Where to Stay in El Cocal, Bluefields

Right on the water at the southern edge of town, this is Bluefields' main beach neighbourhood and the jumping-off point for boats to the Corn Islands.

✦ The vibe

Lively, salty, and a bit rough around the edges; feels like a working waterfront.

👤 Best for

Budget backpackers, anyone catching an early boat, and those who want to be near the sea.

🏨 Where to stay

Simple guesthouses and backpacker hostels; rooms from $15 to $40 a night.

🚇 Getting around

Walkable along the seafront but you'll need a taxi (about $2) to reach the centre or the airport.

📍 Nearby

Beach (more of a landing strip for pangas), and the Bluefields waterfront promenade.

Best hotels in El Cocal

23 hotels ranked by how close they are to El Cocal

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Amy's room

Bluefields

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Apartementos South Bay

Bluefields

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Caribbean Dream

Bluefields

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Casa Rosa

Bluefields

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Casa de Huéspedes Campbell

Callejón del Manguito, Bluefields

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Costa Rica

Bluefields

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Dayana

Bluefields

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El Dorado

Bluefields

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Gran Hotel Anabas

Calle Cabezas, Bluefields

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Hostal González

Calle Municipal, Bluefields

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Hotel Casa Isa

Colón street, Bluefields

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Hotel Claudia

Bluefields

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Hotel Escuela BICU

Bluefields

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Hotel Isleño

Bluefields

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Hotel Royale

Calle King, Bluefields

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Hotel y Casino Oasis

Calle King, Bluefields

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Hotel y Restaurante South Atlantic II

Bluefields

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Jackani

Bluefields

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Lito Joseph

Bluefields

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Mini Hotel y Cafetín Central

Calle Cabezas, Bluefields

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Penzion López

Bluefields

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Typical House Bluefields

Calle Comercio, Bluefields, 81000

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edwin

Bluefields

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