Somos Surf Hotel

Overview

A bohemian boutique hotel in Santa Teresa offering 12 rooms, a café, and a retro trailer restaurant. Just a 2-minute walk to the beach, it’s perfect for surfers and budget-conscious travelers.

  • Location
  • Costa Rica, Caribbean + Central America
  • Rooms
  • 12
  • Periods of closure
  • Open year-round
  • Food + Drink
  • A café serving excellent coffee and a retro trailer restaurant offering casual Mexican fare.
  • Vibes
  • Small is Beautiful

The Highs

  • Style that outsmarts its price point
  • Coffee that makes locals forget Starbucks
  • Mexican food via Airstream aesthetics
  • Two-minute beach commute (no car required)

Stuff You Should Know

Welcome to Santa Teresa's answer to the age-old question "Can paradise be affordable?" From $40 dorm beds to $300 high-season suites, Somos proves good taste doesn't require generational wealth. The beach sits a civilized two-minute stroll away – just far enough to justify that second taco from the retro food trailer. The pool might be compact, but so is your credit card bill. Local surfers mingle with guests in the café, creating that perfect "I live here now" fantasy without requiring a second mortgage.

  • 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: None officially, but not ideal for young children.
  • 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

Beach-adjacent bohemia with a dash of design conscience - where dust meets designer dreams in the center of town, you’re not far from anything

  • Nearest international airport
  • San José International (SJO)
  • Distance from airport
  • 111 miles/179 km
  • Journey time
  • Choose your own adventure: scenic drive + ferry philosophy time; or Sansa flight + short drive for the time-sensitive.

Room

Rate advice Approximate rates by room type and season

  Low Season High Season Shoulder Season
Most basic room
(Dorm Room)
$40/night $60/night $50/night
Mid-priced room
(Standard Room)
$100/night $150/night $125/night
Most expensive room
(Suite)
$150/night $300/night $225/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

Where Mexican meets Airstream meets local approval

The culinary scene centers around a retro trailer that somehow makes food taste better through sheer style osmosis. The café has mastered that delicate art of attracting both tourists and locals – no small feat in a town where authenticity is currency. Prices remain reasonable enough to enable a proper sampling of the menu, while the setting encourages that "one more drink" decision-making process that defines proper beach vacations.

 

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