Nicoya Peninsula Costa Rica
Hotels, Lodging, Vacation Rentals
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Rates are indicated for High Season (Jan - April)
Nearly all Hotels offer WiFi Internet Access (up to 2Mbit/s)
Hotels in Mal Pais:
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Star Mountain Jungle Lodge
4 Rooms, 1 House
Jungle, Mountains
Night: $60 - $85 / 1 - 3 p
Pool, Horses, Jungle Trails
Eco-luxury lodge tucked into the jungle above Mal Pais, adjacent to the Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve. 80 hectares of private forest reserve with hiking trails and teeming wildlife. Freshwater pool and jacuzzi. The perfect getaway for nature lovers and photographers.
Villa Katino
1 Luxury Villa & Pool House
Ocean View
Night: $550 / 11 p
AC, TV, Pool
Perched on the hill above Mal Pais this equisite villa affords panoramic views of the coast. Large two-story main house with 3 bedrooms, and detached pool house with 2.5 bedrooms. Gorgeous infinity pool, jaccuzzi, thatched pool lounge with BBQ and wet bar.
The March House
1 Luxury Villa
Beachfront
Night: $1000 / 10 - 12 p
Beach Garden
For the sophisticated traveler this luxury beachfront house, set into spacious grounds, offers contemporary minimalist design and luxurious accommodation. For an intimate vacation with friends or family - easy, pure, and blissful.
La Hacienda Tropical
5 Suites, 2 Cabinas
Near the Beach
Night: $60 - $120 / 1 - 4 p
AC, Pool, Breakfast
A boutique hotel built with old warm charm providing a choice of suites in the main house and two detached cabinas with kitchen and porch in the tropical garden. Cozy social area with TV and library in the central courtyard living room, fronted by a pool landscape oasis.
Bungalows Pachamama
3 Bungalows, 1 House
Near the Beach
Night: $60, $140 / 2, 4 p
Kite Surf
4 comfortable, individually styled houses done up in warm tropical ochres amidst manicured gardens. Each with fully equipped kitchen, bathroom and private veranda. Social area with a funky communal tipi and BBQ. Pachamama also offers kite surf.
Estrella Oscura
1 Luxury Villa
Near the beach
Week: $2500 / 8 p
AC, TV, Pool, BBQ
Sumptuous 3-story vacation home with large pool, sun deck, gazebo and BBQ. Full kitchen, outdoor and indoor living areas, balconies, 2 master bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and gorgeous ocean view lanai with 2 hanging beds and kitchenette on the 3rd floor.
Hotel Vista de Olas
6 Luxury Villas
Ocean view
Night: $200 / 2 p
Pool, Restaurant
A romantic hilltop retreat with breathtaking ocean and sunset views. Six secluded, spacious ocean view villas with luscious outdoor showers and private porch. Jacuzzi and infinity pool, gourmet poolside restaurant with wet bar, yoga deck and spa services.
El Nido de Aguila
2 Houses, 1 Apartment
Ocean view
Night: $100 - $150 / 2 - 5 p
Pool
Three tranquil and safe vacation homes with panoramic views of the ocean, surrounded by jungle. Family friendly with fully equipped kitchen and private terrace. All houses share one pool, panorama sun deck, BBQ and a large oceanview rancho.
Blue Jay Lodge
10 Bungalows
Ocean View
Night: $80 - $115 / 2 - 4 p
Pool, Breakfast
A relaxing eco-lodge, 200 m from the beach of Mal Pais. Tucked away on a slope amidst tropical gardens and old trees are 10 large, wooden bungalows built on stilts. Bedrooms with double and single bed, fans, room safe, ocean view balcony with hammocks.
Hotel Oasis
2 Rooms, 5 Cottages
Near the Beach
Night: $65, $80 / 2, 4 p
AC, TV, Pool, Kitchen
A cozy, familiar hotel in Malpais, close to Playa Carmen. Two AC apartments, each with own kitchenette in the comfortable outdoor living area, and five private, fully equipped cottages with sitting porch set into leveled tropical gardens. The owners offer surf lessons.
