Casa Cecilia Beach Front
Location: Apdo 41, Playa Santa Teresa, Cóbano, Puntarenas, 60111, Cóbano, CR
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Beachfront Property
Immerse yourself in the tropical paradise of Casa Cecilia Beach Front. Enjoy the convenience of a nearby beach with stunning views and serene surroundings.
Amenities Galore
Indulge in our complimentary wireless internet, tour assistance, and barbecue grills. Benefit from practical features like dry cleaning, luggage storage, and free self-parking.
Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in one of our 7 air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities such as free wired and wireless internet, along with safes and housekeeping. Unwind in bathrooms with showers and complimentary toiletries.
Seize the opportunity to experience a blissful stay at Casa Cecilia Beach Front.
Important Information
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Instructions: There is no front desk at this property. The host will greet guests on arrival.
Amenities & Facilities
- Boat tours nearby
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Wheelchair accessible
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Smoke-free property
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free wired internet
- Free self parking
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Boat tours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Horse riding nearby
Rooms Available
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Deluxe Studio (Rocamar)
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed
Overlooking the garden
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Food & Drink - Kitchen with cookware/dishware
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop workspace and safe
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Laptop-friendly workspace
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Deluxe Studio (Swell)
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
Overlooking the garden
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Food & Drink - Kitchen with cookware/dishware
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Beach View, Beachfront (Jungle)
1 Queen Bed
279-sq-foot room with beach views
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Separate bedroom
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Beach View, Beachfront (Las Olas)
1 King Bed
234-sq-foot room with beach views
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, in-room sink, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Desk and safe
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Separate bedroom
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
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Deluxe Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Beachside (Casa Cassandra)
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
990-sq-foot room, deck/patio with garden views
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Food & Drink - Kitchen with cookware/dishware
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Desk and safe
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Deck or patio
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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Beach View, Beachfront (Sunset)
1 Queen Bed
180-sq-foot room with beach views
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, in-room sink, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Separate bedroom
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Beachfront (Pelican)
1 King Bed
218-sq-foot room with ocean views
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, in-room sink, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Desk and safe
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Separate bedroom
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Beach View, Beachfront (Congo)
1 Double Bed
180-sq-foot room with beach views
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Separate bedroom
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
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Deluxe Single Room, 1 Bedroom (Pochote)
1 Double Bed
Overlooking the garden
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Separate bedroom
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Beachfront (Tortuga)
1 King Bed
218-sq-foot room with ocean views
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, in-room sink, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Desk and safe
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Separate bedroom
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
Guest Reviews
- Jean Esteban (10/5): - Mucha paz, frente al mar
- Matthew (10/5): Great hotel, beautiful location, recommended - Really loved staying here and would highly recommend it. Everything was great, the grounds and location are amazing right on the beach. The breakfast was really nice, rooms aren’t massive but have everything you need and are clean and comfy and the staff were all really friendly and helpful. I only had a tiny 2wd car and Casa Cecilia was easily accessible along the road in Santa Teresa with this (was in dry season though, maybe would need 4x4 in wet season). Overall I would highly recommend Casa Cecilia and would definitely stay here again
- Laurence (10/5): - Séjour paradisiaque. Le cadre est exceptionnel, la chambre était propre et confortable.
- Burton (10/5): - The rocking chairs, hammocks and are with ocean view is what sold this place!! Lovely, small, smoke-free, quiet. Rooms were lovely!
- Roberto (10/5): - Nice place to spend few day on the beach
- Maps64765325596 (10/5): A little heaven on earth! - Absolutely beautiful property! Clean, well maintained and the staff is excellent! The opportunity to look at the beautiful ocean each day is amazing! It’s very quiet and pleasant. Nati (the property manager) is very attentive, kind and helpful. She helps organize the excursions and all the restaurants she recommended were excellent.
- Julie (10/5): - Super hôtel qui a une vue sur la plage, qui est également très facilement accessible. Le petit déjeuné est très bon et la chambre est confortable. J’y retournerais avec grand plaisir !
- Andrew (10/5): - Spectacular oceanside location. Super chill atmosphere out of the hustle and bustle of Santa Teresa. Annabelle and Natalia are wonderful hosts…positive energy always!
