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Docelunas
HOTEL
US$169/197; )
Situated in the foothills across the highway, 'Twelve Moons' is a heavenly mountain re-
treat consisting of only 20 rooms sheltered in a pristine landscape of tropical rainforest.
Each teak-accented room is uniquely decorated with original artwork, and the luxurious
bathrooms feature double sinks and bathtubs. Yoga classes, offered regularly, are free with
room rates.
A full spa uses the hotel's own line of beauty products, and you can swim in a free-
form, waterfall-fed pool. The open-air restaurant serves everything from marlin
ceviche
to
vegan delicacies. To reach the hotel, make a left off the Costanera just after the third
signed entrance for Playa Jacó.
Hotel Poseidon
HOTEL
2643-1642;
www.hotel-poseidon.com
;
Calle Bohío; d incl breakfast from
US$107; )
It's hard to miss the huge Grecian wooden carvings that adorn the exterior of this small
American-run hotel. On the inside, sparkling rooms are perfectly accented with stylish fur-
niture and mosaic tiles, and include amenities like fridges and hair dryers. There's a pool
with swim-up bar, a small Jacuzzi and an open-air restaurant serving some of the best food
in Jacó.
Hotel Mar de Luz
HOTEL
2643-3259;
www.mardeluz.com
;
Calle Mar de Luz; d incl breakfast
US$109; )
This adorable little hotel with Dutch-inspired murals of windmills and tulips has tidy and
attractive air-conditioned rooms (outfitted with fridges, microwaves and coffeemakers)
that are perfect for a little family fun in the sun. The friendly Dutch owners (who also
speak Spanish, English, German and Italian) offer two swimming pools, several BBQ
grills and plenty of useful information.
The owners are also extremely committed to fighting drugs and prostitution in Jacó, and
are at the forefront of an admirable campaign to clean up the city.
