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A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs, with a view of apartment buildings in the background.

A poolside area with sun loungers and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a multi-story building in the background.

A beach with waves, a forested hill, and a clear sky.

A residential building complex with multiple apartment buildings, lush green gardens, and palm trees.

1. Jaco Beach Apartments

Barrio Santa Lucía, 1.8 km from Playa Balsal

Charles

AED 356

AED 476 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a balcony with a view, and a painting on the wall.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a TV.

A restaurant with long tables, chairs, hanging lights, a bar area, and a TV.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a glass shower enclosure, a mounted abstract painting, and a wooden wardrobe.

2. Clarita's Beach Bar & Resort, WorldHotels Elite

Barrio Los Villalobos, 1.7 km from Playa Balsal

Panfilo

AED 593

AED 670 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a beach.

A beach with a wooden railing, palm trees, and a building in the background.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a palm tree.

A room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a wooden table.

3. Apartotel Flamboyant

2.9 km from Playa Balsal

Thomas

AED 404

AED 457 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

A tropical garden with palm trees and a thatched roof structure.

An outdoor patio with a thatched roof, seating areas, and potted plants.

4. Club Ibiza - Party Hotel & Beach Club

2.7 km from Playa Balsal

Aaron

AED 309

AED 349 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A pool area with multiple lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with a red-tiled roof.

A balcony with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a swimming pool and lush greenery.

A kitchen with a granite countertop, a built-in island, wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled floor.

A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

5. Monte Carlo Luxury Condominiums

2.7 km from Playa Balsal

JUDE

AED 502

AED 976 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a stone deck, surrounded by tropical plants and a multi-story building with balconies.

A reception desk with a person handing over a document to another person.

A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a beach view.

A beach with palm trees, umbrellas, and a building with a red roof.

6. Hotel Los Ranchos

2.7 km from Playa Balsal

Peter

AED 290

AED 328 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A resort with multiple swimming pools, lush greenery, and a view of the sea.

A corridor with a brick ceiling, white columns, and patterned flooring.

A poolside dining area with a table set for two, surrounded by lush greenery.

A spacious living area with a grand piano, wooden flooring, and a view of the outdoors.

7. Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort

3.2 km from Playa Balsal

emilia navarro

AED 819

AED 1,091 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A table set for two with wine glasses and a candle, overlooking a pool and palm trees at sunset.

A multi-story hotel with a central atrium, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a view of the ocean through floor-to-ceiling windows, and a ceiling fan.

8. Crocs Resort & Casino

1.4 km from Playa Balsal

Jessica

AED 612

AED 692 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A modern hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a balcony with a view of a building and greenery.

A modern bathroom with a marble backsplash, a large mirror, a sink, and a built-in storage unit with a lock.

A modern hotel room with a marble floor, a large bed, a desk with a chair, and a bathroom with a marble sink and mirror.

9. Oz Hotel & Sports Bar

3.2 km from Playa Balsal

Matthew

AED 388

AED 438 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with buildings and trees in the background.

A room with a stone wall, a bed with a quilt, a refrigerator, and a window with curtains.

A bedroom with a stone wall, a bed with a decorative headboard, a bench, and a window with a view.

A two-story building with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a large tree in the foreground.

10. Hotel Mar de Luz

2.7 km from Playa Balsal

Arunkumar

AED 302

AED 342 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

An indoor pool area with lounge chairs, a bar, and a thatched roof.

A kitchen area with chefs preparing food, including burgers and fries, and various cooking utensils and equipment.

A room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a row of seating with neon lights.

A hotel room with two beds, each with blue and white bedding, wooden headboards, and a nightstand with a lamp.

11. Republik Hotel, Bistro and Disco on Site

3 km from Playa Balsal

David

AED 360

AED 406 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A wooden table with wine glasses and a bottle, surrounded by yellow ottomans, set against a backdrop of palm trees and a beach.

A modern room with a large window overlooking a beach, a wooden reception desk, and a display of decorative vases.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, and a view of a beach with palm trees.

A balcony with a view of a beach and palm trees.

12. Lia Hotel Jaco - Exclusively for Adults, WorldHotels Crafted

2.3 km from Playa Balsal

Alexandra

AED 392

AED 442 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A coastal cityscape with a beach, buildings, and hills.

A hotel room with two beds, a wardrobe, a desk with a chair, and an air conditioning unit.

