Esencia Hotel & Villas  

On Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula in vibrant Santa Teresa, just steps from Santa Teresa Beach and a short walk to Carmen and Cocal Beaches. Nearby nature spots include Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve and Montezuma Falls. Nearest airports: Cóbano (≈15.4 km), Tambor (≈28 km) and Juan Santamaría (≈152 km).

A boutique spa hotel set in a lush garden with an outdoor pool and sun terrace. Choose from air‑conditioned rooms or private villas, many with balconies or terraces and teak decks. Rooms feature refrigerators, minibars, safes, desks and daily housekeeping. Bathrooms offer showers or shower/tub combos with complimentary toiletries.

Unwind with massages, body treatments and spa services. Lounge by the outdoor pool and soak up the sun on the terrace. Complimentary Wi‑Fi, tour and ticket assistance, a diving club and on‑site parking keep things easy. Expect sea‑breeze mornings and garden views from many rooms and villas.

Complimentary wireless internet across the property, luggage storage and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking onsite and a roundtrip airport shuttle available for a surcharge.

Continental breakfast is served daily (typically 7:30–9:30) for a fee. A bar and limited‑hours room service are available for snacks and drinks. Coffee with a view makes for a slow, easy morning before hitting the waves.