This unit at Banana Beach Hotel is a perfect option for vacationing couples and newlyweds. Closest to the pool, and just steps from the ocean and Banana Beach Restaurant, Lula has a king-sized canopy bed, large terrace, outdoor private kitchen. An additional day bed for third person as well. Banana Beach is the perfect place to relax by the pool or on the beach. Experience amazing waves and sunsets. The space Close to the pool, and just steps from the ocean, Banana Beach Hotel is a perfect choice for a relaxing and invigorating tropical vacation. This unit has a king-sized canopy bed and daybed. Amenities include air conditioning, Wi-Fi, cable television, bathroom with hot water, a safe, desk area, closet space, an outdoor equipped kitchenette, refrigerator and coffee maker, and a great terrace with hammock and chairs. Daily cleaning and maintenance services are included so you can enjoy your vacation and relax. Our team is friendly and would be happy to assist in any need. On the beach in front of the property, you can enjoy an exceptional meal, a variety of refreshing drinks, and lounge around at Banana Beach Restaurant, one of the few restaurants in Santa Teresa located right on the beach. It is a great place to experience Santa Teresa's amazing sunsets. Enjoy an invigorating surf session, and then eat and drink when you’re done. The beach break in front of the property is one of the best in Santa Teresa, and during the high season is the first choice for surfers in the area. Santa Teresa's waves are renowned throughout the world, and the Banana Beach Surf Break is one of the reasons why. Banana Beach is centrally located in Santa Teresa. Conveniently within walking distance of restaurants, bars, and supermarkets. It is perfect for vacation option for everyone; couples, families (with kids), big groups and solo adventurers will all enjoy their stay with us. There are plenty of activities and outings you can enjoy in Santa Teresa. This includes Zip Line Canopy Tours, Horseback Riding in the mountains and on the beach, Fishing trips, Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Surf lessons and more. We will be happy to coordinate activities for you and your family. We can also coordinate vacation packages, domestic flights, ground transportation, car / ATV rentals, massages, yoga lessons, and more. Guest access Banana Beach guests get exclusive access to the Banana Beach Pool. Other things to note IMPORTANT: Pets are allowed in the hotel, but must be requested in advance. There will be a deposit required to cover potential damages. Contact us for more information.

## The Space

This unit at Banana Beach Hotel is an ideal choice for vacationing couples and newlyweds. Located closest to the pool and just steps from the ocean and Banana Beach Restaurant, the unit features a king-sized canopy bed and an additional daybed to accommodate a third guest. It also includes a large terrace and a private outdoor kitchen.

Inside, the unit offers air conditioning, Wi-Fi, cable television, a bathroom with hot water, a safe, a desk area, and ample closet space. The outdoor kitchenette is equipped with a refrigerator and coffee maker. The terrace provides a relaxing space with a hammock and chairs.

Daily cleaning and maintenance services are provided, allowing you to fully enjoy your stay. The friendly team is available to assist with any needs.

## Location

Banana Beach Hotel is perfectly situated on the beach, offering direct access to one of Santa Teresa’s best surf breaks. The beach in front of the property is renowned for its waves and is a popular spot for surfers, especially during the high season.

The hotel is centrally located within walking distance of restaurants, bars, and supermarkets, making it convenient for all types of travelers including couples, families with children, large groups, and solo adventurers.

## Amenities

- King-sized canopy bed and additional daybed
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi and cable television
- Bathroom with hot water
- Safe and desk area
- Closet space
- Outdoor kitchen with refrigerator and coffee maker
- Large terrace with hammock and chairs
- Daily cleaning and maintenance
- Exclusive access to Banana Beach Pool

## Dining

Right on the beach in front of the hotel, Banana Beach Restaurant offers exceptional meals and a variety of refreshing drinks. It is one of the few beachfront dining options in Santa Teresa and a fantastic place to enjoy the area’s famous sunsets.

## Activities and Services

Santa Teresa offers a wide range of activities including:

- Zip line canopy tours
- Horseback riding in the mountains and on the beach
- Fishing trips
- Snorkeling and scuba diving
- Surf lessons

The hotel team can assist in coordinating these activities as well as vacation packages, domestic flights, ground transportation, car and ATV rentals, massages, yoga lessons, and more.

## Guest Access

Guests at Banana Beach have exclusive access to the Banana Beach Pool.

