Hotel The Place
Perfect for larger groups or families
Hotel The Place, a short walk from Playa Carmen in Mal País
The Place is a small, relaxed hotel in Mal País, within walking distance of Playa Carmen, one of the area's best beaches for swimming and boogie boarding. It has themed bungalows, rooms in the main house and a private villa around a pool and a restaurant. It suits surfers, couples and families who want a friendly, easy base between Mal País and Santa Teresa.
Why we choose it
- Walk to the beach. Playa Carmen is a short walk away, and the surf breaks nearby have waves for beginners and experienced surfers alike.
- Bungalows with personality. Each bungalow has its own theme, from Frida Kahlo to Out of Africa, so the room is part of the fun.
- Room for families. Two rooms in the main building connect, and the villa has two bedrooms and its own kitchen.
Rooms and views
The themed bungalows each have a queen bed and one or two single beds, which suits a couple or a small family. Besides Frida Kahlo and Out of Africa, other themes celebrate love, the ocean breeze or the view over the garden.
In the main building there are guest rooms, two of which connect to make a two-bedroom unit. Set apart from the bungalows but close to the restaurant and pool, the owner's villa has two bedrooms and a private kitchen.
On the property
The restaurant serves local coffee all day, with Costa Rican and international dishes at lunch and dinner. A meal and a drink at sunset, the Mal País sky turning orange over the ocean, is the routine here. There is a pool for the heat of the afternoon and spa services for tired surfers.
At night, the sounds of the ocean and the local monkeys take over.
Location and getting there
The hotel is in Mal País, close to Playa Carmen and Santa Teresa, at the southern end of the Nicoya Peninsula. From here we arrange surf lessons, ATV rides into the hills, waterfall visits, zip lines, snorkeling and fishing trips.
Hotels we book in Mal Pais
From our own hotel records: stars, themes and amenities. Nothing here is a price.
| Hotel The Place | Hotel Tropico Latino | Esencia Hotel Villas | Cielo del Mar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stars | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Boutique | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |
| Private jacuzzi in room | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |
| Spa | Yes | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |
| Team favourite | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Check availability | See hotel | See hotel | See hotel |
Where it is
Your Costa Rican driver waits at arrivals and stops whenever you like on the way: fruit stands, a sloth in a tree, a bathroom.
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