3-Star 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.

With a stay at Banana Beach Hotel in Cóbano, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Teresa Beach and Carmen Beach. This beach hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Playa Mal País and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Cocal Beach.Relax and unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.At Banana Beach Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar.Featured amenities include laundry facilities 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 7 air-conditioned rooms featuring private pools. Rooms have private furnished patios. Kitchenettes are outfitted with refrigerators, ovens, and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

With a stay at Ritmo Tropical Hotel in Cóbano, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Santa Teresa Beach and Carmen Beach. This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Playa Mal País and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve.Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Located in Cóbano, Hotel Santa Teresa by the Beach is by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve and Santa Teresa Beach. This hotel is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Cocal Beach and 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Hermosa Beach.Treat yourself with massages and facials. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a vending machine.A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 26 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and separate sitting areas.

Everyone is super friendly, the check in was really good, the space is really nice with a lot of people that is surfing and the location is great, super close to the beach!

With a stay at Atrapasuenos Dreamcatcher Hotel in Cóbano, you'll be by the ocean, just a 3-minute walk from Carmen Beach and a 3-minute drive from Santa Teresa Beach. This beach hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Hermosa Beach.Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this Colonial hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. 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 8 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at Peace Loft Santa Teresa in Cóbano, you'll be near the beach, just a 2-minute walk from Carmen Beach and a 2-minute drive from Santa Teresa Beach. This aparthotel is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Hermosa Beach.Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Guests can catch a ride on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 10 kilometers.Satisfy your appetite at Banana Beach Restaurant, a beachfront restaurant, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe.The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 8 air-conditioned rooms featuring private plunge pools and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished patios. Kitchens are outfitted with refrigerators and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.

With a stay at Shark Town Mal Pais in Cóbano, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Santa Teresa Beach and Carmen Beach. This apartment is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Playa Mal País and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve.Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room. This apartment also features tour/ticket assistance and bike parking.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned rooms featuring private pools and flat-screen televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding, and all rooms are furnished with twin sofa beds. Rooms have private balconies. Kitchenettes are outfitted with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment.

With a stay at Riverside Apartments, you'll be centrally located in Cóbano, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Teresa Beach and Carmen Beach. This apartment is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Playa Mal País and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Cocal Beach.Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).Make yourself at home in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

With a stay at this villa in Cóbano, you'll be a 3-minute drive from Santa Teresa Beach and 6 minutes from Carmen Beach. This villa is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Cocal Beach and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Playa Mal País.Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this villa include complimentary wireless internet access and gas grills.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself comfortable in this villa, which has a kitchen. An LCD television with digital programming provides entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a refrigerator and massage services, and you can also request a crib/infant bed (complimentary).