# Mint Santa Teresa Santa Teresa, Costa Rica (general area) ## About the house The hotel was designed by Costa Rican architects at Studio Saxe and features locally sourced furniture and design details. Its five rooms have king-size beds, air conditioning, ocean views, private rooftop terraces, locally sourced wooden furniture and art by Costa Rican artists. Double Rooms and Deluxe Double Rooms share the same layout; Deluxe Double Rooms are higher on the property, with a better view and more privacy. The Deluxe Pool Room has a different layout and a private plunge pool. Breakfast is served buffet-style in the lounge from 8:00 to 10:00, with freshly baked bread and toppings, tropical fruit with yogurt, homemade granola, banana bread, coconuts and coffee. Air conditioning: Yes · All rooms have air conditioning. Pool: Yes · Shared A shared pool area is available. The Deluxe Pool Room has a private plunge pool. The hotel is about 500 meters from the beach, uphill overlooking the ocean. The beach is walkable; the return walk is uphill. Several popular restaurants, including Koji’s, Katana, Drift Bar and Banana Beach, are about a 10-minute walk away. Santa Teresa's shops and services are spread along the ocean-side road rather than concentrated in a town center. Adults only. Pets are not allowed. Changes or cancellations are free up to 30 days before arrival; cancellations after that incur a charge for the first night. No-shows are charged the full booking amount. Check-in: 15:00 Check-out: 11:00 ## Property questions ## What are check-in and check-out times? Check-in is at 3:00 p.m. and check-out is at 11:00 a.m. Guests may leave bags at reception if arriving early or departing later and use the pool area. ## How far is the hotel from the beach and Santa Teresa restaurants? The hotel is about 500 meters from the beach, uphill overlooking the ocean. The beach is walkable, though the return walk is uphill. Several popular restaurants are about a 10-minute walk away. Santa Teresa has no central town center; activity is spread along the ocean-side road. ## What is the difference between the Double Room and Deluxe Double Room? They have the same layout. Double Rooms are above the communal area; Deluxe Double Rooms are higher on the property, with a better view and more privacy. The Deluxe Pool Room is next to the Deluxe Double Rooms, has a different layout and includes a private plunge pool. ## What is served for breakfast? Breakfast is served buffet-style in the lounge from 8:00 to 10:00, with freshly baked bread and toppings, tropical fruit with yogurt, homemade granola, banana bread, coconuts and coffee. ## What is the cancellation policy? Changes or cancellations are free up to 30 days before arrival. Cancellations after that incur a charge for the first night. No-shows are charged the full booking amount. ## Can I bring a pet? No. Pets are not allowed; two resident dogs live at the hotel. ## How can I travel from San José to Santa Teresa? Options include renting a car and driving, taking a shared shuttle, or flying domestically to Cobano and taking a taxi from there. ## What seasons does Santa Teresa have? December through April is the dry season. May through August and November are the green season, with mostly sunny days and nighttime rain showers. September and October are the rainy season. Christmas/New Year and Easter weeks are busy; advance reservations for rooms, excursions and rentals are recommended. ## What activities are available in Santa Teresa? Activities mentioned include surfing, yoga, beach horseback riding, fishing, jungle zip-lining, and ATV trips on dirt roads to nearby waterfalls. [Visit host website](https://hotels.cloudbeds.com/reservation/rcwmdY?utm_source=chucho.ai&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=book_direct) [The house](https://chucho.ai/discover/en/homes/mint-santa-teresa/house) [What it has](https://chucho.ai/discover/en/homes/mint-santa-teresa/amenities) [Where it is & what to do](https://chucho.ai/discover/en/homes/mint-santa-teresa/location) [Things to know](https://chucho.ai/discover/en/homes/mint-santa-teresa/things-to-know) [Questions](https://chucho.ai/discover/en/homes/mint-santa-teresa/faq) [Your host](https://chucho.ai/discover/en/homes/mint-santa-teresa/host) [After you book](https://chucho.ai/discover/en/homes/mint-santa-teresa/after-booking) [All photos](https://chucho.ai/discover/en/homes/mint-santa-teresa/photos)