Wow! That may be the best decription for our experience at Hotel Vista de Olas. My wife and I traveled to Costa Rica to celebrate our 25th anniversary. Our first days were spent near the arenal volcano where we participated in a number of physical activites, so we were looking forward to a very relaxing and restful five days in... More

Fantastic spot, secluded and as others have mentioned a bit tough to get to BUT so worth it when you are sitting with a drink in your hand watching the sunset across that amazing infinity pool. My bungalow was clean and spaciaous with a great view of the beach below. Very quiet and peaceful there. The owner Roger was very... More

OMG! Words can't express the beauty of Hotel Vista de Olas and Mal Pais! We were celebrating a birthday (Memorial Weekend). Roger, Heidi and Swen were awesome! Beautiful souls. They really took care of us and made our magical trip stress free. Any activity that you want to do the Olas crew will make sure it happens and make it... More

The location is breathtaking, relaxing and so much fun all at the same time! Staff is and catered to our every need, delicious food. Loved our beach-styled bungalow room and the surrounding nature, the beauty all around is very hard to describe, you just have to get up and go! It was so comfortable to just hang-out, have a Mojito... More

Great value on a Living Social deal! Best views in Mal Pais!! Loved the pool and the happy hour which allowed for socializing with locals and vacationers- Barbecue dinner was amazing, we got some fresh fish from the market and grilled it up no problem!! The ATV Tour was amazing as well, definitely worth doing!! The staff was great, made... More

From the staff's exceptional hospitality to the spectacular views, this hotel-resort had all the amenities of home, yet enough activities to keep you entertained the entire time. The feeling at Vista de Olas is very laid back, includes a personal welcome-bottle of wine, your own happy hour, barbecue, and your choice of activities from zip-lining, to horse-back riding, ATV riding... More

We could not have chosen a better place to stay (and hang out, quite frankly) during our first trip to Costa Rica. Booking our accommodations, getting to the hotel and having fun were so easy at Vista de Olas! Hospitality is above and beyond all expectations. You will find no better view of the beach than from the infinity pool... More

This hotel has the best view in Santa Teresa/Malpais. The owner is great and very laid back. Roger really worked with us and made us feel at home. They really care about their guests and the experience they receive once you're in their hands. The hotel is on a steep hill which is great for watching sunsets, everything is well... More

getting to the hotel was the tough part, but it was so worth it. the view from our villa was amazing. we saw the water and sand. it was breath taking. roger and heidi are the bestest hosts we have ever met. they treated us like family. the staff was so much fun to get to know. the hotel has... More