Hotels in Santa Teresa - Playa Carmen
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Hotel Buenos Aires
8 Rooms
Ocean View
Night: $50 - $70 / 2 p
Pool, Restaurant
Perched over Playa Carmen, this surf hotel affords breathtaking views of the beaches of Santa Teresa and Mal Pais. Rooms with fan or a/c and private balconies to take in the Pacific sunsets. On a level below is the swimming pool, and an excellent restaurant with bar.
Horizon Yoga Hotel
3 Cabins, 2 Villas
Ocean View
Night: $100 - $195 / 2 - 4 p
AC, Pool, Yoga
On the hill over Santa Teresa you can immerse into yoga or simply relax in a soothing ambience. The private hillside cabins are built all of wood and have bathroom with h/w, AC, full kitchen and a cozy ocean view balcony. Pool, vegetarian tea house, yoga classes and retreats.
Hotel Casa MarBella
4 Rooms, 2 Apts, 2 Condos
Ocean View
Night: $90, $250 / 1 - 2, 6 p
AC, Pool
Centrally located boutique hotel overlooking Santa Teresa and the beach. It offers AC rooms or apartments, with or without kitchen, or luxurious 2-story condominiums. Centerpiece of the hotel is the luscious oceanview infinity pool with jacuzzi
Casa Sol y Sombra
1 Luxury House
Ocean View
Night: $250, Week $1,500 / 4 p
A tranquil private villa encircled by lush gardens, a few steps from the center of Santa Teresa and the surf of Playa Carmen. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, fully equipped kitchen, covered open-air living and lounge area. 1st floor Mediterranean ocean view terasse.
Atrapasueños Lodge
6 Rooms
Almost Beachfront
Night: $90 - $200 / 2 - 6 p
AC, TV, Pool, Kitchen, BBQ
Just one minute from the beach this modern, eco-friendly lodge offers spacious AC rooms with private balconies, a lovely pool and garden area with BBQ, two full kitchens, and comfortable lounging spaces. Groups can rent the entire house, or two separate 3-BR units.
Hotel Zula Inn
9 Bungalows
Near the Beach
Night: $70, $110 / 2, 4 p
AC, TV, Pool, Kitchen
Set back from the street are 9 self-contained bungalows arranged around the pool and surrounded by tropical gardens. Each house has AC, TV, full kitchen, bathroom, and a cozy sitting porch. Comfortable lounge bar by the pool.
Namastay Bed & Breakfast
2 Rooms
Near the Beach
Night: $25 - $35 / 1 - 2 p
Breakfast
Located in a tropical garden setting right across from the beach - and two of Santa Teresa's best surf breaks - NamaStay is a Bed & Breakfast for adventure travelers who enjoy a "home away from home." Private yoga and surf classes are offered by the host.
Hotel Buenisimo
2 Houses, 2 Rooms
Ocean or Garden View
Night: $35 - $95 / 1 - 4 p
AC, Kitchen
On a small hill, surrounded by a jungle filled with birds and monkeys you find these homey private casitas, and rooms with A/C or fan, kitchenette, queen bed, hot water shower, and covered garden patio. Surf info and tours offered.
Casa Zen
10 Rooms, 2 Dorms, 2 Cabinas
Almost Beachfront
Night: $12, $24 - $45 / 1, 1-4 p
Restaurant, Yoga
A welcoming surfer's guest house with a choice of accommodations for every budget. Cozy resting areas with cheerful paintings and decors, kitchen nook, bar and good restaurant specializing in Thai food. There are daily yoga sessions, and movie nights twice a week.
Ranchos Itaúna
4 Rooms
Beachfront
Night: $70, $100 / 2, 4 p
Beach Lounge, Yoga
A relaxed beach hotel for surf enthusiasts and beach lovers. Octagonal-shaped rooms with bathroom, fan or AC, private sitting porch, with or without kitchen. Brazilian restaurant & BBQ nights, lounge areas and yoga deck in the beach garden.
