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About the Hotel

Vista De Olas, Mal Pais, Malpais, Costa Rica, 60101
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Rooms and villas

Hotel Vista de Olas, in Mal País, Costa Rica, offers villas with Pacific coastline, garden, and tropical forest views. Each soundproofed villa features air conditioning, tile/marble floors, and high-speed internet. Amenities include a California King-size canopy bed with an orthopedic mattress, a sofa, a mini-fridge, and a safe box. Extras include a private entrance, seating area, tea/coffee facilities, terrace, dressing area, dining table, patio, and garden furniture. Bathrooms include a walk-in shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Some villas include a sofa bed and futon.

Dining options

Caracola restaurant is located within a 5-minute walk and features regional cuisine. Breakfast is available for an extra charge. Guests can enjoy organic international home-style cuisine, cocktails, and local tropical fruits and vegetables. The property offers a daily fresh breakfast for two with coffee and fresh juice. It also includes one bartending class for two for 2 tropical cocktails.

Leisure and activities

Vista de Olas provides access to an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by a tropical forest. Activities include surfing at Mal País, Santa Teresa, and Playa Hermosa. Guests can select sport fishing and snorkeling expeditions around nearby islands, horseback riding, and visits to Cabo Blanco National Park. Other options include kayaking, canopy tours, zip lines, waterfall hikes, and day excursions to nearby islands. The property offers four private surf lessons per guest, including transportation. ATV tours of the Nicoya Peninsula are also available.

Location and access

Hotel Vista de Olas is located in Mal País, a fishing village and tourist destination in Puntarenas, Costa Rica, 30 km from Tambor. Landmarks nearby include Art & Soul Gallery (4 km), Iguana Divers (4.5 km), Green World Store (2.5 km), Bri'ah Art Gallery (2.5 km), Playa Cuevas (2.5 km), Santa Teresa Beach (4.5 km), and Playa Malpais (2.5 km). The property has two areas, one accessed next to the parking lot via a walking path, and the other down steps next to the restaurant. It is near Cabo Blanco National Park and Curu National Park.

Onsite services

Hotel Vista de Olas offers custom tour design to accommodate guests' needs. Private boat tours with snorkeling to Isla Cabo Blanco are available. The Zauggs can create a custom surf package of the Nicoya Peninsula. Guests can relax and explore the coastline or book adventure tours. The hotel offers free toiletries. Ironing facilities are provided. The property features a private entrance. Vista de Olas is a family-run boutique hotel that provides personalized experiences.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
King Room Two King Beds
2 persons
79 m² 
2 Queen Size Beds
Shower
Coffee machine
Villa Garden View
2 persons
51 m² 
1 King-size bed
Garden view
Shower
Coffee machine
Deluxe Villa
2 persons
52 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Off-site car park
  • Safe deposit box
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Concierge desk
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness club
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Yoga class
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Children

  • Children's menu
  • Toys
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Infinity pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

Vista De Olas, Mal Pais, Malpais, Costa Rica, 60101
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Vista De Olas, Mal Pais, Malpais, Costa Rica, 60101
Nearby
Beach
Playa Malpais
0 m
Restaurants
The Papaya Lounge Restaurant
210 m
Hotel Moana
Getting around
City Centre
Malpais4 min  ·  300 m
Airports
Tambor (TMU)40 min  ·  26.4 km
Nosara (NOB)164 min  ·  108.7 km
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-20:00
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
is available in public areas for free.
Breakfast
The hotel Vista De Olas serves a full breakfast for free. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Spanish
Number of rooms:
7

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