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Esencia Hotel & Villas

3.0 star property
3-star spa hotel near Santa Teresa Beach

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Terrace/patio
Family Villa | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
2 Km North of Cruce de Playa Carmen, Santa Teresa, Cóbano, Puntarenas, 50201
  • Santa Teresa Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cocal Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Hermosa Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Tambor (TMU)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

  • 28 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Family Villa

  • 452 sq ft
  • 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

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Santa Teresa

Close to the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Santa Teresa Beach and Carmen Beach. Cocal Beach and Grande Hermosa Tidepool are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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
  • ‪Restaurante Tiquicia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Somos Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pronto Piccola Italia - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Roastery - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Esencia Hotel & Villas

3-star spa hotel near Santa Teresa Beach
As a guest of Esencia Hotel & Villas, you'll find an outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace. Public spaces have free WiFi. Esencia Hotel & Villas also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a front-desk safe. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Cóbano hotel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 19 buildings
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Esencia Hotel & Villas offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include showers. Microwaves and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include body treatments and manicures and pedicures.

Languages

English, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Esencia Hotel & Villas

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. 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. 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. Cash is not accepted. 
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Esencia Hotel & Villas to the airport?

Esencia Hotel & Villas is 9.6 mi (33-min drive) away from the Cóbano Airport (ACO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Esencia Hotel & Villas?

As of Jun 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Esencia Hotel & Villas on Jun 30, 2025 start from $99.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Esencia Hotel & Villas have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Esencia Hotel & Villas.

How close is Esencia Hotel & Villas to the beach?

This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Santa Teresa Beach and 10-minute walk from Carmen Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Esencia Hotel & Villas offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Esencia Hotel & Villas, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 8 for adults and USD 8 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Esencia Hotel & Villas?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Esencia Hotel & Villas?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Esencia Hotel & Villas have a pool?

Esencia Hotel & Villas features an outdoor pool.

Does Esencia Hotel & Villas have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages, mani/pedis, and body treatments.

How close is Esencia Hotel & Villas to downtown Cóbano?

Esencia Hotel & Villas is 0.1 mi away from Santa Teresa.

Esencia Hotel & Villas Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 209 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Justin

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

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

10/10 Excellent

Bennett

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

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

8/10 Good

Jill

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindaugas

Traveled with family
Well
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family
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

Gerald

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Victor

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people and great property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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

8/10 Good

Seif, EL CAJON

Traveled with family and small children
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

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Business traveler
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

Barb

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful, Beds and pillows were comfortable. I had a coffee maker and fridge in the room. Had a Hammock on our front deck to lay in. Pool was fantastic. Would gladly stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

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

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Alonso

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