Bohemia Experience

"We had an absolutely incredible stay at this hotel and cannot recommend it highly enough! From the moment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations. The room was fantastic and the breakfast was outstanding — a perfect way to start each day. But what truly set this place apart were the breathtaking views. Just wow. However, the real highlight of our stay was the hotel manager. He went above and beyond in every sense of the phrase. Each morning he would check in with us to help plan our day — he even drew us a map of the best beaches to visit! He arranged ATV rentals for us and pointed us toward a hidden gem of a café that we absolutely loved. His warmth, knowledge, and genuine care for his guests transformed a great holiday into an unforgettable one. If you’re heading to Costa Rica, do not hesitate — book this hotel. You won’t regret it. 100% recommend!"

MarAmar Bungalows

"We booked the "Tree Nest" unit at Mar-A-Mar and regretted our decision the moment we saw what was involved just to get to the unit. First, the "driveway" is difficult to navigate. It is very steep and the single designated parking space is small with very little room to back out or turn around. It is made of large cemented river rocks that are uneven and very difficult to walk across Next, the stair cases. The owner promotes the place as a "second level" unit. Technically it is a second level unit but first you must climb two sets of narrow steep stairs with a stair count that is equivalent to going up to a four-story level. We found it impossible to climb those stairs with our luggage. And the thought of having to go up and down such a long and steep span of stairs multiple times during our three-day stay was enough to cause us to cancel on the spot before even going into the unit. But, the owner would not let us cancel and falsely claimed the steep stairs were clearly explained in the listing. Absolutely not true and she doubled down with another false claim that the listing stated people with possible health issues should not rent the unit. My wife and I are very healthy for our age and climb stairs at our own home every day. My problem was with the lack of disclosure about the severity of the stairs and then the false claims by this owner. Since I was getting nowhere with the owner, I contacted Amex to stop the charge. To my surprise, the owner had doubled the original charge with Amex to tune of roughly $1500 dollars. Fortunately Amex came through for us and cancelled the charges completely. Do yourself a favor and avoid the "Tree Nest" unit at the Mar-a-Mar complex. There are so many better places to stay in Santa Teresa."

Manala Hotel

"Nice, large cabin with comfortable bed, AC, decent sized fridge, good bathroom facilities, good beach towels. Nice pool as well with girl birding from the pool deck. Good gallo pinto breakfast as well. The place needs some upgrading. Having beach chairs provided was great but they really needed to be replaced. The door to the toilet would not stay shut. The location was really good, right across the street from a beach access. El Facon restaurant next door was excellent. The supermarket and the best soda in Sta.Teresa were a few minutes walk away. We would not go back to Santa Teresa. The beach is marvellous but the town is dusty, crowded with tourists, and chaotic. This place seems to be for self-concerned flat-bellied 20-somethings."

Pacifica Surf Studios

"Love the place, you can go with friends after the sunset enjoy some beers and drinks if you want. Staff is quite friendly and the vibe is relaxed. I would love to have a dj set here since the vibe would be perfect for this type of bar, its quite amazing"

Blue Mist Hotel & Beach Club

"I had such a great week at Blue Mist! The villas are clean and beautiful. The staff is very attentive and you immediately feel like family here! I was traveling solo so this was very important. It’s located perfectly between Santa Teresa and playa hermosa! I preferred watching sunsets on beautiful playa hermosa! Breakfast every morning with smoothies and fresh juices was a great way to start the day! I highly recommend Blue Mist and can’t wait to return! "

Hotel Tropico Latino

"The resort is located on the beach so the views from the bar/ restaurant and rooms are amazing. The site has lovely gardens and lots of trees providing valuable shade from the heat of the day. The resort is staffed by local Costa Ricans which was fantastic. The service was excellent and friendly and the food tasty. Our room (15) was spacious, has great air conditioning, and a lovely balcony with hammock for relaxation. The yoga class was bliss. Tropical Latino is located on the main road through Santa Theresa, so restaurants, boutiques and coffee shops are very accessible."

Canaima Chill House

"Wonderful chill place, cool room and terrace, in the forest, great to relax, outdoor beds, pools, lots of wildlife, exactly what we were looking for to spend our adventurous family vacation in Costa Rica."

Esencia Hotel and Villas

"Great centrally located hotel with a lush, with a jungle-like feel and beautiful vegetation. Clean, quiet, and safe, with a really nice pool area. The host was easy to communicate with, and everything is within walking distance. Would definitely recommend. Gracias"

Selva Resort