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Hotel The Place

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Santa Teresa Beach

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Poolside bar
Bungalow, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Bungalow, 1 Bedroom | In-room dining
Exterior
Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
400 meters South of Hotel Frank's Place, Santa Teresa, Cóbano, Puntarenas
  • Carmen Beach
    5 min walk
  • Playa Mal País
    6 min drive
  • Santa Teresa Beach
    7 min drive
  • Cóbano Airport (ACO)
    22 min drive

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Room options

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Bungalow, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Bungalow, 1 Bedroom

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Teresa

Within a short walk of Carmen Beach, Hotel The Place is within 2 miles (3 km) of Playa Mal País. This 9-room, 3.5-star hotel has free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Carmen Beach - 5 min walk
  • Playa Mal País - 6 min drive
  • Santa Teresa Beach - 7 min drive
  • Cocal Beach - 17 min drive
  • Hermosa Beach - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kooks Smokehouse and Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Carmen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pronto Piccola Italia - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Roastery - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel The Place

Hotel with free breakfast, near Santa Teresa Beach
Guests of Hotel The Place enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a library. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for CRC 60 per person one way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. This hotel also has a garden.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer free toiletries. Coffee makers, ceiling fans, and safes are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 7 buildings
  • Built in 2000

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 15 and November 01.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids, 7 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding (children may not be eligible for free breakfast)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CRC 100000 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 60 per person (one way)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Hotel Place Cobano
Hotel Place Mal Pais
Place Mal Pais
Hotel The Place Costa Rica/Mal Pais
Surf The Place Hotel
Hotel Place Santa Teresa
Place Santa Teresa
Place Cobano
Hotel The Place Hotel
Hotel The Place Cóbano
Hotel The Place Hotel Cóbano

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Hotel The Place?

Hotel The Place provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see within easy reach of Hotel The Place?

This hotel is located in Cóbano within a short 5-minute walk of Carmen Beach. You'll also find Santa Teresa Beach and Cocal Beach within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Hotel The Place?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Hotel The Place feature a casino?

No, Hotel The Place doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel The Place?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Hotel The Place?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including in-room massages as well as an outdoor pool and a poolside bar.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel The Place?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hotel The Place have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Hotel The Place offers free full breakfasts each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Hotel The Place allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Hotel The Place.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel The Place?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Hotel The Place?

The closest major airport to Hotel The Place is Cóbano Airport (ACO), which is 7.5 mi away (22 minutes by car). Another top airport is Tambor (TMU), which is located 19.1 mi away (43-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel The Place?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer either a balcony or a patio where guests can enjoy garden views.

Hotel The Place Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 87 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well-maintained hotel with great breakfast.
Clean, close enough to walk to town and beach, but far enough away to be quiet and private.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tracy, Annapolis Md

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bungalow with a super cool pool
Wonderful small hotel just 3 minutes outside of the town of Santa Teresa. My husband, my 10 year old son and I really appreciated being able to return to this quiet, lush, comfortable spot after a full day in town / at the beach / exploring the area. It is super convenient and has the best pool with great ambient music and cabanas with long curtains. Its not a resort-sized pool; more like the best backyard pool that you could imagine, surrounded by tropical beauty. Individual bungalows provide great privacy. Mattresses are firm with good pillows. Breakfasts are very good too. If the room had a small dresser to help us stay organized, it would be perfect. Other spots have direct beach access or ocean views. If that is not critical feature, this place is a dream.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely setting close to town and the beach
Spent 5 days at this lovely quiet hotel. Staff was fantastic and very helpful.Very relaxing setting. Pool was a perfect size. Felt very safe. The breakfasts were amazing and delicious. No view of the ocean but no incline from the road. They can arrange fantastic excursions. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beach across street, close to shopping and food
We stayed about a week. Nice pool, good breakfast, helpful management and staff. would go again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful hotel close to the beach
Quiet, peaceful hotel close to town and the beach. Wonderful management and staff, very helpful learning about the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place
A really outstanding breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place and amazing people
We had a great time at The Place. Everyone there went out of the way to make our stay comfortable and helped with all our day trips and offered recommendations. The pool and courtyard were great after a day in the sun. We'd definitely go back.

10/10 Excellent

Jewellee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We Found Our Bliss!
What a fantastic gem! Perfect location, beautiful rooms, absolutely WONDERFUL staff...it honestly could not be more perfect. My husband and I have been coming to the Nicoya Peninsula for years, and this is the first place we've stayed that brings together each detail we love about Costa Rica and this area. Bliss!

