Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Santa Teresa Beach. I hope you will like it!
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1 Vista del Alma Boutique - Adult Only Santa Teresa Beach, Costa Rica
Hotel. Located in Santa Teresa Beach, Vista del Alma offers an outdoor swimming pool and garden. The property has a terrace, as well as a shared lounge. The accommodation features, ticket service and organising tours for guests. At the hotel, the rooms include a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. All the units will provide you a kitchen. All guest rooms will provide guests with a toaster. Surfing classes, fishing boat, ATVs are among the activities that guests can enjoy near Vista del Alma. Montezuma is 15 km from the accommodation, while Tambor is 27 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tambor Airport, 31 km from the property. Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around $399.
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2 Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience Santa Teresa Beach, Costa Rica
Hotel. Hotel Nantipa is situated in Santa Teresa Beach and features a garden and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a bar. The property offers a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. At Hotel Nantipa, the rooms have air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. A à la carte breakfast is available every morning at the property. Montezuma is 10 km from the accommodation, while Tambor is 16 km away. Tambor Airport is 19 km from the property. Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around $519.
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3 Gigi Brown Beachfront Santa Teresa Santa Teresa Beach, Costa Rica
Hotel. Situated in Santa Teresa Beach, less than 1 km from Carmen Beach, Gigi Brown Beachfront Santa Teresa features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Gigi Brown Beachfront Santa Teresa provides some rooms with sea views, and each room has a balcony. At the accommodation rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. à la carte and gluten-free breakfast options are available each morning at Gigi Brown Beachfront Santa Teresa. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving Mediterranean, Pizza and Sushi cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star hotel. Popular points of interest near Gigi Brown Beachfront Santa Teresa include Mar Azul, Mal Pais Beach and Mal País. The nearest airport is Tambor Airport, 26 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around $513.
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4 Casa Cecilia Beach Front Santa Teresa Beach, Costa Rica
Hotel. Located in Santa Teresa Beach, 400 metres from Santa Teresa Beach, Casa Cecilia Beach Front provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With a private beach area, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. The units at the hotel are equipped with a seating area. Casa Cecilia Beach Front features certain rooms with sea views, and every room is equipped with a patio. All units will provide guests with a fridge. The accommodation offers a à la carte or continental breakfast. Casa Cecilia Beach Front offers a barbecue. Cocal Grande Beach is 2.2 km from the hotel, while Montezuma Waterfal is 19 km away. The nearest airport is Tambor Airport, 25 km from Casa Cecilia Beach Front. Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $110.
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5 Banana Beach Bungalows Santa Teresa Beach, Costa Rica
Hotel. Offering outdoor pool and a restaurant, Banana Beach Bungalows is located in Santa Teresa Beach. Free Wi-Fi access is available. Each bungalow offers wifi, desk area, closet space, cable television, private bathroom with hot water, an equipped kitchenette, refrigerator and coffee maker, a safe, and spacious terrace with a hammock and chair, and table. Bath and Pool towels are provided. The property offers free parking and the on-site restaurant serves international food. Other options can be found within 350 metres. At Banana Beach Bungalows you will find a garden, pool, a terrace, a restaurant and bar. Other facilities offered include a tour desk. This property is 179 km from Daniel Oduber International Airport and 10 km from Montezuma Waterfalls. Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around $290.
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6 Villas Santa Teresa Santa Teresa Beach, Costa Rica
Hotel. Offering an outdoor pool, Villas Santa Teresa is located in Santa Teresa. It features a terrace with outdoor furniture. Free WiFi access is available in this resort. A fully equipped kitchen and dining table are offered in each villa. There is also a seating area and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Santa Teresa Villas features a tour desk, 24-hour front desk and daily maid service. The property offers free parking and a shuttle service, with surcharge. Guests can rent bicycles on site. Villas Santa Teresa Resort is just steps from the ocean and a beach area. The property is also near Cabo Blanco Absolute Natural Reserve. Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $330.