## Other Information

Pets are allowed at the hotel but must be requested in advance. A deposit is required to cover potential damages. Please contact the hotel for further details.

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Private Honeymoon Suite at Banana Beach - Hotels for Rent in Playa Santa Teresa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Noise at night in the restaurant late at night And loud acoustic music, which was at odds with the tranquility and relaxation we were looking for. The restaurant is too expensive. Otherwise, it's the most expensive in Santa Teresa.

El ruido por las noches en el restaurante a altas horas de la noche Y sonido acústico altamente en contra de la tranquilidad y relajamiento qué estábamos buscando El restaurante es demasiado caro Sino el más caro de Santa Teresa

Decent place , great location , and fun banana beach restaurant and bar. But it’s nothing of a honeymoon suite as described  ( your honeymooner would be disappointed ) It’s just a room with a king size bed  and another single in a hotel , the patio outside is poorly designed and the hammock reaches the floor .

The location can not be beaten! Right on the beach front with easy access to lovely restaurants and shops in Santa Teresa or Playa Carman. The bungalow was perfect; very clean, comfy bed and has everything you need. The restaurant area is lively and fun with great cocktails and live music. Overall a great place to stay.

We had a beautiful and romantic honeymoon. Your bungalow was cozy and romantic, your hospitality was wonderful, and your location was perfect. We will be back. Thanks again.

The cottage was great! Very central to everything which was amazing and had the best beach bar right on the sand. Would definitely stay here again!

Thank you Bethany, we are here at any time you want to come back!!

The Banana Beach Honeymoon Bungalow is a great place to stay at Santa Teresa.  Its a  1 minute walk to the beach and right in the center of all the action/downtown. Emilya is was very nice and helpful leading up and during our stay.  My wife and I had a lovely time here and would recommend it to newlyweds or couples looking for a romantic trip to Santa Teresa.

We stayed for 5 days in the Lula. bungalow. We came to enjoy the beach (surfing, swimming) and to rest. We've been delighted. The bungalow is very functional, , tastefully decorated, very clean , not overlooked and with air conditioning! It is a 3 minute walk to the most beautiful beach in Santa Theresa and one of the only restaurants in the city  (Banana Beach) where you can eat on the beach. Happier times!

Nous sommes restés 5 jours dans le bungalow Lula.Nous sommes venu pour profiter de la plage (surf, baignade) et pour nous reposer. Nous avons été comblés. Le bungalow est tres fonctionnel, , décoré avec gout, tres propre , sans vis a vis et avec la clim! Il est a 3 mn à pied de la plus belle plage de Santa Theresa et de l'un des seuls restaurants de la ville  (le Banana Beach) où l'on mange sur la plage. Que du bonheur!

Just steps from the beach and multiple surf peaks.  Restaurants in the area were all amazing.

Everything about the Bungalow, Banana Beach and Playa Carmen was outstanding - we loved our stay here!!!! Food Drinks Host Staff and Guests were lovely - can't wait to go back!!!!  

The listing was quite accurate. The location is amazing. Maybe the best in Santa Teresa. It was very quiet, had a nice pool, near shops and restaurants, and right on the beach!

We arrived at 8pm and the host was arranged for us to get the key from a local hotel. We loved having a private yard and patio with the bungalow and being a 2 minute walk to the beach.

Emilya was great and stress free to deal with when checking in and out of the bungalow. The listing is accurate except the bungalow is now brown, but still just as charming. We were welcomed by a clean room with flower pedals scattered on the bed. The bungalow is about 50 mt. from the beach and the proximity to Banana Bar (a local beachside restaurant) is awesome. This was our favorite place that we stayed during our two week honeymoon in Costa Rica. The town of Santa Teresa is laid back, the scenery is gorgeous, the surf is consistent and during the green season in May the crowds were small to non-existent. We would absolutely return the Lula Bungalow and hope to in the future. 

We were happy to have you spend part of your honeymoon with us, and I'm so happy you enjoyed your time with us.

