Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience - Playa Santa Teresa (Puntarenas)

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Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience - Playa Santa Teresa (Puntarenas)
Calle Principal, Playa Santa Teresa (Puntarenas), Costa Rica·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.3Perfect
Cleanliness9.7
Comfort9.7
Location9.6
Staff9.4
Facilities9.3
Who stays here
Couples58%
Families31%
Groups8%
Business2%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.3Perfect
Cleanliness9.7
Comfort9.7
Location9.6
Staff9.4
Facilities9.3
Who stays here
Couples58%
Families31%
Groups8%
Business2%

Beachfront boutique hotel with private-plunge-pool villas in Santa Teresa

Accommodations

Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience Playa Santa Teresa offers 27 rooms spread across beachfront bungalows and private villas. The Ninta Beachfront Bungalow includes a private plunge pool and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to ocean views. Larger groups can book a beachfront Villa with its own private pool and direct beach access.

Dining

The hotel's Manzu restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with an open-air setting overlooking the Pacific sunset. Guests can book the Pura Vida tasting menu, which pairs each course with stories of Costa Rican culture. Evening cocktails are crafted by experts from the Mulberry Project, using local ingredients.

Wellness

Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience Playa Santa Teresa operates the Numu spa, offering massages, facials, and body treatments using local ingredients. The property also has a Pilates reformer studio and daily yoga classes led by certified instructors. Wellness packages include sound healing sessions and couples massages in the outdoor yoga sala.

Location & Activities

The hotel sits directly on Santa Teresa beach, a 4-hour drive from Liberia Airport. Guests can book guided tours to Montezuma waterfalls or the Curú National Wildlife Refuge through the concierge. On-site activities include surf lessons with local instructors, horseback riding, and zip-lining tours.

Family & Children

Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience Playa Santa Teresa provides baby safety gates and babysitting services upon request. Families have use of an indoor play area and kids' outdoor play equipment. Board games and puzzles are available at the front desk, and the hotel's beach clean-up program gives children a free smoothie for each bucket of trash collected.

  • Accommodations: 12 villas and bungalows with private plunge pools
  • Dining: Manzu restaurant with Pura Vida tasting menu and Mulberry Project cocktails
  • Wellness: Numu spa, Pilates reformer studio, daily yoga and sound healing sessions
  • Location: On Santa Teresa beach, 10 km from Montezuma waterfalls and 16 km from Tambor
  • Sustainability: Beach clean-up program rewarding children with free smoothies
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Breakfast
All visitors are offered a american breakfast for a fee. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:18
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Rooms and availability

Honeymoon Bungalow
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
King Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Garden view
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Shower
Queen Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 King Size Beds2 Queen Size Beds
  • Garden view
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Shower
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Free parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Outdoor dining area

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness club

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness club
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Yoga class
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Dinner
  • Special diet menus

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Playpen
  • Board games
  • Children's menu
  • Children's play area
  • Toys

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Pool with view

Room view

  • Sea view
  • Garden view
  • Pool view

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Bathroom telephone
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience

💵 Lowest room price 202 £
📏 Distance to centre 1.3 km
✈️ Distance to airport 26.2 km
🧳 Nearest airport Tambor, TMU

Location

Calle Principal, Playa Santa Teresa (Puntarenas), Costa Rica
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Calle Principal, Playa Santa Teresa (Puntarenas), Costa Rica
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Calle Principal, Playa Santa Teresa (Puntarenas), Costa Rica
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Costa Rica Surf and Adventure
490 m
Restaurant
Manzu Restaurant
1.1 km
Restaurant
Bali Beach Deli
150 m
Restaurant
Casa del Mar Steak House
170 m
Restaurant
Habaneros
550 m
Restaurant
Kooks Smokehouse & Bar
340 m
Restaurant
Dos Santos Cantina
350 m
Restaurant
Cafe Smile
430 m
Restaurant
Earth Cafe
660 m
Restaurant
Vermu
460 m
Restaurant
Burger Rancho
730 m
Restaurant
Banana Beach Restaurant
690 m

Reviews of Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience

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FAQ about Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience

Which attractions can we visit during our stay at the comfortable 5-star Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience hotel?
You can visit Green World Store as well as Casa Zen, placed just 8 and 10 minutes walk away from the comfortable 5-star Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience hotel respectively.
What is the nearest airport to Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience hotel?
Tambor airport lies within 30 km of Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience hotel and is reachable with a 51-minute drive.
Is airport shuttle provided by Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience?
Airport shuttle which will take you to Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience with a 51-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.
Can we park our car at the comfortable 5-star Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience hotel?
Yes, the comfortable 5-star Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience hotel provides parking spaces on site.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-9/10 according to reviews-restaurant Chicken Joe's offering Central American cuisine.
Does this comfortable hotel serve breakfast?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of this comfortable hotel.
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the comfortable 5-star Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience hotel?
Guests of the comfortable 5-star Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience hotel can check in from 15:00 to 23:59 and check out from 11:00.
What payment methods are accepted in the comfortable 5-star Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience hotel?
Payment methods in the comfortable 5-star Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience hotel include:
  • Mastercard
  • Visa
  • American Express
What room types does the hotel comprise?
The hotel provides such room types as King Suite, Bungalow, and Beachfront Villa.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at the comfortable 5-star Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience hotel?
Most rooms of the comfortable 5-star Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience hotel include an adjoining terrace and a balcony as well as a flat-screen television.
Does the comfortable 5-star Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience offer special amenities for people with disabilities?
Yes, at the comfortable 5-star Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience there are wheelchair access, rooms with accessible facilities, and accessible bathrooms available for guests with special needs.
Which facilities does the 5-star Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience provide?
Top locations of the 5-star Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience include luggage storage and a restaurant, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safety deposit box and 24-hour security.
Is swimming pool available at the comfortable 5-star Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience?
Yes, the comfortable 5-star Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience features an outdoor swimming pool.
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