Located near Carmen Beach and Cocal Beach, Pacífica Surf Studios creates a family-friendly environment with its playground, arcade room, and babysitting services. Parents can enjoy the outdoor pool or book on-site spa treatments while children have their own adventures.
Located in Cóbano, Pacífica Surf Studios is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Santa Teresa Beach and Carmen Beach. Cocal Beach and Hermosa Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Santa Teresa travel guide
Detras del centro comercial Brunelas, Santa Teresa, Cóbano, Puntarenas, 60111
What's nearby
Santa Teresa Beach
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Carmen Beach
18 min walk - 1.5 km
Montezuma Beach
36 min drive - 14.5 km
Cocal Beach
11 min drive - 4.2 km
Hermosa Beach
17 min drive - 6.7 km
Getting around
Cóbano Airport (ACO)
32 min drive
Restaurants
Pizza Tomate
2 min walk
Kooks Smokehouse and Bar
13 min walk
Pronto Piccola Italia
14 min walk
Ani’s Bowls and Salads
4 min walk
Somos Cafe
10 min walk
About this property
Pacífica Surf Studios
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free aparthotel has an arcade/game room and tour/ticket assistance. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, a picnic area, and a front-desk safe are onsite. Each apartment features free WiFi and a balcony, plus a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. Added amenities include a sofa bed, room service, and a coffee/tea maker.
Pacífica Surf Studios offers 8 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations are furnished with king sofa beds and day beds. Accommodations at this 3-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils.
Bathrooms include showers. This Cóbano aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks
Limited-hour front desk
Safe
Safe at front desk
Tour and ticket assistance
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycle rentals
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
8 units
Bicycle rentals
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Pacífica Surf Studios Aparthotel Santa Teresa
Pacífica Surf Studios Aparthotel
Pacífica Surf Studios Santa Teresa
Pacífica Surf Studios
Pacifica Surf Studios Costa Rica/Santa Teresa
Pacífica Surf Studios Aparthotel Cobano
Pacífica Surf Studios Cobano
Pacífica Surf Studios Cóbano
Pacífica Surf Studios Aparthotel
Pacífica Surf Studios Aparthotel Cóbano
Frequently asked questions
Does Pacífica Surf Studios have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Pacífica Surf Studios pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Pacífica Surf Studios?
Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Pacífica Surf Studios?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Does Pacífica Surf Studios provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is Pacífica Surf Studios located?
This family-friendly Cóbano aparthotel is located on the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Santa Teresa Beach and Carmen Beach. Cocal Beach and Hermosa Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Reviews
Pacífica Surf Studios Reviews
6.6
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7.0
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
7.2
Staff & service
6.6
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 30 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 30 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 30 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 30 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 30 reviews
2 - Terrible
5
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Ivan
2024/1/31
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Special thanks to Esteban for taking such good care of us! Thanks and pura vida!!
Ivan
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
6/10 Okay
Patrick
2023/3/5
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Nicely located near beach and restaurants and everything.
Everything related to plumbering needed some freshness... Also the parking was not too convenient, but not worse than every place in Santa Teresa.
Patrick
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
6/10 Okay
George
2025/2/10
Hard, hard to find. No real services offered, basic here is your room. What was fun was in next room screaming kid through out the night.
Then in the am and all day noisy atvs all needing mufflers.
It was close to beach, but no view of.
George
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
WILBERT
2025/1/13
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Communication
Front desk people are not welcoming and could care less for your needs and comfort !
This place does not provide body soap and shampoo , saw a few roaches !
WILBERT
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
2/10 Terrible
Sarah
2023/2/22
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My reservation did not exist. The property was full and I was left with no place to stay in a foreign country. Not sure if this was expedia or property error, but was awful experience.
