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Hotel The Place

3.5 star property
Cóbano hotel with outdoor pool and pool bar
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Poolside bar
Bungalow, 1 Bedroom | In-room dining
Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Terrace/patio
Interior detail
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Premium bedding

Room options

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed OR 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Bungalow, 1 Bedroom

Bungalow, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room massage
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
400 meters South of Hotel Frank's Place, Santa Teresa, Cóbano, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Carmen Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Playa Mal País - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Teresa Beach - 7 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Cocal Beach - 17 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Hermosa Beach - 25 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 22 min drive
  • Tambor (TMU) - 43 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 69.2 miles/111.4 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Kooks Smokehouse and Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Carmen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pronto Piccola Italia - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Roastery - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel The Place

When you stay at Hotel The Place, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Santa Teresa Beach. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A poolside bar and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 9 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 2 children (7 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding, but may not be eligible for free breakfast
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Horse riding/hire
  • Beach nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby
  • Zip-lining nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 7 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2000
  • Garden
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: CRC 100000 per stay

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of CRC 60 per person (one way)

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 15 September and 01 November.

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Hotel Place Cobano
Hotel Place Mal Pais
Place Mal Pais
Hotel The Place Costa Rica/Mal Pais
Surf The Place Hotel
Hotel Place Santa Teresa
Place Santa Teresa
Place Cobano
Hotel The Place Hotel
Hotel The Place Cóbano
Hotel The Place Hotel Cóbano

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel The Place currently open?
The property is closed between 15 September and 01 November.
Does Hotel The Place offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel The Place does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel The Place?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel The Place?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel The Place?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel The Place?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is CRC 60 per person one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel The Place?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Hotel The Place and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as horse riding. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.
What's the area around Hotel The Place like?
Hotel The Place is located a short 5-minute walk from Carmen Beach.

Hotel The Place Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Well-maintained hotel with great breakfast.
Clean, close enough to walk to town and beach, but far enough away to be quiet and private.
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Bungalow with a super cool pool
Wonderful small hotel just 3 minutes outside of the town of Santa Teresa. My husband, my 10 year old son and I really appreciated being able to return to this quiet, lush, comfortable spot after a full day in town / at the beach / exploring the area. It is super convenient and has the best pool with great ambient music and cabanas with long curtains. Its not a resort-sized pool; more like the best backyard pool that you could imagine, surrounded by tropical beauty. Individual bungalows provide great privacy. Mattresses are firm with good pillows. Breakfasts are very good too. If the room had a small dresser to help us stay organized, it would be perfect. Other spots have direct beach access or ocean views. If that is not critical feature, this place is a dream.
Tracy, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely setting close to town and the beach
Spent 5 days at this lovely quiet hotel. Staff was fantastic and very helpful.Very relaxing setting. Pool was a perfect size. Felt very safe. The breakfasts were amazing and delicious. No view of the ocean but no incline from the road. They can arrange fantastic excursions. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Patricia, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Beach across street, close to shopping and food
We stayed about a week. Nice pool, good breakfast, helpful management and staff. would go again.
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Peaceful hotel close to the beach
Quiet, peaceful hotel close to town and the beach. Wonderful management and staff, very helpful learning about the area.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place
A really outstanding breakfast!
Edgar, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place and amazing people
We had a great time at The Place. Everyone there went out of the way to make our stay comfortable and helped with all our day trips and offered recommendations. The pool and courtyard were great after a day in the sun. We'd definitely go back.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We Found Our Bliss!
What a fantastic gem! Perfect location, beautiful rooms, absolutely WONDERFUL staff...it honestly could not be more perfect. My husband and I have been coming to the Nicoya Peninsula for years, and this is the first place we've stayed that brings together each detail we love about Costa Rica and this area. Bliss!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Little Paradise
What can I say apart that this is a great and lovely hotel. We had a perfect stay. The bungalows are absolutely charming; as is the hotel. The swimming pool and the garden are a little paradise and everything is clean and well maintained. You can even enjoy local product for shower. In addition the staff as well as the owner are very kind and always helpful. There is a large choice of breakfast. I highly recommend you to stay here; the place is quite and really peacefull and totally worth the moderate price; and to enjoy a cocktail by the pool. Thanks again to the staff for such nice welcome !
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place, beautifully designed, staff very helpful. Loved the pool and ambiance.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Close to town and beach
Very good, but up for sale. Might be different in the future.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Clean and good breakfast
The room was very clean, nicely decorated and the included breakfast was good. The room was small and the shower leaked.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel
Staff is incredible always happy and helpful, hotel is so cute and cozy if you're going to stay in this area I definitely recommend this hotel
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Perfect for what we needed
This was our first trip to Costa Rica, and our plan was to see as much of the area as possible! This hotel was perfect for that. The room was simple and had no TV, which we actually enjoyed not having. I'm petty certain our bed was two twin beds pushed together, because you could feel the seam, but it didn't hinder our sleep, we just laughed about it. The bathroom was clean and simple. The continental breakfast was also simple, but delicious. We ate it most days to save money. Each day we woke up, ate, and then left for the day only coming back to change to go back out for dinner. We did lounge by the pool a few times for an hour or so, just to recharge. The pool was small, but perfect for us to lounge beside. The ocean is a short walk away so the pool wasn't a big draw for us in the first place when booking. The staff were great, they greeted us each time we came and went, asking how our day was going. It was the perfect little oasis during our very busy time in Costa Rica :)
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous Hotel with AMAZING staff
We had a great time at this hotel. The staff were ALL so friendly and welcoming. The pool is beautiful and the grounds are very well taken care of. And this hotel is in the best location.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The bungalow ruled. Totally worth the extra $20
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic people, wonderful location
From the moment we arrived at The Place everybody was so welcoming and helpful and this just kept getting better and better throughout our whole holiday. They answered all our questions and made sure that they helped us relax by getting the instructors and quad bikes etc to come to the hotel to make our lives easier. Mal Pais is an amazing place, full of variety and a true escape. We loved the surfing and the lessons. Renting the quad bikes was an ideal way to explore everything else that the area had to offer after our daily surf sessions ;) Will be coming back for sure!
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Beautiful place!
The hotel isn't as pretty as in the pictures but its ok. Standard room had no tv. Internet was ok and breakfast was fruits, coffee and toast although it was a delicious bread. The staff is super nice, always willing to help. I had a great stay, my son liked it. I see my self going back there.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Not bad for the area
Beautiful setting. Decent service.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Nice pool, crappy rooms, hotel staff not so good
I booked based on price and expectations from their website, I was not impressed with my stay. The room looked way better in their website. The staff was regular.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Pleasent stay, very helpful staff
Extremely helpful and pleasent hotel staff! One of my party lost their iphone and they went above and beyond to help retrieve it. Rooms are perfectly comfortable but not luxurious, but hopefully you won't be spending much time in your room anyway. Very close to the center of Santa Teresa with easy access to Playa del Carmen, surf shops, etc. Would definitely stay here again.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Close to beach
Good staff decent hotel good location good pool Movie night bathroom was bit dark Shower water came out of the cubicle so it was like a wet bathroom all the time we stayed.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Nice pool!
Great little place in Santa Teresa/Playa Carmen. We went at the end of the off season. Nov. so it was pretty empty hotel. The pool was great. Laid out at night drank wine and looked at the stars with no one around! The standard room was a bit small but really we were only there for one night and it had everything we needed. Bed. Shower. Air.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

great place to stay
hotel staff was wonderful. the night girl offered to stay a few minutes after her shift to make us breakfast before our early departure. location is good, walking distance to beach. very nice pool and lounge chairs.
Verified Expedia guest review