10/10 Exceptional
Nice place to stay
Luis
Luis, 2-night trip
Esencia Hotel & Villas
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Santa Teresa Beach
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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.
8.6
Excellent
Popular amenities
- Spa
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Connecting rooms available
- 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
- Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home (6)
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Playground on site
- Refrigerator
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Private bathroom
- Garden
$106 nightly
$120 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Room options
Showing 7 of 7 rooms
Standard Room
- Sleeps 3
Standard Triple Room
- 301 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Standard Triple Room
- Sleeps 3
Standard Double Room
- Sleeps 2
Family Villa
8.6Excellent
7 reviews
- Garden view
- 452 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Standard Double Room
8.0Very good
3 reviews
- 301 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Family Villa
- Sleeps 4
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About the neighborhood
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
- Carmen Beach - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
- Cocal Beach - 10 min drive - 3.9 km
- Hermosa Beach - 16 min drive - 6.3 km
- Montezuma Beach - 37 min drive - 14.9 km
Getting around
- Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 34 min drive
- Tambor (TMU) - 62 min drive
- Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 70 miles/112.6 km
Restaurants
- Pizza Tomate - 7 min walk
- Kooks Smokehouse and Bar - 18 min walk
- Pronto Piccola Italia - 19 min walk
- Ani’s Bowls and Salads - 1 min walk
- Somos Cafe - 15 min walk
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.
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
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
- If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
- Fishing nearby
Services
- 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
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.
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 with nearby activities like fishing and 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.
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Esencia Hotel & Villas Reviews
Excellent
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8.6
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
8.6
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
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)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.Popular mentions
Service staffRestaurantBeachRoomVillaLocationBedLive music10/10 Exceptional
The electricity went out. They need solar lights along the gravel path leading to the bungalows. I tripped over the speed bump on the path and my injuries effected my entire trip. Perfectly avoidable.
cindy
cindy, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Great clean room and great staff. Mattress was terrible ( Too firm and springy).
Matt
Matt, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Amazing property!
Abigail
Abigail, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great place with easy access to break
Jenny
Jenny, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Amazing hotel
Very beautiful hotel close to the beach. Everything was good. Definitely recommend
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Close to the beach
Janine
Janine, 10-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nice people and great property
Victor
Victor, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
It’s a very nice an beautiful property, and the owner and staff are very good people.
Victor
Victor, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
No one in office at checkin time. I had to wait in a parking lot for 45 minutes with my baby. That evening, the staff were again not there, and the line security guard wouldn’t let me drive my car to the room. He suggested I leave my baby alone in the room while I park the car elsewhere.
Room was shabby. Bed lumpy and plastic feeling. One sheet and no comforter.
Samantha
Samantha, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Great for kids, locaton is ideal.
Alonso
Alonso, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
No issues good place to stay
Odinney
Odinney, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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
Jessica, 4-night trip
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
Seif
10/10 Exceptional
Really good
Service
Andres Monzon
10/10 Exceptional
Very peaceful. Staff was very helpful
John
John, 3-night trip
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.
Janelle
10/10 Exceptional
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
Monique N, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Excellent
Laurier
Laurier, 2-night trip
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
Marlene, 3-night trip
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
Julie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very nice and clean
FRANÇOIS
FRANÇOIS, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
I
Barry
Barry, 5-night trip
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
Diane, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Well
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