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Esencia Hotel & Villas

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

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January 2025

Photo gallery for Esencia Hotel & Villas

Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

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 cribs/infant beds
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
The price is $131
includes taxes & fees
$116 per night
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2025

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 28 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Villa | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Villa

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Santa Teresa Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carmen Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cocal Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Playa Mal País - 18 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Hermosa Beach - 30 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 33 min drive
  • Tambor (TMU) - 58 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 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
  • ‪Banana Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Esencia Hotel & Villas

Esencia Hotel & Villas offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Santa Teresa Beach. You can take a dip in the outdoor pool, then indulge in massages, body treatments, or mani/pedis. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

English, German, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 21 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

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

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

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

Traveling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Horse riding 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 crib/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave (on request)

More

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

Special features

Spa

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.

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

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
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.

Also known as

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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 to 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, pets and service animals aren't 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 during the warmer months with activities nearby such as horseback 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.

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Carlos, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Tamara, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice people and great property
Victor, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very 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
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very 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
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very peaceful. Staff was very helpful
John, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It’s a very nice an beautiful property, and the owner and staff are very good people.
Victor, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Barb, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Aging hotel in a good location
The hotel is located in what is probably the best part of town, with relatively easy access to a good surf point (it's still a walk and a half to get to the water, but that's always the case unless you are right on the beach). Rooms are large, but their age shows. Showers offer either good water flow or hot water, but not both. I had to basically hike to my room that was located at the top of the hill. The hotel lacks the charm and cool factor of Somos, that's right next door. It is across the street from the only "disco" in town, but the place seemed to be a bit of a dive. The hotel doesn't offer late checkout at all, which I found problematic.
Yotam, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice, neat little property. Stayed in small hotel room. Clean with simple and pleasing teak decor and tended grounds. A/C and patio or porch with chairs, table and hammock. Staff has been kind and helpful. Not a resort. A good value. Enjoyable pool area. Close to restaurants. Short walk to beach.
Julie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Leonardo, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ron, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great for kids, locaton is ideal.
Alonso, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

No issues good place to stay
Odinney, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Laurier, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Adam, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very 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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The property was nice. We traveled with young kids and liked having the private villas and the pool was very nice. Staff was friendly and welcoming. The beds were very firm and made sleeping through the night difficult. There is a noisy night club near by that goes late into the night but the villa keeps most the noise out. I think if the beds were more comfortable we would never even had known how late the night clubs run. Like most of Santa Teresa there is a dirt road out front which during the rain season is very muddy. But the beach is a very short walk away. Overall this stay was okay.
Justin, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Janice, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Greet basic place well Located good pool
jeff, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant place to stay! Close to all things we came there for, beach, dining, music and pool!
Timothy, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"Greet basic place well Located good pool"
Reasons to Book
Outdoor Pool & Great Location
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM