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Esencia Hotel & Villas

3.0 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Santa Teresa Beach

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Bar (on property)
Interior
On the shores of Santa Teresa Beach, Esencia Hotel & Villas offers a serene retreat. Unwind with spa treatments like massages or manicures/pedicures, bask by the pool with sun loungers, and enjoy public WiFi while taking in garden views.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Playground on-site
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Villa

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
2 Km North of Cruce de Playa Carmen, Santa Teresa, Cóbano, Puntarenas, 50201

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
  • Tambor (TMU) - 58 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 70 miles/112.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Kooks Smokehouse and Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Tiquicia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Somos Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pronto Piccola Italia - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Roastery - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Esencia Hotel & Villas

Esencia Hotel & Villas offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Santa Teresa Beach. You can take a dip in the outdoor pool, then indulge in massages, body treatments or manicures and pedicures. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

English, German, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 21 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
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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
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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
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM

Travelling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 19 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Free cot/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include body treatments and manicures and pedicures.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 8 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • Microwaves are available for USD 5 per day

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
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. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Esencia Hotel Villas Santa Teresa
Esencia Hotel Villas
Esencia Villas Santa Teresa
Esencia Hotel Villas Cobano
Esencia Hotel And Villas
Esencia Hotel & Villas Costa Rica/Santa Teresa
Esencia Hotel Santa Teresa
Esencia Villas Cobano
Esencia Hotel Villas
Esencia Hotel & Villas Hotel
Esencia Hotel & Villas Cóbano
Esencia Hotel & Villas Hotel Cóbano

Frequently asked questions

Does Esencia Hotel & Villas offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Esencia Hotel & Villas does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Esencia Hotel & Villas?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Esencia Hotel & Villas?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Esencia Hotel & Villas?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Esencia Hotel & Villas?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Esencia Hotel & Villas and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as fishing and horse riding. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include spa services and a garden.

What's the area around Esencia Hotel & Villas like?

Esencia Hotel & Villas is a short 3-minute walk from Santa Teresa Beach and 10 minutes' walk from Carmen Beach.

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Esencia Hotel & Villas Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Beach
Restaurant
Villa
Room
Bed
Location
Live music

What guests liked

  • The pool was fantastic, well-maintained, and wonderful. (5 reviews)
  • The property is located in a perfect spot, right across the street from the beach, within walking distance to everything. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amazing property!
Abigail, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great place with easy access to break
Jenny, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Close to the beach
Janine, 10-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice people and great property
Victor, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Jessica, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

No issues good place to stay
Odinney, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Monique N, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

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

Very peaceful. Staff was very helpful
John, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Really good Service

10/10 Excellent

I LOVED my stay at Esencia. The people were absolutely amazing that worked there. Very friendly, helpful, and kind. The property itself is in the most perfect location - right across the street from the beach, walking distance to everything, and was clean and wonderful. I very much enjoyed my stay there.

10/10 Excellent

Well
Mindaugas, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent
Laurier, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The property was beautiful, Beds and pillows were comfortable. I had a coffee maker and fridge in the room. Had a Hammock on our front deck to lay in. Pool was fantastic. Would gladly stay there again.
Marlene, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Sweet bungalow with kitchenette. Nice décor and porch with teak furniture and hammock. Attractive pool area, and restaurants within short walk. The air conditioning makes for good sleeping as it’s hot and humid. Staff has been warm and welcoming.
Julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very nice and clean
FRANÇOIS, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

This is a unique town with a very laid back vibe. We loved the ease of it all. The only down side was that the room did not have an iron or hangers (we were there for a wedding). The front desk Clerk Annabelle was wonderful and very helpful.
Diane, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

The 2nd level units are about a 100 ft (10 stories) hike up...it is exhausting. They charge $2/day for a beach towel. They add chlorine tablets into the pool skimmer...not a good practice. However, the rooms are fine for the price and the grounds are tropical.
Charles, 6-night trip

8/10 Good

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…
Edward, 3-night trip

2/10 Terrible

One major problem was the bed bugs, they were very bad. It almost ruined our trip, and it might still if we can’t get them out of our luggage.
Jennifer, 10-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

joshua, 6-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Mari, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Excelente ubicación

Excelente ubicación, excelente limpieza diaria, muy buena opción a su precio
Aby, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice place to stay
Luis, 2-night trip