Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Pacific Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Jaco Beach - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
Herradura Beach - 13 min drive - 9.8 km
Marina Los Sueños - 13 min drive - 9.9 km
Getting around
San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 84 min drive
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 109 min drive
Tambor (TMU) - 27.9 miles/44.9 km
Restaurants
XTC - 14 min walk
Mary's Diner - 14 min walk
Subway Jaco - 15 min walk
Soda Garabito - 6 min walk
Café Bohío - 14 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
La Villa Creole
When you stay at La Villa Creole, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Jaco Beach and Herradura Beach. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, and hiking/biking trails, kayaking and mountain biking are nearby. A terrace and a garden are other highlights, and all villas offer LED TVs and free WiFi.
Languages
English, French, Spanish
At a glance
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Property amenities
Beach
Near the beach
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Umbrellas
Sunloungers
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self-parking on site
Car not required
Bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
Shower
Shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels provided
Soap
Living spaces
Library
Entertainment
LED TV with cable service
Outdoor areas
Terrace
Garden
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets or service animals
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lifts
Roll-in shower
Wheelchair-accessible
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Multilingual staff
Blackout curtains
Virtual front desk
Location highlights
In the city centre
Things to do
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Kayaking nearby
Surfing lessons nearby
Ecotours nearby
Boat tours nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Zip-lining nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
10 rooms
1 floor
3 buildings
Built in 1998
Individually decorated
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Long-term renters welcome.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
This property accepts mobile payments and cash.
Mobile payment options include: PayPal.
Also known as
Hotel Creole
Hotel Villa Creole
Hotel Villa Creole Jaco
Villa Creole Hotel
Villa Creole Jaco
Villa Creole
Hotel Villa Creole Costa Rica/Jaco
Hotel Villa Creole
La Villa Creole Jaco
La Villa Creole Villa
La Villa Creole Villa Jaco
Frequently asked questions
Does La Villa Creole offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, La Villa Creole does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at La Villa Creole?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
Are pets allowed at La Villa Creole?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at La Villa Creole?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at La Villa Creole?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at La Villa Creole and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as boat tours, hiking and kayaking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the villa's other amenities, which include a garden.
What's the area around La Villa Creole like?
La Villa Creole is in Barrio Ricos y Famosos, a short 14-minute walk from Neo Fauna and 19 minutes' walk from Jacó Walk Shopping Center.
La Villa Creole Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
9 Jul 2024
james
james, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Jan 2024
Max
Max, 16-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Dec 2023
Beautiful and safe place which is maintained excellently by the friendly owners. Lovely pool surrounded by trees on which you can see beautiful birds of Costa Rica such as Macaw Parrots. Excellently located within walking distance of Main Jaco Strip.
Abhishek
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Apr 2023
This is the nicest place i have stayed since i have been in the country!! I wish i could have stayed here longer!!
patrick
patrick, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
28 Mar 2023
Little dated, needs renovation.
Rick
Rick, 3-night business trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Feb 2023
Peaceful and quiet stay in Jaco Beach.
This hotel is an oasis in itself. Lots of green space and tranquility only about a 15 minute walk from the hustle and bustle of Jaco Beach. The rooms are large and the pool is large to enjoy.
Vivian
Vivian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Jan 2023
Cute little hotel with great staff. Jenny the owner went above and beyond for us.
logan
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Jul 2022
Exceptional host and location
Paul
Paul, 8-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good
11 Apr 2022
Quiet. Private.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 5-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 Mar 2022
Beautiful and Quite and best of hosts!!!
This is very likely where we will stay when we are looking for our long term residences in Costa Rica. the hotel is quiet and and affordable. Small but workable kitchen. The owners are wonderful, very helpful and really great about giving good local information. Very close to Academia Tica for families who when to visit the school.
chad
chad, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 Feb 2022
Quiet location although still close to the centre of Jaco. Room had a lovely patio sheltered from the sun. Didn't feel that the towels and sheets had to be changed every day. Staff very helpful and friendly.
David
David, 14-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Feb 2022
This property was just perfect. Wish I stayed more than a day. Guy at checkin was very friendly and welcoming and very helpful in every way. The hotel is very safe, you can tell he takes care of it security wise. The property is super clean and a tropical lush. The pool is beautiful, clean and WARM! We swam at 8 pm and it was just beautiful. You can see the stars looking up. Its a quiet hotel even though being blocks away from the party scene. The room was a cute studio with a nice bed, not too hard not too soft. Bathroom was cute and clean. They dont have coffe in the room but you can go few feet away by the checkin area and the nice lady will hand u a fresh brewed coffee. The room has all you need to cook and eat with but we were there just for one night. Overall super happy and highly recommend. P.S. bring passport while traveling or picture of it as its the only approved ID. We weren’t aware so I am spreading the word just in case.
Eranda
Eranda, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Feb 2022
Well maintained, secured and safe place to stay with walkable distance to the beach and shops, a great option to be close to everything but yet far enough that you can relax in a quiet environment.
Josue
Josue, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Sep 2021
Nice and quiet! Big pool
Stefani
Stefani, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Aug 2021
It’s a beautiful hotel in a residential area. Very clean and well-maintained and pleasantly quiet with spacious rooms.
It is 15 min walk from the main street where all restaurants and bars are, however you might end up walking more depends on your destination and this might be a bit uncomfortable on very hot days, besides that everything else was perfect.
I personally would go back to this hotel again if I liked Jaco but unfortunately I did not this town that much as it has a very dirty and ugly beach! but if you plan to go there I recommend staying at this nice hotel.
Aida
Aida, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Jul 2021
Celia
Celia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Jul 2021
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Jul 2021
I love this place and the location. The property is surrounded by nature and the staff was amazing.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
6 Jun 2021
Comfortable
The room was just a présentéd. Very nice and comfortable.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 Apr 2021
Class act
This Belgian mother and son team have perfection in mind for the Villa zcreole. The landscaping is awesome and attention tondetail total. The pool is great. The rooms spacious and quality is high. Nothing done on the cheap here. And the place is quiet, yet in the middle of Jaco, sort of the Vegas of Costa Rica. I could not recommend tje place more. It’s my third stay here.
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 Apr 2021
It was great. It seems I need more words. So here they are!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Apr 2021
Great Place
It was great
Kenneth
Kenneth, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Apr 2021
Nice, peaceful and very clean. I loved the view of the mountains. I would definitely stay at Creole Inn again on my next trip to Jaco, Costa Rico
Verified traveller
3-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very good
30 Mar 2021
Alexander
Alexander, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Feb 2021
Perfect stay
Absolutely amazing. Will always stay here in Jaco. Perfect. Quiet. Serene. Smiling staff always.