BAJO EL ARBOL B&B, Playa Santa Teresa (Puntarenas)

An adults-only bed and breakfast in Santa Teresa Beach, Bajo El Arbol B&B offers a lush garden, terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. The property provides private check-in and check-out, a paid shuttle service, concierge, shared kitchen, daily housekeeping, outdoor seating, picnic area, bicycle parking, tour desk, and luggage storage. Rooms include both private and shared bathroom options, with some featuring a small kitchen, and are cleaned daily. The on-site restaurant serves Catalan, Mediterranean, and Spanish cuisines, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options available. Guests can dine outdoors in the garden setting, which has been described as a magical and romantic atmosphere. The restaurant is known for dishes such as marinated tuna, marinated sardines, carpaccio of the day's catch, octopus Galician style, and candied shrimp. A continental breakfast is served each morning in the garden at Bajo El Arbol B&B. Located 12 km from Cobano Airport, the property is a 3-minute walk from Carmen Beach, with the National Bank and various shops nearby. The area is bustling, and the hotel provides a peaceful retreat within it, with a supermarket across the street. Bajo El Arbol B&B also offers a shared kitchen and rest area, allowing guests to prepare their own meals. The property is wheelchair accessible, with raised toilets and grab rails, and provides facilities for disabled guests.

The garden setting is serene and lush, providing a peaceful atmosphere close to the main road.

Breakfast is consistently praised as delicious and complete, served in the garden.

The location is highly rated, with Carmen Beach a 2-5 minute walk and shops and a supermarket across the street.

The on-site restaurant offers inventive dishes, including local fish and Basque pintxos on Wednesday evenings.

The host and staff are noted for being helpful, attentive, and providing local tips.

Natural noise from animals like roosters and dogs can be audible in the morning.

Breakfast is served at a fixed time with no flexibility, which might not suit early surfers.