10/10 Excellent

Arnaud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Little Paradise
What can I say apart that this is a great and lovely hotel. We had a perfect stay. The bungalows are absolutely charming; as is the hotel. The swimming pool and the garden are a little paradise and everything is clean and well maintained. You can even enjoy local product for shower. In addition the staff as well as the owner are very kind and always helpful. There is a large choice of breakfast. I highly recommend you to stay here; the place is quite and really peacefull and totally worth the moderate price; and to enjoy a cocktail by the pool. Thanks again to the staff for such nice welcome !

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, beautifully designed, staff very helpful. Loved the pool and ambiance.

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan, US

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to town and beach
Very good, but up for sale. Might be different in the future.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good breakfast
The room was very clean, nicely decorated and the included breakfast was good. The room was small and the shower leaked.

10/10 Excellent

Noemie, Montreal, Qc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel
Staff is incredible always happy and helpful, hotel is so cute and cozy if you're going to stay in this area I definitely recommend this hotel

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for what we needed
This was our first trip to Costa Rica, and our plan was to see as much of the area as possible! This hotel was perfect for that. The room was simple and had no TV, which we actually enjoyed not having. I'm petty certain our bed was two twin beds pushed together, because you could feel the seam, but it didn't hinder our sleep, we just laughed about it. The bathroom was clean and simple. The continental breakfast was also simple, but delicious. We ate it most days to save money. Each day we woke up, ate, and then left for the day only coming back to change to go back out for dinner. We did lounge by the pool a few times for an hour or so, just to recharge. The pool was small, but perfect for us to lounge beside. The ocean is a short walk away so the pool wasn't a big draw for us in the first place when booking. The staff were great, they greeted us each time we came and went, asking how our day was going. It was the perfect little oasis during our very busy time in Costa Rica :)

6/10 Okay

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

10/10 Excellent

ZOE, Vancouver, BC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous Hotel with AMAZING staff
We had a great time at this hotel. The staff were ALL so friendly and welcoming. The pool is beautiful and the grounds are very well taken care of. And this hotel is in the best location.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bungalow ruled. Totally worth the extra $20

10/10 Excellent

Alyn, Big White BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic people, wonderful location
From the moment we arrived at The Place everybody was so welcoming and helpful and this just kept getting better and better throughout our whole holiday. They answered all our questions and made sure that they helped us relax by getting the instructors and quad bikes etc to come to the hotel to make our lives easier. Mal Pais is an amazing place, full of variety and a true escape. We loved the surfing and the lessons. Renting the quad bikes was an ideal way to explore everything else that the area had to offer after our daily surf sessions ;) Will be coming back for sure!

6/10 Okay

Claudia, CR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Beautiful place!
The hotel isn't as pretty as in the pictures but its ok. Standard room had no tv. Internet was ok and breakfast was fruits, coffee and toast although it was a delicious bread. The staff is super nice, always willing to help. I had a great stay, my son liked it. I see my self going back there.

6/10 Okay

Brian, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not bad for the area
Beautiful setting. Decent service.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice pool, crappy rooms, hotel staff not so good
I booked based on price and expectations from their website, I was not impressed with my stay. The room looked way better in their website. The staff was regular.

8/10 Good

Ashwani, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasent stay, very helpful staff
Extremely helpful and pleasent hotel staff! One of my party lost their iphone and they went above and beyond to help retrieve it. Rooms are perfectly comfortable but not luxurious, but hopefully you won't be spending much time in your room anyway. Very close to the center of Santa Teresa with easy access to Playa del Carmen, surf shops, etc. Would definitely stay here again.

6/10 Okay

karthik gandhi, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to beach
Good staff decent hotel good location good pool Movie night bathroom was bit dark Shower water came out of the cubicle so it was like a wet bathroom all the time we stayed.

6/10 Okay

Emerson, Orange County, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice pool!
Great little place in Santa Teresa/Playa Carmen. We went at the end of the off season. Nov. so it was pretty empty hotel. The pool was great. Laid out at night drank wine and looked at the stars with no one around! The standard room was a bit small but really we were only there for one night and it had everything we needed. Bed. Shower. Air.

10/10 Excellent

kendra, alberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great place to stay
hotel staff was wonderful. the night girl offered to stay a few minutes after her shift to make us breakfast before our early departure. location is good, walking distance to beach. very nice pool and lounge chairs.