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Hotel Vista de Olas

3.0 star property
3-star Tuscan hotel with 2 restaurants

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2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served
Deluxe Villa, 1 King Bed (La Ola)
Deluxe Villa (La vista)
Deluxe Villa (La Playa)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Vista De Olas, Mal Pais, Cóbano, Puntarenas, 5361
  • Place, Carmen Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Mal País
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Teresa Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tambor (TMU)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Villa, 1 King Bed (La Ola)

Deluxe Villa, 1 King Bed (La Ola)

  • Ocean view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, Multiple Beds (Junior Suite 360 Degrees)

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds (Junior Suite 360 Degrees)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 79 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Villa (El Principio) | Balcony view

Deluxe Villa (El Principio)

  • Beach view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Deluxe Villa (La vista)

Deluxe Villa (La vista)

  • Beach view
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Deluxe Villa (Yin Yang)

Deluxe Villa (Yin Yang)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Deluxe Villa (La Playa)

Deluxe Villa (La Playa)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Deluxe Villa (La Jardin)

Deluxe Villa (La Jardin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Malpais

Close to the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Cóbano hotel, you'll find Carmen Beach and Playa Mal País. Also, Santa Teresa Beach is within 3 miles (5 km) and Cocal Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Carmen Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Playa Mal País - 5 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Santa Teresa Beach - 15 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Cocal Beach - 28 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Hermosa Beach - 37 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Tambor (TMU) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Carmen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kooks Smokehouse and Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Santa Teresa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Cevichería - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Hotel Vista de Olas

3-star Tuscan hotel with 2 restaurants
Hotel Vista de Olas offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Hotel Vista de Olas. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Cóbano hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2010
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
Hotel Vista de Olas offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Pura Paz has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including thalassotherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free extra futon
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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), lockbox

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Vista de Olas

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 45.0 per day.
  • 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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per person (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 45.0 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Vista Olas Mal Pais Cobano, Puntarenas
Hotel Vista Olas Cobano
Vista Olas Mal Pais Cobano, Puntarenas
Vista Olas Cobano
Hotel Vista Olas Mal Pais
Vista Olas Mal Pais
Vista De Olas Mal Pais
Hotel Vista De Olas Costa Rica/Mal Pais
Hotel Vista de Olas
Hotel Vista de Olas Hotel
Hotel Vista de Olas Cóbano
Hotel Vista de Olas Hotel Cóbano

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Vista de Olas to the airport?

Hotel Vista de Olas is 9.1 mi (29-min drive) away from the Cóbano Airport (ACO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Vista de Olas?

As of Jun 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Vista de Olas on Jun 29, 2026 start from CA $160, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Vista de Olas have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Vista de Olas offers an airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, on request, for a charge of USD 35. per person, one-way.

How close is Hotel Vista de Olas to the beach?

This hotel is a short 14-minute walk from Carmen Beach and 2.5 mi (12-min drive) from Santa Teresa Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Vista de Olas offer free breakfast?

Hotel Vista de Olas offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Vista de Olas?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Vista de Olas?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Vista de Olas?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Vista de Olas have a pool?

Hotel Vista de Olas features an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel Vista de Olas have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Hotel Vista de Olas have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Pura Paz, where you can enjoy body scrubs, mani/pedis, and body wraps.

How close is Hotel Vista de Olas to downtown Cóbano?

Hotel Vista de Olas is 0.3 mi away from Malpais.

Hotel Vista de Olas Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 39 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was spotless. But most importantly, Roger and his staff were excellent and created a tremendously friendly environment. Then, you talk about the view and the food. All top notch. Don’t miss this place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
AMAZING PLACE, Amazing location, Roger was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvain

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did Excellent Roger the owner very nice Deluxe Room Sunset unbelievable Pool Very clean and big 10/10 Love it Food excellent and reasonable price ! Stop looking In Santa Theresa This is the Place Walk on the beach to Main Street Bakerie Mium Mium
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

arnaud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay at Vistas de Olas for holiday Great view from Hillside onto Santa Teresa Nice and friendly staff
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breathtaking view from infinity pool wirh pool side bar. Very friendly staffand good vibes.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property and hosts. A definite must see!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so quite and peaceful, love it!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View was amazing, the extra care to make us feel comfortable was really nice. Attention to cleanliness was so nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, spectacular view, above the hustle and bustle of beach towns yet very close and convenient to the amazing beaches in the area. The staff makes it even better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jörg

Very nice boss. Excelently positioned. Food expensive. Drinks bad. Not very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an incredible stay at Vista de Olas in Mal Pais, which offers stunning views of the Pacific coastline. We were welcomed with warm hospitality by Roger, the owner, and his friendly staff. Roger made it a point to check in with us daily, ensuring that we had everything we needed and that we were enjoying our stay. Our room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The infinity pool was undoubtedly a highlight of our stay. The views from the pool were breathtaking, especially during sunset. We loved relaxing there in the evenings. We also appreciated the hotel’s eco-friendly approach, primarily powered by solar energy.Overall, we had a fantastic stay at this eco-friendly hotel. The combination of stunning views, excellent service, and a commitment to sustainability made it a memorable experience.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great quite place to stay. We were in a separate bungalow that had a view of the ocean. Very interesting design of the room. Shower was inside and outside the bungalow. And we also had a little deck with the table to sit and watch sunset. Pool area also serves as breakfast area is very nice. A little walk up the hill. But the view is stunning. Very quite and we found a family of monkeys living right outside the hotel. We stayed for 2 nights. Breakfast was very good. Cooked per order. And juice was super delicious and fresh.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice view but far uphill walk

