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Hotel Vista de Olas

3.0 star property
Tuscan-style hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Swim-up bar
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Fishing
Deluxe Villa | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Vista De Olas, Mal Pais, Cóbano, Puntarenas, 5361
  • Carmen Beach
    12 min walk
  • Playa Mal País
    4 min drive
  • Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve
    6 min drive
  • Tambor (TMU)
    52 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Villa | Balcony view

Deluxe Villa

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Pillow menu
  • 60 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Futon

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Deluxe Villa, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Villa, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Pillow menu
  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Pillow menu
  • 79 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Villa

Deluxe Villa

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Pillow menu
  • 60 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Futon

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Deluxe Villa

Deluxe Villa

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Pillow menu
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Villa

Deluxe Villa

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Pillow menu
  • 52 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Futon

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Deluxe Villa

Deluxe Villa

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Pillow menu
  • 60 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Futon

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About the area

Malpais

At Hotel Vista de Olas you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Carmen Beach and 1.7 km (1 mi) from Playa Mal País. Highlights at this Tuscan hotel include 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering at Pura Paz can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and body wraps along with thalassotherapy and mani/pedis. The fine-dining restaurant, Sunset Launge, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sunset Bar is the hotel's own bar. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to boat tours and kayaking. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free local cuisine breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In the area of this 3-property class Cóbano hotel, you'll find Santa Teresa Beach.

What's nearby

  • Carmen Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Playa Mal País - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Santa Teresa Beach - 14 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Cocal Beach - 23 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Hermosa Beach - 46 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Tambor (TMU) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kooks Smokehouse and Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Carmen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pronto Piccola Italia - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Roastery - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hotel Vista de Olas

Tuscan-style hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
Hotel Vista de Olas offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Hotel Vista de Olas. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Cóbano hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2010
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
Hotel Vista de Olas offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and a safe. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Pura Paz has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including thalassotherapy. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Katsumi
  • Sunset Bar
  • Sunset Launge

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thalassotherapy

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free extra futon
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Vista de Olas

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 45.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per person (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 45.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Vista Olas Mal Pais Cobano, Puntarenas
Hotel Vista Olas Cobano
Vista Olas Mal Pais Cobano, Puntarenas
Vista Olas Cobano
Hotel Vista Olas Mal Pais
Vista Olas Mal Pais
Vista De Olas Mal Pais
Hotel Vista De Olas Costa Rica/Mal Pais
Hotel Vista de Olas
Hotel Vista de Olas Hotel
Hotel Vista de Olas Cóbano
Hotel Vista de Olas Hotel Cóbano

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Hotel Vista de Olas?

Yep, Hotel Vista de Olas has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Vista de Olas?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Vista de Olas on 25 Nov 2024 start from AU$242.93, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Vista de Olas?

Yep, Hotel Vista de Olas is a short 12-minute walk from Carmen Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, body boarding and kayaking. You can also find motor boats and boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Vista de Olas?

Yep, Pura Paz is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as sports massages.

Does Hotel Vista de Olas have a pool?

Hotel Vista de Olas has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Hotel Vista de Olas?

Hotel Vista de Olas features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. All guestrooms come with pillowtop beds, premium bedding and private yards.

What makes Hotel Vista de Olas a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads and pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Vista de Olas.

Does Hotel Vista de Olas serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Vista de Olas?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Vista de Olas?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Vista de Olas?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Vista de Olas?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Vista de Olas Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 30 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so quite and peaceful, love it!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View was amazing, the extra care to make us feel comfortable was really nice. Attention to cleanliness was so nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Gilles

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John, Ocala

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, spectacular view, above the hustle and bustle of beach towns yet very close and convenient to the amazing beaches in the area. The staff makes it even better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property and hosts. A definite must see!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great quite place to stay. We were in a separate bungalow that had a view of the ocean. Very interesting design of the room. Shower was inside and outside the bungalow. And we also had a little deck with the table to sit and watch sunset. Pool area also serves as breakfast area is very nice. A little walk up the hill. But the view is stunning. Very quite and we found a family of monkeys living right outside the hotel. We stayed for 2 nights. Breakfast was very good. Cooked per order. And juice was super delicious and fresh.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Fredric

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Clara

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The family running this villa was amazing to meet and deal with, they have you covered for anything you might like to do and you won’t meet better people anywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly Recommended
Amazing. The owner Roger and his family have created a one of a kind, laid back, quality establishment that leaves you feeling taken care of and at home. A comfortable place where you can relax and do your thing. They arranged transportation for us, set up massages in our room, and took care of any question or concern we had. Roger's son's Swen and Michael own a local surf shop (Tico Brothers). We took multiple surf lessons with them and Anthony (their other instructor). Hands down, everyone at Vista De Olas, made our experience one of the best we've ever had. Our villa had an outdoor bathroom where we could watch hummingbirds, blue jays and hear the sounds of the ocean. Quiet and restful at night. The sunsets at the pool are a thing of wonder. As has been noted in previous reviews, the pool is open to the public from sunset until about 8 pm. We found this to be a really cool aspect because it provides a sense of community with locals and other travelers. You get to meet people from all over the world and locals who live in the area at the same time. All in all we had a great stay and will definitely be back again as soon as we can. - Jon and Melanie
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had the best time here. There are under 10 rooms here, and during the day the place is so quiet, and there is such a wonderful feel. The owner and manager is as nice and friendly as can be. And, the grounds are gorgeous. The staff is wonderful, and the atmosphere is heavenly
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view, the pool, the food, the room, it was all perfect.True luxury in total beauty. And, just far enough from the hustle and bustle of Santa Teresa.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful views
Beautiful place to stay with my teenage daughter. We had a great time in the infinity pool, taking surf lessons and zip lining!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this property is special. The host is so accommodating and knowledgeable. The views are so incredible. The property creates a unique relationship between the guest and so many great conversations and friendships. This is a property that is so hard to Leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was here in 2006 and based my entire return trip to Costa Rica around seeing the sunset. The family ownership is great and compared to a lot of other places in the area there is a lot of value in the pricing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don’t stay here!!!!
Windows were missing curtains so the sun came in at 5 am. Broken lights in the room. Staff wasn’t present the entire stay minus bar staff which doesn’t work for the hotel. Charged an extra 17% to the bill because they decided to charge the bill when we get there. Horrible service. Would never go back. Car was blocked in every day when drunk locals would come up to the hotel and be in the pool for free. Drunks tried to fight me. Worst hotel experience in Costa Rica.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice view but far uphill walk
We enjoed our stay but there were a few things that could be better. It was difficult to easily walk up and down the hill in the heat. All lights were turned off when we returned at night during our stay so if you wanted to walk, returning would be pitch dark. There was also no internet. It was workin fine in the lobby. Owners were friendly. I agree with other reviewers, the endless pool was nice when it was limited to hotel guests but come 2pm to sunsets, the public comes up to use it and it feels very uncomfortable to be surround by so many random people. I saw a few private 'tours' stop by for the view as well. No longer does it feel like a private oasis.

8/10 Good

Jörg

Very nice boss. Excelently positioned. Food expensive. Drinks bad. Not very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ein traumhafter Aufenthalt im Vista de Olas
Super Aussicht vom Pool. Einen perfekten Gastgeber mit Roger. Wir hatten eine recht große Villa und haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Zum Strand runter kann man laufen oder mit dem Auto fahren. Der Strand ist super und zum surfen ist es wohl eins der besten Surfspots in Costa Rica.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023