Esencia Hotel & Villas

This charming beach hotel is located on Nicoya's Peninsula, on Santa Teresa. The family-friendly hotel is just 100 metres from the beach and 200 metres from the centre of the village, where guests will find restaurants, bars and nightlife. Nearby places of interest include Playa Carmen (15-minute drive away), Playa Malpais (20 minutes away), Montezuma and the Cabo Blanco Reserve (both approximately a 45-minute drive away). Juan Santamaría International airport is around 200 km from the hotel. The 18 accommodation units feature a Mediterranean architectural style, with lots of light, space and all the comforts of the modern world. The hotel is surrounded by artistic tropical gardens with flowering plants. Further facilities include a lobby with hotel safe, WLAN Internet access, room and laundry services, and a car park. Each room features an en suite bathroom with a hot water shower and hairdryer, a double or king-size bed and a private balcony or terrace. Other in-room amenities include Internet access, a safe, air conditioning and a kitchenette with a fridge and tea and coffee making facilities. Other exquisite elements are the teak chairs and furniture made of precious woods as well as handmade scented candles, incense and essences. The resort is renowned for its surfing and other water sport activities, such as windsurfing, water skiing, jet skiing and pedal boating (fees apply to all activities). The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace with sun loungers and parasols laid out ready for use. Guests may relax with a massage or spa treatment, or enjoy a game of pool/snooker (fees apply) or beach volleyball. Guests may also explore the surrounding area by bike (fees apply). Sun loungers and parasols can be hired for a fee on the nearby sandy beach. Breakfast is not included.