Hotel Vista de Olas
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Hotel Vista de Olas
de Cobano, C. Vista de Olas, Puntarenas Province, Malpais, Puntarenas 60101, Costa Rica
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With a stay at Hotel Vista de Olas in Cóbano, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Santa Teresa Beach and Carmen Beach. This spa hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Playa Mal País and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve.Show More
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4.1/5Very Good·Cleanliness: 4.1
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Amenities
Outdoor swimming poolDivingSnorkelingHorse RidingHikingSpaMassage RoomPrivate ParkingFreeAirport pick-upLuggage Storage
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Surroundings
Airport: Tambor Airport
(30.1 km)
Landmarks: Camping Malpaís Elimar
(470m)
Landmarks: Malpais Tide pools
(700m)
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5
Deluxe Villa
1 King bed
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Refrigerator
Sea View
Electric Fan
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10
Deluxe Villa
1 King bed and 1 Floor bedding
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Refrigerator
Sea View
Electric Fan
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15
Deluxe King Villa
1 King bed
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Refrigerator
Sea View
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8
Junior Suite, Multiple Beds
Bedroom 1:2 King bed
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Refrigerator
Sea View
Electric Fan
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19
Deluxe Villa
1 King bed and 1 Floor bedding
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Refrigerator
Sea View
Electric Fan
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4.1/5
Very Good
21 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.1
- Amenities4.1
- Location4.1
- Service4.1
Average for similar properties in Malpais
Guest User
June 1, 2024
We have been staying with Vista De Olas for years and wouldn’t think of staying anywhere else! Every room (bungalow) we’ve stayed in has amazing views of the tropical surroundings and/or the beautiful ocean. Complimentary breakfast is served every morning and is fresh & local. We are so close to everything we need and are also content staying poolside all day with amazing views and delicious food. Bartenders (and much more) Erland and Allison always make us feel at home.
Guest User
April 28, 2024
Worst experience ever! Such a beautiful location with so much potential but the service was terrible. We had to wait 2.5 hours for our food and when it arrived the food tasted sour and old. The guy working there was nowhere to be found and when he came with the rest of the food I pointed out that my food tasted old and he took the plate and threw it away. He then he rudely proceeded to tell me that I should have said something from the beginning and that he couldn’t do anything about it. He really started to argue with me about my food and was mumbling and talking to us with his back against us. The rest of the food was not appetizing at all and the smoothie made from “fruit” tasted like chemicals and separated after 5 minutes. When we were going to pay he kept being rude almost like it was our fault that we had to wait. When we asked for some sort of compensation he told us to stop being complicated and didn’t want to acknowledge that our service was bad and kept blaming his boss that wasn’t even there. In conclusion, beautiful place for sunset but please don’t order any food. Two of us who ordered ceviche had really bad stomachs the day after…
Guest User
January 7, 2024
If you’re in Santa Teresa this is an amazing place to see the sunset and have some good food and drink. MAX is amazing - one of the best people we have ever met - welcoming, fun and inviting. We came the first day and had such a good time we had to come back for a second. The problem with the second day Max was not at the bar to deal with us. Max was working harder than anyone else at the restaurant and we had to deal with someone else. This was not a good experience. We ended up leaving because of comments and feeling uncomfortable because of this person. This is a 5 star review despite this. We had a wonderful time and would definitely come back. Max is welcome in my home any day. To the restaurant- Please find someone else besides the person we delt with to make drinks and order food. If it’s not Max we don’t want to come back because of the last situation. I understand if you don’t like your job - but we are on vacation and don’t have to deal with your problems. Max - you are an all star and family to us. Thank you for everything
Guest User
January 31, 2023
It's such a shame that such a lovely location can be ruined by terrible service. One of the members of our party is from Asian descent, they ordered food that never arrived. When he asked them what had happened to it, they had never processed the order and when he questioned this, the older blonde woman (we think she was the owner) launched into a tirade including the line "Do. You. Not. Speak. English?? KONNICHIWA??!!" (Japanese for hello in case you didn't know) On the other hand, maybe he was lucky not to get the food given my carbonara was (in the nicest possible way) complete and utter garbage. Nice view though.
Guest User
April 28, 2023
NOTE: This is a review about the restaurant/pool only. I did not stay at the hotel. Came here for sunset and to use the pool. The deal was $20US that could be applied to food/drink not a bad deal EXCEPT I only had the local currency (I work/live in CR) - they wanted to charge 20K Colones which at today’s exchange is $37. And of course they do not accept credit cards. I was told that this was the owner’s policy. IMHO bad policy. You are operating a business in Costa Rica and you should not be charging people extra for using local currency. Maybe this is a deterrent to keep out the Ticans (idk) but it felt pretty crappy. If you decide to come here bring USD cash.
Guest User
January 31, 2023
The views are stunning, especially at sunset. Rooms are spacious and clean. Bathroom and showers are outside, but clean. Those are the good things, but these plusses are more than offset by negatives. 1. The owning family and most of the staff are unwelcoming, to the point of hostility. Clients are treated as an undesirable visitor who is needed to hand over money 2. Meal times and drinks are only available between 730 am and 8 pm. As most tours leave earlier, we ended up not having breakfast half the time we were there. Staff are cleaning up around you from the night before when breakfast is served. 3. Every request is met with hostility - even a request to have breakfast promptly at 730 was met with hostility and not served 4. No wifi in the rooms. Only at the reception and pool area, which is closed with lights off at 8 pm 5. The road up to the resort is very steep and full of potholes. The hotel is far from town and the beach, so you need transport 6. Rooms are way overpriced for the quality of the hotel 7. Sunset view is great but marred by the teenagers who flock in each evening to drink in the pool and watch it. If that’s not your scene, stay away from this mediocre and unfriendly place
Guest User
January 31, 2023
Amazing pool. Discusting food. Do not eat here what ever you do. Just swim in the pool and enjoy a cocktail or two. The food taste like nothing and I Will leave this place very hungry. Keep that in mind! We tried 6 different dishes and they all were bad.
Guest User
January 31, 2023
Fantastic pool area and bar area. Unbeatable view over Santa Teresa beach and the horizon. This is where you want your instagram pics taken. But…horrible road there (need 4x4), room smelled of milldew and insanely overpriced. I had a disagreement with the host Roger that he handled poorly and caused me to leave prematurely. I have never been mistreated at a hotel before in my life, but here it happened.
Guest User
December 25, 2021
Room dirty on arrival, toilet was had not been flushed even since last guest. During our stay there was a snake entered room which not a great suprise as huge space between door and floor which opens onto outside. We also had money missing from safe and jewellery!
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Diving
Snorkeling
Horse Riding
Hiking
Spa
Additional charge
Massage Room
Private Parking
Free
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Luggage Storage
Bar
Restaurant
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Car Rental
Currency Exchange
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Spa
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Infinity pool
Pool with view
Pool Bar
Pool Toy
Opening times
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private Parking
Free
Valet Parking
Transportation
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Car Rental
Shuttle Bus Service
Additional charge
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Front Desk Services
Currency Exchange
Tour/Ticket Service
Front Desk Safe
Luggage Storage
Concierge Service
VIP Check-In Service
Front Desk with Limited Hours
Languages Spoken
English
French
German
Spanish
Food & Drink
Bar
Room Service
Snack Bar
Health & Wellness
Massage Room
Spa
Additional charge
Diving
Hiking
Snorkeling
Horse Riding
Body Care
Kayaking
Mountain Biking
Off-site
Ziplining
Off-site
Activities
Fishing
Game Room
Public Areas
Barbecue
Additional charge
No Smoking in Public Areas
Smoking Area
Picnic Area
Garden
Cleaning Services
Laundry Service (On-Site)
Additional charge
Ironing Service
Additional charge
Clothes Dryer
Facilities for Children
Children's Meals Available
Accessibility
Accessible Rooms Available
Safety & Security
First Aid Services
First-Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Smoke Detector
Security Personnel
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–20:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]07:00–20:00
Self check-in: Contact the property for instructions on how to obtain the card/keys
To check-in, contact the property 1 day in advance
Child Policies
Children 12 year old and over are permitted to stay in some room types at this hotel
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots cannot be added. Extra bed policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
Breakfast
TypeAmerican, Continental, Vegetarian
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Service Animals
Service animals are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Opened: 2010
- Number of Rooms: 7
With a stay at Hotel Vista de Olas in Cóbano, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Santa Teresa Beach and Carmen Beach. This spa hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Playa Mal País and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this Tuscan-style hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Grab a bite to eat at Sunset Launge, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and espresso makers. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private patios. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this Tuscan-style hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Grab a bite to eat at Sunset Launge, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and espresso makers. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private patios. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.