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Here is a quick list of Resorts in Playa Santa Teresa (Puntarenas), selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Casa Marbella Hotel |
9.2 / 10 (116 Reviews) |
From 510$ | |
| Gigi Brown Beachfront Santa Teresa |
9.0 / 10 (159 Reviews) |
From 249$ | |
| Outsite Santa Teresa Playa Hotel |
6.7 / 10 (18 Reviews) |
From 218$ | |
| Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience |
9.0 / 10 (85 Reviews) |
From 445$ | |
| Hotel Tropico Latino |
8.9 / 10 (61 Reviews) |
From 345$ |
Are you planning a family trip to Playa Santa Teresa in Puntarenas, Costa Rica? If so, you may be wondering where to stay while visiting this beautiful destination. While there are many accommodation options available, resorts can be a great choice for families looking for convenience, amenities, and a stress-free vacation experience. In this blog post, we'll explore some of the reasons why choosing a resort for your trip to Playa Santa Teresa can be the best option for your family.
First and foremost, resorts in Playa Santa Teresa offer a wide range of amenities and activities for the whole family to enjoy. From swimming pools and beach access to restaurants and kids' clubs, resorts provide everything you need for a fun and relaxing vacation. Additionally, many resorts offer on-site entertainment and organized excursions, making it easy to keep the whole family entertained without having to travel far from your accommodations.
Another great reason to choose a resort when travelling to Playa Santa Teresa with your family is the convenience factor. Resorts often provide all-inclusive packages that include meals, drinks, and activities, making it easy to budget for your trip and eliminate the stress of planning and coordinating multiple components of your vacation. Additionally, staying at a resort means you'll have access to on-site amenities and services, such as childcare, spa treatments, and laundry facilities, without having to leave the property.
Furthermore, resorts in Playa Santa Teresa are often located in prime beachfront locations, offering stunning ocean views and easy access to the sand and surf. This can be especially convenient for families with young children, as you'll have a safe and comfortable place to relax and play by the beach. Many resorts also offer water sports equipment rentals, making it easy to enjoy activities like snorkeling, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding right from your doorstep.
In conclusion, choosing a resort for your family trip to Playa Santa Teresa, Puntarenas, can provide the convenience, amenities, and peace of mind you need to ensure a memorable and stress-free vacation. With so many options to choose from, it's worth exploring the resort accommodations available in the area to find the perfect fit for your family's needs and preferences. Stay tuned for the next installment of this blog series, where we'll dive deeper into some of the top family-friendly resorts in Playa Santa Teresa, Costa Rica.
Best Resorts in Playa Santa Teresa (Puntarenas)
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Casa Marbella Hotel
From 510$
Situated 1.1 km from Bri'ah Art Gallery, the 3-star Casa Marbella Hotel Playa Santa Teresa features Wi-Fi in public areas, and a parking area on site. Featuring a saltwater pool, the hotel is around 10 minutes' drive from natural sights like Playa Cuevas.
The Casa Marbella Playa Santa Teresa provides guests with yoga classes, as well as access to a wellness centre. Car hire are available at the property and the area is popular for snorkelling, diving, and horseback riding. Guests might also relax in a solarium and an outdoor swimming pool provided on site.
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Gigi Brown Beachfront Santa Teresa
From 249$
The 5-star Gigi Brown Beachfront Santa Teresa Playa Santa Teresa, located at a distance of 4.6 km from the exciting responsible and fun Iguana Divers, offers an outdoor swimming pool and Wi-Fi throughout the property.
The Gigi Brown Beachfront Santa Teresa has an own beach area with loungers, free Wi-Fi access, and parasols. This Playa Santa Teresa property provides easy access to activities such as snorkelling, diving, and canoeing.
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Outsite Santa Teresa Playa Hotel
From 218$
Situated 10 minutes' drive from Playa Manzanillo, the 3-star Outsite Santa Teresa Playa Hotel Playa Santa Teresa features Wi-Fi throughout the property, and a car park on site. Featuring a swimming pool, the hotel is around a 25-minute stroll from natural sights like Playa El Carmen Beach.
Affordable resorts in Playa Santa Teresa (Puntarenas)
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Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience
From 445$
Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience Playa Santa Teresa is situated merely 8 minutes on foot from Bri'ah Art Gallery and features a shared lounge and a garden. Featuring 18 rooms with views of the pool, the hotel is at a distance of 2.4 km from Blue Surf Sanctuary.
