Vista Hermosa Boutique B&B

3.5 star property
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Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Arbol solitario
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Lot 14 Villas del Mar, Tambor, Cóbano, Puntarenas
  • Playa Grande
    61 min walk
  • Piedra Colorada
    88 min walk
  • Romelia Wildlife Refuge
    4 min drive
  • Tambor (TMU)
    21 min drive

Room options

Arbol solitario

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Cóbano

Located in Cóbano, Vista Hermosa Boutique B&B is within a 15-minute drive of Romelia Wildlife Refuge and Los Delfines Golf & Country Club. .This bed & breakfast is 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from Santa Teresa Beach and 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Parque Nacional Curu.

What's nearby

  • Romelia Wildlife Refuge - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Los Delfines Golf & Country Club - 13 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Parque Nacional Curu - 14 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Montezuma Falls - 22 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Montezuma Beach - 33 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Tambor (TMU) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bakery Cafe - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Bar Gitanos - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sano Banano Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Soda El Balcón del Mar - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Montezuma Latino - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Vista Hermosa Boutique B&B

Bed & breakfast in Cóbano with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Vista Hermosa Boutique B&B offers 6 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Cóbano bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water and in-room massages.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the bed & breakfast's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 9 AM.
Vista Hermosa Boutique B&B has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM–9 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Horse riding/hire
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Massages

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 10.00 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Vista Hermosa Boutique
Vista Hermosa Boutique B&B
Vista Hermosa Boutique B&B Tambor
Vista Hermosa Boutique Tambor
Vista Hermosa Boutique B&B Cobano
Vista Hermosa Boutique Cobano
Vista Hermosa Boutique B B
Vista Hermosa B&b Cobano
Vista Hermosa Boutique B B
Vista Hermosa Boutique B&B Cóbano
Vista Hermosa Boutique B&B Bed & breakfast
Vista Hermosa Boutique B&B Bed & breakfast Cóbano

Vista Hermosa Boutique B&B Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 50 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 50 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a nice stay and great breakfast. Cozy B&B and lovely setting. Very nice to have a pool right at your doorstep to cool off.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great little find in beautiful bit of Costa Rica
Fantastic B&B. Judy, the owner is brilliant. Really knows the area and will help you have the best time. She's very proactive and gets in touch soon after you book looking to help with trips etc. Trust her. Best food in the area too. Was there for Xmas dinner too and her friends are pretty fun as well. A real find.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

We had a wonderful stay at the Vista Hermosa B&B!! Judy was absolutely amazing and welcomed us with open arms! Very sad we couldnt stay there longer, highly recommend staying there!!! Thank you Judy:)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sue & Kim, Alberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A welcome surprise!
We booked our stay at Vista Hermosa based on Traveller reviews so were expecting something pretty nice but this lovel B&B far exceeded our expectations. The house is located in a quiet and safe rural residential neighbourhood a 15 minute walk to a local beach and a few minutes by car to Playa Tambor. The private air conditioned casita that we stayed in had a very comfortable King-sized bed with ample seating and a nice little cooking and food prep area. The breakfast was simply delicious, expertly prepared and graciously served. We encouraged the delightful owner and host, Judy, (a fellow Canadian) to share her Costa Rican experience and she regaled us with amusing and informative stories of her adventures during her time living and operating a business in Costa Rica. she even invited us to join her for a social visit to the neighbours which turned out to be a most engaging and entertaining evening. We highly recommend that other visitors to the Tambor area include Vista Hermosa in their travel plans for a rare and welcome treat.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful setting
Beautiful setting, very quite, charming. Host Judy was very attentive to our needs. Food was great. Lots of CR information available, just sorry e didn't have more time to spend there.

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was wonderful the staff and accommodations were above and beyond our expectations. If you need a place to get away from it all this is the place for you. We will definitely will be going back.

10/10 Excellent

Kate, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great base to explore the area
Stayed at super cosy and personal Vista Hermosa during our Road Trip in Costa Rica - enjoyed the closeness to Santa Teresa and beaches as well as the great service at the hotel - highly recommend a dinner there - Judy makes a great steak! Judy was also great help recommending activities - she even organises tours and if asked shares a of great insights. Would make Vista Hermosa my first stop and Judy my main point of contact for the next visit!

