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A modern living room with a brown sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a black vanity with a mirror, and a view of a lush garden through a sliding glass door.

1. Blooma Boutique Hotel & Kosher Restaurant

2.5 km from Playa Mal País

James

NT$4,826

NT$5,453 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a desk, and a view of the ocean.

A pathway leading to a modern building with a view of the sea.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, and a view of a lush landscape.

A hillside property with multiple buildings, lush greenery, and a view of the surrounding forest.

2. LALOON Luxury Suites - Adults Only

3.1 km from Playa Mal País

Joel

NT$16,344

NT$18,468 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A stone wall, a large shell, a pool, and tropical vegetation.

A group of people doing yoga on a wooden deck with a view of the ocean.

A tropical resort with multiple buildings surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.

A wooden deck with a bed, a fan, and a table with chairs.

3. Horizon Ocean View Hotel and Yoga Center

3.1 km from Playa Mal País

Audra

NT$4,657

NT$5,262 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area surrounded by lush vegetation.

A modern interior with a glass door leading to a balcony, wooden beams, and a view of the outdoors.

A four-poster canopy bed with a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a vanity with a mirror.

A gated entrance with a pathway leading through a tropical garden at night.

4. Ocio Villas Mal Pais

0.6 km from Playa Mal País

Claude

NT$5,598

NT$7,122 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A pool area with clear water, wooden deck, and palm trees.

A balcony with wicker chairs, a dining area with wooden chairs and a table, and a view of lush greenery.

A breakfast buffet with various food items and kitchen equipment.

A hotel room with two wooden beds, a wooden headboard, a small table, and a window with curtains.

5. Hotel Santa Teresa by the Beach

2.4 km from Playa Mal País

Nathan

NT$4,779

NT$5,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A pool area with wooden loungers and a thatched-roof structure.

A wooden deck with a blue shark decal, a wooden bench, and a warning sign about sharks.

A beach with surfboards, a sign for surfboard rental, and people walking along the shore.

An outdoor seating area with wooden furniture, a thatched-roof structure, and colorful directional signs.

6. Shark Town Mal Pais

1.9 km from Playa Mal País

Tao

NT$1,778

NT$2,009 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A modern house with a covered patio, a pool, and a large wooden door.

A corridor with wooden flooring, a wooden bench, and hanging plants.

A modern outdoor pool area with a glass-bottomed pool, wooden deck, and lounge chairs.

A covered wooden pathway with steps leading to a garage, flanked by white walls and palm trees.

7. Ventura Santa Teresa

2.6 km from Playa Mal País

George

NT$2,228

NT$2,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A tropical setting with palm trees and surfboards.

A single bed with a rolled towel, a shelf with a basket, and a window with curtains.

A house with a green roof and a gravel driveway, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.

A kitchen with a refrigerator, a wooden table with chess, and a window with a view.

8. Surf Paradise

3 km from Playa Mal País

Mike

NT$1,032

NT$1,166 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a potted plant.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a vase, and a wooden bench.

A kitchen counter with a gas stove, coffee maker, blender, and a pineapple.

A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky shoreline, and forested hills.

9. Cuatro Vientos Costa Rica

0.7 km from Playa Mal País

Dom

NT$644

NT$1,047 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A pool area with a circular pool, white lounge chairs, and a spiral staircase leading to the pool.

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

A kitchen with green and beige tiles, a white refrigerator, and a window with a view of greenery.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of greenery through a large window.

10. Villas Luna de Miel

0.3 km from Playa Mal País

William

NT$3,186

NT$3,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A pool area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a tiled roof structure.

A room with two beds, wooden ceiling, and a ceiling fan.

A wooden balcony with a hammock, a pool, and a view of a tropical landscape.

A potted plant arrangement on a balcony with a view of a garden and a building in the background.

11. Ritmo Tropical Hotel

2.3 km from Playa Mal País

Jeff

NT$2,581

NT$3,872 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by palm trees and a covered seating area with cushions.

A stone house with a green roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone pathway with lanterns.

An outdoor restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and tropical plants in the background.

A spacious room with a large bed, wooden flooring, and a view of lush greenery through large windows.

