Big Daddy’s Beach Club & Hotel Welcomes You

Photo of front of Big Daddy's Beach Club & Hotel - with its logo of fat middle aged man flanked by 2 young bikini clad girls

Big Daddy’s Beach Club & Hotel is right on the beach. They make it easy for you to have a relaxing tropical experience here. One aspect of that is good food and drink. Big Daddy’s expat owners give loving attention to their menu – food & drink. You will have a better culinary experience here than … Read more

Update on Places To Stay

sunset on horizon with text

This is a heads up to let you know I have updated 2 items:  Places to Stay in Puerto Armuelles Places to Stay on Nearby Punta Burica In particular, it has been awhile since I reviewed the accommodations available on Punta Burica. Turns out 2 of the hotels are no longer in business, but 2 others have taken … Read more

Pension Balboa – A Dive Hotel in Puerto Armuelles

white bus parked in front of hotel, Pension Balboa

Pension Balboa is a dive. However, if you are an experienced traveler used to 3rd world accommodations, then it is fine.   For most tourists, I really cannot recommend it.  About It is on the 2nd story of a commercial building.   There is a bar, a pool hall, a small grocery store, and the hotel owner’s residence … Read more

Koco’s Place – An Aging Hotel in Puerto Armuelles

hotel with landscaping and parking in front

This hotel has been serving visitors to Puerto Armuelles for many years.   And it looks like it.    Koco’s Place is located off the main road on the outskirts of town. Although it is out of town, it is an easy place to flag down one of the many taxis passing by. About It is […]

Tsunami Inn – Beach Hotel in Puerto Armuelles

swimming pool and gazebo at Tsunami Inn

The Tsunami Inn is a small expat-owned hotel. Tsunami Inn is located in the San Vicente neighborhood of Puerto Armuelles. It is across a quiet dirt road from the beach. About This hotel is centered around its pool and central “hang out” gazebo (see photo). You can stay in one of its  6 colorful cabanas. They […]

Some More Accommodations In Puerto Armuelles

Hibiscus bush, palm and payapya trees, and partial view of blue cottage

As promised, we have information on places to stay in Puerto Armuelles Our list has expanded to include more than hotels. See our list of accommodations in Puerto Armuelles here. Our list includes Wonderful B&B House near the beach Comfortable studio apartment. UPDATE: We are not listing more rentals at this time. But I have written up … Read more

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