The Lula bungalow was exactly as pictured and the location is the big draw. The accommodations are very basic and if you set your expectations accordingly, you will not be disappointed. Pros: location, steps from an amazing stretch of beach and the Banana Beach bar (loved it!). Walking distance from market and several restaurants. People who work/manage the property are very nice and want to make sure you are happy. A/C and wifi works great. Cons: lack of storage or anything to put your clothes in in the bungalow. No coffee maker in the room, despite it being a kitchenette (Costa Rican coffee is delicious and I like mine as soon as I wake up). Most of the electrical outlets in the room weren't working when we got there, but they sent maintenance and he was able to fix all but the bathroom one. Overall it was a good 4-day stay and we enjoyed our time at Lula.

HOST: Great contact and communication prior to arrival. Main reception by restaurant was rarely staffed. No wifi information given to us until we asked other guests RECEPTION: confusion on location as there is no clear sign. There are 3 different names to the location. The gentleman at the reception initially seemed bothered by us, passed us off to Eli after 3 younger girls showed up behind us. LULA BUNGALOW: Private yard seemed great at first but ended up being an avenue for thieves and peeping toms. The room was clean with a nice king bed. The shower could use some updating as well as the kitchenette area as well. The roof needs to be repaired as it is being covered by a tarp. We had a rainy night and had 2 inches on our floor when we woke up (discount given) We stayed 3 nights here! GARDEN BUNGALOW: more of a tree house style bungalow with open gaps and exposure. I'm not a bug person at night so we slept downstairs on 2 Separate single beds to try to avoid the little critters. We used baygon bug spray around our beds on the floor and avoided them:) The shower is open to the outside up top at the roof. We came home one day to a huge iguana in the shower area, he was living in the roof area! Both accommodations are overpriced for what you get!!!! POOL: Warm and clean. You cannot stop the leaves from falling so don't judge those. The pool cleaner was there 2x daily as we spent a ton of time there. It was a great atmosphere only lacking a bar!!! RESTAURANT/BAR: The restaurant served delicious food that was mildly over priced. The servers were nice but quite slow as they speak to much to the guests and keep you waiting. The bar was great, 2 for 1 drinks were a decent deal. The view is amazing. Entertainment was really good especially Rhapso's fire shows SURF SHOP: Non-enticing. No advertising. Didn't look trustworthy enough to trust my life with them SPA: What spa??? BANANA BEACH: Best part of this amenity. The beach is clean and there is accessible seating as well. Sunsets from here are amazing. Great location to watch the surfers!! Tons of stray dogs..love them LOCATION: PERFECT!! RATING: 3.5 stars Value for money is mediocre. They are overpriced especially when the beach and restaurant are free and available fir anyone to use!! We would consider coming back to the area but would rent the private villas with private pools next time. It is what it is. The pictures are better online but you cannot go wrong with a few day experience here.

We were so pleasantly surprised by this place. We had our own private yard complete with outdoor shower and hammocks. The spot is a 10-15 minute walk from the center of town but it is at banana beach which is one of the sweetest beach spots to chill at. I would recommend this place to anyone. It was comfy, beautiful and the staff was incredibly friendly. We will definitely stay here again. 

I just can say that everything was perfect!!! :-)

We loved everything about this place! The Lula bungalow was absolutely perfect! Cute, clean and only steps from the beach! The white sand beach is perfect for swimming, surfing and running! The beach bar and restaurant are perfect for days that you don't want to leave the beach....they even had evening entertainment!  Emilya was incredibly helpful before, during and after the trip. We left a cell phone in the room and she went out of her way to ship it back to California for us! I highly recommend the Luz de Vida Resort to anyone visiting Santa Theresa! We will for sure be back!

Emilya responded very quickly to my enquiries and was able to confirm the booking efficiently. She was also very helpful with regard to organising taxis to and from the accommodation.  The accommodation was as described, and we enjoyed our stay very much.

Luna Bungalow is in a great location - a 5 minute walk to Santa Teresa town 'center', with groceries and restaurants also available right outside the property gate. The inside of the bungalow is comfortable and nice, there are the basics anyone would need to stay for a few days, we definitely made use of the kitchenette as it is much cheaper to cook than eat out in Santa Teresa. Though there is a day bed so 3 people could fit inside to sleep I think that would start to get really cramped. The bungalow itself is on a compound with other bungalows and the layout and landscaping of the property has been well done so that each bungalow feels very private and open. The reception and housekeeping staff were polite and efficient. I never met Emilya but the instructions that she left with us were very clear - we did not have any issues finding the place or while we were staying there. Highly recommend this property for couples that are 'flash-packing' and staying in Santa Teresa for a few days. 