Hotel Vista de Olas

Location: Vista de Olas Dr#1, Santa Teresa Beach, cr

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Swimming pool
• Restaurant
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• BBQ facilities
• Luggage storage
• Safety deposit box
• Tour desk
• Soundproof rooms
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Ironing service
• Car hire
• Massage services
• Packed lunches
• Currency exchange
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Concierge service
• Kid meals
• Infinity pool
• Outdoor furniture
• Coffee Shop on site
• Fruits
• Shallow end
• Spa/wellness center services
• Beauty Services
• Manicure
• Pedicure
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Key access
• Food delivered to guest room
• Access to health care professionals
• Face masks for guests available
• 24-hour security
• Mobile app for room service
• Happy hour
• Cooking class
• Free wired internet
• Snack bar/deli
• Scuba diving on site
• Snorkeling on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Free pool cabanas
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Beach yoga on site
• Internet access
• Games
• Housekeeping on request
• Concerts/live shows
• Private picnics
• Wine release events
• Pool waterfall
• Exercise/lap pool
• Japanese garden
• Fishing nearby
• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Horse riding nearby
• Swimming nearby
• Water sports equipment
• Bicycle-friendly property
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Pool toys
• Paddle boating nearby
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Villa with Garden View

  Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned villa consists of 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The villa provides soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Junior Suite, Multiple Beds (Junior Suite 360 Degrees)

  2 King Beds

  850-sq-foot individually decorated room, patio with ocean and mountain views

  
  

  Layout - Bedroom and living room

  Relax - In-room massage available

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator and espresso maker

  Sleep - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Designer toiletries and a shower with a rainfall showerhead

  Practical - Yard, safe, and local maps; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Accessibility - Wheelchair-width doorways

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Yard
  • Ceiling fan
  • Espresso maker
  • Designer toiletries
  • Premium bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room massage available
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Local maps
  • Free extra futon
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

• Deluxe Villa

  Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned villa is consisted of of 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The villa offers soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit offers 1 bed and 1 futon.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• King Room with Two King Beds

  The spacious quadruple room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Dressing room
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Deluxe Villa

  Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned villa features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The villa features soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit has 1 bed and 1 futon.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Deluxe Villa

  Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned villa is consisted of of 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The villa features soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit offers 1 bed and 1 futon.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Deluxe Villa

  Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned villa consists of 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The villa provides soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit offers 1 bed and 1 futon.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Deluxe Villa

  Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned villa consists of 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The villa features soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit offers 1 bed and 1 futon.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

