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Hotel Ibiza is a true gem. If you want to be right in the middle of Jaco beach and all that it offers with the beach, surfing (in my case), restaurants and nightlife, without having to go back and forth in taxis to the handful of up market hotels but also don’t want to end up toughing it out in an unnecessarily rough and tumble party hotel, then look no further. A classic boutique hotel that is managed exceptionally well, with truly outstanding hospitality across the board, Hotel Ibiza really delivers an excellent little oasis in the middle of Jaco Beach. It would be a great value at any price but it’s a true bargain at how it is priced. It features a great little pool and bistro to retreat to for an afternoon break for a cocktail or light bite in between morning activities (surfing, hiking, tours, etc) and evening night life adventures. The rooms are very nice—particularly the one bedroom suites on the second floor facing the pool. Breakfast was included and perfect every time (starts at 7am). Housekeeping was spot-on without a single miss, and the reception team was universally kind, discreet, professional and gracious. The hotel is very safe and flexible enough to be a great fit for couples, solo travelers and even families. It is exactly the right combination to be whatever you want or need it to be, done exactly the way you would want it to be. Special thanks to Javier at the desk and Louis in the bistro. They and everyone else made it a “can’t miss” place to say if Jaco Beach is part of your Costa Rica journey!