.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a small refrigerator. There is a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and large windows offering a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the outdoors, and a wooden headboard.

A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a large window, and a view of the outdoors.

14. Akua Ocean View Suites

Tárcoles

Kimberly

HK$1,063

HK$1,201 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A wooden table with wine glasses and a bottle, surrounded by yellow ottomans, set against a backdrop of palm trees and a beach.

A modern room with a large window overlooking a beach, a wooden reception desk, and a display of decorative vases.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a swimming pool, surrounded by palm trees and a building with multiple balconies.

A balcony with a view of a beach and palm trees.

15. Lia Hotel Jaco - Exclusively for Adults, WorldHotels Crafted

Jacó

Alexandra

HK$837

HK$945 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A wooden deck with outdoor dining tables and chairs, overlooking a swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

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

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

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

16. Hotel Cerro Lodge

Lagunillas

Jon

HK$494

HK$558 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A swimming pool with a central fountain, surrounded by lounge chairs and a building with multiple balconies.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

A hotel with a central swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and multiple balconies.

17. Hotel Arenas en Punta Leona

Tárcoles

Andres

HK$820

HK$926 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

An aerial view of a resort with a pool, a red-roofed building, and a beach.

A beachside seating area with a stone wall, wooden furniture, and a view of the ocean.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

A room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

18. Terraza Del Pacifico Hotel

Jacó

Priscila

HK$1,010

HK$1,141 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

A modern building with the name "OCEANO" illuminated on the facade.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small sitting area, a bathtub, and a view of the city at night.

A modern hotel lobby with a glass-enclosed dining area, multiple floors visible through the glass, and a bar area with patrons.

19. Océano Boutique Hotel & Bistró

Jacó

Linda

HK$897

HK$1,014 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A courtyard with stone flooring, palm trees, and a building with a balcony.

A pool area with a pergola, surrounded by tropical plants and a building with yellow walls.

An indoor dining area with tables and chairs, ceiling fans, and a view of the outdoor patio.

A stone pathway leading to a wooden door with a glass panel, surrounded by lush green foliage and illuminated by wall-mounted lights.

20. Hotel Boutique Iguana Verde

Orotina

Estrella

HK$1,023

HK$1,156 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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A river flowing through a forest with green foliage and a rocky bed.

Top Carara Hotel Reviews

Amarena Canvas Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This property was amazing! The staff were all super nice and helpful the property was beautiful just as the pictures show if not better in person! It wa so peaceful and relaxing and with the wonderful restaurant on site and the ocean view we did not have to leave the resort for anything! It was difficult to find with gps but with a little help we found it! I would recommend 10/10."

Lia Hotel Jaco - Exclusively for Adults, WorldHotels Crafted

10/10 Excellent

"Todo estuvo súper bien"

Clarita's Beach Bar & Resort, WorldHotels Elite

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was super nice and modern and the food was good"

The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Thank you so much for a wonderful stay! We could have stayed much longer as everything was fantastic from the food, from the spa and especially the staff! We hope to come back one day."

Océano Boutique Hotel & Bistró

10/10 Excellent

"Very pretty hotel. The restaurant service was a little slow, but food was good and reasonably priced. A little noisy from motor scooters - ask for room on back side of hotel. Walked into town, so convenient to shopping and other eating establishments."

Best Western Jaco Beach All-Inclusive Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Todo exelente"

Beach Break Resort

8/10 Good

"Bien"

Jacó Laguna Resort and Beach Club

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location breakfast was good too"

Fiesta Resort Central Pacific - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"The only bad part, is the check out time. Too early."

More cheap stays in Carara

Ozeano Jaco

C. Alice, Provincia de Puntarenas Jacó Provincia de Puntarenas

HK$424

HK$479 total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Hotel Los Ranchos

Calle Las Olas Jacó Puntarenas

HK$620

HK$701 total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (342 reviews)

Apartamentos Ganesha Jacó

Calle Madrigal Jacó Provincia de Puntarenas

HK$621

HK$702 total

9 Nov - 10 Nov

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (29 reviews)

Hotel Mar de Luz

Jaco Beach Jacó Puntarenas

HK$646

HK$730 total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Encanto Del Mar

C. Bribri Jacó Provincia de Puntarenas

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Jaco Vale del Mar

Avenida Pastor Diaz Jaco Puntarenas

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8/10 Very good! (13 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Carara?

Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort, located 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from the heart of Carara, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other choices for your trip to the area are Hotel Punta Leona and Crocs Resort & Casino. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Carara.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Carara has to offer?

Cool Bali Style Villa, w/stunning views, HiSpeedWifi., 3Brs. solar heated pool.: This holiday home rental outside of Carara is located in the city centre, and has an outdoor pool, a balcony and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 3 bedrooms, as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge and a stovetop, so that you can cook with friends or family. Kick off your shoes and enjoy yourself with a garden and a selection of games. See all vacation rentals in Carara.

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

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Carara.

What are some accommodation options with pools in Carara?

Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort: Hotel, 12-minute walk from Marina Los Sueños. Features 4 outdoor swimming pools, a children's pool and 4 restaurants. Hotel Punta Leona and Fiesta Resort Central Pacific - All Inclusive are a couple of other choices with an on-site pool. View all hotels with pools in Carara.

What is staying in Carara like?

Those travelling to Carara will definitely enjoy the sights to see and things to do. In Carara, there are 12 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Carara.

What is there to see in Carara?

Places to visit in the wider area include Rainforest Adventures Jaco, Carara National Park and Mantas Beach. You'll also find Playa Blanca and Jacó Beach in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Carara guide.

What's the weather like in Carara?

The hottest months are usually March and April, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 27°C. The rainiest months in Carara are October, August, July and November, with each month seeing an average of 992 mm of rainfall.

Carara hotels from HK$479

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Our top choices for Carara hotels

1. Macaw Lodge

2. Pumilio Mountain & Ocean Hotel

3. Santa Lucia Jungle Hacienda, Costa Rica, Autograph Collection®

4. Hotel Villa Caletas

5. Hotel Punta Leona

6. Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort

7. Crocs Resort & Casino

8. Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge

9. Hotel Tramonto

10. Marala Hotel

11. Nomad Living CR

12. Paradise Bay Hotel Boutique

13. Amarena Canvas Beach Hotel

14. Akua Ocean View Suites

15. Lia Hotel Jaco - Exclusively for Adults, WorldHotels Crafted

16. Hotel Cerro Lodge

17. Hotel Arenas en Punta Leona

18. Terraza Del Pacifico Hotel

19. Océano Boutique Hotel & Bistró

20. Hotel Boutique Iguana Verde

Learn more about Carara

Top Carara Hotel Reviews

Amarena Canvas Beach Hotel

Lia Hotel Jaco - Exclusively for Adults, WorldHotels Crafted

Clarita's Beach Bar & Resort, WorldHotels Elite

The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa

Océano Boutique Hotel & Bistró

Best Western Jaco Beach All-Inclusive Resort

Beach Break Resort

Jacó Laguna Resort and Beach Club

Fiesta Resort Central Pacific - All Inclusive

More cheap stays in Carara

Ozeano Jaco

Hotel Los Ranchos

Apartamentos Ganesha Jacó

Hotel Mar de Luz

Encanto Del Mar

Jaco Vale del Mar

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