12. Hotel Tropico Latino

2.2 km from Playa Mal País

Wendy

NT$3,690

NT$4,170 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a window, and a view of a lake.

A room with a bed, a hammock, and a view of a garden with palm trees.

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A staircase surrounded by lush greenery, leading to a building with a sign reading "CARTAPASUENOS".

13. Atrapasuenos Dreamcatcher Hotel

3.1 km from Playa Mal País

CARLOS

NT$2,117

NT$2,392 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A modern living room with a wooden ceiling, large sliding glass doors leading to an outdoor pool area, a sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, a refrigerator, and a window with a view of trees.

A spacious living area with a large gray sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen with a central island.

A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden ceiling beams, and a dining area with a view of trees.

14. Surfside Apartments Playa Mar Azul

0.6 km from Playa Mal País

Erick

NT$4,301

NT$4,860 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A modern kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a window overlooking greenery.

A modern living room with a sofa, a small table with a vase, and a kitchen area with cabinets and a countertop.

A modern kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a dining area with wicker chairs, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

15. Surfside Apartments Playa Carmen

2.6 km from Playa Mal País

George

NT$1,996

NT$2,255 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a view of the sunset over the ocean.

A two-story building with a pool and outdoor seating area.

A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a large bed, potted plants, and a view of the outdoors.

A wooden bench with a view of the ocean and hills.

16. Villa Nimbu

0.9 km from Playa Mal País

NT$47,322

NT$53,474 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, and a view of greenery through large windows.

A pool area with a gazebo, surrounded by trees and a sunset view.

A stone pathway leading through a garden with a water feature and stone steps.

A room with a wooden bench and a cushioned chair, large windows with curtains, and a view of lush greenery.

17. Lodge Margouillat

16.5 km from Playa Mal País

connie

NT$2,867

NT$3,240 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A beach with a sandy shore and gentle waves.

18. Hotel Fermata

4.9 km from Playa Mal País

"A brand-new hotel that has impressively managed to get everything ready and delivers a flawless five-star experience. The location is fantastic and feels very safe and secure. A nicely mixed crowd in a very positive way. The staff are warm and welcoming with a sophisticated, family-like touch, making this place a top choice for a relaxed, chic, luxurious stay. We will definitely be back with my daughters."

Christian

NT$15,233

NT$20,080 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A swimming pool with a grassy area and trees in the background.

A multi-story building with a red exterior, surrounded by lush greenery.

A modern hotel room with two beds, large windows, and a balcony.

A pathway under a green archway with a stone bench and a hanging hammock.

19. Jungle Lodge at Wild Sun Rescue

4.9 km from Playa Mal País

Carlo

NT$2,064

NT$2,333 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

20. Pura Vida Surfers

4.5 km from Playa Mal País

NT$2,549

NT$2,880 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Playa Mal País

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Blooma Boutique Hotel & Kosher Restaurant	10.0 Exceptional 18 reviews	View
LALOON Luxury Suites - Adults Only	10.0 Exceptional 28 reviews	View
Horizon Ocean View Hotel and Yoga Center	9.8 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
Ocio Villas Mal Pais	9.6 Exceptional 97 reviews	View
Hotel Santa Teresa by the Beach	9.4 Exceptional 273 reviews	View

Top Playa Mal País Hotel Reviews

Hotel Tropico Latino

10/10 Excellent

"This place was where I stayed before a training on the other side of the peninsula. The beach is right there; I was out on it 14 hours each day. The restaurant is delicious Alan’s the room was cozy/clean. Love it."

Hotel Santa Teresa by the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Hermoso hotel y excelente atención , volvería sin dudarlo ❤️🇨🇷🙌"

Blooma Boutique Hotel & Kosher Restaurant

10/10 Excellent

"A gem within Santa Teresa; the location, staff (Nicole, Jerry and Jeff) and value are superb. The pool is beautiful and the rooms super comfortable (Amazing beds). Highly recommend it!"

Havana Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"My Wife and I went on our 45th wedding anniversary. It was a great positive experience which we could have stayed longer than a week. Will definitely be back again. Loved everything about this place."

