Nantipa, Santa Teresa

A boutique beachfront hotel, Nantipa is a tranquil sanctuary in the heart of Santa Teresa, one of the five “Blue Zones” in the world (these are geographical areas where people live long and healthy lives). Here, you’ll take a leaf out of the locals’ books and embrace the art of a healthy, slow-paced lifestyle. Simply head to the beach – or the hotel’s open-air spa.

LOCATION

Perched on the Nicoya Peninsula, Nantipa is located in the heart of Santa Teresa, a tranquil beach town renowned for its world-class surfing. Situated 150 meters south of the town’s main plaza, you’ll find Nantipa dotted along 155 meters of coastline, interspersed with forests and natural ocean pools that form in the low tide.

YOUR ROOM

Just a few steps away from the beach, each of the hotel’s spacious suites , villas, and bungalows radiates barefoot luxury and Costa Rican charm . With large terraces, private pools, hammocks, and breathtaking ocean and garden views, you’ll relax in your very own beachfront oasis.

WHY WE LIKE IT

One of our favorite things about Nantipa is its celebration of local ingredients. At Manzu, the hotel’s open-air beachfront restaurant, you can dine on traditional local specialities like ceviche, gallos, and casados, while also enjoying a range of hand-crafted cocktails made from Costa Rican tropical fruits and local liqueurs. But it doesn’t stop there. Head to the hotel’s spa and you’ll find that natural local ingredients are also an integral part of the wellness experience, with ingredients like uchua, papaya, and avocado being used for spa treatments.

SUSTAINABILITY

At Nantipa, sustainability is at the heart of its origins. Designed with sustainable practices in mind, only six trees were cut down during the building process and all of the wood from those trees has been reused as furniture in the hotel’s rooms. Now, the hotel continues to prioritize sustainability through getting involved with reforestation initiatives and beach preservation.