We enjoed our stay but there were a few things that could be better. It was difficult to easily walk up and down the hill in the heat. All lights were turned off when we returned at night during our stay so if you wanted to walk, returning would be pitch dark. There was also no internet. It was workin fine in the lobby. Owners were friendly. I agree with other reviewers, the endless pool was nice when it was limited to hotel guests but come 2pm to sunsets, the public comes up to use it and it feels very uncomfortable to be surround by so many random people. I saw a few private 'tours' stop by for the view as well. No longer does it feel like a private oasis.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Franz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hervorragend. Sehr nettes und hilfsbereites Personal. Super Lage, toller Pool mit Blick über's Meer
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Ein traumhafter Aufenthalt im Vista de Olas

Super Aussicht vom Pool. Einen perfekten Gastgeber mit Roger. Wir hatten eine recht große Villa und haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Zum Strand runter kann man laufen oder mit dem Auto fahren. Der Strand ist super und zum surfen ist es wohl eins der besten Surfspots in Costa Rica.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The family running this villa was amazing to meet and deal with, they have you covered for anything you might like to do and you won’t meet better people anywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
De, esas experiencias que uno empieza a planear como regresar sin haber salido de el hotel... 👌👌
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Highly Recommended

Amazing. The owner Roger and his family have created a one of a kind, laid back, quality establishment that leaves you feeling taken care of and at home. A comfortable place where you can relax and do your thing. They arranged transportation for us, set up massages in our room, and took care of any question or concern we had. Roger's son's Swen and Michael own a local surf shop (Tico Brothers). We took multiple surf lessons with them and Anthony (their other instructor). Hands down, everyone at Vista De Olas, made our experience one of the best we've ever had. Our villa had an outdoor bathroom where we could watch hummingbirds, blue jays and hear the sounds of the ocean. Quiet and restful at night. The sunsets at the pool are a thing of wonder. As has been noted in previous reviews, the pool is open to the public from sunset until about 8 pm. We found this to be a really cool aspect because it provides a sense of community with locals and other travelers. You get to meet people from all over the world and locals who live in the area at the same time. All in all we had a great stay and will definitely be back again as soon as we can. - Jon and Melanie
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had the best time here. There are under 10 rooms here, and during the day the place is so quiet, and there is such a wonderful feel. The owner and manager is as nice and friendly as can be. And, the grounds are gorgeous. The staff is wonderful, and the atmosphere is heavenly
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view, the pool, the food, the room, it was all perfect.True luxury in total beauty. And, just far enough from the hustle and bustle of Santa Teresa.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

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

Beautiful views

Beautiful place to stay with my teenage daughter. We had a great time in the infinity pool, taking surf lessons and zip lining!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this property is special. The host is so accommodating and knowledgeable. The views are so incredible. The property creates a unique relationship between the guest and so many great conversations and friendships. This is a property that is so hard to Leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was here in 2006 and based my entire return trip to Costa Rica around seeing the sunset. The family ownership is great and compared to a lot of other places in the area there is a lot of value in the pricing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helle

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

Fantastisk udsigt

Det er anden gang, vi besøger Vista de Olas, og vi kommer gerne tilbage. Det er et lille paradis, som Roger og Heidi har skabt, og sammen med deres to sønner og søde personale får de dig til at føle dig hjemme og velkommen. Stedet har en fantastisk infinity pool med en udsigt, der får mange mennesker fra området til at samles for at nyde solnedgangen med en drink og en tur i poolen. Et par timer senere har roen sænket sig over stedet, og man har det igen for sig selv. Vejen op til Vista de Olas er lidt af en udfordring, men der arbejdes på at få den forbedret. Hvis man har en 4-hjulstrækker eller lejer en ATV, er det ikke noget problem. Du kan leje ATV’er på stedet, og det er en rigtig god måde at komme rundt i området. Hvis man er til naturoplevelser, er der mulighed for fine gåture lige uden for døren med masser af fugleliv og måske får du også hilst på en flok brøleaber.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Don’t stay here!!!!

Windows were missing curtains so the sun came in at 5 am. Broken lights in the room. Staff wasn’t present the entire stay minus bar staff which doesn’t work for the hotel. Charged an extra 17% to the bill because they decided to charge the bill when we get there. Horrible service. Would never go back. Car was blocked in every day when drunk locals would come up to the hotel and be in the pool for free. Drunks tried to fight me. Worst hotel experience in Costa Rica.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018