Disfrutalo Resort
4 Bungalows, 4 Villas
Near the Beach
Night: $50 - $77 / 2 - 5 p
BBQ, Spa
Villas and bungalows built of local teak wood set into groomed grounds. The houses feel cozy and romantic with warm tropical furnishing and lovely décors. All houses have kitchen, bathroom with h/w, safe box, TV, and a private patio screened by palm fronds.
Rates are indicated for High Season (Jan - April)
Nearly all Hotels in Santa Teresa offer WiFi Internet Access (up to 2Mbit/s)
Hotels on Playa Santa Teresa:
See hotel locations on the Map of Playa Santa Teresa
Blue Surf Sanctuary
4 Bungalows
Near the Beach
Night: $125 - $145 / 2, 4 p
AC, TV, Pool, Kitchen
A boutique hotel with 4 well appointed, individually styled bungalows fronted by balconies. Cozy rancho with open-air kitchen and communal area with TV/DVD, set by a sparkling pool area in the garden. Billabong sponsored surf school.
Red Palm Villas
3 Villas, 2 Suites
Beachfront
Night: $225 - $645 / 2, 4 p
AC, Kitchen
Two exclusive beachfront villas, perfect for a tropical honeymoon and relaxation. The villas are designed with exquisite taste and plushly outfitted with deluxe amenities. Set back into the garden are two comfortable suites and a garden villa for rent.
Villas Santa Teresa
4 Villas
Almost Beachfront
Night: $250, Week: $1,200 / 3 p
AC, Pool, Kitchen
A few steps from the beach you find these new, well-designed villas arranged around the pool area. Each villa has a fully equipped kitchen, living room, AC bedroom with queen size bed, and bathroom. Screened windows open to the covered verandah.
Villa Mango
1 Villa
Ocean View
Night: $250 / 2 - 6 p
AC, kitchen
A luxurious 3-bedrooms, 3-bathrooms villa within short walking distance to the beach. All bedrooms and living are fronted by their own terrace or balcony with 180 degree ocean view. Full kitchen, living room, room safes, laundry room, safe parking.
Surf Vista Villas
4 Apartments
Ocean View
Night: $80 - $125 / 1 - 3 p
AC, BBQ
A serene setting on a hilltop, surrounded by jungle and with commanding ocean views. In a big two-story building are four very spacious apartments with panorama windows, kitchen, bathroom and private porch or balcony. Ping-pong table, 2 BBQs.
Mariposa Beach Homes
4 Houses
Beachfront
Night: $165 - 275, $850 / 2, 6 p
AC, TV, Pool
4 lovely private villas for rent dispersed on a 3 acre gated residential complex by the beach. The vacation rental homes differ in size, shape and features but they are all fully equipped, ample and tastefully appointed. 3 houses come with an own pool.
Hotel Raratonga
4 Rooms, 2 Apartments
Near the Beach
Night: $45, $90 / 2, 4 p
A very small, well-kept hotel built entirely of woods. Four comfortable rooms and two 2-bedrooms apartment with a/c, fully equipped kitchen and private sitting porch. All rooms are quietly located away from the road looking out to the garden.
Cuesta Arriba
6 Rooms, 2 Dorms
Near the Beach
Night: $12, $35 - $45 / 1, 2 - 3 p
AC, TV, Pool
A Colonial-style hotel surrounded by trees and tropical gardens with dorm-style cabinas, as well as private AC rooms. Communal kitchen, TV/ DVD room, resting areas and a sparkling pool in the landscaped garden. Complimentary breakfast, free Wireless is also offered.
Hotel Manala
8 Bungalows
Near the Beach
Night: $100 / 2 p
AC, TV, Pool, Restaurant
A stylish hotel in Santa Teresa with private bungalows for 2 - 4 people. Each bungalow has a queen size and single bed, room safe, a/c, TV, mini fridge and terrace to the garden. Pool with jacuzzi and sun deck area. A few steps from Santa Teresa's best point break.