Guest Reviews

• Lara (9/5): - Vue incroyable ! Je regrette de ne pas avoir eu de gel douche dans ma salle de bain Je devais partir très tôt le lendemain matin pour mon vol, le personnel a refusé de me servir le petit déjeuner une demie heure plus tôt que celle prévue, c’est dommage.
• Maureen (10/5): -
• Federico (10/5): - Atención
• Carsten (9/5): Insgesamt super Aufenthalt bei tollen Gastgebern mit super Frühstück und klasse Aussicht! - Frühstück war super und wurde jeden Morgen frisch zubereitet. Es bestand aus frischem Obst, Frühstück Tipico und Toast. Absolut spitze war natürlich der Infinity Pool, der auch jeden Tag von Tagesgästen genutzt wurde. Ein super Sundownererlebnis! Roger und seine Frau Heidi waren sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Beide sprechen deutsch. Kein Wlan auf dem Zimmer ist natürlich nicht so toll. Da ist man in der heutigen Zeit anderes gewöhnt. Auch die Ameisen (hauptsächlich in der Nacht) im Zimmer sind ein Ärgernis. Keine Ahnung, ob man dies durch entsprechende Maßnahmen in den Griff bekommen könnte. Auch die Gartenmöbel haben schon bessere Zeiten gesehen und sind etwas schäbig und abgenutzt. Die Preise für Essen und Cocktails sind hoch, aber das hatten wir in Santa Teresa in den Restaurants ähnlich erlebt.
• Jan (7/5): -
• Daniel (10/5): -
• Lars und Barbara (8/5): -
• Stephan (9/5): - Super Frühstück! Ein paar Stühle vor dem Appartement wären schön gewesen.
• Shadi (8/5): Great location with views. - Great location with a nice pool that is nice for sunset times. The staff were very nice and helpful including manager himself. My room had a nice view of the ocean which I appreciated very much. When I was there, unfortunately, there was an electricity outage due to a tree cutting the power line. Without AC, it was not easy, but the owner and staff tried their best and made breakfast and coffee. There are so many ways they can improve this hotel, including the ant problem. There were just a lot of flying ants in the room (I understand that this is common, but they can do something about it). Also, the shower and bathroom do not have privacy. Simply adding a curtain or extension of the wall could do it.
• Luke (1/5): - Not well kept. Terrible service. Very odd place, not as advertised
• Giuseppe (7/5): It was a nice stay, with room for improvements. - The place had a beautiful sea view and the infinity pool was a real highlight. The fruit at breakfast was nice Breakfast was poor, except for fruit and coffee The toilet was inside the room with very little privacy, which was uncomfortable. Note that there’s no WiFi in the rooms. Good to unplug, but be aware.
• Martin (9/5): -
• Bernhard (10/5): -
• NİLUFER (8/5): -
• Katharina (8/5): - Wahnsinnig schön ist natürlich die Aussicht von Restaurant und Pool, auch von den Zimmern mit Meerblick hat man eine sehr schöne Aussicht. Frühstück war gut und reichhaltig. Roger und sein Sohn waren sehr nett und hilfsbereit, Roger spricht, auch wenn er aus Amerika stammt, super Deutsch. Die Anfahrt fanden wir gar nicht so schlimm wie oft beschrieben, teilweise Schotter, aber das ganz steile Stück gepflastert, sodass das eigentlich kein Problem ist. Die Zimmer sind sehr geräumig. Restaurant und Pool werden auch von Tagesgästen besucht, kann besonders zum Sonnenuntergang etwas voller werden. Auch die Parkplatzsituation ist dann teilweise schwierig. Vielleicht wäre es gut, einem Parkbereich für Hotelgäste vorzuhalten, sodass man hier immer einen Parkplatz sicher hat. Die Cocktails waren leider nicht gut und sehr teuer. Vielleicht hatten wir nur Pech, aber unsere Drinks bestanden zu 90% aus crushed ice. Das Bad teilten wir uns mit einer Ameisenstraße und wir haben auch drei Kakerlaken im Bad und Zimmer gesichtet. Das ist in solchen Ländern aber nicht so ungewöhnlich, nur sollte man vielleicht keine Phobie haben..
• Samantha (10/5): - THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!!! Everything was perfect. Made our last part of our trip excpetional!!! Pure comfort and luxury, feeling at home. Loves the barhroom being outside! Cocktails served in th pool amazing Meals deliciuos Beds comfortable Safe and lovely.
• Martijn (10/5): We hebben het geweldig gehad! - Relaxte sfeer, schoon huisje, zwembad geweldig! De eigenaar helpt je overal mee, zelfs met routes voor de volgende bestemming. Niets
• Roger (10/5): - Wunderbare Aussicht auf den Strand von Santa Teresa. Poolbar und Küche sind vorzüglich. Koch mit italienischen Wurzeln.Toller Pool.