10/10 Excellent

Andre and Mel, Trinidad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best in Costa Rica
For a B&B, and for that matter best place we stayed in Costa Rica. Loved the vibe and the dogs, and the beach is closeby. However, expect natural beauty and you will not be disppointed.

10/10 Excellent

Jen and Baruch, chicago il

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Last stop....paradise
Vista hermosa was the last stop on our 2 week excursion around Costa Rica. It was the perfect way to end our trip. Judy was very helpful in helping us locate the hotel and she gave us great advice on things to do in the area. Judy was friendly, welcoming, and a great host. She is also very knowledgable about Costa Rica and how to get the best out all the activities around the area. The hotel was amazing! It was extremely clean and our room was super comfortable. There's a bar/lounge area where you can just enjoy nature at its fullest. The breakfast was delicious every morning and the steak dinners were a delight. Service was outstanding! I truly recommend this place if you want to take a break from the ongoing daily activities of Costa Rica and rest among nature, comfort, and great company.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
WEBSITE WITH MISLEADING INFORMATIONS
DON’T book this B&B, the description on the website doesn't match AT ALL what you get. We booked this trip through Expedia and we were supposed to get a private APARTMENT with bathroom, living room and kitchen. Upon our arrival, they decided to give us a different room (which was cheaper than the one we reserved). This given apartment has NO PRIVACY because was shared with Judy the owner’s room and it didn't have a working kitchen. Our bathroom’s had a out of service bidet with a small and uncomfortable bath tub. Our room was very dusty and the pillows smelled, probably they didn't changed them for a while. She welcomed us saying that we were lucky enough that she accepted us because we had a 2 years old daughter and apparently it's not a kids friendly hotel (Expedia never mentioned this, neither the Hotel even through our phone and email conversations). We bought an excursion to Isla Tortuga trhough the hotel , which was beautiful but we fund out it was OVERPRICED compare to others.Our daughter didn't pay but she didn't get any food and they wouldn't even sell it because they didn't have enough! Also our boat was driven by an adult and a 10 years old boy. I didn't feel safe at all!!! As if it was not enough the website says it is only 10 minutes “walking” distance from the beach, the reality is 20-30 minutes of walking up and down the hill and on top of that the beach is full of garbage! We ended up moving to Santa Teresa even if they didn’

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
A remote jail with a view!
My 3 night stay with a friend at Vista Hermosa was the most awkward and uncomfortable hotel stay I’ve had despite the beautiful location. Called prior to reserving to confirm the location, food options, etc. The series of events that followed were worthy of a comedy film. Upsides: property is very beautiful, well kept, immaculate room with large bathroom, attentive staff, and two sweet dogs that double as beach tour guides. Downsides: Property advertised as non-smoking but the owner, Judy, chain-smokes in the lobby next to guest rooms. Loud music played from 9am-9pm directly next to guest rooms (no napping). I recommend a rental car. Per our phone conversation I didn't feel she was very honest about the remoteness of the property. Once we realized walking to town wasn’t an option we felt like slaves to the property. A menu w/ pricing isn’t provided as the owner stated it was all memorized. The food was okay but resort pricing was questionable at times. We weren’t informed guests are locked IN the building at night which was a fire hazard and enough to cause a panic attack. My husband had to call from the USA to have the owner unlock the doors in which she pretended it had been open the entire time. While the owner seems to be a kind person who means well, I often felt like I was being taken advantage of. I have lived, worked, and frequently travel to CR and was surprised by the owners racially and socially ignorant comments.

10/10 Excellent

Larry, West Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay on the end of the Nicoya
We had a wonderful time during our stay at the Vista Hermosa Boutique B&B. Judy and Javier provide hospitality and meals that are top notch. Although it seemed a little out of the way at first it was well worth while and the quiet setting provided a very relaxing atmosphere. We had a rental car so all nearby points were easily accessible. The grounds and buildings are very well maintained and located in a beautifully landscaped setting. If you are planning some time in the beautiful southern Nicoya peninsula, I highly recommend that you reserve some time at the Vista Hermosa Boutique B&B.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn, France

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small hotel in lovely grounds, fabulous staff.
We felt more like house guests than hotel guests, which was very relaxing. Comfortable beds, good size shower and bathroom, plenty of good-sized towels. Food was great, best steak I have ever eaten, freshly cooked each evening with fresh ingredients. Peaceful location, great to hear the howler monkeys calling in the distance during the day. Plenty of birds to see in the garden too. Gentle dogs in residence who will escort you to the beach and back if you want. Pool was lovely to relax in after a hard day's sight-seeing, temperature was just right. Plenty of room to sit and chill if you didn't want to go out. Good internet connectivity.