- Peter (8/5): - Excellent location right on the beach but we found the rooms were overpriced
- Arshak (10/5): Beaches for days - Great private beach you can swim, surf and just enjoy the quite time.
- Stephen (10/5): - Such a sweet spot in front of a postcard beach
- BingBing (10/5): - The property is located on the beach. There are tables, hammocks, lounge chairs right outside of your room. The trees on the property also provide the nice shade.
- 149lenaw (8/5): 5 day stay - A very nice hotel! Clean, had a good breakfast. Very nice garden with sunchairs. Right by the beach! Nice to have a digital lock instead of key. Also a plus is that you could use the kithen during the day. Only downside is that you need to walk 1-2 km to centre of Village to eat dinner.
- Christian (10/5): - Definitely a gem in Santa Teresa! Right on the beach and directly in front of good surfing! The place is well kept and the surroundings are beautiful. Nature all around. Another big highlight is the staff, from the front desk to rest of the staff are all kind and very helpful. Really enjoyed my stay and will be back.
- Maryville425 (10/5): A visit to paradise. - No this is not the Hilton, but it is the essence of detached beach life. My wife and I stayed here for the last week of July which is supposed to be the rainy season, but only experienced a few sprinkles during the week. Our hotel room, las Osas, was on the second floor with a private patio and amazing view of the beach. Breakfast, each morning was cooked to order and very delicious and feeling. The cooks, housekeepers and manager went out of their way to make our week the most wonderful experience. cleanliness was tops. Being a boutique hotel, with only 10 rooms made for maximum privacy and solitude. The beach was wonderful with morning walks, watching the sunrise and evening walks watching the sunset. We will definitely return to experience the beauty and peace that Casa Ceilia has to offer!
- Leonard (10/5): - This hotel consists of 3 seperate houses. One directly at the beach and 2 behind that. Our room hat a kitchennette. Clean. Good bed. Breakfast ok. But good restaurant 'next door'. Nice beach. Ocean kinda rough. Prolly good for surfers. Didnt appreciate the welcome email with all the rules and sanctions not obeying them...
- Scott (10/5): - Casa Cecilia is a wonderful, clean property beautifully set right on the beach! It is a lovely clean, friendly and quiet place to stay!
- Alexandra (10/5): - This is well located, just off the beach, and a little away from the thoroughfare of Santa Teresa's lively main road, but you can still walk to plenty of bars and restaurants in the evening. It has a chilled out atmosphere, no fuss.
- Evan (10/5): - Beautiful quiet place, amazing sunsets. So relaxing! Best place we stayed in CR
- Roger (10/5): - The staff was wonderful. Natalie was very helpful and amicable. Her pleasing demeanor made me feel welcomed. Loved the proximity to the beach. Laying on a hammock, reading a book with the ocean in front of you is a very pleasing way to relax and declutter your life. Casa Cecilia definitely allowed me to do this. Although the room was basic, it had all you need to be comfortable.
- Jordan (6/5): - Great beach location. Nice staff. Good breakfast included. Our room was dark - would help to have more lights. The owners communicate via What's App; we didn't have the app on our phones so we could not get messages from them or to them.
- CarolAA966 (10/5): Really special little gem in a quieter part of town. Ask for the upstairs balcony room it’s amazing! - What a treat this place was! And just the special experience I was looking for to bring my trip to a close. I treated myself to this place for 2 nights & was okay extra lucky to get the upstairs balcony room. Wow! I slept so well & felt so incredibly relaxed here. As others have said it’s at the quieter end of town which I liked & you can mingle with other guests of you like or you can have your own space, no pressure. All of the other guests I met were friendly & warm. Natalia was so helpful & a delight to speak to, always responded quickly to any questions! And get dog Linda is an extra special addition to the hotel. Was so amazing to watch & hear the sea & walk straight out on to an incredible part of the beach. Was easier to go out when I had the rental car but I handed it back a day early & so when it rained a taxi was necessary, even if only for what would be a 15 minute walk to a restaurant because the track gets super muddy in the rain. It’s also 30 min walk along the beach to the first ATM at the bank. That said I’d rather be away from the busy part & so it was fine for me. Was able to get a vegan ‘oat’ breakfast which was tasty. Thanks Natalia I’d love to come back one day!
