Croc’s Resort & Casino is a 17-story beachfront hotel in Jacó, on Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast, with a Las Vegas-style casino of slot machines and table games.
Croc’s Resort & Casino at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Status | Open |
| Location | Jacó, Puntarenas province, Costa Rica |
| Casino | Slot machines and table games |
| Hotel | 17-story beachfront tower |
| Dining | Adacus, Parsley and Pepper, El Zarpe Bar & Grill, Liquidity Bar |
| Other amenities | Large pool with a waterslide, spa, shops and a disco club |
| Last checked | November 2026 |
The casino
The casino is set up in a Las Vegas style, with slot machines and table games. The Liquidity Bar serves the casino floor.
Under Costa Rican law, casinos can only operate inside first-category hotels rated four stars or more, and the Ministry of Public Security authorizes each table and machine. Because tables and machines are taxed one by one, Costa Rican casinos keep their table count modest, and house rules can differ from what you know in the US. Ask the dealer how a game is played before you buy in, especially for blackjack, Caribbean Stud poker and Three Card Poker.
The resort does not publish its current table count, limits or casino hours, so check with the front desk when you arrive.
Hotel and rooms
The hotel is a 17-story tower on the beach. Rooms have flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, and many look out over the Pacific.
The pool area is the resort’s other big draw: a large oceanfront pool with a waterslide, hot tubs and loungers.
Restaurants and bars
- Adacus: Peruvian and Mediterranean dishes.
- Parsley and Pepper: international menu.
- El Zarpe Bar & Grill: poolside snacks and seafood.
- Liquidity Bar: the casino bar, with tropical cocktails.
Things to do nearby
Jacó is a surf town, and the resort sits right on its beach. Inside the resort there is a spa offering massages and facials, shops and the Holy Moly! Disco Club for late nights.
Other casinos in Costa Rica
For the rules on gambling in the country and more venues, see our Costa Rica casinos guide and our guides to Las Olas Casino at Hotel Riu Guanacaste, Crowne Plaza San José and Fiesta Casino Presidente.
Croc’s Resort & Casino FAQ
Where is Croc’s Casino?
Inside Croc’s Resort & Casino on the beach in Jacó, in Costa Rica’s Puntarenas province.
What games does Croc’s Casino have?
Slot machines and table games. The resort does not publish a current table list, so ask at the casino which games are running.
Do you have to stay at the hotel to use the casino?
The resort does not state a guests-only rule. Check with the hotel before you visit.
Gamble only with money you can afford to lose. If you are in the US and gambling is causing problems, call or text the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-MY-RESET.