Esencia Hotel and Villas

Garden calm near Santa Teresa’s surf

Santa Teresa’s beach is a short stroll from Esencia Hotel and Villas, while tropical gardens give the hotel a quieter character. A morning around the surf can lead into a swim in the palm-framed pool, with a room or villa to settle into afterward. The appeal is that change of pace: an active coast close by and a restful place to enjoy between outings.

Room or villa: choose your own rhythm

Contemporary comforts and local charm shape the accommodations. A Pool View Room keeps the stay straightforward, while the Open Space Villa and Two Bedroom Villa add a kitchen and living room. Those villa features make a useful difference when meals and time together follow your own schedule. Compare the accommodation for the space you want, then give the pool and gardens part of the afternoon.

Surf, explore and change pace

Surfing is an obvious draw here, but Santa Teresa can be more than a surf trip. Nature reserves and waterfalls invite time on land, stand-up paddleboarding offers another perspective from the water, and Tortuga Island brings a snorkeling excursion into the wider vacation. Choose around your interests, with staff recommendations helping connect the hotel stay to the region.

For a quieter experience, spa or massage services can be arranged at a nearby facility. Plan that treatment as an outing, then return to the gardens or take another short walk toward the beach. Esencia’s room-or-villa flexibility, welcoming personal service and coastal setting suit travelers who enjoy having freedom over how the days unfold.

Beach proximity with a garden retreat

• Tropical gardens give this Santa Teresa boutique stay a quieter character, with the sandy beach a short stroll away.
• Contemporary rooms and villas offer different ways to settle in; the Open Space Villa and Two Bedroom Villa add a kitchen and living room for independent meals and downtime.
• A palm-framed pool gives you a place to slow down between surf sessions or outings.
• Surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, nature reserves and waterfalls provide choices around Santa Teresa.
• Snorkeling excursions toward Tortuga Island add a marine outing to a vacation centered on the beach and gardens.
• Spa or massage services can be arranged at a nearby facility; plan them as an outing rather than expecting the treatment setting inside the hotel.
• Staff help arrange services and offer regional recommendations, useful when shaping a stay around your own interests.