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Esencia Hotel & Villas

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Santa Teresa Beach

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Family Villa | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
Interior
Esencia Hotel & Villas provides a peaceful retreat on Santa Teresa Beach. Travelers can indulge in spa treatments including massages and manicures/pedicures, relax on sun loungers by the pool, and connect to public WiFi while enjoying garden views.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Sep 13 - Sep 14
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Sep 14 - Sep 15
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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Villa | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Villa

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Cóbano, Esencia Hotel & Villas is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Santa Teresa Beach and Romelia Wildlife Refuge. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Map
2 Km North of Cruce de Playa Carmen, Santa Teresa, Cóbano, Puntarenas, 50201

What's nearby

  • Santa Teresa Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cocal Beach - 8 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Hermosa Beach - 13 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Playa Mal País - 14 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Manzanillo Beach - 20 min drive - 6.3 miles

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kooks Smokehouse and Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Banana Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Somos Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nami - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Tomate - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Esencia Hotel & Villas

Hotel near Santa Teresa Beach
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a playground at Esencia Hotel & Villas. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure, a massage, or a body treatment. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Massage treatment rooms, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Esencia Hotel & Villas boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like safes and minibars.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, on-request microwaves, and free infant beds

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 8 for adults and USD 8 for children

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 19 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 8 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • In-room microwave fee: USD 5 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Cashless transactions are available
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Esencia Hotel & Villas have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Esencia Hotel & Villas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Esencia Hotel & Villas?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Esencia Hotel & Villas?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Esencia Hotel & Villas?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Esencia Hotel & Villas located?

Situated near the beach, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Teresa Beach and Carmen Beach. Cocal Beach and Grande Hermosa Tidepool are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Esencia Hotel & Villas Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 212 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 212 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 212 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 212 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 212 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place with easy access to break
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing hotel

Very beautiful hotel close to the beach. Everything was good. Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Close to the beach
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people and great property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very nice an beautiful property, and the owner and staff are very good people.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Odinney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No issues good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alonso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for kids, locaton is ideal.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monique N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful. Staff was very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mindaugas

Well
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.

8/10 Good

Seif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Laurier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Charles

The 2nd level units are about a 100 ft (10 stories) hike up...it is exhausting. They charge $2/day for a beach towel. They add chlorine tablets into the pool skimmer...not a good practice. However, the rooms are fine for the price and the grounds are tropical.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, neat little property. Stayed in small hotel room. Clean with simple and pleasing teak decor and tended grounds. A/C and patio or porch with chairs, table and hammock. Staff has been kind and helpful. Not a resort. A good value. Enjoyable pool area. Close to restaurants. Short walk to beach.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The villa was super cute, very clean, and the area very walkable. They had security as well, which was an added plus. Two things that could be improved— internet speed was ridiculously slow or nonexistent at times. I also asked for an iron at 6pm and they just told me, sorry housekeeping is gone until tomorrow. So the service lacked a bit there…
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
One major problem was the bed bugs, they were very bad. It almost ruined our trip, and it might still if we can’t get them out of our luggage.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Yotam

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Aging hotel in a good location

The hotel is located in what is probably the best part of town, with relatively easy access to a good surf point (it's still a walk and a half to get to the water, but that's always the case unless you are right on the beach). Rooms are large, but their age shows. Showers offer either good water flow or hot water, but not both. I had to basically hike to my room that was located at the top of the hill. The hotel lacks the charm and cool factor of Somos, that's right next door. It is across the street from the only "disco" in town, but the place seemed to be a bit of a dive. The hotel doesn't offer late checkout at all, which I found problematic.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

joshua

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

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