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  Known for its happening nightlife and great surfing conditions, Jaco is one of the most popular beaches in Costa Rica. Offering around the clock entertainment, the town is covered in bars and restaurants. As a top tourist destination located only two hours from San Jose, Jaco offers a variety of accommodations, including a number of five star resorts.
  
  

Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort

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  On the shores of the Pacific Ocean, surrounded by a 1,100 acre rainforest, the Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort is a five-star nature retreat near Jaco, Costa Rica. With 201 rooms, the resort features six restaurants, a casino, an 18-hole championship golf course, BBQ area, tennis courts, pools, a gym, hiking trails and treetop zip-line tours. Guests can relax and unwind at the Sibo Rainforest Spa and Retreat, with a variety of treatments including Costa Rican stone massage, organic black forest mud body wrap, DiVine chocolate & champagne facial. (References 1)
  
  Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort
  800 MTS West from Herradura entrance
  Playa Herradura, 5024005 Costa Rica
  (506) 2630-9000
  lossuenosspa.com
  
  

Hotel Villa Caletas

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  Nestled on a hilltop, 1150 feet above the ocean, Villa Caletas is a luxurious rainforest resort with a full spa, infinity pool, outdoor amphitheater and gym. There are a variety of accommodations to choose from, including fourteen villas, each with its own private terrace, suites with private pools and living rooms and the master suites, which have a Jacuzzi tub, private pool, ocean view and a hammock. (References 2) Dine outdoors at The Anfiteatro Sunset Restaurant & Bar, or enjoy a gourmet meal indoors at the Mirador Restaurant. The Villa also has its own private beach located a mile down the road, with free hourly transfers from the hotel. Nearby go horseback riding, hike through the rainforest, go sea kayaking, or visit the town of Jaco.
  
  Hotel Villa Caletas
  Hotel Villa Caletas private road
  Jaco, 12358-1000 Costa Rica
  (506) 2637-0505
  hotelvillacaletas.com
  
  

El Paso De Las Lapas

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  Just ten minutes from downtown Jaco, El Paso De Las Lapas is a secluded, boutique eco-friendly hotel with personable and knowledgeable staff. Surrounded by a dense tropical rainforest, the property features two pools with a water slide, barbecue area and a spa room for massages. There are only ten suites on the property, each with two queen beds, a sofa bed, fully stocked kitchen, private terrace, or balcony and room for five people. (References 3) Room rates include daily complimentary breakfast and free taxi rides to nearby Herradura Beach and Jaco Beach.
  
  El Paso De Las Lapas
  2km Este Cruce de Herradura 1 km Norte
  Jacó, 943-1000 Costa Rica
  (506) 2643-5678
  elpasodelaslapas.com