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Marea Brava

3.0 star property
Beachside aparthotel with 2 outdoor pools

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Exterior
Exterior
Flat-screen TV
Desk, WiFi
Desk, WiFi

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Desk, WiFi

Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, WiFi

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Desk, WiFi

Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, WiFi

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Living area

Economy Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Marea Brava Hotel & Villas

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
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About the area

Map
Playa Hermosa, Jaco, 4023

What's nearby

  • Hermosa Beach - 1 min walk
  • El Miro - 6 min drive
  • Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Pacific Park - 9 min drive
  • Jaco Beach - 10 min drive
  • Marina Los Sueños - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Point - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪PuddleFish Brewery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Morales House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Vida Hermosa - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hola India Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Marea Brava

Beachside aparthotel with 2 outdoor pools
Spend the day on Marea Brava's beach or relax by one of the aparthotel's 2 outdoor swimming pools. Each apartment provides a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, plus a furnished balcony and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Additional amenities include WiFi, a shower and a desk.
Marea Brava offers 22 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Jaco aparthotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Massage
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi (USD 10 per night)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave

Dining

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8 AM to 11 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Fee: USD 10 per pet per night

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Things to do

  • Children's pool

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Window guards
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 22 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 10 for adults and from USD 5 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 10 per night (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Late check-in fee
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards

Property is also known as

Marea Brava Condo Jaco
Marea Brava Condo
Marea Brava Jaco
Marea Brava Jaco
Marea Brava Aparthotel
Marea Brava Aparthotel Jaco

Frequently asked questions

Does Marea Brava have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Marea Brava pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night.

How much is parking at Marea Brava?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Marea Brava?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Marea Brava?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Marea Brava located?

Nestled on the beach, this Jaco aparthotel is steps from Hermosa Beach and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from El Miro. Jaco Beach and Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Pacific Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Marea Brava Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 18 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

5.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

virginia

Disliked: Communication
Lack of maintenance of the building. Small TV and it is not cable. Not internet in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
The location near the the beach is great but they have to work harder in the cleanest...
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The booking was prepaid (VDK Expedia 7393967968457. DKK 1547,46). The receptionist couldn't or wouldn't accept that, and asked for an additional payment of 171,75 US$, which we paid believing, that the amount would not be withdrawn from our account, when the hotel had checked their bookkeeping. The reception was later the same day asked to cancel the withdrawal, which couldn't be done. We were told to contact Expedia to get our money back. The reception made a second error, during the payment at arrival. They mixed up the numbers, and we (only) paid 117,75 US$ instead of the 171,75 US $, they asked for. We left the next morning one day ahead of time and will never set foot in that hotel again. I/We have stayed in several 100 hotels all over the world during the last 20 years, and we have never experienced such a lousy and cheating service. Needless to say: it is not a good recommendation for Expedia. We of course have all documentation, which can be sent on request.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

FABIAN

Marea regular
El hotel está en un lugar bastante agradable y seguro. Las áreas comunes se mantienen bastante limpias. Nos hospedamos en una habitación que está arriba de la recepción y debajo hay una bomba de agua o algo así que en la madrugada suena como un elicoptero y nos desperó. La refrijeradora de la habitación estaba toda oxidada, no recomendable para guardar alimentos.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The first room we stayed in had no hot water. After the maintenance man got zapped and we were concerned about a fire hazard the power was shut off to the room. The lady at the front desk did not want to clean another room, and said we would be fine for only 2 days in the room with no power. The maintenance man insisted that we get a clean room, and he grabbed the keys for an upgraded sweet (which was way cool for him to do.) The room was absolutely beautiful, however we had to go get clean sheets and towels out of the dryer (the gal at the desk just pointed to the laundry room when we told her the sheets on the bed were still dirty), and change the linens ourselves. Otherwise the view, and beach access were fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Cristian

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Condiciones diferentes a las que ofrecen
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Guillermo

Liked: Staff & service
Mal servicio en bello lugar.
Un lindo lugar pero servicios deficientes
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Laura, Geneva, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great views and Large rooms
We had a great stay and would come back. The only problems we had was the first room did not have AC in the living area, the staff at the Condo moved to another unit and was on the bottom floor with Ocean view and Pool. When we booked this Penthouse with 2 king beds. In the first unit on the 3 floor we had one King, and one Queen bed, and that was OK. In the second unit one room had 2 full beds and the other room looked like a Queen bed, come to find out it was just a queen box spring made up to be a bed. So we move one of the mattresses from one room to another, because the front desk told us they did not have any more mattresses to put on the bed. We made do and had a great time. The pool is another story the small one was great the large one was green, come to find out after talking with the owner the pool man quit 3 days before so that pool was closed for 2 days. It was looking better the last day. The small pool was nice. Also we thought we would have a small bar/store on the property and that was closed per the owner it was to reopen on Saturday the day we left. Over all the stay was good for the money we paid.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

2/10 Terrible

Mikel, Costa Rica

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t deliver what purchased
Couldn’t access half of the hotel amenities, as it was reserved for a private group. Front desk clerk said it wasn’t her problem. Even they had a fence blocking access to this separate area. Shame on them !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

2/10 Terrible

Carleton, Dundee

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
DO NOT stay here
Got ripped off. Paid for a Condo and was put into a much smaller room then I paid for.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

Tracey, London

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pictures are deceiving
Booked a room with a kitchen. The room was extremely small, had large ants crawling over the counter and bed bugs in the mattresses. We cancelled our stay there. The beach is not for swimming as there are frequent riptides.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Carleton , Oregon

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booked 2 nights only stayed 1.
Arrived early and was informed the room we booked was not available. They put us in a smaller room facing a small pool not the one in the pictures. We booked a larger room facing the Ocean with 3 beds not 2. We found out several hours after checking in that we could not use the larger pool because of a private party. The small room we were given didn't even have a table. I could not open my bedroom door all the way because of the warped floor. In the morning I went to the front desk to exchange money. They told me to come back in 2 hours. I went back about an hour and half later and the woman behind the counter told me she would come find me when she had the money. 6 hours later I went back to the front desk and was told they forgot about me and I never exchanged money. We had no access to a bar or restaurant. Never going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Don, Dayton, OH

Nice condo, on the beach.
Kitchen counter had to be kept clean due to ants. Occasional lizard visitor would creep in under kitchen door, probably to feast on the ants, harmless. Beach side entrance had large porch with dinette that seated four and bench seat. Beautiful view. A large, white pawed, black cat slept on one of the cushioned chairs nightly, also, harmless, non-aggressive. Though out animal companions were never mentioned in the advertisement, it took little away from the magnificent beauty of this place.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Situation parfaite
Situation magnifique au bord de l'océan. Les 2 piscines sont geniales et la nature très presente. Super confort du logement. Super restaurant dans les environs
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Florida

Awesome location!
From the second I arrived I felt like I was home! The condo is really spacious. Private entries in both the front and back. The balcony was large and very comfortable, with a couch, two chairs and a table (and still spacious)!! I have a third floor condo facing the beach and the view was unbelievable. The employees go out Of the airway to make sure you have everything you need or want. I can’t wait to go back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

mario

Liked: Room comfort
La habitacion no estaba lista, pese a que la reservacion se hizo con antelacion y se cancelo. La persona en recepcion estaba de acuerdo de que la reservacion estaba, sin embargo tuvimos que esperar por una hora para que fuera aseada, no nos dijeron nada.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Rusty, Oregon

Amazing setting! Just beautiful!!! Staff was kind.
The staff was welcoming and really ensured our needs were met. The room was small and simple, what do expect from economy? The one area that stood out was the charter and beauty of the outdoor setting m, it was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017