Hotels in Carmen

I spent a month in Costa Rica and Panama in January 2024, using Selina all the time. Santa Teresa South was my first stop. Now being able to compare all, I would say this one was okay, but others were better (Puerto Viejo was way better). The biggest difference as a solo traveler is the effort they make to socialise. The Welcome Drink here was me and the receptionist! At other places you were put onto a newbies table and then natural chats started... and you could go for welcome drinks every day. Not here. Santa Teresa is great. If you want to do Selina, stay at ST North. More fun, more social. South is almost all private rooms, so families and couples. But my biggest complaint was a tour I paid over £100 for the 'Cabo Blanco Beach & Forest (Full Hike)', described in their slick literature as 'our guide will show you the wonders of the forest until you reach Caboe Blanco beach, a pardisical white sandy beach where you can enjoy quiet waters for swimming, sunbathing or simply to enjoy the striking view of Cabo Blanco island'... There was no beach. The guide said we had no time and could either rush there and back or enjoy the forest. He also insisted we pay entry to the national park when I confirmed afterwards that this was supposed to be included in the hefty up-front fee. It's clear Selina is not running these tours, even though they word them as if they are. I was encouraged by Juan the manager of Santa Teresa South that he would arrange a refund for me. I would have been happy with a partial refund. But since leaving, I have been ghosted by him in our WhatsApp conversation. I have emailed Selina contacts and had no reply. And posting a complaing on their website give an 'Ooops' error and doesn't allow the complaint to be posted. Go to Selina's, they are good, they are especially good for wifi and working. Don't book their tours. Go direct to the tour companies, save some money, and perhaps have a better chance of being sold what you are going to get. Disappointed.

Our stay at the resort was wonderful. The owner was personally involved and met with the customers. Food was excellent and the staff was very helpful. The facilities were fair, rooms and bathrooms need upgrades. Room service was hard to order. The roads need to be fixed, paving the Main road into the resort would make driving to the facility easier.

This is the third time we have stayed in nYa, and once again we loved it. Great comfort, great service, nature all around, peace and balance. Thank you to all involved in making nYa such a great --and safe-- place to spend our holidays. And, of course, the food is perfect. What a treat for breakfast a la carte to be included in the room rate. Please try Keylor at Ubin's smoked salmon (out of this world!). We hope to be back soon.

With a stay at Bohemia Experience in Cóbano, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Teresa Beach and Cocal Beach. This luxury lodge is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Carmen Beach and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Grande Hermosa Tidepool.Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and a communal living room.A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include laundry facilities, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and a water dispenser. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

With a stay at Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only in Samara, you'll be on the beach, a 5-minute walk from Samara Beach and 11 minutes by foot from Carrillo Beach. This 4-star property is 19 mi (30.6 km) from Nosara Beach and 29.8 mi (48 km) from San Juanillo Beach. Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a 24-hour fitness center, and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this property include complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services. This property is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Grab a bite at one of the property's 6 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 75 guestrooms featuring free minibar items and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

When you stay at Canaima Chill House in Cóbano, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Santa Teresa Beach and Carmen Beach. This hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Cocal Beach and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Grande Hermosa Tidepool.Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Canaima Chill House.Featured amenities include a computer station, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, while iPod docking stations help you enjoy your music in the comfort of your room. Conveniences include safes and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at Vista Del Alma Boutique Resort - Adults Only in Cóbano, you'll be by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Teresa Beach and Carmen Beach. This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Playa Mal País and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Cocal Beach.Pamper yourself with onsite massages and facials. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily for a fee.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Cóbano? This hotel has facilities measuring 800 square feet (74 square meters), including a conference center. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 4 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

We have stayed at a variety of other all-inclusive resorts in both other countries as well as in Costa Rica. We have also stayed at other resorts by Barcelo/Occidental. We have loved every place we've stayed - and Barcelo Tambor was far below our expectations. Positives: -The views from the beach might be the best of any place we've stayed. The bay was gorgeous and many trees lined the beach making for plenty of shade if you wanted it. Plenty of beach chairs for everyone. -The front desk staff, Premium staff, and excursion booking staff were especially wonderful and helpful. -They had some wildlife on the property which was neat. -Would be great for kids as there was plenty of kid amenities. -The a la carte restaurants (sushi, seafood/steak, and italian) were average. Negatives: -It is at least 90% Costa Rican locals who were visiting, which is not a problem in itself, but it meant that much of the staff didn't speak English. My partner is fluent in Spanish and I can stumble through enough that it was fine, but if anyone visiting does not speak Spanish, this would NOT be the place for you. -The drinks were extremely limited. There was a small list of cocktails included, 1 draft beer, and 3 wines. Nothing else. I couldn't even get a mojito. -The food was extremely disappointing at the buffet. While we enjoyed the breakfasts of typical Tico food, it was otherwise about the same every night. Even though the buffet had 'theme' nights, they were all about the same food. Not much variety at all. A lot of it was unappetizing. -In the buffet restaurants especially, the service was EXTREMELY slow, or sometimes nonexistent. We would wait 15 minutes for coffee refills before finally giving up and leaving. They'd stop by once when they sat you to get your drink order but would never return after that for any additional needs. -The room cleaning only consisted of making the bed, giving new towels, and refilling the mini bar. They didn't actually do much cleaning, there would be stains left on the counters. Sometimes they would stop by at 9pm to offer us fresh towels. It didn't make much sense. -The ”premium” was not much of an upgrade at all. It just meant you could go to a different room for snacks/drinks and they had a few more alcohols included. But you couldn't get those premium alcohols at other bars - only that one. -Speaking of bars, there were not enough so you'd often wait 20+ minutes in line at any of the outside bars to get a refill. -There were also not nearly enough chairs at the pool, so you needed to get out there before 7:30am to claim a chair or you are out of luck. Overall, if you have been to any other all-inclusive resort and are used to a certain level of service and amenities, this wouldn't be the place for you. Locals in nearby towns and taxi drivers told us the place has been going downhill fast for the last 10 years. Would 100% return to Costa Rica (as we have before) but would not recommend this resort unless you are fine with

With a stay at Hotel Tropico Latino in Cóbano, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Santa Teresa Beach and Carmen Beach. This beach resort is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Playa Mal País and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve.Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools and bicycles to rent. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).Enjoy a satisfying meal at Shambala serving guests of Hotel Tropico Latino. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, multilingual staff, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle and a ferry terminal shuttle are provided for an additional charge.Make yourself at home in one of the 21 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Your room comes with a Select Comfort bed. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

The Casa Zen provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The Casa Zen offers a pleasant stay in Carmen for those traveling for business or leisure.From the hotel, Tambor Airport is approximately 30km away. The nearest airport is Tambor Airport, approximately 30km from the hotel. Seeing Carmen's sights from this hotel is easy with Disco Bar La Brosy, Iguana Divers and Pura Vida Surfers AirBnB Santa Teresa CR all close by.At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. For those driving themselves, parking is provided on site.