Nantipa Hotel is the only boutique, luxury beachfront hotel, with direct access to a vibrant beach town, that has a multitude of options for dining out, shopping and nightlife. Featured in ‘Small Luxury Hotels of The World’, you’re guaranteed to fall in love with Nantipa upon arrival.
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At Nantipa Hotel you are one step away from the true blue: the immensity of the ocean expands in front of you making your days last longer and your life richer. Nantipa, the Chorotegan word for blue, is the essential color that envelops this unique luxury experience we are eager to share, with both nature and leisure lovers from all around the globe. Nicoya is one of the World’s five Blue Zones, as recognized by UNESCO, for the healthy lives and longevity presented by its population.
Nantipa is located in the heart of Santa Teresa, a Costa Rica authentic beach town with its own unique culture and style. Many define Santa Teresa as the new home for Barefoot Luxury, combining World Class surfing conditions, great yoga studios and instructors, superb cuisine and great nature and parks, all in a relaxed atmosphere that depicts Costa Rica’s Pura Vida lifestyle.
- The Hotel’s concept combines a series of distinct features that makes the hotel unique in Costa Rica
- Nantipa is the only boutique, luxury beachfront hotel, with independent bungalows and direct access to a vibrant surfer beach town with a plethora of options for dining out, shopping and nightlife
- Nantipa is located in the heart of Santa Teresa, a Costa Rica authentic beach town with its own unique culture and style
- The distinct pleasure of a true beachfront vacation awaits you in the heart of the Nicoya Península
- An à la carte breakfast is available every morning at the property
Sleekly decorated with neutrals and black, these beachfront bungalows are a space of luxury with stunning beach views. With a private terrace, plunge pool and hammock attached to each bungalow, these are ideal for honeymooning couples or a romantic getaway.
These pool view bungalows are pristinely decorated with neutrals, allowing your focus to remain on the spectacular view that lies just outside. With private plunge pool and a luxury terrace, there is plenty of space for guests to relax. Ideal for couples who love to be surrounded by nature.
Accommodating up to four guests, these suites are perfect for small families and groups to stay in. Offering a spacious living room and large bathroom, as well as the separate sleeping area, these suites are a home away from home. With views from the private terrace overlooking the pool and garden, these suites are perfect to retreat to after a day of exploring Costa Rica.
Offering a relaxed ambiance right by the sea, you can capture stunning views as the sunsets over the ocean. With international and traditional dishes on the menu, Manzú Restaurant has something for everyone. With only the freshest and most local ingredients used in all their dishes, guests can savour the true taste of Costa Rican cuisine.
Departing at 8am straight from Nantipa, this four hour tour includes beverages and a guide. After a 45 minute boat ride to Tortuga Island, you will have the opportunity to explore this beautiful island and the creatures that live below the wave line. With a stunning reef to explore by snorkelling, you’re guaranteed to see a range of sea life. During the arriving and returning boat ride, you have the opportunity to enjoy the stunning views of the Nicoya Península, as well as dolphins, turtles and in certain seasons the fascinating humpback whales. The tour to Tortuga Island is perfect for those who adore snorkelling and those who are amazed by the sea life that Costa Rica houses.
Accompanied by local guides, guests can venture to the wonderful Montezuma Waterfall on a three hour tour. With the opportunity to see a number of unique plants and animals including, white-faced monkeys, iguanas, parrots and much more, this tour is a must for animal lovers. Once you reach Montezuma Waterfall, you will be fascinated by the cascading waters, you can even go for a swim under the waterfall for that true jungle feeling.
Nantipa has partnered with the 5 Minute Beach Cleanup Foundation, in order to raise awareness about the plastic pollution that contaminates the oceans. Nantipa encourages guests to spend just 5 minutes collecting plastic from the beach, using one of the supplied buckets, and dispose of it in the allocated bins. Guests are rewarded with a free refreshing smoothie, once they complete their five minutes and post about the activity on their social media. This partnership has helped raise awareness of the impact of plastics on the oceans and beaches, and leaves guests considering their own impact on the environment.
Nantipa is dedicated to reduce the amount of plastic it uses. They have replaced plastic water bottles with glass pitchers in all rooms, all plastic straws have been replaced with biodegradable or stainless steel options, and all take out meals are packaged in biodegradable materials.
Reduction and reutilisation of resources is a key focus of Nantipa. All waster water is processed at a treatment plant, and the cleaned water is used in the Nantipa gardens to water the tropical flora that surrounds the resort. Also, Nantipa is dedicated to reducing the amount of fossil-fuel generated electricity they use, solar water heaters are installed in every room and energy sensors are used to manage lights and air conditioning. These installations and practices help Nantipa to reduce its negative impact on the environment.
Children of all ages are permitted to stay at Nantipa Hotel. However, only children over 12 years of age can reside in the Ninta bungalows