• Emmanuel (8/5): Etablissement très correct, mais Santa Teresa présente peu d'attrait... - Hotel conforme aux descriptions, logement très propre avec douche et sanitaire extérieurs très bien conçu. Piscine à débordement très agréable avec belle vue mer (très beau couchers de soleil). Le petit déjeuner pourrait être amélioré, un peu basic, manque de jus frais. Restaurant ferme très tôt.
• louis (9/5): super - die Aussicht war super kein Wlan im Zimmer
• Walter (10/5): -
• Sandrine (10/5): Superbe, à faire - Superbe L’hôte est vraiment adorable On est hors du temps une vraie pause RAS
• Andreas (7/5): Lage Top - Lage ist super, viele Tagesgäste, die den Pool belagern Essen ist okay… Preis Leistung doch sehr anspruchsvoll
• Suzy (9/5): -
• Sam (10/5): -
• Thomas (9/5): - Die Lage ist ein Traum, hier zu Frühstücken bleibt unvergesslich. Roger hilft einem bei jedem Problem. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
• Dennis (10/5): -
• lopez (10/5): - Excelente hotel , desayuno y personal
• Pantelis (8/5): - The villas have lots of character and you feel like you are in the jungle. Loved the outside shower! There was no place to hang towels and swimsuits to dry - this is something basic which was missing. Also, the room could use some more lights.
• Ebeltoft (8/5): - Veldig hyggelig eier. Nydelig mat.
• Stefan (10/5): Wir würden definitiv wiederkommen - Von A-Z alles, ein super infinity Pool mit traumhaften Ausblick. Zimmer waren sehr geräumig mit Aussendusche, einfach schön. Am Frühstück gab es nichts zu bemängeln. Die Anfahrt zur Lodge lässt sich mittlerweile auch leicht bewältigen, da die Straße gepflastert wurde. Wir waren im Januar dort und bis auf ein paar Tagesgäste sehr angenehme Fülle, wir hätten mit wesentlich mehr gerechnet. WLAN auf den Zimmern wäre schön aber da wir alle viel zu viel am Handy hängen einfach mal den Aufenthalt genießen
• Mirjam (9/5): -
• Misko (7/5): -
• Guido (10/5): - Great breakfast with individual adaptions, homemade jam and juice from starfruit, unlimited coffee 😉 Excellent view from the pool to the beach Perfect place to relax The smoothies are not recommendable, might be juice of a TetraPak. More sun-chairs at the pool required
• Caroline de Schipper (6/5): Prachtige locatie, met een kleine investering en een beter management zou dit top zijn... - Prachtige locatie , geweldig uitzicht Het hotel mankeert heel wat: geen wifi in de meeste kamers, geen fatsoenlijke thee en koffiefaciliteiten, geen wc borstel, Hygiëne kon ook beter
• Milos (10/5): - Sehr familiär, der Chef ist außergewöhnlich freundlich! Der Ausblick ist unbezahlbar, es war so toll, dass wir 3-Tage nur am Hotel waren!
• Sanchez (9/5): -
• Yader (9/5): -
• ignacio (10/5): - La habitación en plena selva. La piscina con la puesta de sol y la playa enfrente.
• Eric (10/5): Une carte postale vivante - La vue est incroyable. La piscine est un vrai bonheur. La barmaid prépare des cocktail à couper le souffle avec une énergie débordante. L’ambiance est pleinement pura vida. Nous avons passé un séjour merveilleux. La nature environnant et luxuriante, et il n’est pas impossible que vous croisiez quelques singes.
• Juliana (2/5): -
• Emmanuel (10/5): - Emplacement magnifique sur une petite colline à 5 minutes en voiture du centre de Santa Teresa avec une vue incroyable depuis la piscine et le restaurant , l’accueil est superbe avec petit-déjeuner , cocktails et repas succulents. Je conseille vivement !
• Jutta (9/5): - Die Hüttchen liegen süß an einem Berg, der Pool ist wirklich einmalig schön. Das Personal war nett und witzig, die Atmosphäre locker. Auch das Essen war gut. es gibt insgesamt wenig Licht
• Marco (9/5): -
• Michelle (10/5): - Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit im Vista de Olas, die Zimmer sind mit Liebe gestaltet und wir hatten ein großen super bequemes Bett. Die Outdoor Dusche war riesig & ist natürlich ein absolutes Highlight. Die Freundlichkeit der Inhaber & des Personals sind schwer zu übertreffen. Ebenfalls waren wir begeistert von dem abwechslungsreichen Frühstück!
• Andrea (8/5): - Der Infinitypool war der Hammer, man könnte da auch Brüllaffen in den Bäumen beobachten. Roger war sehr nett und hilfsbereit Es gab keine Speisekarte und Wir haben bei der Abreise kurz gestutzt. Für eine klein Portion Spagetti standen dann mal 30 $ auf der Rechnung, Parmesan nochmal extra.
• Otto (10/5): Vom Hotelbesitzer, über das Personal, die Lage, einfach nur wunderbar! - Einfach ALLES!
• David (10/5): -
• Sara (9/5): -
