400 metres up the hill from Selina North Hostel, 60111 Santa Teresa Beach, Costa Rica
#37 of 63 hotels in Santa Teresa Beach
Guests' ChoiceBased on 120 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Location
7.6
Facilities
8.6
Staff
8.5
Value for money
8.3
Free Wifi
7.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: May 14, 2024
Aneta
Czech RepublicDusty roads, steep hill. You need to be a good driver to drive up the hill and park your car.
The hotel was amazing - relaxing vibe, calmness, amazing pool. Staff was really friendly. We would stay there again! :) The location is not for everyone. It is located in the forest, up in the steep hill. We were travelling with a group of friends (all around 30 y.o.) the walk up to the hotel was a nice workout, but we did not enjoy the dusty road. Overall, we would stay in the hotel again as the location is close by the street food (main road) and a nice beach spot. We have seen some nice birds / monkeys close by the hotel.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: April 2, 2024
Emily
ThailandThe rooms could have been cleaner. There was a massive gap below the door of the room which invited many bugs to enter. Noise from other guests could be heard clearly due to the close proximity of the rooms to the pool and jacuzzi area. We had a bottom floor room and the patio offered little privacy and noise from the upstairs guests was astronomical. Getting up the hill was doable in a 4x4 SUV, but the provided parking area was tight enough to raise your blood pressure. Overall experience was not as chill and relaxing as the name suggests.
The property was very cute and is surrounded by nature and lush greenery. The pool is small but was nice during the day, and we were lucky enough to see a troop of capuchin monkeys stop by to get a drink of water from the pool. It is a 5-10 minute walk to the beach and restaurants along Santa Teresa. Extremely walkable area if you don't mind getting in some cardio when climbing back up the steep hill to the property.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: February 21, 2024
Carolin
GermanyCan’t say I didn’t liked it… but the way up to Canaima is challenging and steep at the end, 4x4 is necessary, walks up and down keep in shape. Be aware of the season, in dry seasons it can be very dusty, therefore be careful not to fall.
We had a wonderful stay at Canaima Chill House! The apartment was spacious and had everything we needed! The shower offers a nice view into the forest, a lot of beautiful birds passed by. The veranda was huge and had a swinging bed, perfect place to relax and read. There was even a connection to the kitchen (bar with chairs). The pool was clean and refreshing, once in a while we saw a small group of monkeys. The staff cleaned everything daily as there was a lot of dust swirled up from the dusty road. It didn’t bother us, it’s the season. In general, they were really helpful and taking care of everything.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 18, 2024
Kamila
PolandGoing uphill was a little difficult especially with the luggage as we did not rent a car or atv. Would be nice if the hairdryers were provided in the accommodation.
Beautiful aesthetic accommodation. Great to relax and enjoy the nature. Kitchen well equipped. Nice common space with jacuzzi. Located not too far from the beach and shops.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 9, 2024
Lidor
IsraelLocation is great if you have a car or STV without it it’s very hard to get there. It’s very uphill
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 4, 2024
Ellen
CanadaThe big hill, walking up and down it takes only ten mins but it's dusty and lots of ATVs use it so it was not fun for my asthma. If you're planning to walk at night, bring a flashlight for additional safety so folk on the road can see you.
Very relaxing space with great views of the jungle. Loved the pool and garden. Staff were really helpful too.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: January 29, 2024
Andres
GermanyAlthough staff was very friendly, i believe the working hours are unusual. Only from 7:00-15:00 and if you need anything after that, its likely you will not get it. If this will be the case, at least leave access to extra towels or basic amenities (especially when a room was not serviced that day)
Very nice facilities. The pool and whirlpool were very nice as well as the chill area.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 18, 2024
Arthi
CanadaA bit far from the town and located on a difficult hill. Power also went out for most of our stay
Beautiful place
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: November 19, 2023
Luis
Cayman IslandsIt didn't bother me hugely, but there was a slight lack of privacy in the downstairs rooms. I was fine with the trek up the hill - but just be aware that there is one. No bother walking up with a backpack if you are used to that kind of thing. It's only a few minutes and brings you deeper into the forest. Frankly, it is some welcome exercise for those of us coming from a sedentary lifestyle. Very slight nit-picking about first-world problems, but I couldn't get the jacuzzi to work well, but that could be my own fault. Overall an enjoyable stay.
