About this property
Just 100 metres from Santa Teresa beach, Esencia Hotel and Villas offers spa services amid a beautiful natural garden. The outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace are some of the most attractive features of this hotel boutique. Each room and villa is air conditioned and free toiletries are available.They also feature a terrace with views to the garden or the pool. Esencia Hotel and Villas serves the breakfast, but several restaurants are located within 50 metres from the facility. The staff at Esencia can help the guests organize tours, and can contact them with the suitable agencies. The Cabo Blanco Natural reserve is 8 km from the hotel, in the Nicoya Peninsula. To arrive to the hotel, a 30 minutes’ flight from San José has to be taken, and after that guest will have to travel 30 minutes by car to get to Esencia Hotel and Villas.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Annie
United States“Beautiful property. We came during dry season and it was so lovely how they spray down the plants at night. Such a peaceful sanctuary within Santa Teresa. Highly recommend. Staff was so friendly and welcoming too.” - Nadine
Netherlands“Very nice rooms with a balcony. We saw monkeys from the pool.” - Greg
Australia“the pool area was beautiful, the villas were like a little home with everything we needed. The wildlife on the property was so good to see and we could easily walk to the beach and cafes.” - Mora
Costa Rica“Very good location, walking distance to the beach. Very kind staff.” - Nicola
United Kingdom“Great location in Santa Teresa. Good for beach and restaurants. The villas are perfect; well equipped, clean, refreshing, quiet pool area.” 
Mau Costa Rica“Bonita piscina y habitaciones espaciosas y limpias. Excelente ubicacion.”- Patricia
Argentina“Location and security were great. Villa was comfortable and clean.$” 
Delfina Argentina“Hermoso complejo a un paso del acceso directo a la playa. Las vistas desde el hotel son hermosas. La pileta del complejo es un lugar fantastico para relajarte al volver de la playa. La ubicación es incomparable, a un paso de bares y restaurantes.”- Maria
Spain“El hotel muy bonito y muy bien hubicado si lo que quieres es surfear y tener restaurantes cerca. La piscina muy tranquila y bonita. Nos hicieron un upgrade en la habitación y lo agradecimos muchísimo!” - Naama
Guatemala“el personal del resección fue increíble y nos ayudó un montón.”
Hotel surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Esencia Hotel and Villas in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
