Hotel Playa Carmen
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Located in the coastal town of Mal Pais, Hotel Playa Carmen is a beautiful and decorative boutique hotel. Mal Pais is situated on the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula in the Puntarenas province. With year-round waves and wide, sandy beaches, Mal Pais has become a favorite destination for surfers and beach lovers alike. Formerly a small fishing village, the Mal Pais of today is growing at a swift pace, as new cabañas, surf shops and restaurants are increasingly opening their doors. However, despite its recent boom, Mal Pais continues to be a chill surf destination with an abundance of natural beauty.
The three small beach towns of Santa Teresa, Playa Carmen and Mal Pais are often collectively referred to as 'Mal Pais.' The northern end of this area has the boutique hotels, surf shops and international eateries, along with several bars that manage to sustain a decent nightlife. On the southern end sits the Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve, a sanctuary that protects 1,172 hectares of forest and houses a huge variety of animals, including howler, spider and white-faced capuchin monkeys. Hikers with a keen eye also have the chance to spot traces of ocelot and margay cats while hiking through the park.
With consistently good year-round surf, this slice of Costa Rica is best known for its waves. The beach at Mal Pais boasts a super-hollow, well-rounded wave, although the rocks at low tide can make it intimidating for beginning surfers. Down the beach, Playa Carmen has a long, wide stretch of sand and a break that is best at a height of three feet overhead. When the surf is good here, crowds can be a little invasive, but an inside drift usually spreads out the wave-hungry pack. About a kilometer north of Playa Carmen, Santa Teresa is a stretch of beach with wild, rocky outcroppings that extend 100 meters or more into the sea. Although the rocks can be a little precarious to navigate, these outcroppings create some seriously heavy barrels, and as a result, Santa Teresa is one of the best places to find waves in Costa Rica. The town of Mal Pais has an abundance of surf-friendly services including several places where beginners can take lessons.
In addition to surfing, a visit to Mal Pais ensures the opportunity to try several other water sports, including scuba diving, sport fishing, kite surfing, and snorkeling. Visitors to Mal Pais can also choose from a range of land-based activities including horseback riding, mountain biking, and some spectacular hikes.
Hotel Playa Carmen is an intimate boutique hotel boasting all the amenities of a big beach resort. The architecture of the hotel is ascetically pleasing, using clean lines and modern shapes to create a serene, chilled-out atmosphere. Every one of its 26 guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite TV, mini bar, phone, safe-deposit box, and wireless internet. The rooms, each painted a different shade of soft pastel, are beautifully furnished with wood furniture and a subtle, classy décor. There are couches with over-stuffed pillows and soft light fixtures that create private alcoves for reading and relaxing. The bathrooms are large and luxurious. All of the rooms have a terrace, although they differ notably in size and quality of view. The hotel is located 100 meters away from its namesake, Playa Carmen, and is also within walking distance of Mal Pais and Santa Teresa.
The swimming pool and Jacuzzi area are gorgeous. Lounge chairs and parasols are available for sun bathers, and a pool-side bar serves up chilled drinks. Free wireless internet is available in all of the principle social spaces, including the pool area. A business center with flat-screened monitors and printers allows travelers to stay savvy of business while enjoying their time abroad. Additionally, there is a spa area where guests can receive massages, as well as a wide range of health and beauty services.
The hotel has an on-site restaurant, Las Olas (Spanish for 'the waves'), where diners are presented with a fine selection of cuisine. Las Olas' head chef often mixes Italian flavors with local specialties, and has gained a reputation for creating dishes that can stimulate every sense.
The restaurant’s wine selection is thorough and carefully researched. Complimentary breakfast is served daily.
Hotel Playa Carmen Facilities
Restaurant, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, spa, pool-side bar, tour desk, conference room, gift shop
Amenities
Restaurant, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, wireless internet, spa, pool-side bar, Jacuzzi, tour desk, air conditioning, satellite TV, laundry, safe-deposit boxes, room service, conference room, gift store, private bathrooms, hot water, private terrace
Accommodations
Hotel Playa Carmen has 26 rooms in total. Every rooms comes with air conditioning, satellite TV, private hot-water bathrooms, and private terrace. The different room types are: Standard Room, Junior Suite Room, and Deluxe Rooms. The rooms differ in both bed size and views from the terrace.
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With consistently good year-round surf, this slice of Costa Rica is best known for its waves. The beach at Mal Pais boasts a super-hollow, well-rounded wave, although the rocks at low tide can make it intimidating for beginning surfers. Down the beach, Playa Carmen has a long, wide stretch of sand and a break that is best at a height of three feet overhead. When the surf is good here, crowds can be a little invasive, but an inside drift usually spreads out the wave-hungry pack. About a kilometer north of Playa Carmen, Santa Teresa is a stretch of beach with wild, rocky outcroppings that extend 100 meters or more into the sea. Although the rocks can be a little precarious to navigate, these outcroppings create some seriously heavy barrels, and as a result, Santa Teresa is one of the best places to find waves in Costa Rica. The town of Mal Pais has an abundance of surf-friendly services including several places where beginners can take lessons.
In addition to surfing, a visit to Mal Pais ensures the opportunity to try several other water sports, including scuba diving, sport fishing, kite surfing, and snorkeling. Visitors to Mal Pais can also choose from a range of land-based activities including horseback riding, mountain biking, and some spectacular hikes.
Hotel Playa Carmen is an intimate boutique hotel boasting all the amenities of a big beach resort. The architecture of the hotel is ascetically pleasing, using clean lines and modern shapes to create a serene, chilled-out atmosphere. Every one of its 26 guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite TV, mini bar, phone, safe-deposit box, and wireless internet. The rooms, each painted a different shade of soft pastel, are beautifully furnished with wood furniture and a subtle, classy décor. There are couches with over-stuffed pillows and soft light fixtures that create private alcoves for reading and relaxing. The bathrooms are large and luxurious. All of the rooms have a terrace, although they differ notably in size and quality of view. The hotel is located 100 meters away from its namesake, Playa Carmen, and is also within walking distance of Mal Pais and Santa Teresa.
The swimming pool and Jacuzzi area are gorgeous. Lounge chairs and parasols are available for sun bathers, and a pool-side bar serves up chilled drinks. Free wireless internet is available in all of the principle social spaces, including the pool area. A business center with flat-screened monitors and printers allows travelers to stay savvy of business while enjoying their time abroad. Additionally, there is a spa area where guests can receive massages, as well as a wide range of health and beauty services.
The hotel has an on-site restaurant, Las Olas (Spanish for 'the waves'), where diners are presented with a fine selection of cuisine. Las Olas' head chef often mixes Italian flavors with local specialties, and has gained a reputation for creating dishes that can stimulate every sense.
The restaurant’s wine selection is thorough and carefully researched. Complimentary breakfast is served daily.
Hotel Playa Carmen Facilities
Restaurant, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, spa, pool-side bar, tour desk, conference room, gift shop
Amenities
Restaurant, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, wireless internet, spa, pool-side bar, Jacuzzi, tour desk, air conditioning, satellite TV, laundry, safe-deposit boxes, room service, conference room, gift store, private bathrooms, hot water, private terrace
Accommodations
Hotel Playa Carmen has 26 rooms in total. Every rooms comes with air conditioning, satellite TV, private hot-water bathrooms, and private terrace. The different room types are: Standard Room, Junior Suite Room, and Deluxe Rooms. The rooms differ in both bed size and views from the terrace.
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