- DMSALYMAK (10/5): Well be back - Absolutely perfect location- you can’t get it any better. Staff makes a delicious breakfast and is so kind and hospitable. Natalia Is so helpful. We were so grateful for her helpfulness & insight about the area. Room was great & clean. We hope to be back soon to Casa Cecilia
- Marcel (6/5): - First I arrived at 1:30 pm but the front door was closed so I had to shout for someone to open. The room I’ve got was very small and basic. There was a bug on the floor although it was finished 5 min before The access to the beach is amazing
- julian (10/5): Ideal - Make sure you get an suv. Area has challenging roads. Very beautiful area. Friendly staff. Beach is amazing.
- arnaud (8/5): - Very nice place in front of ocean In a large garden You can enjoy breakfast in morning in face of ocean You can walk to some restaurant but better to rent atv Very easy location for surfing
- Annabelle (10/5): Beautiful - We had a wonderful stay at Casa Cecilia. It was calm and quiet, well maintained with friendly staff and located right on the beach. The view from our room was breathtaking and I would definitely come back. We loved the coffee and breakfast each morning and the ease of just walking down to the water. We really loved that it was away from the main drag as the beach was so much quieter where we were. A bit of a bumpy road on the way down but it's worth it when you get there! Highly recommended.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - What an amazing place! We loved our stay at Casa Cecilia! You can’t ask for a better place to stay in Santa Teresa. It is right on the beach. Waking up every morning and opening your door to the ocean is so relaxing and wonderful. The manager, Natalia was so amazing. She is so responsive and accommodating. She was so quick to answer any question and was so helpful with coordinating tours and such. The rooms and bathrooms are a little dated, but it’s a beach life type stay. It isn’t supposed to be fancy. It is budget friendly and right on the beach. Wonderful outdoor areas and hammocks set up so you can watch the waves. We loved every second of it! The bar next door was also awesome and so convenient to just walk next door on the beach for a drink or food on the beach. We will definitely stay again if we come back to ST.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - The place was well maintained, clean, and right on the beach. Great location and quiet.
- demoisellemoi (6/5): Gorgeous Location, Wonderful Staff, Mediocre Hotel - I stayed here with friends for a week and you really can't beat the location. I might stay here again if I'm back in Santa Teresa, but there were a couple of things management and the owners should know: The women who make breakfast and clean the hotel/rooms are amazing. Very kind, always smiling, very polite and quiet. The breakfasts were great. Best eggs I've ever had. I echo every good thing that's been said about this place in other reviews regarding the hammocks and the ocean. Multiple people staying on the property ignored the no-smoking rule, and one person was bold enough to smoke on the upstairs balcony and in the beach chairs consistently. I ended up having to ask him to stop smoking, but he argued that he had been staying there for two months and nobody else had asked him to stop. It should never be up to the hotel guests to enforce hotel policy. I finally saw the manager at the end of our trip, and they said they couldn't always be on site to enforce rules and genuinely thanked me, but who was this guy? He who could smoke in this non-smoking hotel for two months and management doesn't care. One of my friends had to ask a different set of guests to turn the music down, after quiet hours had already begun. Maybe these guests missed the posted sign about quiet hours, but again, this is something the hotel staff should be enforcing. Not the guests. These guests also had a multi-color strobe light flashing from their balcony, but to each their own. The bed: the pillows were the worst pillows I've slept on in I don't know how long, the linens were just barely as wide as the twin beds, and the mattress was very firm. I would bring my own pillow next time. There was mold in the bathroom, if that sort of thing bothers you. Not a deal breaker, but board games and playing cards would have been a nice touch. There's nothing to do in this hotel during the inevitable rainy green season nights. I'm a budget traveler. I don't usually spend more than $50 a night for a hotel when the exchange rate is so highly in my favor and I like to be comfortable. I've been in my fair share of bad hotels and this one isn't bad. This is a 2 star hotel, brought up to average because the grounds are so gorgeous, but it's very bare-boned and almost amenity free.
