Spa Shirley at Hotel Jaco
Yoga & Wellness · Jacó & Herradura · Relaxing massage 1 h, $70
A small, private spa inside beachfront Hotel Jaco, run by therapist Shirley, whom hotel guests repeatedly name as the highlight of their stay. A good place for an unhurried one-hour massage after a day on Jaco beach, with haircuts, manicures and pedicures on the same visit.
- Hours
- Spa hours not stated; restaurant open 7:00-22:00, happy hour 17:00-20:00.
- Takes
- 1 h
- Best time
- afternoon
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Ratings
- 4.9 on Tripadvisor (358)
Highlights
- Massages by a therapist hotel guests praise by name
- One-hour relaxing massage $70, deep tissue $80
- Haircuts, manicures and pedicures too
- In-suite massages for hotel guests
- Inside a hotel rated 4.9 on TripAdvisor
Tips
- Book ahead by WhatsApp - it is a small spa
- Confirm the current price when booking; older listings quote less
- Ask whether non-guests can book the time you want
- Book via WhatsApp
- Confirm current price
- Ask if non-guests welcome
Good to know
- There is no separate review listing for the spa; feedback comes from hotel guest reviews
- Opening hours and walk-in policy are not published
- A few hotel reviews mention noise in the area
Prices (as published)
| Relaxing massage (1 h) — book by WhatsApp +506 6163 3843 | $70 |
| Deep Tissue massage (1 h) — book by WhatsApp +506 6163 3843 | $80 |
Contact & directions
- Website: https://www.hoteljaco.com/spa-jaco-beach
- Phone: +506 6163 3843
- WhatsApp: https://wa.me/50661633843
- Location: 9.61702, -84.63237 — Google Maps · Waze
Secret spots nearby
- Parque Johannes DankersPark · FreeA neighborhood park in central Jacó near the beach, with sports courts, paths and a stage for town events — where local families hang out in the afternoon.
- Centro Cívico de Jacó (skatepark)Park · Free · hidden gemJacó's free community recreation centre, with a skatepark, sports courts and a library, a hangout for local kids away from the beach strip.
- Jacó Street MuralsLandmark · FreeJacó's walls double as an open-air gallery: the local ArtifyJacó project has covered buildings, parking lots and even utility poles with big, colorful murals.
- Playa JacóBeach · FreeFour kilometers of gray volcanic sand in the beach town closest to San José, with beginner-friendly waves, surf schools along the shore and big Pacific sunsets.
- Jacó Farmers MarketLocal shop · FreeJacó's weekly feria: piles of tropical fruit you've never heard of, fresh cheese, tamales, homemade hot sauces and jams.
- Playa EscondidaBeachA beach in the Jacó coast.
Sources: https://www.hoteljaco.com/spa-jaco-beach · https://www.hoteljaco.com/spa-jaco-beach (hours not published) · 0014_jaco.sql · intel-D.json · traveler reviews checked 2026-10-10