Esencia Hotel and Villas - Santa Teresa - Costa Rica

"Imagine just a moment.... the essence of paradise."

Esencia Hotel and Villas is located in Santa Teresa - Mal Pais Beach on the Nicoya Peninsula. This is one of the most virgin and beautiful regions of Costa Rica. Endless miles of s oft, white sand beach perfect for swimming and surfing. -- The hotel offers ten marvelous, independent and private villas. The architecture of the units contains elements of Mediterranean style, with lots of lights, spaciousness and comfort.

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Rates: $90 - $175

Esencia Hotel and Villas

Beach Hotel - Santa Teresa - Mal Pais

Esencia Hotel and Villas is located in Santa Teresa-Mal Pais Beach on the Nicoya Peninsula. This is one of the most virgin and beautiful regions of Costa Rica. Endless miles of soft, white sand beach perfect for swimming and surfing. 

Esencia hotel offers ten marvelous, independent and private villas. The architecture of the units contains elements of Mediterranean style, with lots of lights, spaciousness and comfort.

All villas have their own terrace with garden view, bathroom, hot water and safety box. Other exquisite elements are the teak chairs, the furniture and the deck of the villa made out of precious woods.

They differentiate through theme colours, handcrafted aromatic candles, incense and essences, stimulating the senses. Each villa is fully equipped with living-dining room, kitchen, one or two bedrooms and corresponding implements.

Esencia hotel includes a beautiful irregular shaped pool, out of blue ceramic tiles. It is surrounded by lush trees and perfect terrace for sunbathing. During the day a snack bar is available offering a selection of drinks and a menu of light meals. Close by there is an abundance of attractive bars and multicultural restaurants.

In a picturesque thatched roof gazebo you can find fitness machines and yoga classes are offered. Artistic tropical gardens surround Esencia Hotel with flowering plants and low indirect lighting, creating a special and unique atmosphere.

      

 Esencia Hotel & Room Amenities:

•    Safety box
•    parking area
•    hot water
•    A/C
•    Pool
•    sun deck
•    green areas
•    gardens
•    fitness machines
•    snack bar
•    no restaurant on site, but several close by
•    Just a few steps away from a marvellous white sand beach!.

To request a reservation by e-mail, (reservations@esencia-hotel) or ( ) or simply complete our RESERVATION FORM and then click on the submit button. You will automatically receive an acknowledgment of your submission and within 24 to 48 hours, a confirmation will be e-mail back to you.

      

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Important Note about Esencia Hotel and Villas:

Check Out: 12 MD - Check In: 2 pm 

Spa Natural Integral Body Care

MASSAGES

•    Integral (Full Body)
•    Deep Tissue
•    Thai
•    Four Hands
•    Hot Stone
•    Couples

EXFOLIATIONS

•    Tropical Citrus & Sea Salt
•    Sweet Coconut
•    Almond & Spice

WRAPS

•    Warm Seaweed
•    Volcanic Clay
•    Aloe & Cucumber
•    Papaya & Carrot

ESTHETICS

•    Tropical Facial
•    Waxing
•    Manicure
•    Pedicure
•    Mani & Pedi Special

OTHER SERVICES

•    Acupunture
•    Reiki
•    Private Yoga Classes
•    Reflexology

TOURS

•    Isla Tortuga Tour (Snorkeling)
•    Horseback Riding
•    Sport Fishing
•    Scuba Diving
•    ATV Rental
•    Canopy Tour
•    Surf Lessons
•    Transfer Services
•    Bicycle Rental

      

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Spa Natural Integral Body Care

SERVICES

Holistic massage 60/90 min Deep Tissue massage 60/90 min Massage included in surf camp packages 60 min Acuouncture 60/90 min Reflexology 60 min Thai massage 60/90 min Rebalancing 60/90 min Couples massage (holistic / deep tissue) 60/90 min Hot stone treatment Bali 60/90 min Shiatsu / Acupressure 60 / 90 min Manicure Pedicure

TOURS

Isla Tortuga Tour (full day, by boat, lunch included) Horseback Riding (beach, mountain / waterfall) Sport Fishing (private boat or group) Scuba Diving (private boat or group) ATV Rental (4, 8, 24 hours) Canopy Tour (Malpais, Montezuma) Surf Lessons (1,5 hours, board included) Transfer Services (private/shared) Bicycle Rental ($6 half day, $10 full day) Cabo Blanco (n. park, ticket to buy in Cabuya)

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The setting: There are lots of beautiful vegetation: palm trees, mature, tall trees, etc. You look out the window and you see green all over the place, and it's very shady.

The hotel: It consists of several individual cabins (bungalows). They have a very nice architecture and are painted in a nice shade of yellow.

The cabin: The front porch has wooden furniture. It has a bedroom, kitchen/dining, a sofa bed, and a bathroom. It has high ceilings with beautiful woodwork. The bedroom can be made private by pulling some roman shades. The windows have the same kind of shades, made of a material that imitates bamboo. The bathroom is nice, with nice light fixtures. The kitchen is equipped with sink, fridge, stove, pots and pans and some china and utensils. It also has a coffee maker.
You should be aware of the following: The hotel only provides toilet paper and liquid hand soap. You have to bring your own body soap, shampoo and conditioner. There is no phone in the room. Also no TV (if that is important to you).

The front desk: It is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. They can help you with tours and transportation.

The beach: It is beautiful if you just want to watch it. The ocean is too rough to swim/wade in it. I would not dare to let kids swim in that ocean. It is great for surfing, though.

Great place on the north side of town, 2 minute walk to the beach. Was the best looking place I saw in the area ( unless you want to pay 500 a night ). Rooms sleep 4 comfortably and had a kitchen, fridge etc. Very nice!!!!!!!

“tropical home away from home”
Esencia Hotel & Villas

We ended up in Santa Teresa last year after a 6 hour drive through the country. Had the lady with me, so no $10 a night rooms this time.
We found the Esencia, beautiful grounds, nice pool, weight room palapa, kitchens, A/C which we didn't need, 2 minute walk to the surf, excelente.
The staff were very nice, professional.
Can't wait to return, it will always be a special place!

“Awesome!”
Esencia Hotel & Villas

This place is amazing. 1/2 minute walk to the beach (99% of hotels in santa teresa/mal pais are NOT on the beach the government has restricted building on the beach). Close enough to walk to any number of food establishments (if it hasn't been pouring rain the mud makes it REALLY hard to walk rent some sort of vehicle like a bike). Each room has a kitchen and private bath. Hanging out on the porches was a great way to meet people. There is a little bar which I hear is open in the high season Stefano let us watch tv there the day it rained for 24 hours straight. Speaking of... Stefano and Camillo the two guys who work at the hotel are the most helpful people ever. They arranged car rental, day trips, told us the best places to eat, where the parties were, you name it they can help you with it! The pool was great, basically everything was GREAT! I can't say enough about how wonderful a time I had at this hotel. You won't regret staying at the Esencia!

“Great little place, hidden from town!”
Esencia Hotel & Villas

We enjoyed our stay at Esencia during a recent trip to Malpais. The town was ravaged by rain, but Esencia remained a little oasis in the middle of it all. Despite some landscaping issues (the rain basically caused a mudslide throughout the property) Stefano, the manager, was apologetic and very gracious. The cabins are new, spacious and well-appointed, with full kitchens, nice bathrooms and a patio. The pool is set atop the hill and is also well-kept. We saw monkeys in the trees just behind the property and iguanas sunning themselves on the rooftops. We'd like to return to Malpais when the waves are better and the rain hasn't wrecked the roads and property. When we do, we'd definitely stay at Esencia again.