- mathieu (10/5): Great place! - Perfect spot right on the beach and a little bit out of the hustle and bustle of the main part of town. Great wi-fi and very friendly staff. You want to stay here.
- sarile (10/5): Love! - My daughter and I loved staying at Casa Cecilia! We loved the calmness and simplicity of this hotel right on the ocean. Thank you Natalia for being so welcoming and for taking care of this place. We will come back for sure! Sara
- LarryB (10/5): - The beachfront location was unmatched, the staff was wonderful, and the rooms were simple, clean, and had everything we needed.
- kara (10/5): Loved our stay! - Simple hotel in an amazing beachfront location. Very basic amenities in rooms, wonderful breakfast and very small but friendly staff that are quick to accommodate your requests. Perfect for beach lovers and surfers!
- Laurence (10/5): Great beachfront stay - Casa Cecilia being right on the beach was a game changer! We had a very pleasant stay. The swing/hammocks/chairs were a fantastic spot to grab a drink or just read a book. Breakfast was a little basic but appreciated the ease of just walking out onto the beach and being served!
- Verified traveler (10/5): Loved it - Magical place, very beautiful and neat
- Verified traveler (10/5): Beautiful - Most beautiful place, great energy and all very clean and neat. Absolutely stunning beach property hidden far from the dusty street. Loved it.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - This has gotta be one of the best locations in this area. Truly beachfront and awesome people.
- Marti (10/5): Charming casa cecilia - Truly amazing location at the quieter end of one of the prettiest beaches in Costa Rica! The breakfast choices were really great, eggs any way you wanted or pancakes or yogurt with granola, excellent fruit each day and delicious toasted bread and jelly. Our room was basic but met all of our needs and was very clean with a good AC. The grounds, with the great beachside hammocks and chairs were top notch. There were delicious restaurants nearby and we felt very safe going anywhere in Santa Teresa. The shower could have been a bit warmer but this was a minor thing and the only negative. Great surfing, sunsets and tide pools!
- zach (10/5): Casa Cecilia’s is the best - We loved Casa Cecilia. Everyone there was amazing. It’s right on the beach in front of surf. So waking up checking the surf , eating breakfast and being at the beach all day was a dream. There’s an amazing restaurant right next door called Rocamar that we pretty much ate lunch there everyday. Fish tacos best deal on the lunch menus. Amazing smoothies , people and coffee. We are planning are next Costa Rica trip already and guaranteed we will stay at Casa Cecilia’s again and forever. It’s just outside of the kinda busy Santa Teresa but close enough to walk and get all of the excitement. We loved nami , Chile viola , burger Rancho , and countless other amazing restaurants.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - This was a great spot on the beach down the quieter end of Santa Teresa, but was still very crowded during Christmas break. Beautiful view, a good amount of lounge chairs and hammocks on the beach in the shade, and surf right out front. My only complaint was that there is a campground next door, and the campers often came over and used the lounge chairs and tables to sit in the shade and use their wifi, sometimes taking up some of the best spots while smoking and drinking. The hotel seemed to allow this.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Everything was perfect. Beach view upstairs is the perfect setup for a surfing couple.
- oherrosonu (10/5): Perfection... - Do not have words for how good this place is. The location is perfect, outside of town and quiet. The Last Olas room has a private balcony and it is facing the beach and Suck Rock (right rock break) which we could check from our bed... Insane setup. Natalia the host is sweet. The ladies who work here make delicious breakfast. The ocean can be heard at all times and makes for a great night sleep our king size bed. Hammocks on the beach. Cold water machine. Shared kitchen. Resident cat. Very clean and well designed place. Polite guests. Can't wait to return!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Place is awesome. Beach literally steps away. ...........
