Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience - Playa Santa Teresa (Puntarenas)
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Boutique beachfront hotel with private villas and floor-to-ceiling ocean views
Rooms & Villas
Hotel Nantipa offers beachfront villas with floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening directly onto private plunge pools. The Ninta Beachfront Bungalows provide each guest with a shaded day bed and a hammock lounging area steps from the Pacific Ocean. All accommodations include air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms with free toiletries.
Dining & Entertainment
The on-site Manzu restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with dishes made from locally sourced ingredients, including a popular Pura Vida tasting menu. Exclusive cocktails are crafted by experts from the Mulberry Project, known for innovative mixology. Evening entertainment includes live music and themed dinner nights held directly on the beach.
Wellness & Spa
Hotel Nantipa's spa offers holistic treatments using local ingredients, including deep tissue massages and couples massage packages. Daily complimentary yoga classes take place in an open-air yoga sala surrounded by tropical gardens. Guests can also book private Pilates sessions and access the outdoor swimming pool with a pool bar and sun loungers.
Activities & Experiences
The hotel arranges adventure activities such as horseback riding at Ario Farms, zip-lining, and guided tours to Montezuma Waterfalls and Curú National Wildlife Refuge. Surf lessons and ATV rentals are available through the concierge, who also coordinates boat trips to Tortuga Island. Walking tours of local culture and bike tours along the beach are offered on-site.
Family & Sustainability
The property is family-friendly with baby safety gates, babysitting services, board games, and an indoor play area along with kids' outdoor play equipment. Hotel Nantipa runs a beach clean-up program that rewards children with a free fruit smoothie when they fill a bucket with trash. Sustainable practices include solar-heated water, non-toxic cleaning products, and active community involvement with local businesses.
- Rooms: 14 beachfront villas with private plunge pools and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Dining: Manzu restaurant with Pura Vida tasting menu and Mulberry Project cocktails
- Wellness: Holistic spa with local ingredients, complimentary daily yoga and Pilates
- Activities: Horseback riding, zip-lining, surf lessons, and tours to Montezuma Waterfalls
- Family: Baby safety gates, babysitting, indoor play area, and kids' beach clean-up program
- Sustainability: Solar heating, non-toxic products, and community partnerships
Rooms and availability
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Max:7 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed2 Queen Size Beds
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Queen Size Beds
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Queen Size Beds
Essential information about Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience
| 💵 Lowest room price | 345 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 200 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 16.3 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Tambor, TMU |
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