My husband and I stayed here for 4 days with our 20 yr. old son and 13 yr. old daughter on a family vacation. We arrived in the late afternoon and could not believe our eyes....the view was spectacular! Then, many of the local people started to arrive around 4 for cocktails and dinner. Roger stated that he opened it... more

There are so many fabulous reviews already but at the risk of sounding boring and repetive I have to say how utterly stunning, relaxing and friendly this place is. Book it now! We stayed a week but wished it was longer - it's impossible to get bored of the pink-red sun setting over the ocean as you sip a beer... more

Unreal experience. Amazing place, great hospitality, clean healthy food and an uforgetably stunning view! My girlfriend and I had carefully selected Vista De Olas after an extensive online search of the malpais and santa teresa area. We had high hopes but were not sure what to expect. Our interests were to surf daily and also enjoy a romantic, safe, secluded... more

My girlfriend and i recently visited Costa Rica. Our agenda was to see the beautiful country, even more, to relax. Malpais, on the Nicoya Peninsula, is just that place to get away, relax and enjoy the beauty of Costa Rica. While in Malpais we stayed at Viata de Olas, a gorgeous place with the best view in town. It's located... more

My husband and I spent a few days of our honeymoon at Vista de Olas. We had never gone on a real vacation before our honeymoon, just trips to visit family, and we're very go-go-go city people, so arriving in lazy, mellow, fabulous Mal Pais was a culture shock. After 3 days at Vista de Olas, we felt like new... more

Vista De Olas is neither a Hotel nor a Spa. It is a family's home with 2 bungalows/guest houses (3 more being built or refurbished). It's an amazing setting but they shouldn't sell it as a hotel and spa. From the time we arrived until the time we left, we didn’t want to be around except for a morning swim... more

Let me start by saying I devoted an absurd amount of time to researching places to stay while in Malpais/Santa Teresa. I spoke to nearly every hotel and guesthouse in the area and, when I arrived, even checked out most of the places in person (in between eating surfing and drinking smoothies). As such, I consider myself something of an... more

Roger and Heidi, the owners of Vista De Olas and their two children are "super cool". We felt that we were staying with old friends rather than at a random hotel. The grounds are beautifully kept the bungalows are nicely decorated, spacious and clean, and the atmosphere is incredibly relaxing. If you are more of a “resort”, all inclusive type... more

Was recommended by a friend. Beautiful setting on a lush hillside well above the ocean -- one of the best I've encountered in my travels. (The only comparable one was a hotel above the Adriatic south of Dubrovnic.) A quiet hotel with amazing views of the long coastline from the bar & infinity pool, especially at sunset. Breezy & pleasant... more