Hotel Moana Lodge

An ocean outlook above Mal Pais

From the hill above Mal Pais, Hotel Moana Lodge looks toward a coast that draws surfers and beach travelers to the southern Nicoya Peninsula. The elevated setting is part of the reason to stay: ocean views to enjoy at the hotel, with the beaches of Mal Pais, Santa Teresa and Playa Carmen forming the broader landscape of the trip. For couples, it offers a base where time at the property can be as appealing as the next outing.

Pool hours and dinner above the coast

A swimming pool, jacuzzi and wet bar give you ways to enjoy those quieter hours. Local ingredients and fresh seafood give the restaurant a connection to the coast. Candlelight and a glass of wine can make dinner a leisurely end to the day, worth leaving time for after exploring. A barbecue area, laundry service and internet access add practical options during the stay.

Explore the Nicoya coast

The coast beyond the lodge offers surfing, beach time and canopy adventures. You can spend a day exploring the Mal Pais and Santa Teresa area, then return to the hillside for a swim or dinner. Choose the lodge for that balance of activity and a place to pause above the coast, rather than expecting a room directly on the sand.

Choose your room and confirm eligibility

Breakfast is included with the Standard, Deluxe, Junior Suite and Honeymoon Suite options. Standard rooms have a private hot-water bathroom, air conditioning, a safe and terrace. Deluxe rooms add a fan, hairdryer and minibar. Junior Suites retain the fan, hairdryer and minibar and add an ocean-view terrace, sofa bed, cable television and coffee maker, while the Honeymoon Suite adds a jacuzzi and wine cooler among its amenities.

Room choice matters here, especially if the ocean outlook is central to your plans. Couples can enjoy the hillside setting, but age eligibility should be confirmed before booking, especially when traveling with family. Give yourself time to enjoy the view and a leisurely meal between the coast’s more active days.

Why choose Hotel Moana Lodge?

• An elevated Mal Pais outlook: the lodge sits on a hill above the beach, with views toward Mal Pais, Santa Teresa and Playa Carmen. Choose it for the coastal panorama and plan beach visits from the hillside setting.
• Couples and the age policy: the lodge’s romantic atmosphere makes it appealing for couples. Confirm the minimum guest age and whether your family party can stay before booking; do not build a family itinerary around an assumed policy.
• Pool time at the lodge: a swimming pool, jacuzzi and wet bar offer ways to enjoy an afternoon close to your room. A barbecue area, laundry service and internet access add practical flexibility during the stay.
• Local food with an evening view: the restaurant uses local ingredients and serves seafood, making dinner at the hotel part of the experience. You can return from an outing and keep the evening on the hillside.
• Breakfast in every named option: Standard, Deluxe, Junior Suite and Honeymoon Suite accommodation include breakfast, a private hot-water bathroom, air conditioning, a safe and terrace. These shared comforts make the category’s extra features the key differences.
• Choose the suite for its extras: Junior Suites have ocean-view terraces, sofa beds, cable television and coffee makers; Honeymoon Suites add a jacuzzi and wine cooler. Deluxe rooms include a fan, hairdryer and minibar beyond the Standard offering.
• A base for the Nicoya coast: surfing, zip-lining and beach outings provide active days around Mal Pais and Santa Teresa. The lodge suits a stay that balances those excursions with quieter pool and restaurant time.