Escape to Cielo del Mar, a tranquil retreat near Santa Teresa Beach and Hermosa Beach. Indulge in cooked-to-order breakfast, unwind by the poolside bar or on the sun-kissed terrace. Enjoy spa services like manicure/pedicure or massage and stay connected with in-room WiFi while also taking advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Airport transfer
Bar
Spa
Free breakfast
Pool
Non-smoking
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Outdoor pool
Pool bar
Room service
Spa services
Airport shuttle
Area shuttle
Terrace
Air conditioning
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Feel at home (6)
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Minibar
Premium bedding
Free self-parking
Room options
Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms
View all photos for Signature Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Ocean View
1.5 km al sur del cruce de Playa Carmen, Peninsula de Nicoya, Mal Pais, Cóbano, Puntarenas, 60111
What's nearby
Playa Mal País - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Carmen Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Santa Teresa Beach - 12 min drive - 4.1 km
Cocal Beach - 22 min drive - 6.8 km
Hermosa Beach - 30 min drive - 9.3 km
Getting around
Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 28 min drive
Tambor (TMU) - 47 min drive
San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 69.2 miles/111.4 km
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Kooks Smokehouse and Bar - 7 min drive
The Bakery - 5 min drive
El Carmen - 5 min drive
Pronto Piccola Italia - 7 min drive
The Roastery - 5 min drive
About this property
Cielo del Mar
When you stay at Cielo del Mar, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Santa Teresa Beach. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool and indulge in massages or manicures and pedicures. A poolside bar and a terrace are other highlights.
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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 8 AM - 5 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 ahead of time 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available at scheduled times)*
Off-site
Area shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
Poolside bar
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Beach nearby
Bike rentals nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Spa services
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Sleep well
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 110 per person (return)
Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Hotel Moana Mal Pais
Hotel Moana
Moana Mal Pais
Hotel Moana Costa Rica/Mal Pais
Moana Hotel Mal Pais
Hotel Moana Cobano
Moana Cobano
Cielo del Mar Hotel
Cielo del Mar Cóbano
Cielo del Mar Hotel Cóbano
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Cielo del Mar?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Cielo del Mar?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Cielo del Mar?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Cielo del Mar?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 110 per person return.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cielo del Mar?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Cielo del Mar and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include spa services.
What's the area around Cielo del Mar like?
Cielo del Mar is a short 10-minute walk from Playa Mal País and 13 minutes' walk from Carmen Beach.
Have a question?
Beta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Cielo del Mar Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.More informationOpens in a new window
9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
21 April 2019
Monserrat
Monserrat, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 April 2019
Excellent option a little far from the Party night, but I really like the hotel, so pace full
Guest
Guest, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
20 February 2019
Hotel en transition entre deux propriétaire, changement de nom et il y a un manque d'entretien au niveau de la piscine et le spa n'est pas chauffé. Il y a une superbe vu du resto déjeuner. Malheureusement le resto-bar est ouvert seulement au déjeuner. Il serait profitable pour eux de l'exploiter d'avantage car la vue est magnifique et le coucher de soleil aurait été un plus de cette endroit.
Réceptionniste très gentille et nous a donné les informations nécessaires :)
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 August 2018
Hotel met mooi uitzicht. Heeft onderhoud nodig.
Hotel is rustig gelegen. Prachtig uitzicht vanuit onz kamer over de zee. De opzet van de kamer was prachtig. De kamer leek op het eerste gezicht schoon. Dat viel helaas tegen. De ventilator was bijvoorbeeld erg vies. En er was nogal wat achterstallig onderhoud. Na dit opgemerkt te hebben, werd er wel actie ondernomen. De medewerkers hebben echter wat bijscholing nodig over hoe ze moeten schoonmaken. De ventilator werd schoongemaakt met een droge doek, die vervolgens werd uitgeklopt in de slaapkamer, waardoor de dotten stof op het beddengoed en onze persoonlijke spullen terecht kwam. Bbbbrrrrrrr. Het was wel positief dat er wel actie werd ondernomen. Het restaurant was gesloten en het ontbijt was niet inclusief voor gasten die via een boekingssite boeken. Het ontbijt was duur en erg eenzijdig. Daarom na de eerste morgen ontbeten bij de Bakery in het plaatsje vlakbij. Heerlijk ontbijt voor een betere prijs.
Jantje
Jantje, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 August 2018
Fantastisk hotel i junglen
Hotellet er fantastisk beliggende i mellem høje træer.opad en skråning. Morgenmaden serveres på en højt beliggende terrasse med udsigt over stillehavet. Området er rimeligt "laid back". Ikke langt fra lille fiskerleje. fantastisk fund til prisen.
Jesper Alex
Jesper Alex, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
8 July 2018
It is a nice hotel
The sea view of our room is excellent, the staff is warm and helpful. But maybe it is now low season, the hotel is in low maintainence, without hot water WiFi and one day the AC broke down. The staff was nice and fixed the problems finally, but still, it is not a good experience...
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 March 2018
Great stay!
great two day stay. had a suite good for 4 people. very clean and comfortable. great area.
