About Ocio Villas Mal Pais

Ocio Villas Mal Pais is built around privacy and space. All three villa types, the Deluxe Villa, the Villa Suite and the Standard Villa, come with a private pool, a salt water plunge pool and pool towels. Each also has air conditioning, a kitchenette with a microwave, and outdoor furniture and an outdoor dining area for long meals in the open air. It is a four-star address on the Mal Pais side of Santa Teresa Beach, and the 9.4 rating from 106 guest reviews suggests it delivers on the promise.

When you want a change from your own pool, the property has an outdoor swimming pool with a view, a sun terrace, and sun loungers or beach chairs with sun umbrellas. The spa and wellness center offers massage services, and yoga classes are available for slower mornings. Evenings suit the villa format: the kitchenette and grocery deliveries mean you can stock the villa and eat on your own terrace.

Active travelers have plenty to choose from. Hiking, cycling, horse riding, fishing, diving and snorkelling are all part of the stay, and the tour desk and concierge service can help you organise your days. Walking tours, bike tours and a tour or class on local culture add a way to get to know the area beyond the pool.

Practical details are well covered. Free WiFi and free private parking are included, and airport pick up and drop off are available, with the shuttle service carrying an additional charge. Laundry, an ironing service and daily housekeeping keep longer stays comfortable. Rooms and public areas are non-smoking, the property has 24-hour security, and each villa has a safety deposit box. Families are welcome, and check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Who it’s best for

Rooms & suites

Ocio Villas Mal Pais offers three villa types, each with air conditioning, a fan, a kitchenette with a microwave, a coffee and tea maker, a safety deposit box, a private bathroom with a shower, and a terrace with outdoor furniture and an outdoor dining area. Each also has its own private pool, with a salt water plunge pool and pool towels.

The Deluxe Villa measures 721 sq ft and sleeps up to two. It has a living room, a separate bedroom, a seating area and a terrace with sea views.

The Standard Villa is also 721 sq ft but sleeps up to three, which makes it the choice for a small group. It adds a lounge with chairs and hammocks, plus a balcony with a sea view and a dining area.

The Villa Suite is the largest at 1,292 sq ft and sleeps up to two. It has ocean views, a sofa, a seating area, iPod docking, and a balcony with a sea view and a dining area. Choose it for extra space on a longer stay.

Location

Ocio Villas Mal Pais sits in Santa Teresa Beach on Costa Rica's Golfo de Nicoya side, in the Playa Mal Pais area. The address directions read: Golfo de Nicoya, de la Torre del ICE 500 meters south and 250 meters east. Keep this in mind when you arrange transport. Airport pick up and drop off can be arranged, with the shuttle service carrying an additional charge. If you drive, free private parking is available at the property. The tour desk and concierge service can help set up walking tours, bike tours, horse riding, fishing, diving and snorkelling. Let the property know your expected arrival time in advance through the Special Requests box when booking.

Amenities

• Private Pool in Every Villa
• Outdoor Swimming Pool with a View
• Sun Terrace with Sun Loungers and Umbrellas
• Spa/wellness Center
• Massage Services
• Yoga Classes
• Free Wi-Fi
• Free Private Parking
• Air Conditioning
• Kitchenette in Every Villa
• Airport Pick Up and Drop Off
• Tour Desk and Concierge Service
• Horse Riding, Diving and Snorkelling
• Hiking, Cycling and Fishing
• Laundry and Ironing Service
• Grocery Deliveries

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