Hotel Gaitsa Punta Cocles

An easygoing stay at Playa Cocles

Playa Cocles puts the Southern Caribbean within reach at Hotel Gaitsa Punta Cocles. Just south of Puerto Viejo, this two-star budget hotel suits travelers who would rather make room for beach days and nature outings than spend their vacation in an elaborate resort. A terrace outside the room and tropical gardens around the hotel give the stay a simple outdoor focus.

The swimming pool offers an easy place to pause between excursions, with a Jacuzzi, restaurant and bar keeping a relaxed afternoon close at hand. Internet access is available as an added service. You can plan a day out and still leave time to enjoy the hotel itself.

Bring the Caribbean into your days

The surrounding region brings surfing, snorkeling, fishing, horseback riding, swimming, boating, ATV outings, hiking and biking into the possibilities. A visit to the Jaguar Rescue Center adds another nature-focused outing, while national parks and boat excursions give you more ways to explore the Caribbean landscape. Choose a few experiences that suit your pace instead of trying to do them all.

A straightforward room to return to

Standard Rooms keep accommodation straightforward: a terrace, private bathroom, ceiling fan and hot water, with a double bed as the bedding option. That modest arrangement will appeal most to beach lovers, surfers and active travelers seeking a reasonably priced place to return at the end of the day.

Why choose this stay — and what to plan around

• A two-star, budget-focused base at Playa Cocles suits surfers and nature-minded travelers who want to put more of the trip into Caribbean outings than elaborate accommodation.
• The pool and Jacuzzi provide an easy way to unwind, with tropical gardens, a restaurant and bar keeping a relaxed afternoon close to the hotel.
• Standard Rooms have a double bed, private bathroom with hot water, ceiling fan and terrace; choose around that simple sleeping arrangement rather than assuming extra beds.
• Internet is available as an added service; make arrangements if a connection is important to your stay.
• The Jaguar Rescue Center and national parks add nature-focused outings, while surfing, snorkeling, fishing and boating bring the coast into the plans.
• Horseback riding, ATV outings, swimming, hiking and biking offer more active possibilities; return for a pool afternoon when you prefer a change of pace.