3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
It was what we expected. A pretty downtrodden area. So not surprised, but we had intended to stay for 6 days and moved out after 2.
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Where to stay in Puntarenas
Barrio Las Playitas
While visiting Barrio Las Playitas, you might make a stop by sights like Playa Pochote and Puntarenas Beach.
Hotel Cayuga
calle 4 Puntarenas Provincia de Puntarenas
$77 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
$87 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Puntarenas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (201 reviews)
Excelente servicio. Habitación e instalaciones impecables.
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Puerto Azul Hotel
Cocal de Puntarenas Puntarenas Puntarenas
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$160 nightly
The price is $181 total per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$181 total
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Puntarenas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (863 reviews)
Overall, a great hotel/condo. My wife and I enjoyed our stay, the staff, the breakfasts, and proximity to getting around. Thumbs up.
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025
Hotel Aldea Chorotega Puntarenas
Avenida 3 Calle 1 Puntarenas Puntarenas
$38 nightly
The price is $43 total per night from Dec 26 to Dec 27
$43 total
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Puntarenas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Victoria Park and Museo Histórico Marino are ...
7.2/10 Good! (21 reviews)
Good location for our activity and easy check in and parking
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
CASA FARO
PASEO DE LOS TURISTAS Puntarenas Puntarenas Province
Stay at this vacation home in Puntarenas. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 15 outdoor pools. Popular attractions La Casa de la Cultura and Museo Histórico ...
4.6/10 (3 reviews)
Never again. We had to leave 2 days early and try to find another place on high season for my party of 8 because of over booking. The service was just terrible. To bad, because the area was great. Dont rent from this place.
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2024
Apartamento Acogedor a 20 Metros de la Playa
Puntarenas Provincia de Puntarenas
Stay at this apartment in Puntarenas. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Playa Pochote and Puntarenas Marine Park are ...
Great Host and Cute Property
I truly appreciate the communication with the host and their welcoming of us. The property was clean, well lit, and had everything we needed and wanted.
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2025
Relax at Pier Sands Casita#1, Min Walk From Beach!
Las Playitas Puntarenas
Stay at this vacation home in Puntarenas. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Puntarenas Marine Park and Puntarenas ...
6/10 (2 reviews)
Garbage everywhere, extremely dirty house, mold in the shower.
Everything was dirty in the property, from the shower curtain full of black mold to coffee maker and fans. Streets are full of garbage outside, smell of sewages and garbage is everywhere. In the shower we found worms and spiders. They even did not have the cutesy of cleaning the dishes, we had to ...
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2023
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Puntarenas Pier
Puntarenas Pier is just one of the places to see in Puntarenas, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
Playa Pochote
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Pochote during your trip to Puntarenas? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Puntarenas Marine Park
You can find out about the history of Puntarenas with a trip to Puntarenas Marine Park. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
Playa Angostura
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Angostura during your trip to Puntarenas? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Puntarenas Cathedral
After visiting Puntarenas Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Puntarenas. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
La Casa de la Cultura
You can spend time studying the exhibits at La Casa de la Cultura during your trip to Puntarenas. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
Things to do
Puntarenas Shore Excursion: Rainforest Skywalk & Tarcoles River
$125
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Uvita: Day Trip to Corcovado National Park by Boat
$170
per adult
Puntarenas Highlights 6 in 1 Shore Excursion
$122
per adult
Eddy's Bioluminescence Reserve in Punta Cuchillos
$40
per adult
From Puntarenas: Tortuga Island VIP tour Full-Day
$110
per adult
Reviews of Puntarenas
3.4
Guest rating
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Puntarenas isn’t somewhere I’d come back to. We were only here to catch the ferry bright and early to head to Santa Teresa
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
I thoroughly enjoyed Puntarenas! Nice people, good food, positive vibe.
1/5 - Terrible
Verified traveler
Just a pass by place
3/5 - Okay
Frank
I don’t recommend Puntarenas, unless you have specific business there. Not a tourist area
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