- Bernardo (10/5): Excelent - Everything perfect! Location, breakfast, comodities
- msnform (10/5): Shangri la of the Pacific - Shhhh! I love this place, I return as often as possible for the simple bliss of reading ALL day long in a hammock 100 yards from the surf. The simple well kept property is made exceptional by its location and its staff. Casa Cecilia is at the north end of Santa Teresa on the best end of the beach. Macarena and Natalia take every opportunity to ensure your stay is the best it can be--from the made to order breakfast, advice on local eats and treks, help on travel logistics the service is exceptional. The hotel has lovely grounds and is neat as a pin--I can't wait to return!
- Carolina (10/5): - Hotel parece uma casa na beira da praia! Depois do gostoso e gentil café da manhã a cozinha fica disponível para os hóspedes. Área tranquila da praia para quem busca sossego e boas ondas.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Excelente atención. Lindas instalaciones. Muy cómodo.
- Chad (10/5): Simple beachfront casa - Very good. Onsite security during night time and 24/7 check in.
- Lyn (10/5): - My man and I recently stayed at Casa Cecilia for a week. The experience was perfection. The grounds are on the beach, you can’t get any closer, and a beautiful surrounding landscape. The staff are all exceptional, warm and welcoming. Rodrigo made us the best omelettes each morning and the housekeeper maintained clean and comfortable rooms. We were delighted to be shown by the staff that wales were breaching directly in front of the hotel.There were monkeys sleeping in the natural surrounding area as well. Staff brought in a massage therapist who was perfect for sports therapy and also relaxing, he also provided us with a lot of information on activities and food in the area. The dinning room is open air and lovely, it was a delight to meet other vacationers in the morning as we ate breakfast, watching the surf. There is plenty of shade directly on the beach with many hammocks and lawn chairs available to kick back and relax. The staff made recommendations that helped us get back to SJO for our return home. We were sad to leave but looking forward to our return to this magical location.
- Rolando (10/5): - A very nice hotel. Service is fantastic. Breakfast is light buy very good. Specially the bread. Next time in Santa Teresa, it will be our choice for SURE
- Robcee1 (10/5): Amazing - This is one of the most beautiful places I have ever stayed in the pictures don’t do it justice. Check in was easy everything is done on codes so no keys which is nice. It’s right on the beach with hammocks and loungers. Beach towels supplied as well. Nice continental breakfast. Only wish we could’ve stayed longer!
- maryi76 (10/5): Home Beach Home - Coming back to Casa Cecelia is like coming home...To the beach. The hotel is more than just a hotel and a location (though both are great), it is a feeling. Someone described it as a “boarding house in all the best ways” and I couldn’t have said it better. We have made lifelong friends over homemade (to order!) breakfasts overlooking the ocean and bonfires on the sand. Don is like the cool and welcoming cousin/uncle that holds down the fort while we all do silly things like live and work in cold places. He remembers how you like your eggs (and that I hate Papaya), your favorite restaurants and even visiting a year apart he makes it feel like you didn’t miss a thing. We truly enjoyed spending more time with Rodrigo on this visit. He is fun to hang with, a great surfer and just a cool dude. He also knows where to get great wine! We have already booked for next year and are counting down the dias. Please don’t change a thing.
- brenthill123 (10/5): Paradise in Santa Teresa - Casa Cecilia is perfectly situated just a mile north of town, away from the busy dusty streets. Our family of four experienced a week of comfortable accommodations and quality service. The atmosphere is tranquil. The sunrises and sunsets are amazing. Free breakfast was perfect. If you are looking for a great place to call home for a week, this would be just right. If you want a place to rage and party, this would not be for you. For the most part, it's lights out at 10pm. Like I mentioned, it was perfect for our family. The amenities are many and the issues were nonexistent. We will return.
- surfingmad (10/5): Surfing Heaven. - We have been returning to this lovely little gem for at least 7 years, need I say more?! BUT, I will! It is a wonderful small hotel catering for those who like to be more off the beaten track. If you surf you will love it. Breakfast is served 50 metres from the waters edge so you can check out the waves while you eat. There is always something to catch and more often than not it is awesome! Don is the manager who has a passion for surfing and will share local knowledge and surf with you when work allows! He makes a mean omelette too! Santa Teresa has lots of eating places with endless choices of cuisine or you can cook your own back at the hotel. It definitely earns my 5 star rating!
