Boutique hotels, jungle lodges, hostels, and private villas, verified and current. Every listing checked against live sources.
Santa Teresa's 8 verified stays lean toward villas, 5 of the 8, led by Selva Resort, the zone's featured pick, reflecting Santa Teresa and Mal Pais's reputation as one of Costa Rica's most exclusive surf and yoga destinations.
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Santa Teresa
Collection of boutique jungle villas on a hillside in Playa Santa Teresa, ranging from a one-bedroom suite to a four-bedroom villa, most with private or infinity pools. The property offers an in-house private chef, wellness packages, and a concierge that books transport and activities.
Santa Teresa
Beachfront hotel and restaurant on Playa Santa Teresa with ocean-view rooms and an on-site dining and bar operation. The property sits directly on the sand with sunset views over the Pacific.
Santa Teresa
Cala Luxury Vacation Homes rents a set of beachfront and hillside villas and bungalows in Santa Teresa, ranging from the two bedroom Casa Lu to the eight bedroom Villa Del Mar. Every stay includes a personal concierge and on site housekeeper, with a private chef available on request, and the company has a helicopter landing pad for guests arriving by charter. Reviews describe attentive owners and staff who arrange tours to Tortuga Island, surf lessons, and horseback riding.
Santa Teresa
Casa Teresa is a beachfront villa compound 50 meters north of Plaza Kahuna offering two separate rentals, the 4,700 square foot Casa Teresa and the 17,000 square foot Casa Teresa Grande, sleeping up to 8 and 17 guests respectively. Both villas sit directly on the sand next to a well known beach break and include daily housekeeping, private security, and an on call concierge who arranges private chefs and wellness services. The property has hosted high profile guests and is set up for weddings and group retreats booking the entire compound.
Santa Teresa
Beachfront boutique hotel in the center of Santa Teresa with bungalows, suites, and a three-bedroom beachfront villa. On site it runs the Manzu restaurant and the Numu Wellness Center and Spa, and it partners with a local planner for weddings. Affiliated with Small Luxury Hotels and Virtuoso.
Santa Teresa
Adults-oriented boutique hotel on a hillside above Santa Teresa, with ocean-view suites that each have a private in-suite pool. A la carte breakfast is included and the property arranges surf, ATV, and tour bookings. Access requires four-wheel drive or an arranged ATV.
Santa Teresa
Santa Teresa Luxury Homes manages a small portfolio of vacation villas in town, including Casa Milya, Casa Aria, Casa Helena and Casa Magnifique, each with a personal concierge and housekeeping staff. Guest reviews consistently mention proximity to the beach and to Santa Teresa's restaurant and shopping strip, along with welcome baskets and attentive on site hosts. The company also books its properties for small weddings.
Santa Teresa
Hillside resort of individual villas named after crystals and semi-precious stones, several with private jacuzzis or pools and ocean views. The resort offers dining, transportation, spa services, and a yoga deck, with a concierge to arrange excursions.
Yes, villas are the largest category here, 5 verified options including Selva Resort, Cala Luxury Vacation Homes, and Casa Teresa Luxury Villas.
Santa Teresa is the busier surf and yoga town, while Mal Pais next door is quieter, both covered by this directory's Santa Teresa zone.
Yes, Hotel Nantipa is a verified luxury hotel in the zone.
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