Truly unique and beautiful hotel. Feels like a lot of thought, effort and love has gone into the design. Cool waking up to the howling of the, well, howler monkeys lol. Genuinely very chilled atmosphere, properly up in the jungle, blissfully away from it all. Friendly and helpful, but non-intrusive, staff and owner, Joel and Juan, with useful tips. Great to have a kitchenette. A/c worked ok. The area and town feels safe, so no worries on that front. Arguably located on the busiest and best part of the Santa Teresa strip. Also, minutes away from the Nautilus yoga deck and a few more minutes to Believe lodge (with more yoga) Plunge pool was nice.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: September 21, 2023
Estefany
Costa RicaIt was great, the place was so chill that you disconnected from everything
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: August 12, 2023
Fiona
United KingdomBeautiful property 5 mins walk into the main ST strip, close to restaurants and bars. Great amenities for cooking etc. lovely pool and jacuzzi . Lots along wildlife about- saw monkeys, lizards, hummingbirds all whilst staying there. Rooms cleaned every day.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: July 28, 2023
Katja
NetherlandsThe kitchen utensils were a bit poor compared to the rest of the interior. But this was only a minor point of improvement. The road towards the appartement can be a little challenging but that’s part of the adventure.
It was located at a very nice spot and very well maintained. The interior and exterior was tastefully designed and gave a luxury feel. It was great to return after a hot day and cool off in the swimming pool or enjoy the hot tub. The service of the staff was adequate and prompt.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: May 20, 2023
Shari
United States of AmericaWas wonderful
The room
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: April 8, 2023
Amos
IsraelThe only thing that bothered me a bit is that the road to the hotel is a dirt road with a serious ascent.
We loved everything. A boutique hotel on the side of the mountain in the forest. Getting up in the morning into the forest and the birds chirping. The rooms are amazingly designed, spacious and beautiful. Comfortable beds and a special shower. A fully equipped and useful kitchen and we loved the balcony with a swing bed hanging from the ceiling. The hotel has a great pool and a large jacuzzi. The staff helped with everything.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: February 15, 2023
Bragoni
Germanythe street where the house is located is made of sand and it is basically always dusted around. it is not their fault of course, I hope one day the government will make a real street there. the house though, could fix the “problem” of the parking: is the same situation there and the access to it is not good
the personnel is really nice. - ready to help if needed. the chill house is nice and rooms have lot of spaces. common spaces are also really big, with 1 pool and one hot tub, although we stayed mainly in our space or at the sea.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 2, 2023
Hannah
United KingdomThe drains smelled a little but can’t be helped!
This place lives up to its name - it’s super chilled! It’s a lovely, quiet place to relax away from the busy road. The room was lovely, with loads of space and jungle surrounding us. A green oasis! The staff were friendly were helpful too.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: January 30, 2023
Orl
United States of AmericaParking is not ideal, so when the place is full is almost impossible to park without blocking somebody else's car. Overall, the entire place would really benefit from a makeover and a general clean up.
Shabby chic place with a nice jungle vibe and a special charm, in its own way. The place has only few rooms, so it is intimate and secluded. All our stay was completely "self-service", as we never met anyone of the staff for the 2 nights we were there. All in all, good price per value.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: January 21, 2023
Abigail
United KingdomBeautiful location! The walk up the hill isn't so bad!
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: December 5, 2022
Doane
United States of AmericaRoom smelled a bit of mildew—tis the end of rainy season and the road up is tough with potholes so be prepared
This place is beautiful! Boho style at its best!
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: September 26, 2022
Raya
NetherlandsWe knew it was located up the hill and that’s great to be away from the busy-ness on the Main Street, but because we stayed during rainy season it was very muddy. We sometimes chose to leave the car and go to the centre for dinner with some drinks, getting back would be a little adventurous. Not the worst but good to keep in mind that during rainy season it’s not only a walk uphill but also through some mud
The room and private outside space were beautiful and very chill. The window in front of the bed and the shower made it feel like you were almost outside. Kitchen was well equipped. Smart detail of having a sealed off container for food scraps to avoid attracting ants/bugs. The swing bed outside was amazing for reading books, chill pool and hot tub.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: September 1, 2022
Ottavio
ArgentinaNo breackfast. The road to arrive is bad, difficult 4X4
Tte setting was nice, with nice pool
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: August 29, 2022
Michel
LuxembourgPool water was murky and therefore not inviting
Big rooms Privacy Rain forest shower
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: August 20, 2022
Gloria
Italythe position. it is impossible to reach and difficult even with a 4x4
the location and the atmosphere was very nice
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: July 18, 2022
Marijke
United States of Americait wasn’t very clean. old bathroom and kitchen. on top of a hill with a lot of garbage on the site of the road.
the fact that it was in the jungle and a very relaxing atmosphere
Stayed in July 2022
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