The story
DoceLunas sits a few miles inland from the Pacific on five acres of tropical garden at the base of a jungle-covered mountain, private, quiet, and free of neighbors, which reviewers consistently name as the property's defining character. Twenty rooms and suites are finished with tile floors and traditional Costa Rican hardwood furniture made from local wood; toucans nest just outside the gates, and scarlet macaws pass overhead daily.
The hotel is genuinely owner-run: Chris, the owner, appears by name across years of reviews, not as an occasional cameo but as someone who personally offers property plant tours, walks guests through Jaco's local history and street art, and puts together backup plans when weather or logistics threaten a group's excursions. Two yoga studios, one indoor and one outdoor, draw a dedicated following; the restaurant serves breakfast free, with locally-sourced lunch and dinner options, and several reviews mention server Frank by name for attentive care during group retreats. A handful of resident dogs and cats add both security and personality to the grounds.