Motels in Mal Pais, Costa Rica

Costa Rica, Spanish for "rich coast," is a vacation destination that truly stands up to its name. With gorgeous beaches, incredible surfing and unparalleled natural beauty, Costa Rica is a playground in paradise. The small coastal village of Mal Pais, which translates to "bad country," is named for the area's rocky coast and interesting volcanic formations. It is also one of the world's top surfing destinations, situated between two of the surfing world's most popular beaches.

Hotel Tropico Latino

Located near Mal Pais, Hotel Tropico Latino is a small, cozy resort located right on the beach. Despite being a small location, the rooms are luxurious, and facilities include a full spa and a restaurant.

Accommodations are provided in private, lavishly furnished bungalows. Each bungalow features air-conditioning, ceiling fans, a mini fridge, a coffeemaker, a private bathroom, a safe for locking up your valuables and a covered porch with hammocks for relaxing. Packages are available that include activities such as horseback riding tours, hiking tours, yoga lessons and surfing lessons.

Hotel Tropico Latino
Playa Santa Teresa
Mal Pais, Costa Rica
(506) 2640-0062
hoteltropicolatino.com

Star Mountain Jungle Lodge

Nestled in the hills above Mal Pais, the Star Mountain Jungle Lodge is a unique and eco-friendly alternative to other area accommodations. The eco-lodge features four guest rooms and one guest house available for rent in the heart of a 225-acre nature sanctuary.

Designed to leave minimal environmental impact, the eco-lodge utilizes energy-efficient technology and eco-friendly building materials. The spacious rooms include mosquito nets, hot showers, mini-refrigerators and ceiling fans. The grounds also include a gorgeous pool and hot tub, organically shaped and surrounded by natural stone.

Star Mountain Jungle Lodge
Mal Pais, Costa Rica
(506) 2640-0101
starmountaineco.com

Hotel Milarepa

Furnished with teak furniture imported from Indonesia, including antique four-post beds, the beach bungalows at Hotel Milarepa offer a comfortable and authentic tropical stay. No two bungalows are alike, and they are spaced far enough apart to provide privacy yet still near the resort's restaurant and other central amenities.

Located directly on the beach, Hotel Milarepa puts the ocean at your doorstep. The tropical and Asian-inspired styling of the resort is a peaceful and relaxing backdrop for a romantic getaway. Hotel staff can arrange for you to experience all that Mal Pais has to offer, with access to tours, surfing lessons, bicycle rentals and boat rentals.

Hotel Milarepa
Mal Pais, Costa Rica
(506) 2640-0023
milarepahotel.com

Article Written By RhondaR

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