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7 Hotel Santa Teresa Santa Teresa Beach, Costa Rica
Hotel. Located just 70 metres from Playa Carmen Beach, Hotel Santa Teresa has an outdoor pool, sun terraces and a seasonal snack bar. Surfing lessons can be arranged on site. The modern decorated rooms offer air conditioning and a flat-screen cable TV. They also feature a some rooms have sea or garden views. Bathrooms come with a shower, and free toiletries. Free Wi-Fi connection is also available. Playa Carmen and the surrounding area are a playground of activities, offering ATV tours, surfing, snorkeling, yoga fishing, horseback riding on the beach and mountain biking. The staff can help you organize tours and activities at any time during your stay such as canopy tours and visits to nearby waterfalls and Tortuga Island. Hotel Santa Teresa guests is centrally located close to banks, pharmacies and restaurants. There is a bakery just 50 metres away, while Las Piedras Parrilla Argentina restaurant is 300 metres away. Just 25 metres from Hotel Playa Carmen there is a bus station, and Tambor Airport is 40 km away. Free public parking is possible on site. Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around $250.
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8 Dreamcatcher Hotel - Atrapasueños Santa Teresa Beach, Costa Rica
Hotel. Offering an outdoor pool and a spa and wellness centre, Hotel Atrapasueños is located in Santa Teresa, just 100 metres from Playa Santa Teresa beach. Guests enjoy free WiFi and lush gardens with BBQ facilities. Each room here is air-conditioned and includes a cable TV, a dining area and a safety-deposit box. There is also a private bathroom with a shower and toilet. At Hotel Atrapasueños you will find a shared terrace, while other features include a tour desk and laundry facilities. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling, horse riding and fishing. The property offers free parking. Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $136.
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9 Hotel Tropico Latino Santa Teresa Beach, Costa Rica
Hotel. Hotel Tropico Latino is located in Santa Teresa beach in Nicoya Peninsula. It has a full spa with natural products, as well as a yoga studio and Mediterranean restaurant. The exquisitely-designed tropical bungalows and suites, built with exotic hardwoods, are surrounded by tropical gardens. A small refrigerator, coffee maker and complimentary coffee are included. All bungalows and suites feature luxury amenities, air conditioning, ceiling fans, hot water and security safe. The beach-front suite also offers a private saltwater pool and hot tub. Guests can enjoy at the Shambala Beachfront Restaurant organic international cuisine and a healthy food menu featuring organic fruits and vegetables, local fresh fish, seafood and meat. The full-service spa offers professional massages, wraps, exfoliations, facials, and other services such as acupuncture, manicures and pedicure. The yoga centre features daily Vinyasa Flow yoga classes and retreats on the two beach-front, open-air decks. Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around $205.
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10 Believe Surf & Yoga Lodge Santa Teresa Santa Teresa Beach, Costa Rica
Hotel. Offering accommodations in Santa Teresa, Believe Surf & Yoga Lodge Santa Teresa provides guests with free WiFi throughout the property. The private rooms features a private bathroom with hot water access, air-conditioning,toiletries, air-conditioning and queen/king size bed. The property has 2 shared rooms, with and without air-conditioning, fans, hot water and a safety-deposit box. The rooms have a private entrance. Free private parking is available on site. The property have a Yoga deck on site and offer yoga classes up to 6 times a day for a extra fee. You will find a shared kitchen at the property. Montezuma is 11 km from Believe Surf & Yoga Lodge Santa Teresal, while Tambor is 17 km away. This is a beachfront hotel. Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $29.
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11 Playa Cielo Beach Front hotel Santa Teresa Beach, Costa Rica
Hotel. Offering an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant, Playa Cielo Beach Front hotel is located just in front of the beach in Santa Teresa. Free WiFi access and free private parking are available. Each room here will provide you with a TV, air conditioning and a terrace. There is a full a kitchenette with a refrigerator and kitchenware. Featuring an open roof shower, private bathroom also comes with free toiletries. All units include a coffee maker, coffee and sugar. We also provide a fresh tropical fruit platter each morning to your villa. At Playa Cielo Beach Front hotel you will find a private beach area. Other facilities offered at the property include grocery deliveries and a children's playground. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including horse riding, fishing and snorkelling. Guest review score 8.3
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12 Somos Santa Teresa Beach, Costa Rica
Hostel. Located in Santa Teresa Beach, 200 metres from Santa Teresa Beach, Somos provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Providing a bar, the property is located within 2.5 km of Carmen Beach. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and a concierge service for guests. At the hostel, all rooms are fitted with a patio. Every room is fitted with a coffee machine, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while some rooms will provide you with a terrace and some have pool views. All units at Somos include air conditioning and a wardrobe. Breakfast is available daily, and includes à la carte, vegetarian and vegan options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American, Argentinian and Caribbean cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options can also be requested. Montezuma Waterfal is 16 km from Somos, while Tortuga Island is 40 km away. The nearest airport is Tambor, 25 km from the hostel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around $33.
