Pacífica Surf Studios

Hotels
Independent
6.4 (20 reviews)
Detras del centro comercial Brunelas, Santa Teresa, Cóbano, Puntarenas, 60111 , Cóbano , CR

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Arcade/game room
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Wheelchair accessible
Picnic area
Snorkeling nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Arcade/game room
Safe-deposit box at front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Close to beach
Cons:
Noisy environment
Basic services
Lack of view

Categories

Cleanliness
4
Guests mentioned cleanliness as lacking, with noise disturbances and basic services.
Service
3.5
Service was described as minimal, with noise disturbances affecting guests' experiences.
Location
5
Despite being close to the beach, guests were disappointed by the lack of a view and noise from surrounding ATVs.
Room Quality
4
Guests experienced disturbances from noisy neighbors and basic room amenities.
Amenities
4
Limited amenities and disturbances from noisy surroundings affected guests' satisfaction.
Value for Money
2.5
Guests felt that the price was not justified due to the lack of services and disturbance.
Food and Beverage
5
No specific feedback provided for food and beverage services in the review.
Overall Experience
4
The overall experience was negative due to noise disturbances, lack of services, and basic amenities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-08-03 14:42

Property Description

Recreational Amenities:
Enjoy the outdoor pool and bicycles for rent.
Complimentary Services:
Access complimentary wireless internet and babysitting services.
Room Features:
Relax in guestrooms with kitchens, balconies, and free Wi-Fi.

Make your reservation at Pacífica Surf Studios to experience coastal living at its finest.

Important information:

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This aparthotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and an arcade/game room.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SJO

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Smoking

    No smoking

  • Pets

    Pets welcome

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

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Location

Guest Reviews

6.4
Based on 20 reviews
Cleanliness: 4
Service: 3.5
Location: 5
Room Quality: 4
Amenities: 4
Value for Money: 2.5
Food and Beverage: 5
Overall Experience: 4
G
George partner
6
Pros:

Hard, hard to find. No real services offered, basic here is your room. What was fun was in next room screaming kid through out the night.

Then in the am and all day noisy atvs all needing mufflers.
It was close to beach, but no view of.

2025-02-10 via Nuitee
W
WILBERT
6
Pros:

Front desk people are not welcoming and could care less for your needs and comfort !
This place does not provide body soap and shampoo , saw a few roaches !

2025-01-13 via Nuitee
I
Ivan
10
Pros:

Special thanks to Esteban for taking such good care of us! Thanks and pura vida!!

2024-01-31 via Nuitee
P
Patrick family
6
Pros:

Friendly staff. Nicely located near beach and restaurants and everything.

Everything related to plumbering needed some freshness... Also the parking was not too convenient, but not worse than every place in Santa Teresa.

2023-03-05 via Nuitee
S
Sarah
2
Pros:

My reservation did not exist. The property was full and I was left with no place to stay in a foreign country. Not sure if this was expedia or property error, but was awful experience.

2023-02-22 via Nuitee
R
Roberto
4
De lo ñeor
Pros:

Muy mal, los dueños y empleados super mala gente y desepcionantes

2021-08-27 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler friends
2
Pros:

Description does not match the property add stay away

2020-01-27 via Nuitee
R
Robert
2
Pros:

Was not impressed with check in staff...had no clue what was going on. Could not find confirmation number..wanted to charge more. Went to a different hotel as not worth the hassle.

2018-11-26 via Nuitee
E
Evan
10
Pros:

Stay was great, super close to the beach, perfect location to walk and surf

2018-04-20 via Nuitee
R
Rodrigo
10
Perfect location few steps from the beach
Pros:

Everything was perfect during our stay. Location couldn't be more convenient a few steps from the beach. Large rooms equipped with air condition, kitchen, porch and a hammock! Beautiful chill put and pool area perfect for relax after a long day

2018-02-01 via Nuitee
L
Lotta
4
Inte värt pengarna
Pros:

slitet hotel som mest lägger sina resurser på att hyra ut sufbrädor.
Otroligt slitet och nedgånget. Trasigt kakel i princip hela polen. Dålig luftkondetionering och i övrigt i stort behov av renovering.

2017-01-06 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
4
Completely Disappointed
Pros:

We were so disappointed that we left a day early. This hotel is listed as a 3 star hotel. It is not. There is very little service, the room did not even have towels when we arrived. We requested towels and received very worn towels. We requested some hand towels and received a rag. Had this been listed as a 2 star hotel, I would not be as harsh on this review. However, for the price we paid I do not feel we received the service or the quality that we had at other hotels of a similar price range. The pictures are not accurate.

While there is a kitchen available, there are no supplies for washing any dishes - such as towels or soap.

We did not have any cleaning service because they "only clean if we are there". Which is crazy, we don't want to wait around to have our room cleaned while we are on vacation.

I would not recommend this hotel.

2016-08-01 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Great experience in Santa Teresa
Pros:

The owners were incredibly nice and helpful. They got us surfboards, lessons, rental bicycles, rental quads, and give us very good and insightful advice about what to do in the area. Great experience, ended up staying longer than originally planned.

2016-04-27 via Nuitee
M
Marshall
10
Pros:

went to relax

2016-02-29 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
Close to the beach. Staff so friendly!
Pros:

Beautiful area. The pictures of the rooms are deceiving though. A lot smaller in real life!!

2016-01-25 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Pros:

The staf was very nice & helpful. Good value for money.

2015-09-19 via Nuitee
K
Karen
8
Good experience
Pros:

Staff was great. Room very comfortable. Not a 5 star hotel but worth the stay. Close to beach.

2015-06-25 via Nuitee
L
Lori
8
Good spot right near the water
Pros:

I spent 2 nights at this hotel. It's a 1 minute walk down to the ocean where there's a great sunset view. Room was super clean and I had a hammock on the front porch of my first floor room. Hardly anyone else on the property since it was off season. I'd totally stay here again on my next visiti to Santa Teresa.

2015-06-13 via Nuitee
M
Monica
6
Closeness to the beach but that's about it
Pros:

Had a very large and comfy room but as they couldn't offer me an option I think it was totally over prized for one person, no breakfast or even welcome water bottle included.

Some staff great, others with an attitude and not really welcoming. No service after 5pm just a guy who was there to keep an eye and he only spoke spanish.

Very dark in the evening! No lights around the pool and I was, the first night was pretty much the only guest, it didn't feel good to walk in the dark.

WiFi worked well outside of the room but not inside. As I was there for 'workation' wifi was crucial for me.

The cleaning was good and most staff pleasant, but whatever info I asked for regarding local buses, taxis etc. They didn't have an answer and I had to check the internet (was their recommendation).

A young girl who worked at the reception daytime was really helpful and professional though - and also when I had forgotten an important item after leaving - she e-mailed to let me know.

Overall - over prized, don't expect service, but clean and convenient if you are i.e 3 ppl to share a room.

/Monica from Sweden

2015-04-29 via Nuitee
M
Mario
8
Nice place to stay
Pros:

Nice place to stay if you're into the beach 100%. Just a few meters from the surf spot in Santa Teresa

2015-04-04 via Nuitee