La Ponderosa Hotel - Pavones (Puntarenas)

Beachfront jungle resort in Pavones with salt-water pool and direct beach access

Outdoor Salt-Water Pool and Recreation

La Ponderosa Beach and Jungle Resort offers a salt-water pool with a shallow end and a pool with view, surrounded by a fence and sun umbrellas. The pool is open all year and features pool/beach towels. On-site recreation includes billiards, table tennis, bicycle rental, and a games room with board games.

Comfortable Rooms and Villas

The property offers Small Double Rooms, Bungalow with Garden View, and the Oso Perezoso Villa suitable for families. Each unit includes air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, private bathroom, and a seating area. Family rooms and non-smoking rooms are available, with daily housekeeping and a 24-hour front desk.

Beachfront Location in Pavones

Set in Pavones, La Ponderosa is a beachfront property located 2.1 km from Playa Pavones. Guests can walk across the road to a rocky beach cove for sunset views and surf check from an elevated platform. The nearest airport is Golfito Airport, 60 km from the resort.

On-Site Dining

The on-site restaurant serves made-to-order breakfast and afternoon smoothies, with local cuisine prepared by the kitchen team. Cold water and coffee are available in the dining area. Guests can enjoy meals on the property, with a friendly kitchen staff attentive to needs.

Activities and Wildlife Encounters

The resort offers hiking, cycling, walking tours, and surf board rental for active guests. Families can use the board games and the shallow-end pool, while observing toucans, macaws, iguanas, and howler monkeys in the garden. Additional amenities include a safety deposit box, laundry service, and secure parking.

• Location: Beachfront property 2.1 km from Playa Pavones
• Rooms: Small Double Rooms, Bungalow with Garden View, Oso Perezoso Villa
• Dining: On-site restaurant with made-to-order breakfast and afternoon smoothies
• Pool: Outdoor salt-water pool with shallow end and pool view
• Activities: Billiards, table tennis, bicycle rental, surf board rental, hiking