Hotel Buenos Aires sits high on a green shoulder of hillside above Santa Teresa, where the Pacific unrolls in long lines of surf below and the jungle presses in on every side. It is a small, independent house on the wild Nicoya coast, made for couples and grown travellers who want the ocean, the quiet and a hammock more than a crowd. Reached by the dirt roads of the Mal Pais peninsula, it keeps to adults, so the pace stays unhurried from the first coffee to the last light on the water.
The rooms are simple and warm: teak floors underfoot, timber beams overhead, a wall the colour of deep water behind the bed, and shoals of painted driftwood fish for company. Each opens to the sea air with air conditioning, a private bathroom, a kettle and mini fridge, and a hammock strung where the view is best.
Hotel Buenos Aires sets a minimum age of 18 in its own house rules, written at booking.com, and read there on 11 August 2026. A house whose rule drops below eighteen, or stops naming an age, is taken off HUSH — how every house is checked.
Behind each door is the same easy idea: polished hardwood, cool white and ocean-blue walls, and enough room to slow right down. Sliding doors give onto a private terrace with a table for two and a hammock, and the sound of the break carries up the hill through the day. Mornings are for coffee from the kettle; afternoons for the shade and the sea breeze off the Pacific.
Out on the grass, weathered tables and loungers are set among the coconut palms and strung with festoon lights for the evening. Everything faces west, so the day ends with the sun going down over the ocean and the surfers still out on the point. It is the kind of garden made for a long drink, a shared plate and no particular plan for the hours ahead.
3 nights · 2026-09-23 → 2026-09-26 · 2 adults
Asking the house for its rooms…
The host is very attentive to all your needs. The view is absolutely incredible and worth the hike up for sure!
The view of the ocean exceptional! Last visit we saw whales while eating dinner by the pool! Drink pure water out of the faucets Javier has a great deep water well and maintains everything with expertise.
The view was absolutely beautiful
vistas espectaculares, patio para chill y la habitación
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Stunning Beachfront Location
Hotel Buenos Aires, located in Santa Teresa on the main surf beach, offers a picturesque setting with an outdoor pool, a bar, and breathtaking sea views.
Modern Amenities
Each room at Hotel Buenos Aires boasts a private bathroom and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests. The property also provides 180° ocean views, creating a serene atmosphere throughout.
Delicious Dining Experience
Guests can indulge in fresh and healthy local dishes at the on-site Brisas del Mar restaurant while enjoying panoramic ocean views.
Experience the perfect blend of relaxation and luxury at Hotel Buenos Aires. Book your stay now for an unforgettable beach getaway.
Please note, for groups of more than 8 people apply different policies, the Property will be contact you.
We recommend 4x4 since we are on a steep hill but it only takes within 5 to 10 minutes to walk to the beach, supermarkets, restaurants and bars.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.
The on-site Brukas Restaurant opens the day with a fresh, local breakfast and stays for dinner, all with the ocean spread out below the deck. Start with coffee as the surf comes in.
The string-lit garden tables and loungers all face west. Settle in for the golden hour as the sun drops behind the water and the last surfers ride the Santa Teresa point.
One of Costa Rica's best-known surf beaches lies at the foot of the hill, with consistent waves and board rentals in the village a few minutes away. Good for a first lesson or an early paddle-out.
At the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, roughly 10 km south, the Cabo Blanco Absolute Nature Reserve protects rainforest and empty coastline, with trails down to a wild beach for a half-day of walking.
Answered from what the house itself publishes.
Yes. Hotel Buenos Aires, a hideaway in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, sets a minimum age of 18 in its own house rules, so every guest on site is 18 or older. We last read the rule on 11 August 2026.
No. The minimum age at Hotel Buenos Aires is 18, and it is the house's own rule rather than a preference — anyone younger cannot book or stay. This page quotes where the rule is written.
Hotel Buenos Aires is a hideaway in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. Its own site is https://buenosairesmalpais.com/.
Check-in at Hotel Buenos Aires is from 12:30 PM and check-out is by 10:30 AM, as the house lists them.
No — Hotel Buenos Aires lists itself as not accepting pets. Ask the house before you book if it matters to your trip.
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Every house here is adults only: the property's own rules set a minimum age of eighteen. Whether a dog may come is on each page.
