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Hotel The Place

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Santa Teresa Beach

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Outdoor pool
Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Terrace/patio
Interior detail
Poolside bar
Bungalow, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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400 meters South of Hotel Frank's Place, Santa Teresa, Cóbano, Puntarenas
  • Place, Carmen Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Teresa Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Hermosa Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tambor (TMU)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Garden view
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bungalow, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Bungalow, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 376 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • Garden view
  • 861 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Santa Teresa

Oceanside stay.Stay at this Cóbano hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Carmen Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Playa Mal País. Also, Santa Teresa Beach is within 2 miles (3 km) and Cocal Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Carmen Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Teresa Beach - 6 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Cocal Beach - 18 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Hermosa Beach - 25 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Montezuma Beach - 36 min drive - 8.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kooks Smokehouse and Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pronto Piccola Italia - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪El Carmen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Somos Cafe - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Roastery - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel The Place

3.5-star hotel near Santa Teresa Beach
You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at Hotel The Place. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

  • 1 floor
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 7 buildings
  • Built in 2000
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Hotel The Place offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. This Cóbano hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 15 and November 01.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel The Place

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 7 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CRC 100000 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 60 per person (one way)

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 credit 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 7 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children might not be eligible for free breakfast.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Place Cobano
Hotel Place Mal Pais
Place Mal Pais
Hotel The Place Costa Rica/Mal Pais
Surf The Place Hotel
Hotel Place Santa Teresa
Place Santa Teresa
Place Cobano
Hotel The Place Hotel
Hotel The Place Cóbano
Hotel The Place Hotel Cóbano

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel The Place to the airport?

Hotel The Place is 8.1 mi (25-min drive) away from the Cóbano Airport (ACO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel The Place have an airport shuttle?

Hotel The Place offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of CRC 60 per person, one way.

How close is Hotel The Place to the beach?

This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Carmen Beach and 1.5 mi (8-min drive) from Santa Teresa Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel The Place offer free breakfast?

Hotel The Place offers free full breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel The Place?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel The Place?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel The Place?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel The Place have a pool?

Hotel The Place features an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel The Place have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel The Place to downtown Cóbano?

Hotel The Place is 0.3 mi away from Carmen.

Hotel The Place Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 87 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Well-maintained hotel with great breakfast.

Clean, close enough to walk to town and beach, but far enough away to be quiet and private.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tracy, Annapolis Md

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

Bungalow with a super cool pool

Wonderful small hotel just 3 minutes outside of the town of Santa Teresa. My husband, my 10 year old son and I really appreciated being able to return to this quiet, lush, comfortable spot after a full day in town / at the beach / exploring the area. It is super convenient and has the best pool with great ambient music and cabanas with long curtains. Its not a resort-sized pool; more like the best backyard pool that you could imagine, surrounded by tropical beauty. Individual bungalows provide great privacy. Mattresses are firm with good pillows. Breakfasts are very good too. If the room had a small dresser to help us stay organized, it would be perfect. Other spots have direct beach access or ocean views. If that is not critical feature, this place is a dream.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Calgary

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

Lovely setting close to town and the beach

Spent 5 days at this lovely quiet hotel. Staff was fantastic and very helpful.Very relaxing setting. Pool was a perfect size. Felt very safe. The breakfasts were amazing and delicious. No view of the ocean but no incline from the road. They can arrange fantastic excursions. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Beach across street, close to shopping and food

We stayed about a week. Nice pool, good breakfast, helpful management and staff. would go again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Peaceful hotel close to the beach

Quiet, peaceful hotel close to town and the beach. Wonderful management and staff, very helpful learning about the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

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

Nice place

A really outstanding breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

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

Amazing place and amazing people

We had a great time at The Place. Everyone there went out of the way to make our stay comfortable and helped with all our day trips and offered recommendations. The pool and courtyard were great after a day in the sun. We'd definitely go back.

10/10 Excellent

Jewellee

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

We Found Our Bliss!

What a fantastic gem! Perfect location, beautiful rooms, absolutely WONDERFUL staff...it honestly could not be more perfect. My husband and I have been coming to the Nicoya Peninsula for years, and this is the first place we've stayed that brings together each detail we love about Costa Rica and this area. Bliss!

