Hotel Fermata
Family-friendly beachfront hotel in front of the La Lora break in Santa Teresa
Hotel Fermata, on the sand at the north end of Santa Teresa
Hotel Fermata is right on the beach at the northern end of Santa Teresa, just south of Playa Hermosa and across the street from Somos. It is a new hotel, and it was planned for families from the start: children of every age are welcome, and the front desk can book a nanny with 24 hours' notice. Surfers and couples do just as well here.
Why we choose it
- In front of La Lora. The hotel faces the La Lora surf break across a beachfront lawn, and its own surf school handles lessons, board rentals, surf photography and video analysis.
- Casitas on the beach. The Oceanfront Casitas stand on their own directly on the beachfront, each with a king bed and a covered outdoor shower, so the ocean is the first thing you hear.
- Dinner by the sea. Fermata Kitchen cooks Mediterranean food with French technique, plates meant for sharing, under Executive Chef Olivier Palazzo, and every evening starts with an aperitivo on the lawn at sunset.
Rooms and views
The garden Casitas are standalone too, with a king bed, a twin daybed in a nook for a child, and a covered outdoor shower and lounge.
For a family, the Two Bedroom Villa sleeps up to 6, with two king bedrooms, indoor-outdoor bathrooms, a kitchenette and a covered terrace. The Suite is on the ground floor, with a separate living area and a queen sofa bed. King Deluxe Rooms add a private balcony and an outdoor shower, King Rooms can connect for a family, and Double Queen Rooms have two queens and a balcony.
On the property
Fermata Kitchen is open from 7am to 10pm, with room service from 7:30am. The pool has food and drink service from 8am to 6pm, and the Fermata Beach House pours coffee, smoothies and local beer from 6am to 6pm and doubles as a surf club.
The front desk books fishing, scuba diving, paddle boarding, hiking, horseback riding and ATV tours. Dogs under 50 pounds are welcome, one per room, and there is private parking with limited spaces.
Location and getting there
The address is 50 meter south of Somos, Playa Santa Teresa. The quickest way in is the flight from San José to Cobano, about 30 minutes. By road it is about 5 hours from San José, including the 1.5-hour ferry from Puntarenas to Paquera, or about 4 hours from Liberia. We arrange whichever suits your trip. Check-in is from 3:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM. Read more about Santa Teresa.
Hotels we book in Santa Teresa
From our own hotel records: stars, themes and amenities. Nothing here is a price.
| Hotel Fermata | Hotel Nantipa | Latitude 10 Resort | Florblanca Resort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stars | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Boutique | Not listed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Spa | Not listed | Not listed | Yes | Yes |
| Team favourite | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Check availability | See hotel | See hotel | See hotel |
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