• Meike (10/5): - Toller Infinity Pool, traumhafter Blick vom Pool aufs Meer. Cocktails an der Swim-up Bar zum Sonnenuntergang sind ein Muss. Die 8 eckigen Villas sind groß und sehr nett gestaltet, vor allem die Outdoor Dusche ist traumhaft schön. Sehr nettes Personal und alles sehr familiär, da diese Unterkunft nur 7 Zimmer hat. Im August waren wir die einzigen Gäste und wurden rundum verwöhnt und hatten interessante Gespräche mit dem Besitzer. An einigen Stellen renovierungsbedürftig z. B. Pool-Möbel.
• Petra (10/5): Traumhaft - Der Blick aufs Meer und der Infinitypool sind kaum zu toppen. Die Villas stehen alleine und man hat keine Nachbarn. Die Verglasung gibt einen 180 Grad Blick auf das Meer und den Dschungel. Die Gastgeber sind sehr freundlich und aufmerksam. Das Frühstück wird frisch zubereitet.
• Erika (10/5): Eine tolle Unterkunft in Santa Teresa - Tolle Lage, sehr schöne Unterkunft. Vor allem der Blick aufs Meer, atemberaubend vor allem beim Sonnenuntergang Kein WLAN auf den Zimmern
• Marius (7/5): Very nice stay - The Villa was really nice, not like a few comments are saying that it is old fashion. We loved the outside shower and bathroom. We overall enjoyed our stay very much. Breakfast could have a bit more option to choose instead of choosing for you. If there is too many daily visitors it can be a little enoying because you share everything with them, pool, loungers, parking. It would be nice to have a seperation somehow to feel a little more honered as a guest. For our stay it was fine even on the eastern weekend which is on of the highest holidays in costa rica.
• Lisa (10/5): Best view and a quiet oasis - The view was amazing, the pool fab, especially the pool bar that serves cocktails. The garden was spotless, the staff very friendly and helpful. Our host Roger, was able to assist us with what to see and do in addition to helping with our onward journey. Could do with a proper kettle in the room. Coffee machine was there but I like a hot cup of tea. Xx
• Fabian (4/5): Disappointing -
• Martin (10/5): Exceptional -
• Robert (10/5): - Breathtaking view from infinity pool wirh pool side bar. Very friendly staffand good vibes.
• Daniel (10/5): - AMAZING PLACE, Amazing location, Roger was great!
• Danny (10/5): Exceptional -
• Tristan (10/5): Exceptional -
• Dominic (7/5): Nice accommodation with a great sunset - Roger, the owner, was friendly and gave us lots of recommendations for Santa Teresa. The view of the sunset from the pool was amazing to see. Property is a couple mins drive from Main Street of Santa Teresa, so don’t have to stay on the centre if you don’t want to
• Spacejam_2221 (10/5): Magical view & warm service - Today I brought my mom and her friends here to enjoy the pool for sunset as well as some food and drinks. The view is undeniably stunning and one of the best spots for sunset in town. Ronaldo and the rest of the staff worked so hard and were so kind while accommodating everyones needs. We really appreciate their hospitality and excellent service. I would definitely come back.
• Andrew (10/5): Bliss - Amazing location and staff Nothing
• Dianna (8/5): Very good - The views from the pool were incredible! Staff worked hard to make it a pleasant stay. The woman who helped run the place was rude and condescending. The male owner was helpful and nice.
• Benjamin (9/5): This was the ideal location. - Breakfast was excellent; everything was fresh, well-prepared and served with a smile
• 195alaynal (10/5): Incredible Stay - We had an incredible stay at Vista de Olas in Mal Pais, which offers stunning views of the Pacific coastline. We were welcomed with warm hospitality by Roger, the owner, and his friendly staff. Roger made it a point to check in with us daily, ensuring that we had everything we needed and that we were enjoying our stay.Our room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The infinity pool was undoubtedly a highlight of our stay. The views from the pool were breathtaking, especially during sunset. We loved relaxing there in the evenings. We also appreciated the hotel’s eco-friendly approach, primarily powered by solar energy.Overall, we had a fantastic stay at this eco-friendly hotel. The combination of stunning views, excellent service, and a commitment to sustainability made it a memorable experience
• Renata (10/5): Exceptional - The staff was amazing. Great facilities.Super place 👌
