Must-see hotels in Mal País & Santa Teresa

  • Casa Pampa

    Mal País & Santa Teresa

    Possibly the best deal in all of Santa Teresa. The location is super convenient – surrounded by an overflowing garden, on a quiet road, yet still close to…

  • Canaima Chill House

    Mal País & Santa Teresa

    A 'chill house' is an apt descriptor for this eight-room boutique eco-chic hotel, set in the jungle. Super-stylish suites have breezy indoor-outdoor…

  • Pachamama

    Mal País & Santa Teresa

    This sweet property offers tremendous value, especially in its quaint faux-adobe bungalows, each with a kitchenette and shady front porch. There's also a…

  • Don Jon’s

    Mal País & Santa Teresa

    Just 100m from the surf, this is the perfect base for anybody looking to 'relax to the max.' Rustic teak bungalows are creatively decorated, while…

  • Malpaís Surf Camp & Resort

    Mal País & Santa Teresa

    There are comfortable, private cabañas and more luxurious digs, but the best deal at this surfers' lodge is the open-air rancho, with a tin roof and…

  • Hotel Moana

    Mal País & Santa Teresa

    A simply stunning boutique property etched into the wooded hillside above Mal País. Standard rooms are all-wood garden cottages, decked out with African…

  • Villa Cacao

    Mal País & Santa Teresa

    Escape from the dust and into this cozy, quiet boutique featuring just a few accommodations set before a relaxing pool and surrounded by tropical…

  • Florblanca

    Mal País & Santa Teresa

    Truly in a class of their own, these romantic villas are scattered around 3 hectares of land next to a pristine white-sand beach. Indoor-outdoor spaces…

  • Nautilus Boutique Hotel

    Mal País & Santa Teresa

    If you're looking for a healthy, relaxing retreat with a bit of luxury, Nautilus is for you. Each villa has a living area, fully equipped kitchen and…

  • Horizon Yoga Hotel

    Mal País & Santa Teresa

    Replete with fountains and profound beauty, this stunning terraced property on the Santa Teresa hillside offers barefoot elegance at its best. There is a…

  • Hotel Meli Melo

    Mal País & Santa Teresa

    A cheerful hotel, smack dab in the center of town and close to the main surf break. Clean, colorful rooms have all the standard amenities, plus a private…

  • The Place

    Mal País & Santa Teresa

    A waterfall-fed pool is surrounded by cushy blood-red lounge chairs and daybeds at this Euro-chic boutique hotel. Attractive tile rooms are draped in…

  • Star Mountain Jungle Lodge

    Mal País & Santa Teresa

    Set on a 90-hectare private reserve, replete with birds, butterflies and monkeys, Star Mountain is an escape back to nature. The lodge has spacious guest…

  • Funky Monkey Lodge

    Mal País & Santa Teresa

    Located about 100m up a side road off the main drag, this funky lodge has sweet, rustic bungalows built out of bamboo. Each has an open-air shower,…

  • Cuesta Arriba

    Mal País & Santa Teresa

    This is a thinking person's hostel, attracting a cultivated crowd of travelers who appreciate the orderly atmosphere. En suite bathrooms, polished…

  • Blue Jay Lodge

    Mal País & Santa Teresa

    These charming stilted bungalows are built along a forest-covered hillside, each with a huge veranda with hammocks. Though they're definitely on the…

  • Casa Zen

    Mal País & Santa Teresa

    This lovely Asian-inspired guesthouse is decked out in celestial murals and Buddha sculptures. The colorful but basic rooms share bathrooms and two fully…

  • Ritmo Tropical

    Mal País & Santa Teresa

    An easy-to-like, economical family operation 100m south of the Santa Teresa/Mal País divide, this Italian-Tico property offers a quiet, comfy spot a bit…

  • Atrapasueños

    Mal País & Santa Teresa

    Steps from the beach, this family-owned place offers the intimacy of a B&B and the luxury of a boutique hotel. With a balcony or terrace overlooking lush…

  • Cabinas Playa

    Mal País & Santa Teresa

    Vying for the title of 'closest to the break,' this is one of the friendliest places in town, thanks to owners Amir and Idan. The rooms are plain but…

  • Hostel 7

    Mal País & Santa Teresa

    Gingi's place is beloved by surfers and backpackers for its welcoming, laid-back vibe and awesome extras. The whitewashed, mostly clean rooms are…

  • Frank’s Place

    Mal País & Santa Teresa

    Coming into town from Cóbano the first place you’ll see is this historic surfer outpost. But Frank has grown up, and this is no longer the backpackers’…

  • Camping Elimar

    Mal País & Santa Teresa

    Set on a stunning slice of rocky coastline is this humble family-run campground where a pebble beach rolls on to a rock reef that becomes tide pools…

  • Rumbo Surf Lodge

    Mal País & Santa Teresa

    Simple and sweet, Rumbo has four clean, tile apartments with kitchenettes and balconies with hammocks. They're not fancy, but they have everything you…