10/10 Excellent

aukea, vancouver, canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
a rural tropical paradise
Judy (the Canadian Manager/owner) has the expertise to run Villa Hermosa well. She and her staff were well informed, helpful and friendly. Truly delightful people. Lovely, well behaved dogs too!

10/10 Excellent

Linnea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hospitality lives large at Villa Vista Hermosa
Judy, the owner of this B & B puts a lot of pride into her services. The grounds are gorgeous with an imaculate pool. Her business partner, Javier, is a local who shares his vast knowledge of the area, has an amazing service ethic and made the stay a complete pleasure. He took me on a jungle tour where we saw howler monkeys and a white-faced monkey. The meals are exquisite, the rooms are lovely and comfortable, and the company is fantastic. I will definitely return. Judy and Javier make this the best place to stay in Costa Rica.

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden gem
The moment we arrived, we were welcomed with an amazing tropical cocktail (o.k., cocktails) and already felt at home. This property is just GORGEOUS! The main house and rooms are spotless, the gardening and landscaping are absolutely beautiful, and the service is impeccable. Judy and Javier are AMAZING! Two of the most hospitable people ever. Anything you ask for, you shall receive. The food was cooked to order and was always hot, fresh and delicious. We took the ATV tour guided by Javier and saw every part of Tambor and the surrounding towns ... I would highly recommend this tour. If you ever make it to Tambor, please stay at the Villas Vista Hermosa and experience the hospitality of Judy and Javier, in addition to this beautiful hidden gem. Tell them Kim and Mike from L.A. say hello.

10/10 Excellent

Erika, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would definitely go back
We were pleasantly surprised. Went alone with my four-year-old son, and my room opened right to the pool so we could easily go back-and-forth. The location was isolated, so not a good spot if you're looking for a "happening" place. Some ants in the room, but Javier was helpful in getting rid of them. Very attentive staff. Tiny B&B, at-home feeling, felt very safe. Excellent food, made to order. We ate all our meals there. The beach was a short distance, but a steep hike - great for me, but not good for a little kid. I would go into town (10-15 min. drive) for the beach instead of going to the close one - in addition, the beach in town is cleaner, more pleasant. This is a great place to stay the night before or after flying into Tambor.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the best plaee we stayed, hands down.
Stay here! This was the best place we stayed on our road trip in Costa Rica. The property is excellent, the food was great, the location is ideal. There are create towns in the area, beautiful beaches, and awesome hiking to the waterfalls. Not only was our stay perfect, the information Judy and Javier gave us on our route made the duration of our trip in Costa Rica that much better... This is the way to go... great for all types/ages/interests. 100%- I am recommending this place to everybody I know.

10/10 Excellent

Sam and Amanda, San Diego, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great B&B in Santa Teresa
Perfect place to stay for a few days. The property is beautiful, close to the beach. The people who run the place, Judy and Javier, are really cool and made us feel right at home. Breakfast every morning was great. We had them make us dinner one night (surf and turf) and it was amazing. We also took a horseback riding tour w/ Javier and had a great time. We stayed in the 'Coco Loco' room and it was really nice, clean, and private; also had a huge spa tub. All and all we were really impressed with Villas Vista Hermosa and look forward to going back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Franck, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In a few words. Beautiful house and grounds, nothing to complain about. Very friendly, hospitality. In quiet area away from town. Top BB.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Judy and Javier were very friendly, going out of their way to make us comfortable. The pool was nice and we enjoyed the jacuzzi tub in the room. The house is beautiful and the nearby beach is also very scenic - we saw monkeys, an armadillo, and a number of parrots and other birds on our walk down to the beach.

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice!
Located in an upscale residential neighborhood, This is a great spot near Tambor to get away from it all. Excellent service and great people. It's a bit off the beaten path, with beautiful amenities and good food.

10/10 Excellent

MIRSADA, YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing
We book this B&B as a stop over to our next destination. It was great. I felt like I went to visit my aunt. It's a private house turned into B&B. They serve amazing coctails and great breakfast. Beach is about 10 minutes walk down the hill, beach is your tipical vocanic beach undisturbed by tourists. We saw monkey's on our way down. Great Place