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Lua Villas

3.0 star property
3-star aparthotel near Santa Teresa Beach

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Surfing/boogie boarding
Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Pool View | Private kitchenette | Full-size fridge, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Pool View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly

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150m Oeste del Super Hermosa, Santa Teresa, Cóbano, Puntarenas, 60111
  • Hermosa Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Cocal Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Teresa Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Tambor (TMU)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Pool View

  • 969 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Pool View

  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Design Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Beachside (Apartment Olas ) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Design Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Beachside (Apartment Olas )

  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Design Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Beachside (Estudio Pacha) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Design Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Beachside (Estudio Pacha)

  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Pool View

  • 969 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Pool View

  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen, Beachside (Estudio Amor) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen, Beachside (Estudio Amor)

  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Santa Teresa

Close to the beach.Stay at this Cóbano aparthotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Hermosa Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Cocal Beach. Grande Hermosa Tidepool and Santa Teresa Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hermosa Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cocal Beach - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Manzanillo Beach - 8 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Santa Teresa Beach - 9 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Playa Mal País - 26 min drive - 7.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Somos Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Nami - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ani’s Bowls and Salads - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Tomate - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rocamar - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Lua Villas

3-star aparthotel near Santa Teresa Beach
Lua Villas offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Lua Villas. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Cóbano aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 4 buildings
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Lua Villas offers 7 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Accommodations at this 3-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. This Cóbano aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Thai massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic and reflexology.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Thai massages

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Pets stay free
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Deposit: CRC 70,000 per stay

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Fitness classes
  • Surf lessons
  • Yoga classes
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 4 buildings
  • 7 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: CRC 70000 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
This property accepts mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts cash, mobile payments, and PayPal. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the aparthotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Lua Villas Apartment Cobano
Lua Villas Cobano
Lua Villas Cóbano
Lua Villas Aparthotel
Lua Villas Aparthotel Cóbano

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lua Villas to the airport?

Lua Villas is 10.6 mi (39-min drive) away from the Cóbano Airport (ACO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lua Villas have an airport shuttle?

Lua Villas offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge (per person, roundtrip).

How close is Lua Villas to the beach?

This aparthotel is a short 7-minute walk from Hermosa Beach and 2 mi (27-min drive) from Santa Teresa Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lua Villas offer free breakfast?

Lua Villas does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lua Villas?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at Lua Villas?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Lua Villas?

This aparthotel offers free self parking.

Does Lua Villas have a pool?

Lua Villas features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Lua Villas have a spa?

This aparthotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer hot stone massages, reflexology, and facials.

How close is Lua Villas to downtown Cóbano?

Lua Villas is 0.5 mi away from Playa Hermosa Cóbano.

Lua Villas Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 29 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Lua Villas was absolutely amazing for our week long stay! The kitchenette is well stocked with the cookware and dishware we needed to cook most evenings. We enjoyed the yoga studio and the pool daily and thought the location was perfect for what we wanted. Playa Hermosa Cóbano is a quiet and lovely community away from the hustle and bustle of Santa Teresa, but close enough for a jaunt into town if needed. The landscape and vegetation at Lua Villas is beautifully done to allow guests privacy and seclusion within the space. And we can't forget the staff. Everyone was so helpful and Julia, in particular, helped us with so many things. We'll be back and will plan to stay here again without hesitation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Absolutely Perfect Accommodations & Location!

Lua Villas and the staff are wonderful! The beach is just a few minutes walk, and is truly magical, especially at sunset. It is also conveniently located walking distance to several excellent restaurants and a small supermarket. I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in the Amor Suite for 3 nights. Cons: We were attached the the office area and next to the surf boards. We were up every morning by 7AM do to banging and noises. Additionally, it was hard to sleep because the AC did not work longer than a couple of hours and it got very hot. Not to mention it dripped on our heads. Additionally, you were required to have it off all day, including the fan so we always came back to a very hot room. At one point when we returned from out day, they changed the gate code on us without an email or anything to let us know. There was "security" there to let us in after we knocked on the gate door , didnt ask for our name or any credentials and seemed skeptical to let us in and it was pouring rain. Then we had to literally shimmy our bodies between trees and a truck because they parked right in front of the access to our door and stayed like that until we had to check out, making it super difficult to get our bags or anything out of our room. Also, we were scared to use the towels because if they got dirty, we would be charged $30. Pros: The pool area is beautiful and they had alot of amenities like surf board rentals at a good price and yoga classes. They are also far away from the super busy part of Santa Teresa. Also they were very vlose to TP8 Pizza which we were able to walk to and it was delicious. Also they had a filtered water dispenser and recycling cans. We will probably not recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ketevan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Jeff L., Coronadel Mar

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, too hot inside.

This place is beautiful, staff is friendly, and its just steps to the most perfect beach. The only issue we had is that the upstairs bedroom got HOT, and just didnt have enough ventilation up there. Bad design.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location but no AC.

