Most beautiful and well maintained place, great pool and outside showers and not get the sand inside Super close to groceries and to the beach WILL BE BACK

Stayed in May 2024

PARKING on the property is EXTREMELY LIMITED, with only 3 spots available for ALL guests. Consequently, you will most likely need to park on the street. We specifically sought a place with private parking, and this hotel came up. Considering the situation for most guests, it should perhaps be listed as "no parking”.

Located near the end of a busy street, this place enjoys a quieter setting. It features gated access, ensuring safety, though parking is on the street due to the extremely limited on-site availability (only three spots for all guests). The grounds are clean, and the pool is inviting. The rooms are clean, tastefully built, and decorated. Amenities include hot water, a mini-refrigerator, and air conditioning, all contributing to a simple yet cozy atmosphere. We stayed in a room on the second floor and loved how naturally bright it was, although be prepared—it’s quite a climb!

Stayed in April 2024

There are lots of stairs even if you have a room on the bottom floor. The stairs are ok unless you have super heavy luggage then it’s quite the workout getting your bags up to the top floor.😉

Alessia the host was super nice and very responsive. Raratonga is in a great location- close to great food and the beach as well and its also super quiet. Room was comfortable and clean.

Stayed in April 2024

The insects.

The location and the nice maid!

Stayed in February 2024

No complaints

Clean and comfy with nice kitchen area. Manager/owner very helpful all staff friendly

Stayed in February 2024

Away from central Santa Teresa with numerous restaurants within walking distance, beach less than 5 minutes walk.

Stayed in February 2024

Everything was great. Location was ideal at the north end, not too far away from everything but quiet. Beach is a minute away.

Stayed in January 2024

In comparison to all the other places we stayed at in Santa Teresa, everything there was great.

This review is our last review after 3 weeks in Santa Teresa. We wanted to wait after the trip to provide a good feedback by also comparing with the other places we stayed during our trip in the same area. This is our top recommendation by far! Owner - the owner, Valentina, was very helpful and accessible. She even organized our taxi in and out; set us up with one of the best surf instructor in Santa Teresa. Side note, if you are looking at surf lessons and/or renting a board, check out Denis shop, directly on the beach, less than 5 minutes walk from Raratonga; best prices in all of Santa Teresa and right on the beach. Clean - by clean, we mean, very clean. They dusted, wipe, mopped and cleaned everything every single day. Laundry service on site - good price and done the same day. Pool - super clean and no chlorine smell. 2 minutes walking distance from a grocery store on one side and 2 minutes to a local restaurant, Soda, the other way. Both places are also very good in comparison to similar places in the area. Actually, that Soda was the best of the many we tried and came as a recommendation from the owner.

Stayed in January 2024

The beds could be less firm.

This is such a lovely, tranquil and well kept place. A perfect retreat after a day at the beach and in the waves. Thank you Alessia!

Stayed in December 2023

Bed was a bit hard! Walking along road at night was a bit dangerous...bring a flashlight!

Great location, as long as you didn't mind walking! Supermarket, cafes and beach all very close!

Stayed in August 2023

Nothing

Great location away from noisy part of town..very peaceful accessible to cafes supermarkets and beach. Beautiful building ..

Stayed in August 2023

Nothing

The rooms were clean, very comfortable, and the staff was amazing. They went over and beyond to help make my stay enjoyable. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Santa Theresa. The staff at this property are all great! They all go above and beyond to make your stay comfortable. Raratonga is one of the best hotels in Santa Theresa. The best hotel I’ve ever been privileged enough to stay at. I have stayed at dozen of hotels in Costa Rica. This was on the top of the list of best stays/experiences ever. Pura-Vida.

Stayed in August 2023

A microwave would be very welcomed by your guests

Such a nice place. Everything was very tidy and well kept and thank you so much for caring and checking on me.

Stayed in May 2023

The room we booked was just a little bit small but not really a negative

Great for many reasons. Comfortable, clean, secure, beautiful landscaped gardens, lovely pool to fall in after the hot dusty street, location is close to great surf breaks. For us the location away from the busy bustling end of the street was perfect as we don't need the party scene.

Stayed in April 2023

Lovely place, very clean, well run, great owners. Only thing I would change is that the queen mattress wasn't awesome on our backs. The kids' twin mattresses were very good though.

Stayed in March 2023

the chickens are so loud in the morning

very friendly nice pool

Stayed in March 2023

a cushion or two would make the bench seats inside and the great wooden lounge chairs outside much more comfortable. There is dust from the road because my apartment faced the road but all the convenient roadside locations everywhere would also be dusty.

The garden is overwhelming beautiful. The pool is very clean and the outdoor shower is great for beach salt and sand. Steps to beach access, steps to a versatile market, and steps to good food at Soda Tiquicia

Stayed in March 2023

Nothing it was great

Great quiet place.

Stayed in March 2023

The dust on the street Beach was not accessible by wheelchair

Fantastic location just few minutes from the beach. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and cleaning services were available everyday. I’m very happy I stayed here again this is my 3 time and won’t be the last. 😊

Stayed in February 2023

Even though this was a good location for resteraunts and beach, we found it quite noisy from the road infront of the property and behind , but this didn't spoil it for us

The friendly staff Cleaned everyday with fresh sheets The setting was very nice with lush trees and nice clean pool Useful fridge snd coffee making facility

Stayed in February 2023

nothing!

nice and quiet room, clean and refreshing pool, room up high, looking over pool.

Stayed in January 2023

nothing

the vibe and kindness

Stayed in January 2023

Nothing.

Perfect place to stay in Santa Teresa. Great wifi, good location, very clean and nice staff!!!

Stayed in January 2023

Nothing

We stayed 9 nights at New Year, in the one bedroom apartment. The apartment is at the front of the property, so nearer the road but a very private space. Well equipped kitchen, including corkscrew; we made breakfast here every morning. The apartment is cleaned daily by a friendly cleaner who put up with us practicing our Spanish on her! Alessia was a great help. The location is good, very near the beach and local shops and restaurants while being a little away from the busiest parts of the resort.

Stayed in January 2023