Nantipa
Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
Luxe beachfront boutique hotel with one of the best oceanfront locales in Costa Rica and easy access to surf.
Price from: $5,100 PP for a 7-Night Surf Trip
Opened in 2019, Nantipa is a welcome addition to the charming surf town of Santa Teresa. This beautiful boutique hotel serves up barefoot luxury with sunny Costa Rican hospitality. The property sits at a perfect location, tucked away between the main road and the beach – with 450 feet of beachfront and within easy walking distance to the heart of town, great restaurants, and the nearby peaks of Playa Santa Teresa and Playa Carmen.
The design of the hotel borrows clean lines from modern Scandinavian style, complimented by latin influences like soaring palapa thatched roofs and natural beach-inspired accents.
Rooms are spacious and impeccably designed with a fresh take on modern beach chic. Floor to ceiling windows fill the rooms with natural light and highlight the stunning views of the beach and surrounding grounds.
All accommodations are beautiful, but the standouts are the five Ninta Bungalows that sit right on the beach with incredible oceanfront views, private plunge pools, hammocks, and double indoor/outdoor showers.
When you’re not surfing and exploring, Nantipa has multiple spaces where you can embrace the art of relaxation. Lounge around the pool at the center of the property, enjoy a delicious meal at the beachfront restaurant Manzú, or settle into a beach chaise with a craft cocktail to soak in the sunset after a full day of awesomeness.
Lush Palm Signature 7-Night Surf Trip
What’s Included
- 7-Night Stay at Nantipa
- Daily Breakfast
- 5 x In-Water Surf Coaching Sessions (1.5 Hours Each)
- 7 x Days Surfboard Rentals
- 1 x Professional Surf Photography Session
- 1 x 90-Minute Massage (per adult)
- 1 x Half-Day Excursion (ATV Adventure, Ziplining, or Hiking)
- Done-For-You Itinerary & Logistics
- Roundtrip Airport Transportation
- Lush Palm Travel Guide to the Area
- All Taxes and Fees
Price from: $5,100 per person
Two ways to book this stay
Signature 7-Night Surf Trip
Our ready-to-book experience
– Premium pre-designed surf getaway
– 7 nights with set inclusions
– The easiest & fastest way to book
Tailor-Made Surf Trip
Custom-crafted for you
– Designed for your surf level & travel style
– Flexible dates, length & inclusions
– Perfect for families, groups & custom travel
The Lowdown
VIBE: Chic barefoot bohemian
LOCALE: Beachfront surfer’s paradise
ROOMS: 15 bungalows / 8 Nanku Suites, 7 Ninta Bungalows
FAMILY FRIENDLY: Somewhat (Kids are allowed in Nanku Suites and Villas)
CLOSEST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS: Liberia Airport (LIR) or San Jose Airport (SJO)
Features
Inside
The spacious rooms feature full ocean views or partial ocean views, along with garden and pool views. Every unit has climate control, a flat screen with cable TV, working desk, small dining tables, hammocks, WiFi, and minibar. The Ninta Bungalows have private plunge pools.
Outside
Greenery abounds. The hotel is boutique, but your lounging options are many. Hang out on your room’s private terrace or balcony, around the pool, or head to the beach where you can relax on the hotel’s shaded chaise lounges or at a table with cushions for a sunset beverage.
Eat & Drink
Underneath a soaring palapa, the hotel’s on-site restaurant Manzú sits right at the beach with views of the ocean and Santa Teresa’s epic sunsets. The menus feature Costa Rica inspired dishes made with local ingredients and fresh seafood, and the bar whips up tropical craft cocktails.
The Surf
Santa Teresa and nearby Mal Pais (both located on the Nicoya Peninsula) have become one of Costa Rica’s most popular surf zones, boasting a wide variety of point breaks and beach breaks that are warm, fun, consistent, and user-friendly. Appropriate for surfers ranging from beginners to experts, the local waves tend to fire during the southern hemisphere season (from April through September), although they can also get swell during the winter “offseason.” The main beach break of Santa Teresa is the go-to spot in the area if you like punchy, hollow sandbars.
With it’s unparalleled beachfront locale, Nantipa is within walking distance to fun surf breaks.
WATER TEMP: 77 – 86 °F (25 – 30 °C)
PEAK SURF SEASON: July – Sept
SHOULDER SURF SEASON: Apr – June, Nov
SURF EXPERIENCE: Beginner to advanced
Rooms
Perfect for small families or groups. Nanku Suites offer a sleeping area with either one king bed or two queen beds (bedding preference can be requested but is not guaranteed), and a large living room space with two twin daybeds. A large bathroom and terrace or balcony complete the unit, making it the perfect setting to relax after a long day of surf and adventure.
Max Guests: 3 adults and 1 child (11 yrs or under)
Ninta Garden View Bungalows are made up of 800 square feet of luxury space including a nice terrace, a private 10 x 10 ft plunge pool, hammock, king bed and double indoor/outdoor shower. Floor to ceiling glass doors open to poolside views, making wonderful privacy and lounging.
Max Guests: 2 (adults only)
Ninta Beachfront Bungalows are made up of 800 square feet of luxury space including a nice terrace, a private 10 x 10 ft plunge pool, hammock, king bed and double indoor/outdoor shower. Floor to ceiling glass doors open to poolside views, making wonderful privacy and lounging.
Max Guests: 2 (adults only)
Nantipa’s luxurious beachfront villas offer an exclusive and private Santa Teresa Beach Experience, ideal for families or friends traveling together. Guests are warmly welcomed to the 3,800 square feet beachfront villas with access to all of Nantipa’s amazing facilities and services.
Max Guests: 8 (7 adults + 1 child 11 yrs or under)
Location
Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
Santa Teresa is a small laidback surf town located on the Nicoya Peninsula on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. Once a small fishing village, over the past 15 years Santa Teresa has seen a surge in growth with surfers and travelers seeking surf, sun, and the pura vida way of life. Many of those visitors found all of the above and decided to stay.
This rise in expats from all over the world has led to an international feel to this charming surf village, and along with it an influx of fantastic restaurants, villas, and hotels to enjoy.
While there has been significant development in the area, there are no high-rises to speak of, most of the roads are unpaved, and residents and visitors still gather on the beach to hang out and collectively watch the epic sunsets.
With long beaches lined with great surf breaks, consistent swell, and year-round warm water, Santa Teresa is a quintessential surfer’s paradise.
Rates & Details
7 nights private trip from $5,100 PP
This stay is available in two ways: as a Signature 7-Night Surf Trip, our ready-to-book surf experience with set inclusions, or as a Tailor-Made Surf Trip, custom-crafted around your preferences with this hotel as your home base.
Rates vary depending on travel dates and number of travelers. Please inquire to check availability and receive a personalized quote.
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