Welcome to the Funky Monkey Lodge Costa Rica!

Come and stay at the Funky Monkey Lodge in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica.

Our guesthouse, bar and restaurant is hidden deep in the rainforests in a tranquil setting of the Nicoya Peninsula. Enjoy a refreshing dip in our swimming pool, or take a 3 minute stroll to access some of the most unspoilt beaches in Costa Rica.

Welcome to the Funky Monkey Lodge Costa Rica!

Come and stay at the Funky Monkey Lodge in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica.

Our guesthouse, bar and restaurant is hidden deep in the rainforests in a tranquil setting of the Nicoya Peninsula. Enjoy a refreshing dip in our swimming pool, or take a 3 minute stroll to access some of the most unspoilt beaches in Costa Rica.

Take a quick walk to the main surfing spots on the Pacific Ocean , famous for its wide and white sand beaches for miles. 

Relax in a hammock and enjoy the bohemian artistic vibe of Santa Teresa, a small beach town located next to Mal Pais and Playa Carmen. Watch the surfers gliding across the waves, or rent a board and paddle out into the world class break yourself.  Ready to learn how to surf, or looking to improve your abilities?

Our professional surf instructors give lessons daily for riders of all ages and levels. 

Soak up energy while immersing your self in the beautiful tropical climate of the Guanacaste province, one of the lushes regions on the Pacific coast. 

Get inspired by a breathtaking sunset accompanied by the sounds of the tropical birds and monkeys playing in the surrounding trees.

We also offer tours to the nearby Montezuma waterfalls and Cabo Blanco nature reserve, or ride quads through the many jungle trails.

Whether you enjoy sport fishing, trekking through the jungle, hors back riding, mountain biking or sun tanning on our sundeck, the funky monkey has something to offer everyone.

Thanks for visiting!

Funky Monkey Lodge in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica.

Lodge in Santa Teresa Costa Rica

All our accommodations are situated on the top of a natural rock hill, in the middle of a private jungle. They are set back from the street for peace and quiet, but only 200m from the beach and famous surf areas.

Featuring all types of accommodations, we can create the perfect setting for any group.  Dispersed throughout our tropical garden are two large apartments for families, private cabanas for couples and small groups, or dormitories for the budget traveller.

Every room features quiet balconies with hammocks and private open air bathrooms. We also include a book exchange and a DVD library, or catch your favourite program on digital cable.   Do you need to get in touch with civilization? We have wireless internet, you can bring your computer.

Do you like to cook your own food; you can use our fully equip kitchen for our guests, with a view over the treetops out to the endless ocean.

Bungalows: All bungalows have a private bathroom which is partially open to the sky for hot water showers under the sun or stars, small kitchenette, fridge, safe box and nice furnishings. Our bungalows are built with an excellent ventilation system, and each has a ceiling fan. All beds have orthopaedic mattresses. Each bungalow has a private veranda with hammock where you can enjoy spectacular Pacific sunsets, or just listen to the monkeys and birds.

6-8 Person Bungalow: Large bungalow, has 8 individual beds 4 downstairs and 4 upstairs, no separate rooms.

There is a bathroom and shower which is partially open to the sky, small kitchenette, fridge and spacious veranda with hammock. It is a perfect place for a group of friends rather then a family with kids or couples on honeymoon.

Suite: We also have a suite available. It is a spacious room with double bed for a couple and an additional sofa – double bed, 2 fans, safe box, large private balcony with hammocks, and private bath with open sky shower.

Apartments: There are 2 stylish apartments. Both come with ocean view, A/C, private bath, safe box and access to a kitchen. They face our swimming pool.

Small apartment fits up to 4 people has 1 queen bed and 2 single beds; Large apartment fits up to 6 people has 1 queen bed and 4 single beds.

4 Person room­: 4 individual beds wit fan and bathroom.

Open Air Restaurant Funky Monkey Lodge Costa Rica!

Our open air restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Dinner specialties include fresh fish and shrimp sushi, and other international food.

 The bar is open all day. Delicious food, good music all day, and a nice, friendly atmosphere are our highest priority!

Chill out and enjoy a refreshing cocktail in our bar and lounge area.  Our restaurant offers a daily menu specially prepared by our personal chef.

Using the freshest local ingredients, we offer a selection of plates including sushi, catch of the day fish, BBQ and typical Costa Rican dishes that have been referred to as some of the countries finest cuisine.

There is good music all day long and if you like to play guitar, be sure most of our guest will join you at lies one evening. Feel like hanging around?

You can watch TV, read book in our comfortable hanging chairs, have a chat with other people, or play poker, cards, chase or other game. We have a pool table for you to practice.

Swimming Pool:  We have a beautiful spacious swimming pool up on the hill with an ocean view. Come enjoy the view and beautiful landscaping.

Common Area: In our common area we offer music, TV with DirectTV, DVDs, and great swinging chairs for relaxing in!

There are also books and magazines to read and exchange.

            Location Funky Monkey!                              

Santa Teresa and Mal Pais are a pair of towns facing the Pacific Ocean, nestled into the costal mountains of the Nicoya Peninsula, touching the Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve. Our hotel is only 200m away from 3 top surfing spots

DIRECTIONS

By Car - Driving from the San Jose Airport to Puntarenas takes approx. 2 hours. In Puntarenas you board the car ferry to Paquera

 (1 1/2 hour ride) across the Golf of Nicoya. From Paquera it takes about 1 hour to Mal Pais - Santa Teresa.

IBy Air - Mal Pias, Santa Teresa is 40 minutes away from the domestic airport of Tambor. There are daily flights from San Jose to/from Tambor.

The flight is about 35 minutes. Fly direct from San Jose to Tambor, than take a taxi to Mal Pais - Santa Teresa. You can make reservations prior to your arrival at Sansa or NatureAir. (we can arrange reservation for you with Nature air with your credit card number)

By shuttle – we can arrange direct transportation from San Jose (airport) to the lodge and back for $35 per person By bus – there is a direct bus from San Jose, bus station Coca Cola for $10. Bus schedule changes all the time.

            Activities in Santa Teresa Costa Rica

Surfing: Just a 3 minute walk from your bungalow is the beach and the famous surf point. Santa Teresa beach has some of the best and least crowded surf in the world. You have choices to the north and the south on the beach. The water is always warm and the waves are always big enough. We can rent you a board and take care of all your surfing needs. If you want to learn, we can also arrange private lessons.

Horseback Riding: We can arrange tours in the jungle, on the beaches, and into the mountains with our English speaking guide. If you prefer to ride the horse alone or to spend a romantic sunset on horseback, this can also be arranged.

Hiking: You can visit some nearby national parks such as Cabo Blanco National Park and Cabullo National Park. You'll see amazing tropical trees and flowers, exotic fruits, monkeys, red foxes, boas, and many birds.

Canopy tour: Don’t miss this great adventure.

ATV tours or rental: Lots of fun, you can drive all over, even make a trip to Montezuma waterfalls.

Funky Monkey

            We offer ATV rental for our clients (limited amount)

8   hours $55

24 hours $65

SPECIAL OFFER min. use 3 days and more $50 per day Reserve right now!

Yoga: you can take classes in different places, you can also ask for private class.  What about massage?

Fishing: A half day or full day fishing trip can be arranged. Catch yellow fin, tuna, dorado, or red snapper.

We can also organize a variety of trips to surrounding areas including snorkelling, diving, and other activities. Just ask!