Banana Beach Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront hotel near Santa Teresa Beach

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Sundeck
Beach bar
Bungalow
Terrace/patio
Luxury Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Sea Facing | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Luz da Vida, Santa Teresa, Cóbano, Puntarenas, 60111
  • Place, Carmen Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Teresa Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Hermosa Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tambor (TMU)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Room options

Bungalow, Poolside (Lula)

  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Bungalow

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Bungalow (Reef)

  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Bungalow (Coral)

  • Garden view
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Luxury Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Sea Facing

  • Ocean view
  • 200 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Santa Teresa

On the beach.Stay at this Cóbano hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Carmen Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Santa Teresa Beach. Playa Mal País and Cocal Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Carmen Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Teresa Beach - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Cocal Beach - 18 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Hermosa Beach - 26 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Manzanillo Beach - 37 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Carmen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Kooks Smokehouse and Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Aroma Santa Teresa - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪La Cevichería - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Banana Beach Hotel

3.5-star beachfront hotel near Santa Teresa Beach
Banana Beach Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Banana Beach Hotel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Cóbano hotel.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Banana Beach Hotel offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with private pools and safes. Rooms open to furnished patios. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Private pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Private pool

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Living room
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 200 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Banana Beach Bungalows Hotel Santa Teresa, Cobano Puntarenas
Banana Beach Bungalows Santa Teresa, Cobano Puntarenas
Banana Beach Bungalows
Banana Beach Bungalows Hotel Santa Teresa
Banana Beach Bungalows Santa Teresa
Banana Beach Bungalows Hotel Cobano
Banana Beach Bungalows Cobano
Banana Beach Bungalows
Banana Beach Hotel Hotel
Banana Beach Hotel Cóbano
Banana Beach Hotel Hotel Cóbano

Frequently asked questions

How close is Banana Beach Hotel to the airport?

Banana Beach Hotel is 8 mi (29-min drive) away from the Cóbano Airport (ACO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Banana Beach Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Banana Beach Hotel offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Banana Beach Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Banana Beach Hotel offer free breakfast?

Banana Beach Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Banana Beach Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Banana Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Banana Beach Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Banana Beach Hotel have a pool?

Banana Beach Hotel features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Banana Beach Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Banana Beach Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer body treatments, massages, and mani/pedis.

How close is Banana Beach Hotel to downtown Cóbano?

Banana Beach Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Carmen.

Banana Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 98 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Gregory

The location is great, the room was beautiful, the service was fantastic
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Morgan-Lee

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was great and the pool is alright it definitely needs an upgrade on the beach chairs and there isn’t a nice view from the pool unfortunately. Unfortunately the restaurant had just burned down 5 days prior but they made a pop up kitchen so they still have great options! The staff were really friendly as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Efraim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. On the beach. Great food .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rupali

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location. Beautiful garden Beach club a little noisy at night with daily DJ from sunset but a beautiful sunset location Hot water available and ac. Beach villas a little dark on the inside. Outdoor kitchen..keep the cupboards locked otherwise the raccoons will raid them!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

VICTORIA

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful property. Very relaxing and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was remarkable! Best vacation I’ve ever had! I felt so safe, everything was clean, and we never wanted to leave the resort as it had so many amenities. The pool was great, the bungalows are great, and the staff were very friendly! Definitely going back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As advertised, the property is awesome, clean, solid, good staff. Will be coming back…
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luz the manager was helpful and efficient. Location is great, set back from the beach with a private pool and busy restaurant/ bar in front. Lovely surf beach. Had an excellent massage at spa with Rosita.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mikaela

Liked: Staff & service
Everything was pegect on’y the beds frame was so noisy it s a little outdated foe this rhey really need to impove that but staff was nive location beautiful beach c’ub the best and over all love ir
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

Great service, a great location and a reasonable price. I would definitely stay here again. Danielle and Emilya were extremely helpful. There are a lot of restaurants near-by if you don't want to eat at Banana Beach, the bank machine is within walking distance plus the pool and the beach are right there.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love banana
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeylin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and great pool for kids. Noisy due to proximity with main street and parking. Some maintenance needed in pool and water treatment.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in low season when most of the hotel facilities were still closed, so sadly haven't had a chance to fully experience the property. Room was very spacious though and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was to noisy and to much of a party hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Vivian

Liked: Staff & service
Great service! Too much noise at night
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing spot, private and beautiful. Loved the outdoor kitchen. Beds were very comfortable. Pool was very nice. Restaurant was decent. Incredibly helpful at reception. Very friendly. The only thing we didn’t love was the very loud music they played on Wednesday and Saturday nights. As we have a toddler.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Banana Beach Hotel was amazing! The bungalows are clean and comfortable . The hotel is busy and very lively!!! If you are looking for quiet this is not the place for you!!! I took my 19 year old daughter for 5 days and we had the absolute best time!!! I can’t wait to take the rest of my family back! One important note- Santa Teresa is NOT easy to get to from San Jose or Liberia. We drove ourselves from Liberia and it was a 4 hour adventure .
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
This is an excellent location for Surfers looking for a good wave but there isn't great swimming in front of this property rough and rocky. The beachfront restaurant and bar are available for anyone to use which was cool. We loved the patio and hammock with each room. Be sure to use the kitchen locks as raccoons are busy. Great reception but often not there. Excellent food at the restaurant at the beach. Best hummus ever!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a great location for walking to several different restaurants. The restaurant in front of hotel has lounge chairs which are a great option for lounging during the day. Service is hit or miss. Our drinks weren’t great but the fries and fried bread were. Loud music into the evening and a young fun party atmosphere. The seating area outside the room always had dust from the termites and ants. And the outside area needed a fan as there was no air movement. Soap and shampoo were supplied which was nice. Parking was spacious. Aircon worked and room stayed cool when out. Spotty internet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Diana

Liked: Staff & service
Disappointing Experience at the “Coral” Casita Unfortunately, the “Coral” casita was not the right choice for a restful getaway. While the villa itself was clean and well-maintained, the noise from the nearby busy street was unbearable. The constant sound of ATVs and four-wheelers racing by throughout the night made it impossible to get any sleep. I ended up checking out after just one night because the hotel was fully booked and couldn’t offer me a quieter room. If you’re looking for peace and quiet, this villa is not it. The location near the street makes it more suitable for those who don’t mind the noise or are out exploring during the evening hours. Unfortunately, it just didn’t provide the relaxation I was hoping for.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Privacidad, descanso, Exc servicio,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Personal war sehr nett und sehr schnell und unkompliziert über WhatsApp zu erreichen. Das Zimmer war sehr schön und die Dusche auch super. Das Zimmer war nur etwas dunkel und hat etwas feucht gerochen. Uns haben ein paar Haken gefehlt um Sachen aufzuhängen. Es war sehr wenig los und der Pool ist super schön. Leider ging das WLAN nicht am Pool und es wurden noch arbeiten durchgeführt, was dann schon laut war und weniger entspannend. Die Strandbar ist super schön und die Lage echt toll.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente

Muy buenas las instalaciones, excelente ubicación y muy limpio todo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Propre, les couchers de soleils sont wow! Nous avons adoré y séjourner l’ambiance est très pura vida, nous avons envie d’y retourner!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente muy recomendado

La estadía en este hotel estuvo de lujo, hace mucho no recibía una atención tan buena y personalizada, definitivamente lo recomiendo y espero volver pronto. La ubicación es muy buena. Muchas gracias por atendernos tan bien.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024