Best Spa Hotel in Carmen

I spent a month in Costa Rica and Panama in January 2024, using Selina all the time. Santa Teresa South was my first stop. Now being able to compare all, I would say this one was okay, but others were better (Puerto Viejo was way better). The biggest difference as a solo traveler is the effort they make to socialise. The Welcome Drink here was me and the receptionist! At other places you were put onto a newbies table and then natural chats started... and you could go for welcome drinks every day. Not here. Santa Teresa is great. If you want to do Selina, stay at ST North. More fun, more social. South is almost all private rooms, so families and couples. But my biggest complaint was a tour I paid over £100 for the 'Cabo Blanco Beach & Forest (Full Hike)', described in their slick literature as 'our guide will show you the wonders of the forest until you reach Caboe Blanco beach, a pardisical white sandy beach where you can enjoy quiet waters for swimming, sunbathing or simply to enjoy the striking view of Cabo Blanco island'... There was no beach. The guide said we had no time and could either rush there and back or enjoy the forest. He also insisted we pay entry to the national park when I confirmed afterwards that this was supposed to be included in the hefty up-front fee. It's clear Selina is not running these tours, even though they word them as if they are. I was encouraged by Juan the manager of Santa Teresa South that he would arrange a refund for me. I would have been happy with a partial refund. But since leaving, I have been ghosted by him in our WhatsApp conversation. I have emailed Selina contacts and had no reply. And posting a complaing on their website give an 'Ooops' error and doesn't allow the complaint to be posted. Go to Selina's, they are good, they are especially good for wifi and working. Don't book their tours. Go direct to the tour companies, save some money, and perhaps have a better chance of being sold what you are going to get. Disappointed.

When you stay at Hotel Nantipa - A Tico Beach Experience in Cóbano, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Santa Teresa Beach and Carmen Beach. This luxury hotel is 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from Montezuma Beach and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Cocal Beach.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.Enjoy local and international cuisine at Manzú Restaurant, a beachfront restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the beach bar or the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.

With a stay at Ritmo Tropical Hotel in Cóbano, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Santa Teresa Beach and Carmen Beach. This hotel is 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Montezuma Beach and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Playa Mal País.Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided on request.

When you stay at Casa Zen in Cóbano, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Santa Teresa Beach and Carmen Beach. This guesthouse is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Montezuma Beach and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Cocal Beach.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Located in Cóbano, Hotel Santa Teresa by the Beach is by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Santa Teresa Beach and Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve. This hotel is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Cocal Beach and 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Hermosa Beach.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 26 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and separate sitting areas.

Everyone is super friendly, the check in was really good, the space is really nice with a lot of people that is surfing and the location is great, super close to the beach!