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.
