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Boutique beachfront hotel in the heart of Santa Teresa, featuring suites, bungalows and villas. Costa Rica’s new address for an authentic barefoot luxury experience, Nantipa offers the unique combination of outstanding rooms in a 180 meter (500 foot) beachfront property, with easy access to restaurants, shops, nightlife and surfing. Manzu is the hotel’s restaurant on the sand, featuring private dining, sunset cocktails and a Costa Rican chef with traditional recipes.
Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience
150 Mts Northwest of Super Costa
Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
60111
Nearest Airport: TMU
The hotel itself is a beautiful property, well maintained, kind and respectful staff. In particular Dawn and Emma were quite helpful. I planned the trip with the intention of relaxation with little planned. There was some confusion with my reservation as I wanted the Ninta Bungalow and thought I had it but had it for only two days and had to move. They were helpful but there are no concessions made for any deviation from process. For example. We had inquired about a romantic dinner and we never chose the menu and so assumed it was not planned. They booked a reservation for me at my request elsewhere and then told me I had the romantic dinner while we were at the other restaurant eating. I had to pay for the romantic dinner with no discount given, the full amount ($400.00) for a no show. I requested a 20 percent discount and explained the oversight etc and they thanked me for coming and made zero concession. A 20 percent discount would have made me feel okay about it. But alas, no. For that reason only I left disappointed. I would come back as it was very nice but it still hurt.
Joe L - New York City, New York
Once you arrive at the location, it is second to none. The entire vide of the hotel and grounds gives you instant peace. The accommodations were excellent along with the staff service. The Hotel is not inexpensive but worth every bit of the money.
Frankie0529
Hotel Nantipa was a dream place to stay. Attention to every detail, catering to our every desire/want. The food was excellent and the scenery exquisite. The hotel is quaintly designed. The staff was excellent, friendly and accommodating. I will surely be back!
Jennifer R
What an outstanding hotel and location! Our Ninta room on the beach was superb; contemporary design with high quality finishes and a very comfortable bed. The two opening walls blended the room into the tropical foliage, plunge pool, day beds and beach which was right outside complete with sunsets. The hotel also has a gorgeous pool which was at just the right temperature for cooling off. Apart from the hotels physical attributes, what made our stay particularly memorable were the excellent, friendly hotel staff. A big shout out to Emma and Anthony at the Concierge desk for their wonderful friendly help to make our stay so effortless and enjoyable. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Before our trip Emma helped us with recommendations for various excursions which were booked in advance. Highly recommended if you want to get the best guides (such as Ernesto). Nantipa is an exceptional hotel overflowing with calm Pura Vida. Not to be missed!
K6319XHdavidt - Vancouver, Canada
What a wonderful property. We had a beach front room with small plunge pool and our own "private" loungers on the sand to watch the amazing sunsets. The staff are all outstanding, the food is exceptional, and the location couldn't be better.
Floyd999 - Kelowna, Canada
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