Nantipa Hotel

Nantipa Hotel

A barefoot-luxury beachfront boutique where modern design meets tropical serenity, with direct access to Santa Teresa Beach, lush garden terraces, an on-site restaurant and bar, AC-cooled rooms with flat-screen TVs and 24-hour service in a recognized Blue Zone locale.
Location: Santa Teresa

In the heart of surfy, sun-kissed Santa Teresa, Hotel Nantipa offers a modern take on barefoot luxury—unfussy, intimate, and wildly beautiful. With 155 meters of pristine beachfront and a design ethos that blends native textures with contemporary calm, Nantipa is a love letter to Costa Rica’s pura vida lifestyle. Think: toes in the sand by day, elevated jungle hideaway by night.

Amenities

• Direct beach access with natural tide pools and prime surf breaks steps from your villa
• Saltwater pool framed by palms and loungers
• Family-friendly amenities that still feel chic (highchairs, kid-friendly menus, and shaded play spaces)
• Walkable to Santa Teresa’s best cafés, boutiques, and yoga studios
• On-site concierge to help book private surf lessons, day trips to Montezuma, or canopy tours

Rooms

• 19 sleek bungalows and suites spread across a lush 2.3-hectare beachfront property
• Floor-to-ceiling windows, organic textures, and local art pieces
• Oceanfront and garden-view options with rain showers, espresso stations, and private terraces
• Some suites include plunge pools and direct sand access for your own slice of paradise

Dining

• Manzú – A breezy beachfront restaurant serving contemporary Costa Rican fare with a focus on ocean-to-table ingredients
• Expect creative ceviches, craft cocktails, housemade tortillas, and sunset views worth lingering over
• Daily à la carte breakfast included, with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options

Why Book

Nantipa strikes the rare balance between design-forward and completely grounded. Whether you’re traveling as a couple, family, or creative escaping the noise, this stay invites you to slow down, connect with nature, and savor the rhythm of Santa Teresa. And yes—barefoot is entirely acceptable at breakfast.