Beach Break Surf Hotel in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

The front of Beach Break Hotel as seen from the street in Santa Teresa.

Beach Break Surf Hotel is located in the heart of the multicultural rustic town of Santa Teresa. Beach Break Hotel is within mere blocks of Santa Teresa’s pristine beaches offering world class beach breaks, tide pools, and natural coves. Beach Break Hotel caters to surfers, and non-surfers alike.

Beach Break Surf Hotel in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

The front of Beach Break Hotel as seen from the street in Santa Teresa.

Beach Break Surf Hotel is located in the heart of the multicultural rustic town of Santa Teresa. Beach Break Hotel is within mere blocks of Santa Teresa’s pristine beaches offering world class beach breaks, tide pools, and natural coves. Beach Break Hotel caters to surfers, and non-surfers alike. Wildlife abounds in and out of the water in this ecologically untouched region of the country. Daily sightings from the hotel balconies of rare birds, reptiles, and monkeys are never uncommon. After watching a beautiful sunset on the beach, take advantage of all the local eats with options ranging from local Tico sodas to French cuisine, all within walking distance of the hotel.

The hotel is directly next to surf shops, restaurants, Internet cafes, and bicycle rentals. Beach Break is in a great location! Travelers can also take advantage of adventure tours such as snorkeling at Isla Tortuga, Canopy tours, quad rentals, sportfishing, waterfall day trips, horseback riding, and visiting the first nacional park of Costa Rica - Cabo Blanco Reserve located in nearby Mal Pais.

About the surf in Santa Teresa: 

Located less then one block from Beach Break Hotel is one of the best and most consistent surf spots on the Nicoya peninsula. The break consists of about a half mile stretch of beach that’s flanked on either side by a cluster of large rocks. Along this half mile stretch are a number of scattered A-frame beach break peaks. The two large clusters of rocks help keep the sand between them at bay, making for constant perfect sand bars. There is almost always something to surf here all year round, but the spot really comes alive during a good south west swell. Although it will break on any tide, it’s best on a mid incoming tide. The scattered layout of the break allows one to find a peak all to themselves even on a crowded day. If you are looking for a little change in surf scenery, a quick ride either by car or four wheeler can uncover some world class point breaks that come alive during big swells.

Other spots:

To the south of the break in front of Beach Break Hotel is Playa Carmen, and to the North is Playa Hermosa. Both stretches of beach serve up there fair share of shifty beach break tubes. Another well known break in the area is called “Suck Rock” located just to the north of Santa Teresa.

Hotel Accomodations

Beach Break Surf HotelBeach Break Surf Hotel is a new hotel located in Santa Teresa Beach, Costa Rica.

Our location is one of the best in all of Santa Teresa, only 1 block from the beach, and seconds to local restaurants, shops and surf stores.

We have 12 rooms upstairs and 3 apartment-style cabinas available.

All accomodations come equipped with:

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              Full air-conditioning

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              Mini-Fridge

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              Television w/ Dvd Player and Cable TV

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              Wireless Internet

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              Coffee Maker

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              Safe box

Select Rooms or Cabinas on the left menu to view photo galleries.

Beach Break Room Detail

    * Rooms #1-5, 11, 13, 15 have 1 double bed & 1 twin bed

    * Rooms #12 & 14 have 3 twins beds

    * Rooms #6 & 7 have 1 double bed , no balcony (Economy priced rooms- great for couples, solo backpakcers, etc.)

    * Rooms #8, 9, & 10 are our apartment style cabinas (includes stove for cooking & additional amenities below)

About Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa (9° 39' 0" N, 85° 10' 59" W) is a small, but fast growing town in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica. Like other coastal villages on the Nicoya Peninsula, Santa Teresa started as a remote fishing village. In the early 1990’s, the town of Santa Teresa was discovered by low budget tourists and started growing since then.

Santa Teresa is stretched over 5km of dirt road. It is known for gold-grey beaches, good surf conditions and a relaxing atmosphere. Although bars and pubs offer some night activities, Santa Teresa is more popular for it surf potential. The coast along the town as well as south and north of it shows different breaks and a constant swell all year. Many hotels and surf instructors offer their surf related services.

Public transport in town exists and connects to the neighbouring cities of Cobano, Montezuma and Mal Pais. Direct bus connections goes as far as San José. Car rental is possible, also for ATVs.

(information from Santa Teresa, Costa Rica Wikipedia listing )

Local Activities

Canopy Tours

Surfing Lessons

Yoga

Spa Treatments

Massage

Sport Fishing

Cabo Blanco National Reserve

While here you can take advantage of Costa Rica's first National Park - Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve - http://www.zumatoursgroup.com/ as well as canopy tours, boat trips to Isla Tortuga, and amazing views of the waterfalls at nearby Montezuma.

Isla Tortuga

ATV Rentals

Maps & Location

Map of Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica

There are four easy ways to arrive to Beach Break Surf Hotel.  We will be more than happy to make travel arrangements for you.  Please feel free to e-mail or call us with any questions.  Gracias y Pura Vida!  

#1  PUBLIC BUS 

Arrive to the San Jose Intl. Airport and take a taxi or public bus to the Coca Cola bus station. There are typically two direct buses that you can take all the way to Mal Pais. The times vary so please plan ahead just to be sure.  As for now the direct buses leave at 7:00am and at 2:30pm and the buses take exactly 6 hours.  You don't and actually can't buy your bus ticket at the counter, you can just wait in the bus line and pay for your ticket once you get on the bus. The bus will arrive to the ferry at Puntarenas and the ferry will take 1 and 1/2 hours to get to Paquera. From there you get back on the same bus and arrive to "el cruce" or the crossroads of Mal Pais and Santa Teresa. From el cruce you can walk along the beautiful beach for 25 minutes (2 kilometers) or we can arrange for a taxi to come and pick you up. Just let us know ahead of time.

#2  RENTAL CAR

Rent a car and drive to Puntarenas and from Puntarenas take the ferry.  You have to pay for your car as well, about $11.00 USD.  From Puntarenas you will drive through Paquera and then Tambor until you reach "el cruce" or the crossroads of Santa Teresa and Mal Pais. Once you are at el cruce you make a right and keep going straight 2 kilometers until you see the big Beach Break sign hanging on the right side of the road. We are located behind Pizza el Tomate and Tuanis clothing store.

#3  AIRPLANE FROM SAN JOSE TO TAMBOR

Once you arrive to San Jose (Alajuela) you can take another 1 hour flight to Tambor with Nature Air.  From Tambor we can arrange for a taxi to take you from the Tambor Airport to the door of our hotel.  The taxi ride is 45 minutes and costs $40.00 USD.

#4  SHUTTLE COMPANY

We can arrange for a private shuttle to pick you up either from the San Jose Intl. airport or from your hotel in San Jose.  The shuttle costs anywhere from $35 USD a person to $180 USD a person depending on the season.  www.thecostaricashuttle.com

ADDITIONAL TRANSPORTATION NUMBERS:

COCA COLA BUS LINE -  506-2642-0219

NAVIERA TAMBOR FERRY - 506-2661-2084

FERRY PENINSULAR - 506-2641-0515

NATURE AIRLINES - Main Office - 506-2299-6000   U.S. Office -800-235-9272

www.natureair.com