Hotel Esencia
10 Villas, 8 Rooms
Near the Beach
Night: $90 - $150 / 2 - 4 p
AC, TV, Pool
Ten Mediterranean-style a/c villas with one or two bedrooms, plus eight bright and spacious pool view rooms, individually styled through theme, colors, aromatic candles and essences. Sinously shaped pool with large sundeck, artistic gardens, snack bar, spa.
Rumbo Surf
4 Studio Apartments
Near the Beach
Night: $70 - $80 / 2 - 3 p
AC, TV, Kitchen, BBQ
In the heart of Santa Teresa's surfer scene, a few steps from the breaks, this small lodge offers 4 spotless and spacious AC rooms, with queen bed, sofa bed, cable TV and kitchen. Private terrace and communal rancho in the garden with chill out area and BBQ.
Kana Mar Villas
3 Villas
Near the Beach
Night: $120 - $180 / 3 - 4 p
AC, TV, Kitchen, Pool
Three elegantly designed villas with spacious living areas for luxurious indoor- and outdoor living. Located on a gated, gently sloping garden property, the villas are safe, romantic and children friendly with private pool, bath tub, and offering many amenities.
Casa Cacique
5 Rooms
Ocean View
Night: $70 / 2 p
On the slope above the surf beach of Playa Santa Teresa this safe and tranquil guest house offers five bright rooms with panoramic ocean views. Communal kitchen and living area on the breezy covered terrace with view to the surf.
Hotel Luz de Luna
6 Bungalows
Near the Beach
Night: $50 - $80 / 1 - 4 p
Kitchen, Pool
A small hotel with charming wooden bungalows built in Japanese /Caribbean style. Decors and detailing create a stylish and soothing ambiance. Each bungalow has its own balcony to the tropical garden, private bathroom, some are with kitchen.
Hotel Meli Melo
6 Rooms
Near the Beach
Night: $55 / 2 p
AC, Kitchen, BBQ
Just across from Playa Santa Teresa's top surf spot, this cozy little hotel offers 4 rooms decorated in gaudy colors. Rooms have AC, bathroom and private sitting porch. Complimentary breakfast, tour desk, surf lessons and guest kitchen.
Hotel Otro Lado
5 Suites, 6 Rooms
Near the Beach
Night: $70, $160 / 2, 4 p
AC, Pool, Restaurant
This sympathic hotel offers stylish, white-washed suites on two stories with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and kitchenette, arranged around the hotel pool and gardens, or rooms with bath and garden patio or balcony. Spa and Yoga deck, Italian restaurant.
Nautilus Hotel
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6 Suites, 1 Villa
Near the Beach
Night: $120, $250 / 2, 5 p
AC, Pool, Restaurant
A boutique residential hotel with beautiful patio and swimming pool. Spacious, modern-styled suites with full kitchen and lounge, separate bedroom, and terrace, or two-bedroom villa for 5 people. Available also for family gatherings, vacationing with friends or private retreats.
Gumbo Limbo Villas
2 Villas, 2 Rooms
Ocean View
Night: $95, $195 / 2, 4 p
TV, Pool, Restaurant
A sophisticated hillside hideaway immersed in the jungle and with commanding ocean views. Lodgings have vanishing glass walls allowing the ocean views flow into the interior. Large balconies, stylish jungle bathrooms, infinity pool, Italian gourmet restaurant.
Pacifica Surf Studios
8 Apartments
Beachfront
Night: $90 - $110 / 2 - 3 p
AC, Pool, Surf School
Set into forested grounds on the beach of Santa Teresa this small hotel offers spacious apartments, each with large private ocean view terrace. King size bed and sleeper sofa, fully equipped kitchen. Pool with snack and lounge bar. On-site surf school and yoga studio.
