Beachfront surf hideaway
Barefoot luxury shaped by Pacific tides, where surf days wind down around the garden pool and breezy open-air lounges.
Where it shines
Notable
Whitewashed walls, warm neutrals, and light timber joinery crafted to invite constant Pacific ocean breezes.
Notable
Airy casitas with outdoor showers, plush linens, and attentive boutique service right beside the Pacific.
Listed
Convivial open-air dining spaces and an oceanfront lawn hosting regular sunset aperitivo rituals with music.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
This is a plush and beautifully designed boutique hotel, offering a graceful and civilized version of Costa Rican beach life.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Tucked along the Nicoya Peninsula's bohemian Pacific coast, Santa Teresa balances rugged dirt roads, jungle cafés, and world-class breaks.
The rooms
Standalone casitas and villas feature warm neutral palettes, light timber, and private terraces with covered outdoor showers.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A stone pool sits in lush tropical gardens, flanked by white umbrellas and a thatched pavilion.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Timber pavilions host open-air Mediterranean dining, and the thatched beach lounge pours fresh smoothies and craft cocktails.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.