• Alayna (10/5): - We had an incredible stay at Vista de Olas in Mal Pais, which offers stunning views of the Pacific coastline. We were welcomed with warm hospitality by Roger, the owner, and his friendly staff. Roger made it a point to check in with us daily, ensuring that we had everything we needed and that we were enjoying our stay. Our room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The infinity pool was undoubtedly a highlight of our stay. The views from the pool were breathtaking, especially during sunset. We loved relaxing there in the evenings. We also appreciated the hotel’s eco-friendly approach, primarily powered by solar energy.Overall, we had a fantastic stay at this eco-friendly hotel. The combination of stunning views, excellent service, and a commitment to sustainability made it a memorable experience.
• Alayna (9/5): A Fabulous Stay over the Holidays! - We had an incredible stay at Vista de Olas in Mal Pais, which offers stunning views of the Pacific coastline. We were welcomed with warm hospitality by Roger, the owner, and his friendly staff. Roger made it a point to check in with us daily, ensuring that we had everything we needed and that we were enjoying our stay.Our room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The infinity pool was undoubtedly a highlight of our stay. The views from the pool were breathtaking, especially during sunset. We loved relaxing there in the evenings. We also appreciated the hotel’s eco-friendly approach, primarily powered by solar energy.Overall, we had a fantastic stay at this eco-friendly hotel. The combination of stunning views, excellent service, and a commitment to sustainability made it a memorable experience
• Walsh (8/5): Stunning sunset views and infinity pool - Stunning views of sunset. Very friendly and helpful staff More curtains or blinds for windows in the villa would have been appreciated for more privacy
• Leonard (8/5): Very good - Beautiful views and attentive staff Overall great, just the villa could have had better lighting
• Evgeniia (10/5): Exceptional - This is the most personal experience I ever had in any hotel. Hotel owner goes above and beyond to make your stay enjoyable. Hotel rooms are separate bungalows where you can enjoy your privacy.
• Cristina (9/5): Superb - The view is stunning especially at sunset The bathroom is a gem. In general the whole propriety is nice, quite, and well maintained The majority of the local stuff is unfriendly. If you are looking for a Costa Rican vibe of pura vida you won’t find it here. Although we tried for three days we didn’t get a single smile or a single “bon provecho” “con mucho gusto” from the two ladies taking care of breakfast. The breakfast is also below average for Costa Rican standard
• Colleen (10/5): Every day was a retreat in paradise. - Beautiful view, quiet, amazing pool, great staff- so helpful and accommodating with everything
• Morgan (10/5): Exceptional - Gorgeous views! Great service and very comfortable rooms.
• Gregory (10/5): - It was so quite and peaceful, love it!!!
• Constance (10/5): A clean, comfortable small hotel with amazing views. - Amazing views from the pool/restaurant area. Clean comfortable casita with ac and ocean view. Owner and employees very nice and helpful. Quiet, small hotel. Free parking. Good breakfast included, with fresh fruit. They have activities run by the hotel like fishing and surf lessons. All in all a great stay! Liked it all.
• PeckingOrder (10/5): Hidden piece of paradise. - We have been staying with Vista De Olas for years and wouldn’t think of staying anywhere else! Every room (bungalow) we’ve stayed in has amazing views of the tropical surroundings and/or the beautiful ocean. Complimentary breakfast is served every morning and is fresh & local. We are so close to everything we need and are also content staying poolside all day with amazing views and delicious food. Bartenders (and much more) Erland and Allison always make us feel at home.
• Jörg (8/5): - Very nice boss. Excelently positioned. Food expensive. Drinks bad. Not very clean.
• Agnessod (2/5): Worst experience ever - Worst experience ever! Such a beautiful location with so much potential but the service was terrible. We had to wait 2.5 hours for our food and when it arrived the food tasted sour and old. The guy working there was nowhere to be found and when he came with the rest of the food I pointed out that my food tasted old and he took the plate and threw it away. He then he rudely proceeded to tell me that I should have said something from the beginning and that he couldn’t do anything about it. He really started to argue with me about my food and was mumbling and talking to us with his back against us. The rest of the food was not appetizing at all and the smoothie made from “fruit” tasted like chemicals and separated after 5 minutes. When we were going to pay he kept being rude almost like it was our fault that we had to wait. When we asked for some sort of compensation he told us to stop being complicated and didn’t want to acknowledge that our service was bad and kept blaming his boss that wasn’t even there. In conclusion, beautiful place for sunset but please don’t order any food. Two of us who ordered ceviche had really bad stomachs the day after…
