Nantipa

Overview

A boutique beachfront resort in Santa Teresa offering a rare Costa Rican beach escape, because most Costa Rica beach resorts are not on this beach. This is. Features modern bungalows, a big pool, and activities like surfing, yoga, and nature hikes.

  • Location
  • Costa Rica, Caribbean + Central America
  • Rooms
  • 21
  • Periods of closure
  • Open year-round
  • Food + Drink
  • One beachfront restaurant serving Pacific Rim and Costa Rican flavors.
  • Vibes
  • Laid-back luxury with a modern touch.

The Highs

  • Beachfront bliss with zero false advertising
  • Sunset on the beach is an event here
  • Santa Teresa's scruffy-chic scene
  • Value that doesn't play hard to get

Stuff You Should Know

Paradise comes with a commute – you'll need 4-6 hours depending on your airport of choice (factor in ferry timing if coming from San José). The design occasionally breaks character with some puzzling furniture choices, but the beach setup more than compensates. Yoga enthusiasts, brace for non-complimentary namaste sessions at $20 per enlightenment. One restaurant on-site, but Santa Teresa's culinary scene is just a dusty stroll away, or stumble down the beach.

  • Swimming Pool
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Bicycles Available
  • Wi-Fi
    (20 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 - Nicoya Peninsula's surf-kissed coastline

Planes, Trains + TukTuks

A free-spirited beach town where surfboards and slow living set the pace

  • Nearest international airport
  • Liberia (LIR) or San José (SJO)
  • Distance from airport
  • From LIR: 140 miles/225 km. From SJO: 155 miles/250 km.
  • Journey time
  • 4 hours from LIR by road; 5 hours from SJO (includes ferry crossing). Alternative: Sansa flights from SJO to Tambor + 30-min drive.
  • 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
(Garden Bungalow)
$300/night $450/night $400/night
Mid-priced room
(Beachfront Bungalow)
$500/night $800/night $650/night
Most expensive room
(Large Beachfront Villa)
$750/night $1200/night $950/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

Ocean-front dining where shoes remain optional

Manzú restaurant plays double duty as beach bar and dining destination, serving up Pacific Rim-meets-Costa Rica cuisine from sunrise to starlight. While it's the sole on-property dining venue, you're hardly marooned – Santa Teresa's vibrant restaurant scene lies just beyond the gate. For a quick escape, a Brazilian BBQ joint beckons just two minutes down the beach. The real magic happens at sunset, when the restaurant's beach setup transforms into the perfect perch for sundowners.

 

Photos

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Photos are coming in July. In the meantime, watch our video tour of Nantipa.