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Reviews of Santascabinas

1km up north from the main crossroad Mal Pais - Santa Teresa, second entrance of Banana Beach Bungalows. In front of Peace Lofts, 60111 Santa Teresa Beach, Costa Rica

#41 of 50 Holiday rentals in Santa Teresa Beach

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Review score

Based on 39 hotel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio (Mona)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    AC was not working well A little bit dark in the room

    Great location, very close to the beach Nice green place with swimming pool Owner sent a master very quickly to check the problem with AC, thank you!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    8.0
    Nice, clean room, ac worked great, outdoor space made it!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Studio 1 (Coco)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We asked to use the washing machine and were told it would be 20$usd for one load....I think this is very u reasonable. I was happy to use it myself did not expect staff to do it for me.

    Location was excellent, outdoor area was great!!!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

    8.0
    Nice, dated place. Good value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Studio (Luna)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No sign, very hard to find. It is on the busy main street of Santa Teresa so gets a little loud after 7am. We had no issue with that but some might.

    I nice place. A bit dated but good value. It is close to the beach and all conveniences. The private yard and pool is great. Fine kitchenette. Only 4 rooms so quiet around the pool.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Studio (Luna)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noise from the street

    Location to the beach was amazing.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2023

    8.0
    Could work for someone not minding noise and wanting to be close to beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Studio 2 (Sol)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    congested, noisy location

    Decent place

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2023

    7.0
    Great for a quick stop in Santa Teresa
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio (Mona)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is close to the road which makes a lot of noise. Our AC didn’t work during the day, but was OK for the night.

    It is located next to Banana beach, which is really pleasant and you are right in town with a lot of restaurants around.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Studio 1 (Coco)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    ants. right off loud road. we were informed by owner when we got there.

    We liked the TV and the grounds. cleaning lady and owner. owner met us late for check in.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2023

    9.0
    Friendly and convenient stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio (Luna)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were all very nice. Our host was gracious enough to meet us in the late evening to check us in and give us some information upon arrival. They were also very helpful in maintaining contact for the duration of our stay. We stayed on the second floor of the cabina and it felt like a cute little treehouse getaway for us. The all day access pool was a nice bonus too.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2022

    9.0
    Great place, will come back no doubt.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Studio (Luna)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Water not being drinkable (which is in process).

    Actual room, location,balcony and design, shade/pool

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2022

    9.0
    Loved it, stayed on an extra couple of days. Would stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Studio 2 (Sol)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have been helpful to have a few condiments in the kitchen but supermarket is nearby.

    Great location, really helpful and knowledgeable host on the local area. Toilet and shower room were separate which was a benefit. Nice outdoor kitchen area. Host helped us out with any additional requests we had.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2021

    8.0
    Cute hidden cabinas in the center of Santa Teresa
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Studio 2 (Sol)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a great stay! If I have to find something negative I would say : the ants that crawl from under the cabina door, the lack of kitchen utensils and the cleaning lady who comes daily and is very nice but doesn't really clean the room (she only makes the bed and tidies up). Bathroom is very small.

    Super location ! Nice and calm, away from the main street. A/C works well, pool is clean, bed is comfortable, room is spacious. There is also direct access to uncrowded beach. I would recommend!

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2021

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio (Mona)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no front desk to talk with the staff, even though you have the watsup to contact with them. Personally I find it a little bit cold for my taste. We spend 4 nights and , in my opinion they should have changed the towels at least once during our stay.

