Could do with a proper kettle in the room. Coffee machine was there but I like a hot cup of tea. Xx

The view was amazing, the pool fab, especially the pool bar that serves cocktails. The garden was spotless, the staff very friendly and helpful. Our host Roger, was able to assist us with what to see and do in addition to helping with our onward journey.

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing

Amazing location and staff

Stayed in January 2025

The woman who helped run the place was rude and condescending. The male owner was helpful and nice.

The views from the pool were incredible! Staff worked hard to make it a pleasant stay.

Stayed in January 2025

Breakfast was excellent; everything was fresh, well-prepared and served with a smile

Stayed in January 2025

We had an incredible stay at Vista de Olas in Mal Pais, which offers stunning views of the Pacific coastline. We were welcomed with warm hospitality by Roger, the owner, and his friendly staff. Roger made it a point to check in with us daily, ensuring that we had everything we needed and that we were enjoying our stay.Our room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The infinity pool was undoubtedly a highlight of our stay. The views from the pool were breathtaking, especially during sunset. We loved relaxing there in the evenings. We also appreciated the hotel’s eco-friendly approach, primarily powered by solar energy.Overall, we had a fantastic stay at this eco-friendly hotel. The combination of stunning views, excellent service, and a commitment to sustainability made it a memorable experience

Stayed in December 2024

The staff was amazing. Great facilities.Super place 👌

Stayed in January 2025

More curtains or blinds for windows in the villa would have been appreciated for more privacy

Stunning views of sunset. Very friendly and helpful staff

Stayed in December 2024

This is the most personal experience I ever had in any hotel. Hotel owner goes above and beyond to make your stay enjoyable. Hotel rooms are separate bungalows where you can enjoy your privacy.

Stayed in December 2024

Overall great, just the villa could have had better lighting

Beautiful views and attentive staff

Stayed in January 2025

The majority of the local stuff is unfriendly. If you are looking for a Costa Rican vibe of pura vida you won’t find it here. Although we tried for three days we didn’t get a single smile or a single “bon provecho” “con mucho gusto” from the two ladies taking care of breakfast. The breakfast is also below average for Costa Rican standard

The view is stunning especially at sunset The bathroom is a gem. In general the whole propriety is nice, quite, and well maintained

Stayed in December 2024

Beautiful view, quiet, amazing pool, great staff- so helpful and accommodating with everything

Stayed in November 2024

Gorgeous views! Great service and very comfortable rooms.

Stayed in August 2024

Liked it all.

Amazing views from the pool/restaurant area. Clean comfortable casita with ac and ocean view. Owner and employees very nice and helpful. Quiet, small hotel. Free parking. Good breakfast included, with fresh fruit. They have activities run by the hotel like fishing and surf lessons. All in all a great stay!

Stayed in May 2024

No Wi-Fi in the room

The infinity pool

Stayed in March 2024

Great hotel, nothing to complain about. Incredible view and very friendly staff. Great surfing lessons that we had with the "tico brothers". Would love to come back, thank you

Stayed in March 2024

It's a great place to relax, enjoy views, hangout by the pool, read. The restaurant is very good too.

Stayed in February 2024

The view is exceptional with a cocktail bar poolside.

Stayed in March 2024

Would have like a bit more variety in breakfast menu. More information about the very large holes and dips in the very steep dirt road, particularly as we arrived at night, in the dark, would have been appreciated! Better signage at the food of the hill, discreet but visible, would help too.

Location could not be improved. Our host, the owner, was extremely friendly and we enjoyed our conversations about the area and the hotel.

Stayed in February 2024

It was pretty perfect. Would've been nice if rice and beans were included with the breakfast. Just a few options would've been appreciated. Lunch was good!

The room and outdoor shower room was great. Incredible views. Loved the pool and all the staff were very friendly. Especially josue.

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing, everything was perfect!

Luxury, peaceful hotel with very friendly staff! The cabin we stayed in is picturesque with unobstructed ocean and beach views. The thoughtful design is classic with a unique feel and the cabin felt really private too. We loved how spaced out the cabins were. We also loved that there is an indoor and outdoor shower and we enjoyed showering under the stars. It was also the first place we have stayed at during our Costa Rica trip that provides shampoo and conditioner which was a nice touch. The infinity pool is a wonderful way to chill and relax with stunning views and we thoroughly enjoyed having a delicious aperol sour while watching the sunset. The hotel is in a tranquil location, which allowed some peace just outside of town to feel more secluded and at one with nature, away from the noisy main road but very walkable to the centre of Santa Teresa to enjoy the beach and restaurants. We were really happy with the location and don’t think we would have liked being in town. The breakfast was delicious and nutritious with fresh fruit and something different on the menu each day. Overall, we loved our stay and the hotel owners were very hospitable. We enjoyed hearing their cool stories and admiring Heidi’s creative eye for driftwood. We will recommend this hotel to our loved ones.

Stayed in February 2024

Amazing views, very well kept property. Great location if you have a car, 2 minutes ride from the town. Really good breakfast and nice staff :) Overall, awesome spot !

Stayed in January 2024

You don’t sign any bills and we were a bit surprised about the amount we had to pay in the end. No hotel guest can stay at the pool area for a minimum spent. Unfortunately it was very crowded and clothes and towels everywhere

Host and personnel was very nice Location and view just amazing Christmas presents a very nice gesture

Stayed in December 2023

In addition to hotel guests, day guests are also allowed to visit the pool / restaurant, so it was a bit crowded and noisy, especially at sunset. We recommend enjoying the pool in the mornings, when it was just us.

Incredible view of the Pacific from the infinity pool. Absolutely unique! Also great host, very tasty local food.

Stayed in January 2024

It’s one of the nicest hotels we’ve ever been to with the most beautiful view. You have a perfect view of the coast from an infinity pool with pool bar. Rooms were huge and so cozy. The owner as well as his team were just amazing and made us feel super welcome. It felt like we were spending time at a friend’s place, even though they were super professional about everything. There food was amazing, too. We’ll definitely come back.

Stayed in December 2023