• Maureen (10/5): Beautiful hotel with awesome staff! - The infinity pool No Wi-Fi in the room
• Romanos (9/5): Superb -
• Felix (7/5): A great stay with beatiful sunset views and drinks. - Infinity pool with great view, especially recommended for sunsets, and great & attentive staff. There were some ants in the room and the toilet was working medium.
• Patrick (10/5): That view - Great hotel, nothing to complain about. Incredible view and very friendly staff. Great surfing lessons that we had with the "tico brothers". Would love to come back, thank you
• Siebers (9/5): Superb - It's a great place to relax, enjoy views, hangout by the pool, read. The restaurant is very good too.
• April (10/5): Modern clean fabulous view and delicious breakfast would stay again - The view is exceptional with a cocktail bar poolside.
• Cheryl (8/5): Lovely. - Location could not be improved. Our host, the owner, was extremely friendly and we enjoyed our conversations about the area and the hotel. Would have like a bit more variety in breakfast menu. More information about the very large holes and dips in the very steep dirt road, particularly as we arrived at night, in the dark, would have been appreciated! Better signage at the food of the hill, discreet but visible, would help too.
• Sarah (9/5): Superb -
• Christian (5/5): Great view and pool but maybe not recommendable - Pool was great with a fantastic view, owner Roger and kitchen personnel was nice Drinks were really bad, some of the personnel (two guys) seemed confused, one time ate fries from the plate before serving, then denying it happened, cockroaches in the room, a water pipe running through the wall of the room, bad smell of the room
• Thenathanjames (9/5): Loved it will be back for sure. - The room and outdoor shower room was great. Incredible views. Loved the pool and all the staff were very friendly. Especially josue. It was pretty perfect. Would've been nice if rice and beans were included with the breakfast. Just a few options would've been appreciated. Lunch was good!
• Sophie (9/5): Luxury private cabins, beautiful infinity pool, in a tranquil spot immersed in nature - Luxury, peaceful hotel with very friendly staff! The cabin we stayed in is picturesque with unobstructed ocean and beach views. The thoughtful design is classic with a unique feel and the cabin felt really private too. We loved how spaced out the cabins were. We also loved that there is an indoor and outdoor shower and we enjoyed showering under the stars. It was also the first place we have stayed at during our Costa Rica trip that provides shampoo and conditioner which was a nice touch. The infinity pool is a wonderful way to chill and relax with stunning views and we thoroughly enjoyed having a delicious aperol sour while watching the sunset. The hotel is in a tranquil location, which allowed some peace just outside of town to feel more secluded and at one with nature, away from the noisy main road but very walkable to the centre of Santa Teresa to enjoy the beach and restaurants. We were really happy with the location and don’t think we would have liked being in town. The breakfast was delicious and nutritious with fresh fruit and something different on the menu each day. Overall, we loved our stay and the hotel owners were very hospitable. We enjoyed hearing their cool stories and admiring Heidi’s creative eye for driftwood. We will recommend this hotel to our loved ones. Nothing, everything was perfect!
• Wilson (10/5): Exceptional -
• Timur (3/5): Poor -
• Liza (9/5): Superb - Amazing views, very well kept property. Great location if you have a car, 2 minutes ride from the town. Really good breakfast and nice staff :) Overall, awesome spot !
