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ESO Santa Teresa

1.0 star property
Beachfront hostel with free parking, 3-minute walk to Santa Teresa Beach

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Front of property
Superior Room, Balcony
Interior detail
Front of property
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Calle Principal, Cóbano, Puntarenas, 6004
  • Place, Santa Teresa Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmen Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Hermosa Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tambor (TMU)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 9 Single Beds

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Beds

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Single Beds

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Deluxe Room, Balcony

Deluxe Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, Balcony

Superior Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Room

Basic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Classic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Room, Balcony

Classic Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Room, Balcony, Pool View

Premium Room, Balcony, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Balcony

Family Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Santa Teresa

ESO Santa Teresa places you in the centre of Cóbano, within a short 5-minute stroll of Santa Teresa Beach and Carmen Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hostel include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and a 24-hour gym. .The hostel's own poolside bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a microwave in a common area. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM. .With a stay at this Cóbano hostel, you'll be 2.7 km (1.6 mi) from Cocal Beach and 3 km (1.8 mi) from Grande Hermosa Tidepool.
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What's nearby

  • Santa Teresa Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carmen Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cocal Beach - 11 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Hermosa Beach - 17 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Montezuma Beach - 36 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Tomate - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kooks Smokehouse and Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pronto Piccola Italia - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ani’s Bowls and Salads - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Somos Cafe - ‬10 min walk

About this property

ESO Santa Teresa

Beachfront hostel with free parking, 3-minute walk to Santa Teresa Beach
ESO Santa Teresa offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. ESO Santa Teresa also features a library, a communal living room, and a microwave in a common area. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.
  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • Bar by the pool
ESO Santa Teresa offers 34 accommodations. This Cóbano hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 14 for adults and USD 14 for children
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 14 for adults and from USD 14 for children
  • Pet deposit: USD 20 per stay

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 and cash
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 and cash.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

ESO Santa Teresa Cóbano
ESO Santa Teresa Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
ESO Santa Teresa Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cóbano

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at ESO Santa Teresa?

Yep, ESO Santa Teresa has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to ESO Santa Teresa?

Yep, ESO Santa Teresa is a short 3-minute walk from Santa Teresa Beach.

Does ESO Santa Teresa have a pool?

ESO Santa Teresa has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does ESO Santa Teresa serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental brekkie is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at ESO Santa Teresa?

No, ESO Santa Teresa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at ESO Santa Teresa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

ESO Santa Teresa Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hostel - definitely one of the nicest ones I’ve ever stayed at. Shared spaces are really nice - library, kitchen, pool, bar, reception. Rooms are clean, roomy and the cool a/c is greatly appreciated. Highly recommend!
Cool library wall
Nice pool
Just steps from one of the best surfing beaches
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025