Ratings based on 26 Verified Reviews
4.8 Room cleanliness
4.7 Service & staff
4.6 Room comfort
4.7 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 12 Apr 2021 on Orbitz
I loved staying at Vista Guapa! Our bungalow was cozy and had AC, there were sweet dogs on the property, and the hospitality was awesome. I can't wait to go back again!
Comment from Hotel Management
27 Apr 2021 by Kandice, Hotel Management
Thanks!!!!!! We very much appreciate your feedback & happy you enjoyed the stay. It was a pleasure to have you and hope to see you again soon
by A verified traveler
Posted 31 Jan 2020
by A verified traveler
Posted 27 Jan 2020 on Travelocity
Beautifil place but they charged us twice for our reservation. Staff is unqualified.
by A verified traveler
Posted 2 Jan 2020
by A verified traveler from Mexico
Posted 13 Aug 2019
Vista Guapa is the place you want to stay if you plan to learn to surf and rest and a great time in Jacó. The breakfast is delicious, the facilities are clean and excellent, and the staff will always make you feel at home. I loved Costa Rica, and because I picked this place to stay, it was probably one of the best vacation in my life!
Comment from Hotel Management
19 Sep 2019 by VistaGuapa, Hotel Management
Good afternoon.
It's a pleasure for us to attend you.
We are very happy you enjoy your staying.
by A verified traveler
Posted 7 Mar 2019
This property was beautiful, immaculate, and in the best location! The host, Candice, was such an awesome person! She took us to dinner and showed us around and even let us borrow her bicycles to check out a really cool private’s beach. This place is a rare find and Candice makes it even better! I will be back! Gorgeous views!
by A verified traveler from Boston, MA
Posted 6 Feb 2019
The property itself is on a large hillside away from the main Jaco commercial areas. The main office is at ground level, but the bungalows are up a very steep climb. There is a one-lane driveway going up/down to the bungalows. We were wondering what happens when two cars meet and one needs to back up/down the steep and windy driveway, but luckily that never happened to us.
The room itself is actually half of the bungalow. Very spacious and clean, and there are amenities like full-sized bottles of Raw Botanicals shampoo, conditioner, and body lotion. There is also a fire pit with fire wood at each bungalow if you want to do a camp fire after dark. We thought about it but then didn't because we stayed there during dry season when the grass was super crispy. There was no obvious water hose or other way to stop a fire on the lawn if a spark escaped the fire pit.
What sells it is the view. You get an incredible view of the surrounding landscape. It's technically ocean view, but is not close enough to the ocean to get a good scenic view. You can see water on the horizon and you can see the back of the large and tall hotel that now blocks part of the ocean view.
Overall, it was a lovely one-night stay. We would stay here again if we ever return to this area of Costa Rica.
Comment from Hotel Management
9 Feb 2019 by Vista Guapa Surf Camp Director, Hotel Management
Thank you for the very appreciated honest review, and happy you stayed with us and that you would like to return!
I hope you don't hesitate to make smores in the campfire pit next time you visit, We have fire extinguishers located just inside each of the Bungalows in the event of emergency, so please feel safe in doing so.
Until then, All the best, and thank you again, we look forward to having you back!
Pura Vida,
Vista Guapa Surf Camp Director
by A verified traveler
Posted 20 Oct 2018
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Portland, Oregon
Best place in Jaco!
Posted 19 Feb 2018
Location: I took an adventure ATV trip with Howling Monkey adventure tours and had the best time ever.
Thrilled that I switched my hotel in Jaco and found this place. I wanted something clean and off the main street. It has everything I love about a hotel stay. Room was really clean and very comfortable and had the most beautiful view. The staff made me a gorgeous healthy breakfast to order everyday. I lounged by the pool which was clean and peaceful. The hotel owner, Alex was really helpful and great to talk too. Highly recommend this place!
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from San Francisco
Paradise
Posted 1 Feb 2018
Pros: This property is located about a 5 minute drive into the touristy town of Jaco but upon arriving here its like your secluded in your own paradise
Cons: the only thing I can think of is maybe adding a light lunch to the menu if you don't want to go to town
Location: They offer surf lessons and paddle boarding. They offer transfers to the airport at a surcharge and town is a 5 minute drive with a fun nightlife
I would call this place a piece of paradise nestled in the mountain overlooking the lush forest of Costa Rica with a view of the ocean in the horizon The bungalows are in tiers on the mountain and the only negative is if you don't have a car and don't like exercising your gluteus trekking up the hillside to reach your place otherwise I would stay there again. The rooms are clean and white with a gorgeous view and hammocks to lay and watch the sunrise in the morning or sunset in the evening. WIFI is a bit sketchy in the rooms but great in the common areas. Breakfast is absolutely delicious and in abundance. The pool was nice and we didn't have to share it with anyone; no putting towels out to safe your chair; it was absolutely the most relaxing part of the vacation
Comment from Hotel Management
6 Feb 2018 by Alex, Hotel Management
Thank you so much! It was truly a pleasure to have you here to share in the beauty and pura vida of Costa Rica, that is the whole reason behind Vista Guapa. We are looking at possible means of transport up and down the hill to the bungalows, and we have brand new fat-tire YOLO bikes arriving soon for guests to rent that dont want to rent a car but prefer not to cab it either. We are also looking at adding light lunch options. Bottom line, you are absolutely right and we take all feedback to heart and are always looking to increase guest satisfaction. We are very pleased with your comments and hope you come back very soon!