10/10 Excellent

Arnaud

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

Little Paradise

What can I say apart that this is a great and lovely hotel. We had a perfect stay. The bungalows are absolutely charming; as is the hotel. The swimming pool and the garden are a little paradise and everything is clean and well maintained. You can even enjoy local product for shower. In addition the staff as well as the owner are very kind and always helpful. There is a large choice of breakfast. I highly recommend you to stay here; the place is quite and really peacefull and totally worth the moderate price; and to enjoy a cocktail by the pool. Thanks again to the staff for such nice welcome !

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, beautifully designed, staff very helpful. Loved the pool and ambiance.

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan, US

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

Close to town and beach

Very good, but up for sale. Might be different in the future.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Clean and good breakfast

The room was very clean, nicely decorated and the included breakfast was good. The room was small and the shower leaked.

10/10 Excellent

Noemie, Montreal, Qc

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

Amazing hotel

Staff is incredible always happy and helpful, hotel is so cute and cozy if you're going to stay in this area I definitely recommend this hotel

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Perfect for what we needed

This was our first trip to Costa Rica, and our plan was to see as much of the area as possible! This hotel was perfect for that. The room was simple and had no TV, which we actually enjoyed not having. I'm petty certain our bed was two twin beds pushed together, because you could feel the seam, but it didn't hinder our sleep, we just laughed about it. The bathroom was clean and simple. The continental breakfast was also simple, but delicious. We ate it most days to save money. Each day we woke up, ate, and then left for the day only coming back to change to go back out for dinner. We did lounge by the pool a few times for an hour or so, just to recharge. The pool was small, but perfect for us to lounge beside. The ocean is a short walk away so the pool wasn't a big draw for us in the first place when booking. The staff were great, they greeted us each time we came and went, asking how our day was going. It was the perfect little oasis during our very busy time in Costa Rica :)

6/10 Okay

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

10/10 Excellent

ZOE, Vancouver, BC

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

Gorgeous Hotel with AMAZING staff

We had a great time at this hotel. The staff were ALL so friendly and welcoming. The pool is beautiful and the grounds are very well taken care of. And this hotel is in the best location.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bungalow ruled. Totally worth the extra $20

10/10 Excellent

Alyn, Big White BC Canada

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

Fantastic people, wonderful location

From the moment we arrived at The Place everybody was so welcoming and helpful and this just kept getting better and better throughout our whole holiday. They answered all our questions and made sure that they helped us relax by getting the instructors and quad bikes etc to come to the hotel to make our lives easier. Mal Pais is an amazing place, full of variety and a true escape. We loved the surfing and the lessons. Renting the quad bikes was an ideal way to explore everything else that the area had to offer after our daily surf sessions ;) Will be coming back for sure!

6/10 Okay

Claudia, CR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Beautiful place!

The hotel isn't as pretty as in the pictures but its ok. Standard room had no tv. Internet was ok and breakfast was fruits, coffee and toast although it was a delicious bread. The staff is super nice, always willing to help. I had a great stay, my son liked it. I see my self going back there.

6/10 Okay

Brian, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not bad for the area

Beautiful setting. Decent service.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice pool, crappy rooms, hotel staff not so good

I booked based on price and expectations from their website, I was not impressed with my stay. The room looked way better in their website. The staff was regular.

8/10 Good

Ashwani, New York

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

Pleasent stay, very helpful staff

Extremely helpful and pleasent hotel staff! One of my party lost their iphone and they went above and beyond to help retrieve it. Rooms are perfectly comfortable but not luxurious, but hopefully you won't be spending much time in your room anyway. Very close to the center of Santa Teresa with easy access to Playa del Carmen, surf shops, etc. Would definitely stay here again.

6/10 Okay

karthik gandhi, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Close to beach

Good staff decent hotel good location good pool Movie night bathroom was bit dark Shower water came out of the cubicle so it was like a wet bathroom all the time we stayed.

6/10 Okay

Emerson, Orange County, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice pool!

Great little place in Santa Teresa/Playa Carmen. We went at the end of the off season. Nov. so it was pretty empty hotel. The pool was great. Laid out at night drank wine and looked at the stars with no one around! The standard room was a bit small but really we were only there for one night and it had everything we needed. Bed. Shower. Air.

10/10 Excellent

kendra, alberta

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

great place to stay

hotel staff was wonderful. the night girl offered to stay a few minutes after her shift to make us breakfast before our early departure. location is good, walking distance to beach. very nice pool and lounge chairs.