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Esencia Hotel & Villas

3.0 star property
3-star spa hotel near Santa Teresa Beach

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Family Villa
Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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2 Km North of Cruce de Playa Carmen, Santa Teresa, Cóbano, Puntarenas, 50201
  • Santa Teresa Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cocal Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Hermosa Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Tambor (TMU)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Villa

Family Villa

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Santa Teresa

Close to the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Santa Teresa Beach and Carmen Beach. Cocal Beach and Grande Hermosa Tidepool are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Teresa Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cocal Beach - 8 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Hermosa Beach - 13 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Playa Mal País - 14 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Manzanillo Beach - 20 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kooks Smokehouse and Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Banana Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nami - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Tomate - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Tiquicia - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Esencia Hotel & Villas

3-star spa hotel near Santa Teresa Beach
As a guest of Esencia Hotel & Villas, you'll find an outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace. Public spaces have free WiFi. Esencia Hotel & Villas also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a front-desk safe. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Cóbano hotel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 19 buildings
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Esencia Hotel & Villas offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include showers. Microwaves and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include body treatments and manicures and pedicures.

Languages

English, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 8 for adults and USD 8 for children

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Esencia Hotel & Villas

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 8 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • In-room microwave fee: USD 5 per day

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Esencia Hotel & Villas Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 212 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 212 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 212 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 212 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 212 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place with easy access to break
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

joshua

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Amazing hotel

Very beautiful hotel close to the beach. Everything was good. Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

candy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Close to the beach
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bennett

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is large and beautiful! Well taken care of! The pool is wonderful too! Great place to stay with the family or as a couple. Only note is if you stay in a villa, request one a few up the hill. Unless you are there for the party and to stay up late. The music sounds great, just goes late.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindaugas

Travelled with family
Well
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

Beautiful stay at Esencia!

We had a wonderful stay at Esencia! The staff were so friendly and helpful. The grounds and pool were beautiful, well kept and clean. The rooms are set back from the main road so it was very quiet and we enjoyed listening to and seeing birds and monkeys from our balcony! Great location as well-directly across the street from the main surf break and next door to an excellent restaurant, Somos.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Victor

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people and great property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The villa was super cute, very clean, and the area very walkable. They had security as well, which was an added plus. Two things that could be improved— internet speed was ridiculously slow or nonexistent at times. I also asked for an iron at 6pm and they just told me, sorry housekeeping is gone until tomorrow. So the service lacked a bit there…
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Seif, EL CAJON

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Javier was super awesome !!! The place is cool. Nice swimming pool.and super convenient to the beach and also to a store and many restaurants nearby

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful. Staff was very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very nice an beautiful property, and the owner and staff are very good people.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023