This is the perfect hotel for pretty much anyone. My friend and I are both women in our twenties and were a bit hesitant to stay in Jaco after hearing how wild it was. Hotel Nine was the perfect place to stay! It was far enough away from the party scene but close enough that you could walk (during the day) to town to get food etc. Cabs cost under $5s to get into town at night time and the nightlife was awesome. The hotel staff was very accomodating, the rooms are pretty basic but were clean and fresh and the restaurant views were breathtaking. We ate breakfast at the hotel everyday because it was soooo goood. You have a crystal clear view of the ocean and you really feel like youre on vacation here. There is a surf school right across from it on the beach. They also have lawn chairs exclusively for hotel guests which really come in handy. We felt very safe at this hotel, the staff, namely Fabio at the front desk didnt hesitate to ensure we got to and from the hotel safely and really helped us out for all that we needed (as we did not speak one word of spanish). We will without a doubt go back there next time we are in Jaco!

The owners, Dennis & Steve are great guys. I have been to this place on 5 different trips to CR. I always look forward to returning. The last trip, tourism was a little slow and the town wasn't quite as lively. The surf was awesome and so was the weather. I can't wait to go back again and some more spearfishing. Heh Steve and Dennis, you guys rock !

"Don" Ricardo

I will preface this review by stating that unless you are a surfer or a college kid there is no reason for you to stop in Jaco. Keep driving to Manuel Antonio to the South, or Puntarenas to the North. It is a very busy, overly commercialized and touristy area. There is a KFC, Subway, Quiznos and Pizza Hut... need I say more ?" The surf is outstanding, so I understand why it is an attraction for the sport, however, if you are looking for culture, nature and beauty, keep on driving.

In terms of Hotel Nine, it is INCREDIBLY falsely portrayed on their website. I researched every hotel in the area, and thought I had stumbled upon a quaint, affordable beach front hotel. Needless to say my jaw dropped when we pulled up, as this is nothing more than a step up from a Motel 6. The pool is tiny, the rooms are sterile and boring, no charm, no character, and run down. What I thought was a great deal turned into an incredibly disappointing and overpriced stay. We only spent two nights in Jaco, but it was the worst two nights of our 10 day journey. Of the 5 hotels I had booked, all of which possessed great charm, character and personality, this one was by far the worst. Granted, it is the only beach front hotel in Jaco, and the staff was very friendly, but if you are looking for charm, authenticity, romance or slight luxury (and I mean SLIGHT) this is not it.

Great place / quiet location / good breakfast / clean