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Hilton - Doubletree By Hilton Central Pacific

Puntarenas, Costa RicaAll travelers

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Our take

Beachfront all‑inclusive resort near San José with family‑friendly amenities.

  • 315 rooms
  • ~50 min from SJO

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Resort facts & overview
Location
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Audience
All travelers
Brand
Independent
Rooms
315
Dining listed
-
Airport
SJO
Transfer
~50 min

Why travelers love it

“Beachfront all‑inclusive resort near San José with family‑friendly amenities.”

Guests consistently praise its wide range of activities, multiple pools including swim‑up bar, and full‑service spa in ocean‑front bungalows.

Food & drink

Mixed

Limited review data available for the dining experience.

low confidence

Dining overview

Buffet restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner plus a la carte venues requiring reservations; multiple bars and snack outlets throughout the resort.

Beach

Mixed

A beachfront location on Costa Rica's Central Pacific, though the beach itself is only middling by regional standards.

Editorial beach rating

Dark‑sand beach with strong waves that limit swimming but excellent for sunsets; remains quiet even when resort is full.

Pools

Strong

Pools look to be a stronger feature here, with a swim-up bar as part of the setup.

Editorial pool rating

Three main pools including a kids’ area, a swim‑up bar (El Pargo), a quieter relaxation pool, plus a snack bar and bridge feature.

Swim-up bar

Rooms & suites

315 rooms

315 spacious rooms in tropical‑colored décor, with standard rooms, ocean‑view rooms (balcony/terrace), and suites; features include flat‑screen TV, safe, coffeemaker, some with hot tubs.

Room details here are AI-assisted, compiled from the resort's own website and public sources. Categories and names change often — confirm the exact room when you book.

What’s included

Mixed

Limited review data available to gauge whether the price matches the experience.

low confidence

Package inclusions and upgrade access have not been collected yet. Confirm them for your room and dates when booking.

Amenities & activities

Couples

Stretch

Limited review data available on the couples experience at this beachfront all-inclusive.

low confidence

Families

Good fit

An all-ages property with a kids club and family-friendly setup, though detailed family feedback is limited.

Peace & Quiet

Mixed

Limited review data available on the resort's overall vibe and noise level.

low confidence

Full‑service spa in ocean‑front bungalows, fitness center, supervised kids and teen clubs, business center, meeting space, nightly entertainment, non‑motorized water sports, tennis, and beach activities.

Full-service spaKids clubSwim-up barWi-Fi (paid upgrade)

Know before you book

  • Wi‑Fi costs extra
  • Beach not suitable for swimming
  • Food quality in buffet is mediocre
  • Beach quality rated as average

What you should know

What to Know

Sitting on Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast, this Hilton-branded all-inclusive is closer to San José than to the country's more famous beach destinations, so set expectations accordingly.

SJO nearest airport~50 min transfer

WATCH OUT: Seasonal heads-up

  • Strong ocean currents limit swimming year‑round

Check‑in at 3 PM, check‑out at 12 PM; Wi‑Fi costs extra; bring reef‑safe sunscreen; limited local dining options outside the resort.

Good to know

  • Wi‑Fi is paid
  • Limited options nearby—ideal to book excursions in advance

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What we know

Everything below comes from data we collected: here's the inventory for this resort.Updated July 2026
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29
Review excerpts
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Dining venues
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Menus
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Room categories
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Videos
3
Editorial lenses
8

How we collect data

Where this data comes from

We tell you what we know, and what we don't.

Last updated
July 18, 2026
Sources
Direct resort media
Completeness
50%
Source collection snapshot

These collection totals can differ from the items available on this page. Video totals include screened results; the inventory above counts published tours.

  • 29 photos
  • 22 videos

Still verifying dining, menus, rooms. If something looks thin, ask Rosie or ask our booking team and they can usually fill in the gaps.