If you want to make your friends back home jealous with killer views and do it on a BUDGET, Best Western Jaco is the perfect place! The grounds are immaculate- palms and that postcard perfect beachfront setup. Let's talk about some MVPs here: Aaron, Bryan, and Francisco at the bars. Quick, friendly, and mixology specialists who have a very heavy hand if you ask nicely. That said, I do wish the drink menu had a bit more flair. Espresso martini, anyone? The service overall was fantastic especially in the food & beverage areas. One nice perk of this property was the live music at night, several nights of our trip were done by local performers. A nice, authentic touch!
The rooms? they suck. DATED. Beds are rock-hard, walls are thin- you can easily hear loud music all day and until about 12 am. You're NOT coming here for luxury or a plush sleep- you're here for the beach and a strong drink to forget the bed. The food was very hit or miss. Some days we were vibing with the fried yucca, plantos maduros (scrumptious), juices and fruits, and chilled wine. Other days it felt like they couldn't get enough chicken, bland and so overused. The snack bar gave off "school lunch line" vibes- perfect for kids but you'd have to be very intoxicated to eat there.
If you're American and emotionally attached to bacon or conditioner for your hair- pack your own. Both of which would improve the experience. Pro tip: the beach-facing pool at the far end of the resort is the ultimate chill zone
