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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
Bar (on property)
Family Villa | Private kitchen
Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
VIP Access

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$187
includes taxes & fees
20 June - 21 June

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Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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Family Villa

Family Villa

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
2 Km North of Cruce de Playa Carmen, Santa Teresa, Cóbano, Puntarenas, 50201

What's nearby

  • Santa Teresa Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cocal Beach - 8 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Hermosa Beach - 13 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Playa Mal País - 14 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Manzanillo Beach - 20 min drive - 10.2 km

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

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 massage, a manicure/pedicure or a body treatment. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a front desk safe and smoke-free property
  • Massage treatment rooms, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Esencia Hotel & Villas include perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as safes and minibars.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Fridges, on-request microwaves and free infant beds

Languages

English, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • Free cot
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot

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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 8 for adults and from 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Esencia Hotel & Villas have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of 19 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Esencia Hotel & Villas on 20 June 2025 start from AU$186.86, including 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.

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?

Checkout 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 miles (3 km).

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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

10/10

Amazing property!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great place with easy access to break
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Close to the beach
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Nice people and great property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

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

10/10

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

No issues good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10

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

Very peaceful. Staff was very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Well
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Really good Service

10/10

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.

10/10

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

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

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

Very nice and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10

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

8/10

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

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

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

10/10

Nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

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Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025