Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience

Hotel Nantipa is a true gem in Santa Teresa. From the moment you arrive, you're embraced by extraordinary hospitality. The staff delivers service that is both warmly personal and professional. The resort's restaurant, Manzu', right on the beach is very popular with external clients as well - as a guest no worries about availabilty -. Each dish is prepared with fresh, local ingredients. The Hotel is focused on the local community and helping local businesses as well. The spa is a sanctuary of pure relaxation, offering several treatments that rejuvenate both body and soul. I did a deep tissue massage and loved the therapist. Accommodations are spacious and thoughtfully designed. My room seamlessly blend luxury and Costa Rican charm. For travelers seeking a perfect blend of comfort, hospitality, and tropical paradise, Hotel Nantipa in Santa Teresa is a must-visit. The hotel is also family friendly but it doesn't provide special services for kids (ie kids club).

Best hotel in Santa Teresa by far. Incredible location, amazing food, drinks and service. Rooms and facilities are A++. The last time we received this level of service was in the JW Marriot at Shanghai (and Nantipa’s was even better than the JW!).

I write this review partly because of one exceptional staff member who deserves a very special shout out. Christian who led the dining area was simply excellent. Without casting too much of a shadow over the rest of the team, it simply wasn’t as slick and attentive when he was not on duty. The hotel should be proud of him. We chose the Nantipa as we wanted a small, quality hotel on the west coast. I have travelled globally and the hotel was one of the best beach side hotels I have been too. Rare and true praise. As others have said - get a beach side villa, our room was Ninta 1. The last in a row of 5, furthest from the dining room and had the sunniest patio. The food in the restaurant was good across all meals - good choice, very high quality. We could not fault the restaurant- not that I wanted too. Good options in town, Santa Teresa too.

Beautiful location right on the beach. Fabulous pool and clean rooms . I enjoyed our stay but wish there had been more choice in food. Staff were helpful. Downside was going into the town road and pavement dangerous especially at night ! But good choice of restaurants. Banana beach bar food was outstanding , turning left out of the hotel down the beach . We needed a packed breakfast as early start, I understand we had to catch the ferry and a three hour journey but two bread rolls with two shrivelled lettuce leaves, one slice or tomato and a tiny spread of cheese wasn’t inspiring. And an orange juice . Was dropped off at airport SIX Hours before a 10 hrs flight ! Not fun, San Jose Airport has one cafe with awful food no fresh salads , processed food. No seats . Upstairs a coffee machine and that’s it !! So maybe plan your journey if you need healthy food . I would stay again knowing a few restaurants outside and they did have fabulous breakfast and lunch. Dinner was expensive for the quality of food .

The property was fabulous and every staff member was friendly and very attentive to our needs. Everything you need is right there and a short walk to additional restaurants and shops! We ended every day with a beautiful sunset at the beachfront villa!