Agua Dulce Beach Resort
Playa Platanares Conocida Como Playa Preciosa A 4 Kmts Del Aeropuerto De Puerto Jimenez, Puerto Jimenez 60601 Costa Rica
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Agua Dulce Beach Resort is the newest and most exciting property on the Osa Peninsula with all the amenities you would expect in an American Style Hotel and Resort. Located just 10 minutes from Puerto Jimenez on a secluded beach. Walk for miles on our beach, or go for an adventure hike to Corcovado National Park, charter a boat for World Class Sport Fishing, or have a dolphin and snorkeling adventure! How about a Horseback Ride, or a Zip Line Canopy Tour? Surfing anyone? Or...you can just kick back and relax around our huge pool with swim up bar! Whatever activities you choose, you will return to a clean, comfortable, spacious and air conditioned room. Have a spectacular meal in our Restaurant, and then retire to your room where your personal Jacuzzi will be waiting to sooth you to a perfect night sleep one one of our wonderful pillow top mattresses.
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Free breakfast
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Playa Platanares Conocida Como Playa Preciosa A 4 Kmts Del Aeropuerto De Puerto Jimenez, Puerto Jimenez 60601 Costa Rica
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Beautiful resort right on the beach — howler monkeys right there! The staff was very helpful and connected us to an absolutely incredible guide to take us to Corcovado National Park. If you need a guide, ask for Ricki (Ricardo). He had a wealth of knowledge and a keen eye for spotting wildlife. We noticed many of the other guides asked him questions on the trail. He was very kind and funny, exactly the chill and fun personality you want in someone showing you around one of the best national parks in the world. He immediately saw that we were interested in birds, and he is an absolutely incredible birder and showed us more species than we could have dreamed. We learned so much from him and he made the experience of Corcovado extremely fun and enjoyable. Thank you Agua Dulce for connecting us to Ricardo!…
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We *definitely* plan to stay here again on our next trip! Agua Dulce staff: Thank you!!! 5 Stars – For their price category! It’s a wonderful little spot! You can’t expect a flawless castle for this price! Rooms are spacious, well kept and very clean. Mattresses are super comfy, AC is powerful and works well. We were here in Dec 2021; top COVID time, so it was very quiet, can’t comment on noise through walls, etc. It was nice and quiet. Staff are all very friendly, professional, and helpful. They helped recommend a local tour guide agency for Corcovado; Sarcos Tours, and we couldn’t have been happier with Sarcos! The vibe was good, pool was very clean, and we hung around and swam for a few hours one night. It was nice and chill, quiet, people all enjoying, but respectfully. We were surfing, and they didn’t have a problem with our boards in the rooms to prevent theft from our roof rack, as long as we rinsed them well first and put them carefully on the floor, not leaned on the walls. Important 1: The resto: We didn’t dine here. The reasons are complicated, and we don’t feel it would be fair to the chef or resto staff to comment here. It might in fact be great! Bottom line: We’d recommend considering giving the resto a shot, but we ***do not*** recommend staying here without a vehicle, and ability to skip the resto, and eat all meals in town if you chose to, as we did. We don’t recommend planning such that you are “stuck with” this resto as your only option, for anymore than a one-night stopover. AD: 5 Stars AD + Resto: Unknown… Important 2: The Wifi only works in the lobby; not the rooms. However, on our entire 2 wk trip across CR, we found this in almost all hotels, including a couple very high-end hotels. You have to adjust mentally to “CR Wifi” for your trip, or you’ll be frustrated the whole time! So it doesn’t really make sense to hold this against AD! : ) If you need constant connection, a local SIM card, or international coverage from your carrier, is *essential*. You can’t count on Wifi anywhere in CR that we found.…
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Date of stay: December 2021
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Room Tip: Choose a garden room if you want peace & quiet, pool view room if you want a more vibrant...
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Response from Agua Dulce Lodge, Sales at Agua Dulce Beach Resort
Responded 3 Jul 2022
Hello We love that you have enjoyed your stay with us, every day we try to improve, so that your next visit will be more great. I also tell you that the restaurant has a new administration so we hope that in the next one you can also enjoy it. Greetings, we are waiting for you soon. Agua Dulce Hotel Team.
