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.
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 4×4 vehicle.
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.
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
Rate advice Approximate rates by room type and season
Low Season
High Season
Shoulder Season
Most basic room
Standard Room
$200
$300
$250
Mid-priced room
N/A
N/A
N/A
Most expensive room
Premium Room
$300
$450
$375
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
Top-Scoring Pillows*
TV
*Top-scoring pillows are pillows we've rated 8 (or higher) out of 10 for comfort.
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.