Asia meets Costa Rica at this small, upper-mid-range hotel run by an Israeli couple, Gali and Yoav. The walk-up setting (good for the glutes!) offers stunning Pacific Ocean views from the tea house, where healthy fare is served from the organic garden. Above here, with even better views, is the wooden yoga deck for daily classes: Sivananda and/or Vinyasa, and sometimes Pilates. Eight units are made mostly of pine and include balconies, kitchenettes, and three pools -- two of which are for the villas only. Surfing waves, restaurants, and groceries are a walk away, and massages can be arranged on-site. Take note that the hotel closes annually during the months of September and October. Those looking for a beach setting with a similar yogi vibe should consider Pranamar Villas and Yoga Retreat, though rates will be higher.
Asia meets Costa Rica at this small, upper-mid-range hotel run by an Israeli couple, Gali and Yoav. The walk-up setting (good for the glutes!) offers stunning Pacific Ocean views from the tea house, where healthy fare is served from the organic garden. Above here, with even better views, is the wooden yoga deck for daily classes: Sivananda and/or Vinyasa, and sometimes Pilates. Eight units are made mostly of pine and include balconies, kitchenettes, and three pools -- two of which are for the villas only. Surfing waves, restaurants, and groceries are a walk away, and massages can be arranged on-site. Take note that the hotel closes annually during the months of September and October. Those looking for a beach setting with a similar yogi vibe should consider Pranamar Villas and Yoga Retreat, though rates will be higher.
This mid-range home-away-from-home offers just four standalone villas on the edge of Santa Teresa, and manages to be both kid-friendly and romantic. Canadian owners -- Brad and Tara -- have successfully created a relaxed environment that keeps visitors coming back. Breakfasts are served each morning, and then it's time for surfing, hanging by the pool, or perhaps an ATV tour given by Brad himself. Comfortable and clean units have air-conditioning, kitchens, and outdoor space, but luxurious they are not. The hotel lacks a fitness center, but offers free Wi-Fi and a small playground.
This mid-range home-away-from-home offers just four standalone villas on the edge of Santa Teresa, and manages to be both kid-friendly and romantic. Canadian owners -- Brad and Tara -- have successfully created a relaxed environment that keeps visitors coming back. Breakfasts are served each morning, and then it's time for surfing, hanging by the pool, or perhaps an ATV tour given by Brad himself. Comfortable and clean units have air-conditioning, kitchens, and outdoor space, but luxurious they are not. The hotel lacks a fitness center, but offers free Wi-Fi and a small playground.
The Red Palm Villas is a three-and-a-half pearl oceanfront resort on a fabulous Santa Teresa surf beach. It’s five air-conditioned villas and suites are rustically luxe with live-edged furniture, hardwood accents and built-ins, mosaic-tiled bathrooms, king-size beds, and plush futons. Two of the villas have ocean views, while the others have garden views. It’s a quiet and private property with villas spaced out throughout the sandy grounds. Red Palm can arrange surf lessons, yoga classes, tours, and also has free boogie boards to borrow -- but there's no pool or restaurant. For a luxurious eco-chic stay with a gorgeous pool, delicious (but expensive) restaurant, and an open-air spa, it’s worth pricing out the nearby Latitude 10 Resort.
The Red Palm Villas is a three-and-a-half pearl oceanfront resort on a fabulous Santa Teresa surf beach. It’s five air-conditioned villas and suites are rustically luxe with live-edged furniture, hardwood accents and built-ins, mosaic-tiled bathrooms, king-size beds, and plush futons. Two of the villas have ocean views, while the others have garden views. It’s a quiet and private property with villas spaced out throughout the sandy grounds. Red Palm can arrange surf lessons, yoga classes, tours, and also has free boogie boards to borrow -- but there's no pool or restaurant. For a luxurious eco-chic stay with a gorgeous pool, delicious (but expensive) restaurant, and an open-air spa, it’s worth pricing out the nearby Latitude 10 Resort.
An avid surfer and his wife (both American) opened this mid-range boutique property in 2007 to capitalize on stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Six Standard Rooms and Suites wrap around an infinity pool, while two enormous three-bedroom Condos are great for families or groups. Units have kitchens, kitchenettes or mini-fridges, and guests are a short, but steep, walk to the grocery store, dining options, and beach. The hotel's laid-back guests can rent from a large collection of surfboards and boogies boards, or use the open-air yoga deck for self-practice. Those looking for a beach locale within the same price point might consider Villas Hermosas.
An avid surfer and his wife (both American) opened this mid-range boutique property in 2007 to capitalize on stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Six Standard Rooms and Suites wrap around an infinity pool, while two enormous three-bedroom Condos are great for families or groups. Units have kitchens, kitchenettes or mini-fridges, and guests are a short, but steep, walk to the grocery store, dining options, and beach. The hotel's laid-back guests can rent from a large collection of surfboards and boogies boards, or use the open-air yoga deck for self-practice. Those looking for a beach locale within the same price point might consider Villas Hermosas.
Canaima Chill House is a three-pearl boutique hotel in the jungle-filled hills above Santa Teresa. Its eight air-conditioned rooms are a mix of suites and lofts with kitchenettes, stone-walled showers, and private balconies or patios. Canaima’s romantic pool is covered by a lush canopy and there’s also a big hot tub (an uncommon treat in Santa Teresa). The hotel doesn’t have an on-site restaurant, but they do have a menu book of restaurants that deliver. Freebies include tour booking, a bottle of water, Wi-Fi, and parking. It’s a quiet, Zenned-out spot, but with its hillside location and minimally-railed balconies, children under 8 aren’t allowed. For a more family-friendly stay with a yoga studio, tasty restaurant, and ocean views, it’s worth checking out Funky Monkey Lodge instead.
Canaima Chill House is a three-pearl boutique hotel in the jungle-filled hills above Santa Teresa. Its eight air-conditioned rooms are a mix of suites and lofts with kitchenettes, stone-walled showers, and private balconies or patios. Canaima’s romantic pool is covered by a lush canopy and there’s also a big hot tub (an uncommon treat in Santa Teresa). The hotel doesn’t have an on-site restaurant, but they do have a menu book of restaurants that deliver. Freebies include tour booking, a bottle of water, Wi-Fi, and parking. It’s a quiet, Zenned-out spot, but with its hillside location and minimally-railed balconies, children under 8 aren’t allowed. For a more family-friendly stay with a yoga studio, tasty restaurant, and ocean views, it’s worth checking out Funky Monkey Lodge instead.