Mint Santa Teresa

Overview

A minimalist five-room boutique hotel in Santa Teresa offering chic, Scandi-inspired design, a serene pool area, and private roof decks. Perfect for design lovers and surfers seeking an intimate retreat near the beach.

  • Location
  • Costa Rica, Caribbean + Central America
  • Rooms
  • 4
  • Periods of closure
  • Open year-round
  • Food + Drink
  • No on-site restaurant; but breakfast service available, and drinks and snacks are served during the day.
  • Vibes
  • Where Designers Stay

The Highs

  • Friendly Scandinavian owners
  • Views that make beach proximity optional
  • Great minimalist design
  • Proof that less can actually be more

Stuff You Should Know

The Swedish owners apparently decided Costa Rica needed more minimalism and less beach proximity – bold move that somehow works. While the steep access road suggests your rental car should have mountaineering experience. Studio Saxe's architectural fingerprints are everywhere, proving that tropical modernism isn't an oxymoron. At $200 a night, it's practically giving away its design credentials, though you might want to invest the savings in a 4x4 vehicle.

  • Swimming Pool
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Bicycles Available
  • Wi-Fi
    (25 Mbps)
  • Family Friendly
  • Pet Friendly
  • Electric Car Charging
  • Beach Access
  • Hiking Trails
  • Accessible
  • Sustainable
  • Adults Only
  • Age Restriction
  • Rewards/Points Programs
  • None

Swank Guide Extras

Swank Guide Extras

Fancy the VIP treatment? Book with us, and we’ll make it happen. Early check-in, late check-out? Sorted. Free breakfast? Of course. F+B voucher? We’ll work on it. Room upgrade? Probably.

It’s all about who you know, and with our FORA partnership, you’re always in the inner circle. We’ll confirm what perks we’ve arranged before you ever pay.

Location

  • Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

Planes, Trains + TukTuks

Hilltop design statement with ocean views (binoculars not included)

  • Nearest international airport
  • Liberia International (LIR)
  • Distance from airport
  • 140 miles/225 km
  • Journey time
  • 4 hours by car, plus a final ascent that tests your vehicle's resolve
  • Map of location
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Room

Rate advice Approximate rates by room type and season

  Low Season High Season Shoulder Season
Most basic room
(Standard Room)
$200/night $300/night $250/night
Mid-priced room N/A N/A N/A
Most expensive room
(Premium Room)
$300/night $450/night $375/night

Rates are approximate and for guidance only. To get prices for your trip dates, book with us.

Amenities In our room

  • Air Conditioning
  • Coffee Machine
  • Microwave
  • Mini-Bar
  • Room Service
  • TV
  • Top-Scoring Pillows*

*Top-scoring pillows are pillows we've rated 8 (or higher) out of 10 for comfort.

Food and drink

Food + Drink On-site surprises

No restaurant - the design diet is filling enough

: The absence of on-site dining, outside of breakfast, drinks and snacks, feels intentional, as if sustenance might distract from the aesthetic experience. Santa Teresa's restaurant scene awaits below, providing a convenient excuse to leave your minimalist nest occasionally. Consider the trek down (and more importantly, back up) the hill your workout program. The real feast here is visual – though you might want to pack snacks for those moments when you're too comfortable in your perfectly positioned lounger to venture out.

 

Photos

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Photos are coming in July. In the meantime, watch our video tour of Mint Santa Teresa.