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This "Resort" is far from what the pictures show on its website. We were supposed to be there for four days and as soon as we drove up we were shocked at the state of disrepair. When we parked our car we saw a mattress pushed up against a window on the second floor of one of the buildings. The building sorely needed to be painted. Although the pool area and reception were neat, when we went to our room there was a large hole in the screen door. The bedding and towels looked as if they had seen better days. Internet connectivity was virtually nonexistent as we had spotty communications with our travel agent. When we did get in contact with our agent we asked to be moved to another resort nearby. We later found out that Agua Dulce is for sale and has many legal difficulties which may be the cause of the state of the facility. We have been battling this resort to return our funds and yet they keep battling these efforts.…
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Date of stay: October 2021
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I am writing this review because this is one of my favorite places to stay in the Puerto Jimenez area and I want people to know why. First the beach! Yes, lots of hotels are on the beach right? Surprisingly in the Puerto Jimenez area most of the hotels are nestled up in the hils or mountains overlooking the beach/ocean with no or very difficult beach access. At Agua Dulce Beach Resort you literally walk out of your room, pass the beautiful pool and restaurant area and you are on a nearly secluded, wide sandy beach! The second story restaurant by the pool also overlooks the gulf and beach. You can literally sit in that bar and restaurant for hours enjoying the sounds of howler monkeys, wild scarlet macaws and other cool birds in the nearby jungle while watching and listing to the waves. The resort is very small...only about 30 rooms - which to me is ideal -better service, less traffic! There were enough people there to make it interesting but not so many I couldn't relax. The main draw of course is the surrounding areas. With breathtaking nature tours on land (you can arrange at reception) and stunning biodiversity in the Sweet Gulf - Whales, dolphins, amazing fishing etc...you really only use your room at night to dream about the days adventures since one could spend a lifetime exploring all the possible activities and sights in Costa Rica's largest coastal rainforest. If you enjoy rainforest hiking, wildlife photo opportunities, and the beach you will love Agua Dulce beach resort. There were several biologists staying there during my trip and the photos they wee getting were unreal - welcome to a live version of the Discovery Channel with you as the star. This is not a mega resort but an amazing value for the $$$. Safe, seucre and friendly. I will be back…
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Room Tip: Poolside suites or Beach Bungalows are the best!
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Our suite with sea view had airconditioning, which was essential for the very hot weather in February. The Sicilian chef looked after us very well during our week long stay with many classic Italian dishes on the varied menu. We ate every day at the hotel because the other Restaurants we visited in the rather seedy town of Puerto Jiminez did not appeal to us. Scarlet MacCaws flew over the hotel every day and fed on nuts in adjacent "Almond" trees. Howler monkeys were howling occasionally in trees in the car park. A trip to Corcovado National Park is highly recommended. Some drawbacks to be taken into account are the approach road is unsurfaced, washboarded and dusty, the internet works ok in Reception and Restaurant, but not very well in the rooms, and the beach is not suitable for swimming every day, because of waves and rip currents. The pool is a useful alternative.…
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Room Tip: suite with sea view
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Response from aguadulcel, Administration area at Agua Dulce Beach Resort
Responded 16 Mar 2020
We appreciate very much your stay with us. We are located minutes a way from down town Puerto Jimenez , we are located right infront of the beach as a quiet and peaceful place in a remote town the internet service is limited. The roads are in better shape that years before, we work hard with local liders to keep the road in good conditions. Thank-you very much.
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This place is off the beaten track which was great. The staff were friendly, the ocean was beautiful, the pool was great, the restaurant makes home made noodles and dough, and the drinks were spot on. The rooms were nice and beds comfy. If you want to be in town for the night life this is not the place for you. If you want to get off the beaten path in comfort then this is the place. If you take a tour ask for Randal-he knows everything about the animals, plants, & area in general.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Agua Dulce L, Front Office Manager at Agua Dulce Beach Resort
Responded 28 Feb 2020
Thank you very much for your great review, we hope to see you again
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We had two days of fishing planned for the area and our travel agent booked us for the resort. Room was basic and clean. Majority of the staff was very friendly. Because we left so early each morning for fishing, we were going to miss breakfast. They offered to have a packed meal ready for us each morning. Very thoughtful. Be aware that the restaurant on site is not part of the resort. This caused some confusion and problems, but nothing insurmountable. Note: the restaurant prefers cash. We did catch fish and the restaurant did prepare a meal for the 4 of us with our fish. It was beautifully presented with grilled pineapple and very delicious. The chef stopped by to ensure we were happy.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from Agua Dulce L, Front Office Manager at Agua Dulce Beach Resort
Responded 28 Feb 2020
Thank you very much for your great review and understanding about the restaurant, we hope to see you again
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this is a great place to lounge and play in the surf at Punta Islita. Staff is very friendly and you can even get in on a mixology class with full size tastings of local drinks. Food is delicious and drinks are nice and strong. Be sure to order the specialty in served in a coconut!!