    The location is ok, and given that everything in Sant Teresa is super expensive this apartment is good value for the money. Furthermore, you have an equipped little kitchen in the cabin, and there is an small pool in the common area

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    5.0
    Poor quality work, doesn’t seem very safe, clean or comfortable
    • Couple
    • Family Studio 2 (Sol)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    See above

    The location was centrally located in Santa Teresa and that’s all I have to say about what I liked but once inside it’s obvious that they cheaply and inexpensively (with poor quality craftsmanship) remodeled an old building and threw a “pool “ in and called it a rental. It looks cute in pictures, the yard looks nice but inside the room not so much. I could see light coming in from outside all the way around the door as well as a large gap underneath the door. One of the beds was pushed up against the low window and old curtains held up with a bent rusty pole, were touching the bed. I didn’t feel comfortable or safe staying here. Also, advertised hammocks but after check in we were told no hammocks. Asked for the password via text and didn’t get it until after we’d fallen asleep. This was the only place i struggled with on our entire trip. I’d definitely recommend one of the hostels over this place.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

    10
    Nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Studio (Mona)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and the attention given by the host

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2023

    10
    perfect! super recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Studio 2 (Sol)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    the location was perfect and the facilities where even better

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio (Mona)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was very close to a busy road, so it was noisy and loud traffic.

    The cabinas was nice, good room and and a nice outdoor kitchen.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2023

    4.0
    Over all unpleasant! Loud all night with truck Jake Brakes. Could not safely walk anywhere.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio (Luna)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was not as described! Right on a busy road. No easy Beach access. No on site parking. No safe in room. cockroaches but it is Coasta Rica. Paper thin walls. Room was changed long after reservation was made. It was a serious down grade. Water not potable. Cash only option was not presented to me until 7:30 am day of check in.

    The cleaning lady was pleasant and efficient and thorough.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2023

    3.0
    Not up to standards, work needed!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Studio (Mona)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was very old and not comfortable at all. The mattress gave us really terrible back pains due to the sinking in the middle and needs replacing asap! The bathroom is old and not clean. The shower water smells like sewage and the water was not hot. Our AC also continuously kept tripping. It is not worth the stay for how expensive the cabins are.

    Good location to banana beach and walkable to many nice eateries.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Studio 2 (Sol)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing place to stay with all that green (nature) around for having a bit of that rainforest experience. Its located just next to Banana Beach Club. Great thanks to Mitzi for her hospitality!

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2022

    2.0
    I don’t recommend it to people looking for a minimum of nice place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Studio 2 (Sol)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water from the tap smelled like cloak that I didn’t even consider to take a shower. The fan was squeaking… luckily I always have a deep sleep! For those who are noise sensitive: The rooms are next to the main road and countless motorcycles and quads would chase up and down the road around midnight. The place is dark and fortnightly I didn’t intend to prepare anything to eat in the outdoor kitchen… the few things there wouldn’t have invited me to do so.. The price was much too high for what it offers.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2021

    3.0
    average stay but great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Studio (Luna)
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the room is so close to the road i could not sleep I had to check out earlier and sadly was not refunded not even partially for the inconvenience

    Mitzi was so helpful she helped me with reservations and getting an atv she went above and beyond to help really great team that work there !

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2021

    3.0
    not recommended at all!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Studio (Mona)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    worst experience ever!! the room was not clean very old. not comfortable at all. the shower is so old and not clean. all the towels that they brought me to the room was not clean and with stain all over. the bedclothes was all dirty and smell bad and I need to ask the staff to change me them. one the first day there was not hot water at all and I needed to call them and they came to fix that only the day after. to take a shower I needed to press on buttons so the water will be warm. that it’s not safe and very dangerous to do that while I’m showering. I don’t recommend at all about the place. it’s to much expensive.

    the location in next to the beach’s Mitzi is nice.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2021

    5.0
    Nice but not worth the money
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Studio 2 (Sol)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no reception in person just a welcome video in spanish. Too noisy, you can hear the main street during the night. As we were on the ground floor the room was always super dark and the bathroom didn't smell very clean

    The accomodation was in general very lovely and the pool and the whole hotel area was very taking care off. The AC was very quiet and the terrace was nice. The outdoor kitchen looked very well equipped but we did not use it

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2021

    2.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Studio 1 (Coco)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Water smells like crap, everytime you open the faucet. Place is really worn down, needs a lot of maintenance and repairs

    Good location

    Stayed in July 2021

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