Cars for rent are available at the Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience Playa Santa Teresa and diving, hiking, and horse riding can be organised.
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Providing guests with car rentals, the lovely Hotel Tropico Latino Playa Santa Teresa is located approximately 2 km from Santa Teresa Beach. Featuring views of the sea, this 3-star hotel includes a restaurant with international cuisine and a lounge bar.
An outdoor pool area as well as a yoga studio highlight the Tropico Latino Playa Santa Teresa. Guests will appreciate bike loans and horse riding tours arranged by this Playa Santa Teresa property. The lovely accommodation has a full spa and a wellness area along with a Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool to relax after a busy day.
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The 2-star Santa Teresa Surf Vista Villas Playa Santa Teresa is opposite Roca Mar and features car rentals for guests' convenience. Located at a distance of 2.5 km from a convenient place to shop such as Kina Surf Shop, this smoke-free hotel provides 12 rooms.
The property includes a sun deck and an outdoor pool available for an additional charge. Apart from a swimming pool, the Santa Teresa Surf Vista Villas also has a full spa and a spa salon. There is a numerous snorkelling, diving, and hiking opportunities in the area.
Adult Resorts in Playa Santa Teresa (Puntarenas)
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Featuring a patio, a picnic area, and a garden, Casa Cecilia Beach Front Playa Santa Teresa is situated about a 5-minute drive from Blue Surf Sanctuary. There is a car park on site and Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Guests can make different arrangements at the property, including diving, hiking, and horse riding or rent cars to explore Playa Santa Teresa. Sports lovers can participate in bicycle usage and horse riding tours arranged by the hotel.
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The 3-star Playa Cielo Beach Front Hotel Playa Santa Teresa is nestled a mere 600 metres from Bri'ah Art Gallery and features a swimming pool. The hotel also includes a tropical garden, a private beach area and a restaurant.
Bicycles for rent are available at the accommodation and snorkelling, hiking, and horseback riding can be organised. Sports lovers can participate in bike loans and horse riding tours arranged by the Playa Cielo Beach Front.
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Offering a currency exchange and a cash machine, Funky Monkey Lodge Playa Santa Teresa is located only a 7-minute walk from La Lora Amarilla. Guests can swim in a swimming pool, while the hotel provides views of the patio.
A shared lounge and a garden are featured at the Funky Monkey Lodge Playa Santa Teresa. A selection of activities such as snorkelling, diving, and canoeing is offered on site or in the area.
Party Resorts in Playa Santa Teresa (Puntarenas)
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Mint Santa Teresa - Adults Only Hotel Playa Santa Teresa, located 10 minutes' drive away Playa Hermosa, boasts a swimming pool. This hotel offers a view of the Pacific Ocean.
If you like an active lifestyle, horseback riding and fishing are available on site.
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Makanas Beach Bungalows
From 174$
Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Makanas Beach Bungalows Playa Santa Teresa sits approximately a 5-minute ride from Kina Surf Shop. This bed & breakfast entices guests with private car parking, available on site.
You can join snorkelling, hiking, and horse riding at the property, and cars are available for rent.
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Banana Beach Bungalows
From 146$
Offering cars for rent, as well as Wi-Fi throughout the property, the 3-star Banana Beach Bungalows Playa Santa Teresa is about 20 minutes' walk from Playa Santa Teresa Beach. The hotel boasts a setting adjacent to Bri'ah Art Gallery and features a swimming pool, a treatment room and an outdoor swimming pool.
The on-site entertainment comprises live performances and a nightclub. The Banana Beach Bungalows provides such sport activities as snorkelling, diving, and hiking. The accommodation entices guests with a spa lounge featuring beauty therapy, pedicure, and manicure.
Golf Resorts in Playa Santa Teresa (Puntarenas)
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Ocio Villas Mal Pais (Adults Only)
From 204$
The charming 4-star Casa Chameleon Hotel Mal Pais - Adults Only Playa Santa Teresa, located 30 km away from Tambor airport, offers airport shuttle services and car rentals. Boasting a swimming pool, the smoke-free hotel is nestled 25 minutes on foot from natural attractions like Playa Cuevas.