A two-story building with a covered outdoor area.

A spacious room with a tiled floor, wicker furniture, a bar area, and a ceiling fan.

13. Hotel Cabinas Jacomar

2.8 km from Playa Balsal

Simba

AED 208

AED 235 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A breakfast table with a variety of food items and a glass of orange juice, set against a backdrop of a swimming pool and palm trees.

A beach with a clear view of the ocean, a sandy shore, and a forested hill in the background.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a pool, and a view of palm trees and buildings.

A resort with multiple swimming pools, a large building, and a mountainous backdrop.

14. Best Western Jaco Beach All-Inclusive Resort

3.1 km from Playa Balsal

Emilia Gabriela

AED 868

AED 980 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a two-story building with balconies.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a television on the left.

A covered outdoor area with a pathway lined with plants and a building with multiple arches and brick accents.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a chair, and a view of a garden through a sliding door.

15. Hotel Pochote Grande

Barrio Los Villalobos, 1.5 km from Playa Balsal

Lorraine

AED 477

AED 540 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees, overlooking a body of water.

A beach view with palm trees, a parking area, and a distant shoreline.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a painting, a view of palm trees, and a balcony.

A spacious room with large windows, a modern chair, a small ottoman, and a glass door leading to a balcony with a view of palm trees and the ocean.

16. Paradise Jaco Beach Front

2.7 km from Playa Balsal

Francisco

AED 253

AED 286 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A sunset over the ocean with palm trees silhouetted against the sky.

A room with a bed, a window with a view of palm trees and a brick wall outside.

A beach view with palm trees and a sunset.

A rustic bar area with wooden furniture and a view of palm trees.

17. Gallina E Palo Beachfront Hotel

3 km from Playa Balsal

Reuben

AED 314

AED 355 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A residential area with multiple apartment buildings, a swimming pool, and a road leading to a distant hill.

A resort with multiple buildings, a central pool area, and surrounding greenery.

A resort with a pool, outdoor seating, and lush landscaping.

A beach with a sunset, waves, and a distant landmass.

18. Costa Linda Condo 1.3

Barrio Santa Lucía, 1.8 km from Playa Balsal

Anonymous traveler

AED 471

AED 657 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a glass wall offering a view of a pool and outdoor area.

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a tall building in the background.

A modern apartment with a dining area, kitchen, and living space.

A hotel room with a large window, a neatly made bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and a view of a green landscape.

19. Contemporary Viva Jaco Residences Suite With Pool

Barrio Santa Lucía, 2.1 km from Playa Balsal

Harold Kelly

AED 333

AED 634 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A kitchen with teal cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and various kitchen items on the counter.

A single bed with a white headboard and a blue patterned pillow in a room with a window.

A kitchen with a built-in toaster oven, a blender, and shelves with dishes and jars.

A dining area with wicker chairs, a wooden table, and a patterned rug.

20. Wanderlust

2.3 km from Playa Balsal

AED 198

AED 224 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Playa Balsal

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Jaco Beach Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
Clarita's Beach Bar & Resort, WorldHotels Elite	9.4 Exceptional 58 reviews	View
Apartotel Flamboyant	9.4 Exceptional 221 reviews	View
Club Ibiza - Party Hotel & Beach Club	9.2 Wonderful 568 reviews	View
Monte Carlo Luxury Condominiums	9.4 Exceptional 105 reviews	View

Top Playa Balsal Hotel Reviews

Lia Hotel Jaco - Exclusively for Adults, WorldHotels Crafted

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente hotel, limpio, trato cordial, instalaciones nuevas, recomendado al 100%."

Clarita's Beach Bar & Resort, WorldHotels Elite

10/10 Excellent

"Bien todo"

Crocs Resort & Casino

10/10 Excellent

"La comida deliciosa y excelente atención de todo el personal."

Beach Front - Spectacular Ocean Views!

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location for Jaco, a quiet street and an amazing view of the ocean and rainforest setting. Very good experience communicating with owner."

Luxury Oceanfront Apartment 3BR/2BA in Jaco!

10/10 Excellent

"The accommodations were spacious, clean and comfortable. Unit was well equipped and had almost everything you needed. Bonus was having access to Crocs and having the resort experience."

The best condo in Jaco Beach, just got A LOT BETTER!

