Esencia Hotel & Villas

Property class: 3

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Close to Santa Teresa Beach, Esencia Hotel & Villas provides a terrace, a garden and a playground. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, a body treatment or a manicure/pedicure. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €74
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of greenery.

Standard Triple Room

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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A small, single-story building with a red-tiled roof and a wooden porch.

Family Villa

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of greenery.

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Cóbano, Esencia Hotel & Villas is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Santa Teresa Beach and Parque Nacional Curu. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Santa Teresa travel guide
Map
2 Km North of Cruce de Playa Carmen, Santa Teresa, Cóbano, Puntarenas, 50201

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky shoreline, and residential buildings.
    Santa Teresa Beach
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A beach at sunset with waves, palm trees, and a cloudy sky.
    Carmen Beach
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cocal Beach
    12 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Hermosa Beach
    20 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Los Delfines Golf & Country Club
    53 min drive - 37.3 km

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pizza Tomate
    7 min walk
  • Kooks Smokehouse and Bar
    18 min walk
  • Namoré
    5 min walk
  • El Patio Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Restaurante Tiquicia
    4 min walk

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 body treatment or a manicure/pedicure. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
    • Free self-parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and a front desk safe
    • Tour/ticket information, massage treatment rooms 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

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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 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Esencia Hotel & Villas on 7 Nov 2026 start from €74, 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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Esencia Hotel & Villas Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 224 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 224 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 224 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 224 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 224 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff, nice quiet rooms and walkable to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice people and great property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing hotel

Very beautiful hotel close to the beach. Everything was good. Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

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Great clean room and great staff. Mattress was terrible ( Too firm and springy).
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Very peaceful. Staff was very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing property!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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It’s a very nice an beautiful property, and the owner and staff are very good people.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place with easy access to break
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Close to the beach
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

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Great for kids, locaton is ideal.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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No issues good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Really good Service
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
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10/10 Excellent

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The electricity went out. They need solar lights along the gravel path leading to the bungalows. I tripped over the speed bump on the path and my injuries effected my entire trip. Perfectly avoidable.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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