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Esencia Hotel & Villas

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Family Villa | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
View from room
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
2 Km North of Cruce de Playa Carmen, Santa Teresa, Cóbano, Puntarenas, 50201
  • Santa Teresa Beach
    3 min walk
  • Carmen Beach
    10 min walk
  • Cocal Beach
    4 min drive
  • Punta Islita (PBP)
    134 min drive

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

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

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Family Villa | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Villa

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Teresa

When you stay at Esencia Hotel & Villas in Cóbano, you'll be near the beach, just a 3-minute walk from Santa Teresa Beach and 10 minutes by foot from Carmen Beach. .This spa hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Cocal Beach and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Grande Hermosa Tidepool.

What's nearby

  • Santa Teresa Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carmen Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cocal Beach - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Hermosa Beach - 14 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Playa Mal País - 18 min drive - 3.4 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
  • ‪Banana Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Esencia Hotel & Villas

Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Santa Teresa Beach
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.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax and unwind with massages and body treatments. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English, German, Italian, Spanish

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

  • Free 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

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Esencia Hotel & Villas Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 186 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 186 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 186 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 186 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 186 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Odinney

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

10/10 Excellent

Laurier

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

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

Diane

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Justin, Long Beach

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice. We traveled with young kids and liked having the private villas and the pool was very nice. Staff was friendly and welcoming. The beds were very firm and made sleeping through the night difficult. There is a noisy night club near by that goes late into the night but the villa keeps most the noise out. I think if the beds were more comfortable we would never even had known how late the night clubs run. Like most of Santa Teresa there is a dirt road out front which during the rain season is very muddy. But the beach is a very short walk away. Overall this stay was okay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Greet basic place well Located good pool
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant place to stay! Close to all things we came there for, beach, dining, music and pool!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our Esencia Villa Experience
Staff was very friendly, parking was convenient, and the property was clean. Our only issue was that we had the villa closest to the street. This wouldn’t have been a problem accept for the fact that there is a disco tech right across the street. The loud music and crowds on the street kept us up late into the night (or should I say early morning?) There were also restaurants on both sides that played live music late into the night. The villas set further back on the property may not have experienced this problem.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022