Don Jon's
2 Dorms, 6 Cabinas, 2 Apts
Near the Beach
Night: $15, $60 - $85 / 1, 3 - 5
Restaurant, AC
A convivial hotel and restaurant with AC dorms for budget travelers, or private AC apartments with kitchen, bathroom, TV/DVD and porch. Set back in the garden area are three whimsically designed 2-story wood cabins with fridge, fan and balcony.
Funky Monkey Lodge
Bungalows, Suites, Apts, Dorm
Near the Beach, Ocean View
Night: $50, $80 / 2 p, 4 p
TV, Pool, Restaurant
Set back from the main street, 200 m from the beach, the lodge offers a variety of accommodations: from a dorm-style cabina to spacious private bungalows with veranda, kitchenette and open-sky bathroom. There are also a/c apartments, or suites of different size.
Fuego Lodge
2 Apts, 1 Penthouse, 3 Suites
Near the Beach
Night: $100 - $150 / 2 - 4 p
AC, TV, Pool, Kitchen
On a gated lot on the edge of nature this stylish lodge offers 3 private pool front suites, and in the main building 2 spacious, bright apartments with kitchen, phone, patio and terrace, and a penthouse suite with balcony. AC in all units. Pool for kids and adults.
Hotels north of Santa Teresa:
See hotel locations on the Map of the Santa Teresa Area
Latitude 10 Resort
5 Casitas
Beachfront
Night: $245 - $395 / 2 p
Pool, Bar, Spa
An intimate, exclusive luxury resort on a pristinely beautiful beach north of Santa Teresa. Spread out over 7 acres of jungle beach gardens are 5 ample and very private casitas, individually themed and decorated, with large open sky bathrooms and private veranda.
Villas Orishas
2 Luxury Villas
Near the Beach
Night: $100, $170 / 2, 6 p
AC, TV, Hot tub
An intimate hideaway on the calm beach of Manzanillo. Two lovely, upscale villas set into forested grounds with many flowers. Spacious indoor and outdoor living areas with ocean view veranda and cozy patio, a/c bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen.
Punta del Mar
4 Cabinas
Near the Beach
Night: $50 / 2 - 4 p
Located above the beach of Manzanillo, a 15 min drive from Santa Teresa, are these 4 wooden cabins, fully equipped with kitchen, bathroom and private porch looking out to the garden. Surf lessons and tours offered.
Villa Fleur de Lotus
5 Rooms (sleeps 12)
almost Beachfront
Night $50 - $95 / 2 p
AC, Pool, Kitchen
A small charming hotel with pool and jacuzzi, a 3-min stroll from the beach. Spotless, bright a/c suites with bathroom and balcony. Shaded terraces, hammocks and deck chairs, BBQ area, and kitchen. Surf school and tours offered. Single rooms or whole villa can be rented.
Hotel Villas Hermosas
3 Villas, 1 Suite
Beachfront
Night: $225 - $275 / 2 - 4 p
AC, TV, Kitchen, Pool
A charming boutique hotel on a stunning swimming beach. Three sumptuous poolside family villas and one beachfront honeymoon suite, each with full kitchen and living. Adults pool with adjoining kids pool, thatch-roofed rancho and communal BBQ.
Pranamar Villas & Yoga Retreat
6 Villas, 3 Bungalows, 1 House
Beachfront
Night: $220 - $350 / 2 p
AC, Pool, Restaurant, Yoga
A blissful, consciously designed oceanfront resort and yoga retreat with elegantly designed bungalows and 2-story villas on the beach or by the free-form saltwater pool. Luscious tropical gardens on a spectacular beach, health food restaurant and tea lounge.
Hotel Milarepa
4 Bungalows
Beachfront
Night: $175 - $200 / 2 p
Pool, Restaurant
A romantic, Indonesian-inspired beachfront hotel with bungalows interspersed among the palm trees. The bungalows are open to nature, featuring antique four poster beds with mosquito netting, ocean view verandah and open-sky bathroom. Excellent restaurant.