- reneeportell (10/5): Perfect little getaway! - My husband I spent a week there. It was wonderful! With a quiet, laid-back atmosphere and only six rooms we got to know the other guests and wound up having a great dinner party one night. We're looking forward to visiting again soon!
- maryi76 (10/5): Friends at the beach - Casa Cecilia is like visiting friends who have a really cool beach house. Don is a great host - he and Rodrigo are gracious and knowledgeable and fun to hang out with. They, and other house guests, quickly became friends that we looked forward to chatting with each day. Rooms have everything you need and nothing you don't. Restaurants in the area are amazing but use of the kitchen make it easy to throw together a meal or two. Breakfast is a treat every morning and a great way to start the day. A relaxing, fun, unforgettable experience. We can't wait to return. Pura Vida!
- msnform (10/5): Bliss on the beach - This is a special place; it calls to mind a boarding house in its best sense! It feels like home at the beach. Rooms are simply appointed and functional, all face the ocean and have super comfy beds and linens—you’ll be lulled to sleep by the waves. Common areas also face the beach and harbor two large wooden dining tables and a comfortable seating space. Books and information line two walls of the breezeway. Lounge chairs and gliders dot the property and hammocks line the shore. Perfect for whiling away the afternoon, sipping morning coffee or gathering for the mesmerizing sunsets. The location on the quiet northern end of Santa Teresa is perfect. With all its earthly pleasures what makes this place so fabulous is the management—Don is an amazing cook and repository of all things local. He can tell you where to find a surfboard, the best massage, a perfect burger or craft brew, how to get somewhere, who can take you, in short, he makes this place sing!
- annscott9 (10/5): Delightful Paradise!! - Casa Cecilia holds a special place in our hearts! My family including aunts, uncles and cousins stayed at Casa Cecilia for my daughters wedding. Casa Cecilia was perfect! The views are amazing, the hammocks are relaxing, the sunsets are incredible, the beach is beautiful and Don, the manager makes you feel as if you're visiting friends. He made us amazing breakfasts and had coffee ready every morning. He arranged transportation for us, recommended delicious restaurants, helped us rent ATVS, arranged surf lessons and much more! The entire week was wonderful. The layout of Casa Cecilia was ideal for socializing as well as grabbing some quiet time by yourself. We all loved our rooms! No one was ready to leave after a week! We definitely will stay there again!! It's magical!! Pura Vida!!
- X1879AUchristianc (10/5): Beautiful views, attention to detail, great customer service - This hotel was a highlight of our trip. Our friends highly recommended staying here, as they visit often. Now, we will do the same. The common area is a beautiful open aired patio with lots of seating. Books line the wall, tour and restaurant suggestions line a wooden table and breakfast is served every morning from a variety of items. Everything Don made for us was delicious. You can watch the waves from the breakfast table and fall asleep listening to them at night. Don's suggestions were all spot on, from restaurants to renting surf boards. If you step off the common area and onto the sand, beach loungers and hammocks are spread throughout the back property. It was perfect for reading with my morning coffee and taking in the relaxing ambiance before playing in the waves a few footsteps away. All the guests seemed to slowly gather on the hammocks and loungers at sunset to take in the day. This beautiful hotel was made exceptional by the attention to detail, Don and the staff's amazing hospitality and the lovely guests whom are mostly repeat guests. I find that a great reflection on Casa Cecilia. We cant wait to come back!
- Anne-AafkeS (10/5): Home with private feel at the beach! - I can totally recommend staying at Casa Cecilia. Such a wonderful place! Right at the beach, with Don as the manager who is super great and helpful to assist with anything! Great restaurants nearby. The beach right in front of the house feels super private. Beautiful waves to swim & surf in. Casa Cecilia is located in a more quiet part of town, which I really loved. Very peaceful. And indeed, like the others have written: you're part of a family here. Warm, welcoming, peaceful. Thank you so much Don, had a great time!
- 19priscillal (10/5): A place to call "home"! - A very special place with special people that works there and the visitors also. We feel like we were at home! Un sitio para llamarlo de casa! Personas increibles trabajando y visitando. Sentiras como se estuviera en sua casa!
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