The positive first, Ideal location walking distance to the beach, very friendly staff. Before booking I read a couple of complaints about the AC not working. I assumed it was a issued that was fixed, it was not. We stayed for three nights with no air. The property may need to invest in new AC units.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

2/10 Terrible

Abraham, Costa Rica

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The place was not clean and the property has not been maintained properly. There were wholes on the wall, no blackout, very inefficient air conditioned in the second floor and very old mattresses and linens.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Very nice place. Friendly staff and very helpful. The only problema is that the room is very dark because of the abundant vegetation around it(which is nice to see so much green), so you have to turn on the light even in the middle of the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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

4 days of relaxation

Amazing staff and great facilities - Would 100% Recommend
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff onsite were always super friendly and helpful. The room was cleaned every day. We loved the pool, and the yoga shala - we even practiced in it! The grounds were beautiful and peaceful, and having a private outdoor patio was a big bonus. There's a surfboard rental and a good corner store just a stone's throw away. The walk to the beach, with excellent surfing and sunsets, is beautiful and takes just minutes. Overall an excellent, tranquil spot that we hated to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This property is an oasis located in a very beautiful raw part of Costa Rica. The owner Louis and his staff are amazing, friendly, helpful and accommodating. I look forward to returning back to Lua Villas!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

erixa, Vancouver, BC

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

Lovely villa, walking distance to a nice beach!

Such a great place to stay. Only a few minutes from the main strip in a quiet area. You can walk down to the gorgeous beach within minutes and some great restaurants and a small market close by. I would definitely recommend this to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nino , Brooklyn, NY

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

Tasteful getaway in the land of pura vida

My friend and I wanted to escape the blistering cold in New York for the holidays and booked a place here last minute. At first I was surprised such a nice place was still available so close to the holiday season and I thought, could this place be real? Turns out it was a brand new villa resort and we were the first guests in our villa. The hosts Luis and Juan were extremely attentative and helpful beyond our measure. Juan is super quick to respond on Facebook and WhatsApp, and he also helped arrange airport taxi and shuttle services and provided local taxi numbers. He and Luis recommended several great places for dinner, as well as fun local nightlife in Santa Teresa. Both gentlemen are more often on the property than not, and very friendly and eager to know and greet their guests by name and offer their help in any way they can. As for the place - the kitchen is so comfortable to cook in. We had 80% of our meals at home over the course of a week. Great AC in the bedroom. Comfortable shower. Spacious and very clean villa. Cleaners come daily. Patio/balcony which makes for great dinners. Beautiful pool with a comfy lounge area and a gorgeous yoga deck! 24 hour security which is super helpful if you come home late night and forget your keys to the front gate! THANK YOU LUA VILLAS! I will definitely be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2017

2/10 Terrible

Fabricio

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gracias a Dios que solo habíamos reservado 1 noche en esta propiedad. Cuando llegamos a hacer check in alrededor de las 3pm todo estaba bien. Alrededor de las 5pm se fue la luz en la propiedad. Pensamos que esto iba a ser pasajero sin embargo la luz no regresó hasta el día siguiente alrededor de las 10am. Es importante mencionar que las otras propiedades de alrededor si contaban con luz. Al estar sin luz por casi 12 horas la comida que teníamos en el refrigedor se puso mala. Claramente no había aire acondicionado y un ventilador y el hotel no contaba con tan siquiera luces de emergencia, todo era total oscuridad. Pasamos una noche terrible. Dejando de lado el tema de que no hubo electricidad, la piscina estaba sucia, el control remoto para abrir el porton no funcionaba, los paños estaban con manchas de cloro y amarillos. El baño solo cuenta con jabón para el cuerpo, por lo que asegurencen de llevar shampoo y demás. Esto se mencionaba estaba incluido pero no lo estuvo. No hay ni una raya de señal en la propiedad, si pasa algun accidente no hay manera de comunicarse. Comunicamos a administración nuestra incomodidad y solo mencionaron que no era culpa de ellos. En general, entendemos que la electricidad no dependa de la propiedad, pero como hotel deben tener plan A,B,C,D cuando estas dando este tipo de servicios no puedes dejar a tus huespedes sin luz por 12 horas. Además, la piscina y sus instalaciones sí dependen de ellos y estas estuvieron sucias en toda nuestra estadía.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nuria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy lindo el lugar muy tranquilo
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Perfect hotel for Santa Teresa

Lua Villas is a small but lovely hotel. The staff were very friendly, helpful and gave us many good tipps. Its close to a beautiful and quite beach. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

GERSON

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excelente lugar para descansar y pasarla bien cerca de una bellísima playa. La atención muy buena.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ein Traum - toller kleiner Pool, wunderschöne gestaltet, ruhig, Zimmer sind total schön.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Excelente elección. Voy a volver definitivamente.

Nos gusto mucho el lugar, el unico problema fue que la habitacion estaba a la par de la recepcion entonces era poco privado. Las Villas si estan muy bien acondicionadas y el lugar y la limpieza estan excelentes.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Olle

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Jungle sanctuary

We loved Lua Villas, however were a bit dissapointed when we changed room from one Villa to the room ” Amor”, as it was much smaller then described and didn’t really have a porch with hammock as our other villa. But generally this is a magical sanctuary, great surf within 5 minutes and amazing pool and yoga area on the residence. Just remember to book a ATV as it’s quite the distance to Santa Teresa.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

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

Urlaub im kleinen Paradies

Wunderschöne Unterkunft mit tollen Design. Obwohl die Anlage sehr klein ist, fühlt man sich durch die Bepflanzung sehr abgeschnitten und geschützt. Die integrierte Pool Landschaft ist sehr schick. Das Personal überaus freundlich. Zum Strand sind es zwei Minuten zu Fuß. Absolut zu empfehlen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019