• Carlos (6/5): Beautiful location, with some nuances - The villas and the concept are great. Beautiful infinity pool with a spectacular hillside view to the beach. The villas feel private and surrounded by a forest, like a fancy treehouse. The beds were comfortable and waking up to the distant sounds of birds and howling monkeys was wonderful. The outdoor shower is fantastic (showering under the full moon, surrounded by the forest, was wonderful). The villas are roomy and perfect for couples. The original decoration is nice, with details such as carved doors, straw roofs, and colorful tiles. Location-wise it's great: the hotel feels isolated but is about a 15-minute walk (or a short drive) to the busy part of Santa Teresa. The staff, particularly the cleaning and cooking staff, were very friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was good (one menu, but different every day; not vegan friendly, though). Good A/C in the room, which made it quite pleasant to be there even in the hottest hours. There were some registration issues. When we got there, we weren't on the list, and the villa offered on the Booking.com site was not available. There was one villa available, that was thankfully very similar, but the registration process was messy. The managing staff needs grooming. The same person who's at the desk runs the bar and attends the hotel and day-pass guests. It's all very informal, with the bar being expensive and the service slow (14 USD for a piña colada). The villa looked better in the pictures. Some maintenance is due: The bathroom in the villa is missing a mirror, and some lights wouldn't work. The parking was dark and empty when getting back to the hotel, with no apparent surveillance on the grounds, which were very dark at night. Because the pool area is available with a day pass, there's also an influx of non-hotel guests in the hotel area and sometimes limited parking space due to this. The area is quiet and likely uneventful, but the safety could improve. The infinity pool, albeit beautiful, was unclean, so we didn't use it. The water was cloudy and murky and the tiles at the bottom of the pool were moldy. The pool area also closed quite early (at 7:30 p.m.). There's no wifi in the rooms, only the pool/lounge area, and the connection was unstable and slow (I ended up having to use my mobile connection for a video call).
• Hendrik (8/5): Location and view is great - Host and personnel was very nice Location and view just amazing Christmas presents a very nice gesture You don’t sign any bills and we were a bit surprised about the amount we had to pay in the end. No hotel guest can stay at the pool area for a minimum spent. Unfortunately it was very crowded and clothes and towels everywhere
• Lukas (9/5): Highlight views of the Pacific, Roger is a great host, delicious food! - Incredible view of the Pacific from the infinity pool. Absolutely unique! Also great host, very tasty local food. In addition to hotel guests, day guests are also allowed to visit the pool / restaurant, so it was a bit crowded and noisy, especially at sunset. We recommend enjoying the pool in the mornings, when it was just us.
• 839jaredh (8/5): Beautiful sunset. Day pass. Great bar te tender - If you’re in Santa Teresa this is an amazing place to see the sunset and have some good food and drink. MAX is amazing - one of the best people we have ever met - welcoming, fun and inviting. We came the first day and had such a good time we had to come back for a second. The problem with the second day Max was not at the bar to deal with us. Max was working harder than anyone else at the restaurant and we had to deal with someone else. This was not a good experience. We ended up leaving because of comments and feeling uncomfortable because of this person. This is a 5 star review despite this. We had a wonderful time and would definitely come back. Max is welcome in my home any day. To the restaurant- Please find someone else besides the person we delt with to make drinks and order food. If it’s not Max we don’t want to come back because of the last situation. I understand if you don’t like your job - but we are on vacation and don’t have to deal with your problems. Max - you are an all star and family to us. Thank you for everything
• Lisa (10/5): One of the most beautiful hotels we’ve been to - It’s one of the nicest hotels we’ve ever been to with the most beautiful view. You have a perfect view of the coast from an infinity pool with pool bar. Rooms were huge and so cozy. The owner as well as his team were just amazing and made us feel super welcome. It felt like we were spending time at a friend’s place, even though they were super professional about everything. There food was amazing, too. We’ll definitely come back.
• Michael (10/5): Ein traumhafter Aufenthalt im Vista de Olas - Super Aussicht vom Pool. Einen perfekten Gastgeber mit Roger. Wir hatten eine recht große Villa und haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Zum Strand runter kann man laufen oder mit dem Auto fahren. Der Strand ist super und zum surfen ist es wohl eins der besten Surfspots in Costa Rica.

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