10/10 Excellent

"The place was very nice, comfortable, and safe. Not enough parking, and the casino pool was geared to younger kids than our 18-21 yr old group wanted. Raquel was awesome!"

Jaco Walkout Beachfront-90 min SJO-sleep 6-next to Crocs-1st floor

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay! I would highly recommend for families."

Seaview Oasis 1-BR Suite in Croc's casino resort

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulous. The condo is much nicer then the pictures. Huge balcony, well stocked spacious condo, very clean and comfortable. We will stay there again and have already recommended it to friends. Thank you so much for renting your beautiful place to us. It was a picture perfect stay."

Ocean front and just steps from the pools and ocean!

10/10 Excellent

"The pool was very nice fir lap swimming or just lounging. Rooms were clean and kitchen had everything you need.A/C worked ver good and kept cool"

Other attractions near Playa Balsal

A green parrot with a red face and white beak perched on a chain.

Neo Fauna

8.4/10 (159 reviews)

See the exotic and native animals who live at Neo Fauna during your travels in Jacó. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.

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A large wave with spray and foam, indicating strong ocean currents.

Jacó Beach

8.6/10 (2,737 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Jacó Beach during your travels in Jacó? You can seek out the surfing spots and local tours in this relaxing area.

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A beach with waves, a forested hill, and boats in the water.

Herradura Beach

8.4/10 (1,060 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Herradura Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Herradura. Stroll along the marina in this relaxing area, or seek out the golf courses.

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Jacó Walk Shopping Center

9.0/10 (85 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Jacó Walk Shopping Center during your trip to Jacó. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Auto Mercado Herradura

9.2/10 (400 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Auto Mercado Herradura during your trip to Herradura. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Jacó Viewpoint

Learn about the local history of Jacó when you take a trip to Jacó Viewpoint. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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El Miro

9.0/10 (201 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Jacó when you spend time at El Miro.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Playa Balsal?

Playa Balsal is located in Jacó. Travelers love the area for its beautiful beaches, bar scene, and surfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 75 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Playa Balsal?

Crocs Resort & Casino is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a casino. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Playa Balsal. Other good options within a few miles include Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort and Clarita's Beach Bar & Resort, WorldHotels Elite.

How many hotels are there near Playa Balsal?

Expedia has 75 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Playa Balsal.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Playa Balsal, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Playa Balsal.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Playa Balsal?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Playa Balsal, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Playa Balsal?

Lounge by the water at Jacó Beach and Herradura Beach. Explore nature at Rainforest Adventures Jaco and Herradura Bay. A trip to Jacó Walk Shopping Center and Auto Mercado Herradura might be just the ticket for souvenir shopping.

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Our top choices for Playa Balsal hotels

1. Jaco Beach Apartments

2. Clarita's Beach Bar & Resort, WorldHotels Elite

3. Apartotel Flamboyant

4. Club Ibiza - Party Hotel & Beach Club

5. Monte Carlo Luxury Condominiums

6. Hotel Los Ranchos

7. Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort

8. Crocs Resort & Casino

9. Oz Hotel & Sports Bar

10. Hotel Mar de Luz

11. Republik Hotel, Bistro and Disco on Site

12. Lia Hotel Jaco - Exclusively for Adults, WorldHotels Crafted

13. Hotel Cabinas Jacomar

14. Best Western Jaco Beach All-Inclusive Resort

15. Hotel Pochote Grande

16. Paradise Jaco Beach Front

17. Gallina E Palo Beachfront Hotel

18. Costa Linda Condo 1.3

19. Contemporary Viva Jaco Residences Suite With Pool

20. Wanderlust

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Top Playa Balsal Hotel Reviews

Lia Hotel Jaco - Exclusively for Adults, WorldHotels Crafted

Clarita's Beach Bar & Resort, WorldHotels Elite

Crocs Resort & Casino

Beach Front - Spectacular Ocean Views!

Luxury Oceanfront Apartment 3BR/2BA in Jaco!

The best condo in Jaco Beach, just got A LOT BETTER!

Jaco Walkout Beachfront-90 min SJO-sleep 6-next to Crocs-1st floor

Seaview Oasis 1-BR Suite in Croc's casino resort

Ocean front and just steps from the pools and ocean!

Other attractions near Playa Balsal

Neo Fauna

Jacó Beach

Herradura Beach

Jacó Walk Shopping Center

Auto Mercado Herradura

Jacó Viewpoint

El Miro

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