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Hotel Vista de Olas

3.0 star property
Tuscan-style hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Deluxe Villa, 1 King Bed (La Ola) | Terrace/patio
Deluxe Villa (El Principio) | Balcony view
Deluxe Villa, 1 King Bed (La Ola) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
Deluxe Villa, 1 King Bed (La Ola) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Vista De Olas, Mal Pais, Cóbano, Puntarenas, 5361
  • Place, Carmen Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Mal País
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Teresa Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tambor (TMU)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Villa, 1 King Bed (La Ola) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Villa, 1 King Bed (La Ola)

  • 419 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, Multiple Beds (Junior Suite 360 Degrees) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds (Junior Suite 360 Degrees)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 850 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Villa (El Principio) | Balcony view

Deluxe Villa (El Principio)

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Deluxe Villa (La vista) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Villa (La vista)

  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Deluxe Villa (Yin Yang) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Villa (Yin Yang)

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Deluxe Villa (La Playa) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Villa (La Playa)

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Deluxe Villa (La Jardin) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Villa (La Jardin)

  • 549 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Malpais

Within a short walk of Carmen Beach, Hotel Vista de Olas is within a mile (2 km) of Playa Mal País. This 7-room, 3-star hotel has a full-service spa along with an outdoor pool and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Carmen Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Playa Mal País - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Santa Teresa Beach - 10 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Cocal Beach - 19 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Hermosa Beach - 24 min drive - 7.2 miles

Getting around

  • Tambor (TMU) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pronto Piccola Italia - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Las Piedras - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Banana Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪El Carmen - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hotel Vista de Olas

Tuscan-style hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Guests staying at Hotel Vista de Olas enjoy access to a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available on request) for USD 35 per person one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with concierge services, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this spa hotel include meeting rooms, a business center, and an arcade/game room.
Pillowtop beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Other standard amenities include patios, private yards, and refrigerators.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Pura Paz has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including thalassotherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Katsumi
  • Sunset Bar
  • Sunset Launge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thalassotherapy

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free extra futon
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 45.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per person (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 45.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Vista Olas Mal Pais Cobano, Puntarenas
Hotel Vista Olas Cobano
Vista Olas Mal Pais Cobano, Puntarenas
Vista Olas Cobano
Hotel Vista Olas Mal Pais
Vista Olas Mal Pais
Vista De Olas Mal Pais
Hotel Vista De Olas Costa Rica/Mal Pais
Hotel Vista de Olas
Hotel Vista de Olas Hotel
Hotel Vista de Olas Cóbano
Hotel Vista de Olas Hotel Cóbano

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near Hotel Vista de Olas?

This hotel is located in Cóbano within a short 12-minute walk of Carmen Beach. You'll also find Santa Teresa Beach and Playa Mal País within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Vista de Olas?

As of Nov 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Vista de Olas on Nov 25, 2025 start from $119.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there parking available at Hotel Vista de Olas?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa available at Hotel Vista de Olas?

Pura Paz is the hotel's spa and services include hot stone massages, sports massages, body wraps, and couples treatments.

Does Hotel Vista de Olas have a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Vista de Olas doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Vista de Olas?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Vista de Olas a good place to stay for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including in-room massages as well as an outdoor pool and a poolside bar.

Does Hotel Vista de Olas have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel Vista de Olas have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hotel Vista de Olas has 2 restaurants, and serves free breakfast (local cuisine) each morning.

Does Hotel Vista de Olas allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Hotel Vista de Olas.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Vista de Olas?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Hotel Vista de Olas?

The closest major airport to Hotel Vista de Olas is Cóbano Airport (ACO), which is 9 mi away (30 minutes by car). Another top airport is Tambor (TMU), which is located 16.9 mi away (52-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Vista de Olas?

Yes, every guestroom at Hotel Vista de Olas comes with a patio with some featuring ocean or garden views.

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