Esencia Hotel And Villas - Near The Beach - - Playa Santa Teresa (Puntarenas)

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Esencia Hotel And Villas - Near The Beach - - Playa Santa Teresa (Puntarenas)
2 Km North Of Cruce De Playa Carmen, Playa Santa Teresa (Puntarenas), Costa Rica, 50201·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.1Perfect
Staff9.7
Location9.6
Cleanliness9.1
Comfort9.1
Facilities9.1
Who stays here
Families40%
Couples35%
Solo19%
Groups6%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.1Perfect
Staff9.7
Location9.6
Cleanliness9.1
Comfort9.1
Facilities9.1
Who stays here
Families40%
Couples35%
Solo19%
Groups6%

Mediterranean-style villas 300 ft from Santa Teresa beach

Accommodations

Esencia Hotel And Villas - Near The Beach - offers rooms and villas with private terraces overlooking the garden or the pool. Located just 300 ft from Santa Teresa beach, each unit includes air conditioning and a private bathroom. The villa layout separates the king bed from twin beds, providing privacy for families or groups.

Amenities & Services

The property features an outdoor swimming pool with a shallow end and a sun terrace with loungers and cushions. Guests can book spa services on-site, arranged through the 24-hour front desk. A tour desk helps organize excursions such as ATV tours, beach horseback riding, and visits to Cabo Blanco Natural Reserve, located 5 miles away.

Location & Surroundings

The hotel sits 300 ft from the beach and within a 5- to 10-minute walk to local dining spots like Eat Street and sodas. Cabo Blanco Natural Reserve lies 5 miles from the property, offering wildlife viewing and snorkeling. The access involves a 30-minute flight from San José plus a 30-minute car ride to reach Esencia Hotel and Villas - near the Beach -.

Activities

Esencia Hotel And Villas provides access to ATV tours, beach horseback riding, and fishing. The hotel is close to renowned surf spots, and diving and hiking are available nearby. A children's playground is on-site, and staff can arrange shuttles or car rentals for further exploration.

Dining & Breakfast

Guests who book directly receive complimentary breakfast. Several restaurants are located within 200 ft of the hotel, offering sushi and local cuisine. In-room dining is available with a tea/coffee maker in all rooms and breakfast in the room option.

  • Location: 300 ft from Santa Teresa beach, 5 miles to Cabo Blanco Natural Reserve
  • Rooms: Private villas with garden or pool terrace, separate king and twin beds
  • Wellness: On-site spa services with massage and relaxation treatments
  • Activities: ATV tours, beach horseback riding, surfing, diving, fishing, hiking
  • Family: Children's playground, family rooms with villa privacy
  • Transport: 30-min flight from San José plus 30-min car ride, airport shuttle available
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-20:00
from 08:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs USD 8.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian
Building
Number of rooms:19
Former name
esencia hotel & villas
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Rooms and availability

Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Family Villa
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds or 1 Queen Size Bed
Superior Double Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed

Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Outdoor dining area

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Massage

Spa & wellness center

Sports & Fitness

  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Horseback riding
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Outdoor dining area

Children

  • Cribs
  • Children's play area

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Sun loungers
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Massage
  • Shallow end

Room view

  • Garden view
  • Pool view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
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Essential information about Esencia Hotel And Villas - Near The Beach -

💵 Lowest room price 105 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 16.0 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Tambor, TMU

Location

2 Km North Of Cruce De Playa Carmen, Playa Santa Teresa (Puntarenas), Costa Rica, 50201
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2 Km North Of Cruce De Playa Carmen, Playa Santa Teresa (Puntarenas), Costa Rica, 50201
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2 Km North Of Cruce De Playa Carmen, Playa Santa Teresa (Puntarenas), Costa Rica, 50201
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Santa Teresa Surf School
100 yd
Costa Rica Surf & SUP
100 yd
Del Soul Surf School
100 yd
Zuma Tours
100 yd
ATV Rental Santa Teresa
100 yd
Design By Sig
100 yd
Pura Vida Surfers
100 yd
The Beach Shack
100 yd
Olingo Surf and Nature Experiences
100 yd
Epic Kayaks
100 yd
Pura Vida Adventures
100 yd
Surfing Costa Rica - Pura Vida
100 yd
HD Costa Rica Surf
100 yd
Al Chile Surf Shop and School
100 yd
Kina Surf Shop
100 yd
Nalu
100 yd
Restaurant
Soda Tiquicia
100 yd
Restaurant
Eat Street
100 yd
Restaurant
Casa del mar empanadas
100 yd
Restaurant
Appetito
100 yd
Restaurant
Suna
100 yd
Restaurant
Chicken Joe's
100 yd

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