Sarah
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
4/10 Poor
Roberto
2021/8/27
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
De lo ñeor
Muy mal, los dueños y empleados super mala gente y desepcionantes
Roberto
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveler
2020/1/27
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Description does not match the property add stay away
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
2/10 Terrible
Robert
2018/11/26
Was not impressed with check in staff...had no clue what was going on. Could not find confirmation number..wanted to charge more. Went to a different hotel as not worth the hassle.
Everything was perfect during our stay. Location couldn't be more convenient a few steps from the beach. Large rooms equipped with air condition, kitchen, porch and a hammock! Beautiful chill put and pool area perfect for relax after a long day
slitet hotel som mest lägger sina resurser på att hyra ut sufbrädor.
Otroligt slitet och nedgånget. Trasigt kakel i princip hela polen. Dålig luftkondetionering och i övrigt i stort behov av renovering.
We were so disappointed that we left a day early. This hotel is listed as a 3 star hotel. It is not. There is very little service, the room did not even have towels when we arrived. We requested towels and received very worn towels. We requested some hand towels and received a rag. Had this been listed as a 2 star hotel, I would not be as harsh on this review. However, for the price we paid I do not feel we received the service or the quality that we had at other hotels of a similar price range. The pictures are not accurate.
While there is a kitchen available, there are no supplies for washing any dishes - such as towels or soap.
We did not have any cleaning service because they "only clean if we are there". Which is crazy, we don't want to wait around to have our room cleaned while we are on vacation.
I would not recommend this hotel.
Le wi-fi était defectueux les premiers jours, et ensuite nous ne le captions pas dans la chambre, il fallait aller à l'extérieur. tres bel emplacement, entre la plage et les restaurants/boutique! L'eau de la piscine n'était pas très claire. Nous ne pouvions pas payé par Visa, la personne nous mentionnait que son terminal etait brisé, et qu'il chargeait 5% de plus si nous options pour ce mode de paiement.
The owners were incredibly nice and helpful. They got us surfboards, lessons, rental bicycles, rental quads, and give us very good and insightful advice about what to do in the area. Great experience, ended up staying longer than originally planned.
The characters who run Pacifica Surf Studios are very dodgy. At the checkin the confirmation from Hotels didn´t seem to comply with the hotels version of the deal. We we´re two groups checking in and paying at the hotel with different priced rooms. My room seemed to be booked at somewhat the right price but the hotel still wanted to charge me more than in the mail but after a while they offered the same price. The other room ended up seventy dollars more expensive. On top of that they wanted to charge me a hefty 5 percent extra when paying with a credit card and if I wanted to pay in local currency they offered an outrageous exchange rate. I ended up going to the bank to withdraw dollars instead, still having to deal with exchange rates. Hotels.com shouldn´t let these people handle the payment.
I spent 2 nights at this hotel. It's a 1 minute walk down to the ocean where there's a great sunset view. Room was super clean and I had a hammock on the front porch of my first floor room. Hardly anyone else on the property since it was off season. I'd totally stay here again on my next visiti to Santa Teresa.
Lori
6/10 Okay
Monica, Sweden
2015/4/29
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Closeness to the beach but that's about it
Had a very large and comfy room but as they couldn't offer me an option I think it was totally over prized for one person, no breakfast or even welcome water bottle included.
Some staff great, others with an attitude and not really welcoming. No service after 5pm just a guy who was there to keep an eye and he only spoke spanish.
Very dark in the evening! No lights around the pool and I was, the first night was pretty much the only guest, it didn't feel good to walk in the dark.
WiFi worked well outside of the room but not inside. As I was there for 'workation' wifi was crucial for me.
The cleaning was good and most staff pleasant, but whatever info I asked for regarding local buses, taxis etc. They didn't have an answer and I had to check the internet (was their recommendation).
A young girl who worked at the reception daytime was really helpful and professional though - and also when I had forgotten an important item after leaving - she e-mailed to let me know.
Overall - over prized, don't expect service, but clean and convenient if you are i.e 3 ppl to share a room.
/Monica from Sweden