Guests can request a sunbathing terrace and an outdoor pool at extra charge. The Casa Chameleon Hotel Mal Pais - Adults Only Playa Santa Teresa offers a plunge pool and a treatment room. The Casa Chameleon Hotel Mal Pais - Adults Only organises a wide variety of activities such as snorkelling, diving, and horse riding. The onsite spa amenities include a wellness centre.
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Manala Hotel
From 93$
Offering luxurious rooms and Wi-Fi throughout the property, Manala Hotel Playa Santa Teresa is nearly a 15-minute walk from the exciting responsible and fun Iguana Divers and a mere 1.3 km from Playa Hermosa. Guests can swim in an outdoor pool, while this 3-star hotel provides views of the pool.
The Manala offers snorkelling, horse riding, and fisheries as well as bicycle and car hire services.
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Hotel Santa Teresa By The Beach
From 205$
Providing 27 rooms, Hotel Santa Teresa By The Beach Playa Santa Teresa offers a warm atmosphere and stands near waterfalls. Staying here you can use Wi-Fi throughout the property and public parking on site.
An extra charge applies to a sun deck and an outdoor pool. The Santa Teresa By Beach Playa Santa Teresa features a patio and a garden, and also a vending machine and a tour desk. Sports facilities include snorkelling, surfing, and horseback riding.
Playa Santa Teresa (Puntarenas) Honeymoon Resorts
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Situated 10 minutes by car from Bri'ah Art Gallery, Villas Santa Teresa Playa Santa Teresa features Wi-Fi in public areas, and complimentary private parking on site. The hotel, located right near the exciting responsible and fun Iguana Divers, is also at a proximity to Blue Surf Sanctuary.
Bike hire is available at the Villas Santa Teresa and the area is popular for snorkelling, diving, and horse riding. Guests are welcome to participate in bike loans and bicycle usage.
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Fuego Lodge
From 101$
Overlooking the garden, the 4-star Fuego Lodge Playa Santa Teresa features a terrace and a swimming pool. Located at a 700-metre distance from a convenient place to shop such as Kina Surf Shop, the hotel provides 10 rooms.
Guests can request a sunbathing terrace and an outdoor pool area for an extra charge. The Fuego Lodge Playa Santa Teresa offers snorkelling, diving, and hiking while car hire is also available. A wellness area will surely add to a perfect stay.
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Hotel Raratonga
From 88$
Located 10 minutes by car from Playa Manzanillo, Hotel Raratonga Playa Santa Teresa includes 7 rooms with views of the garden. This hotel offers Wi-Fi throughout the property.
You can join snorkelling, hiking, and horse riding at the Raratonga, and cars are available for rent.
4 Star Resorts in Playa Santa Teresa (Puntarenas)
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Zula Inn Aparthotel
From 222$
The 3-star Zula Inn Aparthotel Playa Santa Teresa is located a 13-minute stroll from Art & Soul Gallery and provides guests with ticket service for a more comfortable travel experience. Situated only a few minutes from Bri'ah Art Gallery and overlooking the pool, this Playa Santa Teresa hotel offers a massage chair and an outdoor swimming pool.
A sun terrace and an outdoor pool area are available at additional cost as well. An outdoor swimming pool is on-site at the hotel. The Zula Inn Aparthotel Playa Santa Teresa offers a variety of sport activities including snorkelling, diving, and horseback riding. The accommodation also features a wellness centre for you to relax in.
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Akwa Santa Teresa Hotel
From 100$
Situated 25 minutes' walk from Hermosa Beach, Akwa Resorts Ocean View Playa Santa Teresa includes views of the Pacific Ocean. This 5-star resort offers Wi-Fi in public areas, free private parking on site and a swimming pool.
Guests can make different arrangements at the Akwa Resorts Ocean View, including snorkelling, diving, and hiking or rent bicycles to explore Playa Santa Teresa.
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Hotel Luz De Luna
From 180$
Situated about 5 minutes' walk from Playa Santa Teresa, the 3-star Hotel Luz De Luna Playa Santa Teresa arranges bike loans and horse riding tours for active guests. Boasting an outdoor pool area, this Playa Santa Teresa hotel is nestled a 5-minute ride from natural attractions like Playa El Carmen Beach.
Bike hire is available at the hotel and the area is popular for snorkelling, horseback riding, and fishing.