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13 El Gato Rojas Surf Hostel Santa Teresa Beach, Costa Rica
Guest house. Located in Santa Teresa Beach, 200 metres from Carmen Beach, El Gato Rojas Surf Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities. Located around 500 metres from Santa Teresa Beach, the guest house with free WiFi is also 2.7 km away from Mar Azul. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. Certain rooms include a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a stovetop. Montezuma Waterfal is 14 km from the guest house, while Tortuga Island is 39 km away. The nearest airport is Tambor, 25 km from El Gato Rojas Surf Hostel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around $22.
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14 Santascabinas Santa Teresa Beach, Costa Rica
Aparthotel. Santascabinas is located in Santa Teresa Beach and 6 km from Cabo Blanco Natural Reserve. It features a wooden terrace with hammocks, a swimming pool and free WiFi. The wooden units offer air conditioning, a fan, flat-screen cable TV and a terrace. The kitchens and kitchenettes include stove and fridge. The bathrooms have shower. Guests at Santascabinas can request BBQ facilities and they can also find a variety of restaurants within a walking distance. Supermarkets are located 150 metres away. This property is 15 km from Montezuma Waterfalls and 4 km from Playa Carmen Beach. Tambor Airport is a 26 km away and Daniel Oduber International Airport is a 3 hours’ drive away. Guest review score 7.4, rooms from around $105.
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15 Zeneidas Surf Garden Santa Teresa Beach, Costa Rica
Hostel. Situated in Santa Teresa, Surf Garden Zeneidas offers a shared lounge with TV and library, communal kitchen and free WiFi. All rooms have a garden view. The property offers surf lessons and boards rental Every room is fitted with a shared bathroom. Montezuma is 11 km from Surf Garden Zeneidas, while Tambor is 17 km from the property. This is a beachfront hotel. Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around $35.
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16 Beach Villa S Santa Teresa Beach, Costa Rica
Villa. This beautiful villa is located right on the beach in Santa Teresa and features free Wi-Fi, a fully equipped kitchen and a balcony with hammocks. There is a private pool at the property. With 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, Villa S Beachfront boasts a comfortable living room with a large sofa, as well marble floors and a flat-screen TV. Guests who want to cook at home will find a supermarket within 120 meters, while national and international dining options can be found within 300 meters of the property. Cabo Blanco Nature Park, where guests can take guided nature tours, is a 20-minute drive from Villa S Beachfront, and activities like hiking, fishing and diving can also be arranged. Tambor Airport is a 40-minute drive from the property, while Juan Santamaria International Airport is a 5-hour drive from Villa S Beachfront. Guest review score 8.6
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17 Beach Cabinas Santa Teresa Beach, Costa Rica
Inn. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Beach Cabinas offers pet-friendly accommodation in Playa Santa Teresa,100 steps to the beach. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site. Each room at this inn is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV with cable channels. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms. A number of activities are offered in the area, such as horse riding and fishing. Montezuma is 10 km from Beach Cabinas, while Tambor is 17 km Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $70.
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18 Costa Riki Apartments Santa Teresa Beach, Costa Rica
Apartment. Set in Santa Teresa Beach, 300 metres from Santa Teresa Beach and 2.1 km from Carmen Beach, Costa Riki Apartments offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. The apartment provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, and a private bathroom with shower. Some units feature a balcony and/or a patio with pool or garden views. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at Costa Riki Apartments, while hiking can be enjoyed nearby. Montezuma Waterfal is 15 km from the accommodation, while Tortuga Island is 39 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tambor, 25 km from Costa Riki Apartments, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Guest review score 8.8
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19 B&B Ranchos Itaúna Santa Teresa Beach, Costa Rica
Lodge. Offering a restaurant and a private beach area, Ranchos Itauna is located in Santa Teresa, just 50 metres from the beach. It features on-site surf lessons, plus tropical gardens with mango, lemon and avocado trees. With free WiFi throughout, each room here is totally air-conditioned and includes a fridge, safety-deposit box and an outdoor seating and dining area. Some include a kitchenette. At Ranchos Itauna you will find a garden, barbecue facilities and a terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including horse riding, fishing and snorkelling. The property offers free parking. Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around $140.
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