Surfside Apartments Playa Mar Azul

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, beautiful property, great hosts and service."

Ocio Villas Mal Pais

10/10 Excellent

"The pool was the BEST part about where we stayed! The kitchen did have a coffee maker, small fridge, a hot plate type burner to cook on and plates, utensils, etc. You do have to provide your own coffee, water etc, nothing comes included. "

Shark Town Mal Pais

8/10 Good

"Clean, neat, friendly. "

Ventura Santa Teresa

10/10 Excellent

"Loved this hotel! We ended up staying in one room for 3 people which was a bit small but for a few days it worked well. Cleaning was great and every issue we had with low water pressure, for example, was fixed in seconds. Staff is great and very welcoming. Great location, close to all good restaurants and the beach. "

Hotel Vista de Olas

10/10 Excellent

"Place was spotless. But most importantly, Roger and his staff were excellent and created a tremendously friendly environment. Then, you talk about the view and the food. All top notch. Don’t miss this place. "

Other attractions near Playa Mal País

Santa Teresa Beach

9.2/10 (514 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Santa Teresa Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Santa Teresa. You can seek out the area's surfing spots and yoga studios.

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Cocal Beach

9.0/10 (69 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Cocal Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Santa Teresa. You can seek out the area's surfing spots and yoga studios.

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Cabuya Island

9.6/10 (5 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cabuya Island during your travels in Cóbano. You can seek out the surfing spots and yoga studios in this relaxing area.

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Lajas River

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lajas River during your travels in Cóbano. You can seek out the surfing spots and yoga studios in this relaxing area.

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Grande Hermosa Tidepool

9.0/10 (39 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Grande Hermosa Tidepool during your travels in Santa Teresa. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Hermosa Beach

9.2/10 (226 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Hermosa Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Santa Teresa. You can seek out the area's surfing spots and yoga studios.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Playa Mal País?

Playa Mal País is located in Malpais. Travelers like the surrounding area for its beaches and sunsets. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 71 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Playa Mal País?

Adjacent to Playa Mal País, Villas Luna de Miel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this villa offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Other good choices close by include Ocio Villas Mal Pais and Cuatro Vientos Costa Rica.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Playa Mal País?

Expedia has 71 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Playa Mal País.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Playa Mal País, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Playa Mal País.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Playa Mal País?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Playa Mal País, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Playa Mal País?

Dip your toes in the water at Santa Teresa Beach, Cocal Beach, and Carmen Beach. Surround yourself with nature at Cabuya Island, Lajas River, and Grande Hermosa Tidepool. Spend some time checking out Hermosa Beach, which is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Playa Mal País, or make a stop by Montezuma Beach, located 6.2 mi (10 km) away.

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Our top choices for Playa Mal País hotels

1. Blooma Boutique Hotel & Kosher Restaurant

2. LALOON Luxury Suites - Adults Only

3. Horizon Ocean View Hotel and Yoga Center

4. Ocio Villas Mal Pais

5. Hotel Santa Teresa by the Beach

6. Shark Town Mal Pais

7. Ventura Santa Teresa

8. Surf Paradise

9. Cuatro Vientos Costa Rica

10. Villas Luna de Miel

11. Ritmo Tropical Hotel

12. Hotel Tropico Latino

13. Atrapasuenos Dreamcatcher Hotel

14. Surfside Apartments Playa Mar Azul

15. Surfside Apartments Playa Carmen

16. Villa Nimbu

17. Lodge Margouillat

18. Hotel Fermata

19. Jungle Lodge at Wild Sun Rescue

20. Pura Vida Surfers

Compare popular hotels close to Playa Mal País

Top Playa Mal País Hotel Reviews

Hotel Tropico Latino

Hotel Santa Teresa by the Beach

Blooma Boutique Hotel & Kosher Restaurant

Havana Lodge

Surfside Apartments Playa Mar Azul

Ocio Villas Mal Pais

Shark Town Mal Pais

Ventura Santa Teresa

Hotel Vista de Olas

Other attractions near Playa Mal País

Santa Teresa Beach

Cocal Beach

Cabuya Island

Lajas River

Grande Hermosa Tidepool

Hermosa Beach

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