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Reviews of Macaw Paradise

Jacó, 61101 Jacó, Costa Rica

#78 of 185 hotels in Jacó

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 63 apartment reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 13 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quiet

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2025

    8.0
    Good value - very communicative and nice host
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a bit tricky to find - make sure you pay attention to the directions. Not a negative really but pay attention more than other properties.

    There truly are Macaw’s - and other wildlife. Beach access is nice. Good pool.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    8.0
    Great value for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Before arrival contact the property for instructions how to get the keys and code. When we arrived the main gate was closed (there is no cellular connection and no reception). We were waiting near the main gate and the staff arrived after 5 min (I believe they saw us by cameras). then it was smooth check in.

    Amazing location, clean and spacious room. Friendly staff. We saw macaw parrots in the morning ( the live there) while having coffee on the terrace. Walkable distance to the beach (1 min). Great value for the price.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean up the beach a bit right in front and your spot will be much better. Tires specifically

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The scenery was amazing, were able to see parrots, iguanas, monkeys from the pool! The beach was lovely to walk along and swim in! Felt safe, and had everything you needed!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need improvement outside

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing c

    Simple, well maintained place

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2025

    8.0
    Great value for location.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beachfront location. AC. Pool. There was an issue with the bathroom sink and they responded and fixed it quickly. Kitchen with basics for you to Cook. Awesome for fishing as it is right on the beach.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Photos seemed a bit enhanced. Pool wasn’t working. Shower head gave an electrical jolt.

    Friendly staff - Kathleen Nice table on the porch.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Difficult to find

    Location is great close the water

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2025

    8.0
    Good value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed wasn't very comfortable and the bathroom was very small.

    It was good value for the money.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Finding the place. We had to pay a taxi to lead us. Not being able to call someone who spoke any English. O

    On site staff was only the a couple of hours a day but they were very helpful. In spite of the manager refusing to take our calls, we would have been glad to spend more time there.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a lot of LOUD construction (starting very early) as they are building more units very close to each other. Also, it was not comfortable to sit by the pool in my swimsuit as there were lots of construction guys all around it.

    Cute little place

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2024

    8.0
    Fabulous place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Workmen started work early but they'll be finished soon with a new pool

    It was a quiet place away from the buzz if Jaco which was perfect for me. The staff went out their way to pick me up as I was lost. They were very kind

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Swimming pool

    Quite

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful location! Right on the beach with beautiful views and a quiet neighborhood!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bunglow is in a small grove of palm trees on the beach, so we tracked in sand and leaves. We would have really appreciated a broom to sweep the bunglow and the porch. There is only one bath towel provided p/person- not even handtowels, washclothes, or kitchen towels. I would suggest that you bring beach towels and a few extra wash clothes to use in either the bathrooms or the kitchen.

    The location of McCaw Paradise is excellent! Our bunglow was beachfront in a beautiful stretch of beach. The neighborhood is quiet-no toursists, mostly local people, which we really liked. The small deck with chairs was great for early morning coffee and evening cocktails- while enjoying the nature and views of the ocean. There is a wonderful beachfront restaurant just a five minute walk away that we ate at twice- food and cocktails were great! We had our 15 year-old son who really liked to beach comb, collect and try to open coconuts, and swim in the ocean. We swam everyday- the surf was calm, but we stayed near the shore. The bunglow is exactly as described. We used the kitchen to cook breakfast every morning- so the dishes and pans were appreciated. AC worked great and the beds were comfortable and the linens clean. There are four Adirondack chairs on the porch, that we carried out to the beach- perfect!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    7.0
    Rough around the edges
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Under construction Only accepted cash, which was not told ahead of time

    Lovely private beach Near restaurants and shops

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    10
    Great place to relax at beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing we didnt like is the size of the cabins, it was a little small for my pleasure, but it was worthed.

    A lot of things was good, so close to the beach, swimming was great, and the most excellent thing was the scenery, the views is so great. Great place to relax and see the amazing south Caribbean beaches.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Studio Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nice and clean accommodation, swimming pool, lots of macaws, everything was perfect.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beach front, great pool, nice neighbors, frogs on the beach

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excelente la vista al mar y la piscina

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little corner of relaxation after a long drive. We had a great stay and spent hours watching the scarlet macaws flying and feeding in the trees above us. The location is also perfect for breaking up the journey before heading to Manuel Antonio National Park. I highly recommend taking the time to observe the wildlife among the trees!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2025

    10
    Right on a beautiful calm beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My sister, the princess, thought the great quality pillows were on the hard side.😀😀😀😀

    The location is amazing here. Steps to the beach, which was my favorite part. The ocean is very gentle here, and the sunsets are beautiful. The beaches are a mix of sand and stone so I was very happy for my water shoes. I brought a floatie and floated in the water with gentle waves. There's also a nice clean pool that was quite busy but refreshing to get into. There is a shower by the pool that you can rinse off the salt water. Our room was lovely. We had a full fridge and private bathroom. The kitchen had a hot plate, coffee maker, rice cooker and microwave. Perfect for making our meals. Check-in was very simple and finding the place was also easy. The bed was king size and there was also air conditioning which was lovely. We felt very safe and secure and welcomed by the Costa Rican family that we met each day we were there. Parking was right beside our room. Very safe and secure.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2025

    10
    Delighted to see many macaws!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nicely furnished studio with comfortable bed, AC, kitchenette with multiple appliances, and small, clean pool. The highlight was being by the beach and seeing macaws and other birds in the tall trees on the property. Only negative was hearing truck air brakes from the nearby highway. Earplugs for light sleepers recommended.

    Stayed in April 2025

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