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Date of stay: January 2019
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Response from Agua Dulce L, Front Office Manager at Agua Dulce Beach Resort
Responded 28 Feb 2020
Thank you very much for your great review, we hope to see you again
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Our family of three stayed in an oceanfront room. Just steps away was a huge and mostly empty sandy beach. In the mornings, a dozen or more scarlet macaws would have breakfast in the almond tree just outside. The room was large (actually a suite) and clean. It is very quiet, and in exchange for the quiet you get isolation. The restaurant is fine, and has great pastas and fruit juices, but if you want some variety, it will be a long walk or a drive.
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Date of stay: March 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Agua Dulce L, Director de Recepción at Agua Dulce Beach Resort
Responded 12 Jul 2019
Thank you very much for your comments, for us they are very valuable, we are very happy to know that you enjoyed your vacations in our resort, we hope again your visit in the future, it will be nice to have you again with us. We hope that your trip of Costa Rica was pleasant and rewarding, that you will learn about our flora and fauna as well as our culture. Best Regards
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We stayed at the resort for a week and there were a few nights where we were the only guests at the resort. The resort is in the middle of nowhere on a very beautiful and desolate beach. I recommend renting a car since puerto jimenez is an hour and a half walk away. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The receptionist made sure that there was always staff at the restaurant despite us being the only guests at the resort for a few nights. Breakfast was included. I am surprised by the other reviews because we enjoyed the a la carte breakfast. The breakfast started off with fruit and then you got to order either pancakes, French toast, costa rican breakfast (eggs with beans and rice) or American breakfast. Lunch and dinner was also delicious at the Italian restaurant. We loved the freshly baked pizza. The room also had Wi-Fi, a.c. And was very clean. We had a double bed room in front of the pool. The room was very basic and not that spacious, but we did not mind. We had just finished camping for a week in the rainforest so we were not concerned about the old fashioned furniture. We were just happy to have a.c.. The only negative aspect would be that it was difficult to swim at the beach and that there were only a few chairs at the beach. Bring water shoes and insect repellant. The sand gets extremely hot during the day and at dusk and dawn there are some sand flies at the beach. We visited the beach during midday in order to avoid the sand flies.…
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Date of stay: June 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Agua Dulce L, Front Office Manager at Agua Dulce Beach Resort
Responded 22 Jun 2019
Greetings from Agua Dulce Beach Resort! Thank you very much for your nice comments, we are very happy that you enjoyed your stay in our hotel, for us are very important each of your words, our priority is to serve our customers in everything and be for them 100%. We hope to have you back at the hotel, for your future vacations. We are honored with your visit, not only in the hotel, but also to the Osa Peninsula and our country, we really want your Costa Rica vacation to be profitable for you, and to have beautiful and magical moments to share. Best regards and Pura Vida!!
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PRICE RANGE
US$145 - US$147 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
Costa RicaProvince of PuntarenasOsa PeninsulaPuerto Jimenez
NUMBER OF ROOMS
20
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Frequently Asked Questions about Agua Dulce Beach Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Agua Dulce Beach Resort?
Nearby attractions include Artes de Osa (2.9 km), Rainforest Chronicles (2.4 km), and Los Higuerones (2.7 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Agua Dulce Beach Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Agua Dulce Beach Resort?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a pool view.
What food & drink options are available at Agua Dulce Beach Resort?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Agua Dulce Beach Resort?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Agua Dulce Beach Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include Soda Jimenez, Pizzamail.it, and Marisqueria Corcovado.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Agua Dulce Beach Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Agua Dulce Beach Resort?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Does Agua Dulce Beach Resort have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.
Is Agua Dulce Beach Resort accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.