Bertrand
Bertrand, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 March 2018
Quiet hotel, great location
Hotel was in a nice location and very quiet, nicely maintained. Room could have been cleaner and the mattress was extremely firm, past point of comfort. Room was huge and staff were very accommodating.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
6/10 Good
26 February 2018
No lo recomiendo
Solo 1 dia nos dieron desayuno despues de reclamar, diciendo que no estaba incluido de heho 1 dia tuvimos que pagar el desayuno.
La limpieza muy mala muchos insectos y polvo.
Las piscinas y jacuzzi sucios.
El aire acondicionado se echo a perder de todas formas vinieron al tiro a repararlo sin embargo nos retrasamos con la cena dado esto
Ignacio
8/10 Very good
22 February 2018
Canopy Dreams
Hotel Moana is tucked up in the canopy just outside the dusty town of Santa Theresa. Easy access to town but away from it all. The view from the restaurant is worth the price of admission, and the food and service there were excellent. The staff was accommodating and quick to respond. Decor is jungle chic, rooms are comfortable, spacious and clean. Outside shower was great for rinsing after a dusty morning run or swimming all day at nearby Playa Carmen. If you have trouble climbing stairs, this is not the place for you. Nothing is on the level! But for any who are game, you will be rewarded with shady canopy full of birds and spectacular view from the way high up open air restaurant.
pura vida lover
pura vida lover, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 January 2018
Natureza e praia...o melhor de 2 mundos !
Funcionários muito simpáticos e disponíveis. O hotel tem quartos/casinhas simples e outras simplesmente fantásticas!
Vista indiscritível!
marta
marta, 3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
4 December 2017
The Moana is a beautiful hotel with amazing staff and views. We upgraded to a room with a view and it was worth every penny. The sunsets from our balcony were unreal. The room was very large and in good shape. The restaurant at the hotel is great with equally amazing views. We ate there quite a bit. A couple of draw backs is it's a bit of a hike into town if you don't have a car and the stairs up to the rooms and restaurant are a bit of a hike especially with bags.
Kelsey
Kelsey, 6-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
27 August 2017
Schöne Hotelanlage
Hotelanlage ist sehr schön. Leider waren wir am Ende der Saison dort, so dass das Restaurant schon geschlossen war. Schade. Und man konnte uns kein frühes Früstück anbieten, was in dieser Preisklasse möglich sein sollte (mussten auf die Fähre)
Verified traveller
2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
11 July 2017
Lindo estancia!
La atención excelente! Las habitaciones cálidas! El hotel muy lindo y tranquilo!
Verified traveller
3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
2 July 2017
The Moana Experience
Stayed at hotel moana for two nights and loved the room and location. Bruno the hotel host was amazing!! Super helpful and friendly would definitely go back! Also the horseback riding tour was the best here.
Addie
Addie, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
16 April 2017
Nice ocean view landscape from your bed
Check-in and check-out was experience was good. Average service level was ok. Included breakfast should include more options. Room is clean, AC is fine and Wifi works good
Humberto
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
15 April 2017
Fantastiskt läge, med avskildhet.
Ett ställe vi verkligen vill åka tillbaka till. Fantastisk personal med fina rum och bra service.
Micke
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
2 March 2017
Jonas
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
1 February 2017
Two nights in Mal Pais
I was inadvertently put in a Standard Room (no tv, very average), but was then upgraded to the Honeymoon Suite at top oh hill (equisite). View and room was to die for. Adjoining hillside restaurant was beautiful with amazing views too. My chief complaint is it is far from town (long walk) and the Sandy beaches. I had a car so was able to drive up to banana beach and relax at some a very nice beach, albeit not of the same class as were I was staying.
Majestic View
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
27 January 2017
It could be amazing, but falls short
A beautiful, isolated hotel- that is ideal for relaxing, however the lack of a good restaurant and simple touches, such as complementary water on your arrival, results in the typical overpriced hotel mini bar purchase or commuting to Santa Teresa to eat. Restaurants in Santa Teresa are fantastic and so I would simply stay there as we did earlier in the break rather stay at Moana. If only this could offer a decent food offerings with it's view it would be unrivalled.
Chloe
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
13 January 2017
Wow
Amazing on top of the jungle
Verified traveller
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
28 November 2016
Verified traveller
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
14 November 2016
Verified traveller
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
6 August 2016
Peace and tranquility perfected
The view was awesome. We could sit on the balcony and hear the sea. The restaurants close by were great. There were two showers for the room. One was inside and the other was OUTSIDE with a view of the sea! There was a small refrigerator in the room as well as a small bar with a bar sink. Beware that this hotel is built into a steep hillside. To paraphrase Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure (movie) "There were many steps and columns. It was most tranquil"! I look forward to my next visit. This place is a gem!!!
edgar
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
4 August 2016
Good hotel one problem
The hotel was very nice, the receptionist was a very good guy; the problem was in the restaurant the cook refuse to change the dish even when they accept it was something we didn't order. They waitress told us to come earlier; it was a disaster the staff in the restaurant... Although the breakfast was included we didn't come back ... The only good thing about the restaurant was the view