My wife and I just returned from Costa Rica a few days ago and had the most amazing time. A big part of that was our stay at Otro Lado in Santa Teresa. We spent four nights at the lodge and enjoyed the quiet, clean and comfortable rooms and the excellent food (the owners are Italian and make the most... More

Do not hesitate. If your looking to be in Santa Teresa and walking distance to SO MUCH, just book it. You will not find a nicer place for a better price. The owner is hands on and her staff is FABULOUS. Anyone who rates this as average has not seen some of the other places in the area for only... More

After my first trip to Santa Teresa last May, I decided to return for a month's sabbatical. My husband joined me for the first week and again last 5 days. I am truly grateful to the person who suggested Otro Lado! It is a very special place! The perfect place for quiet reflection and soul-searching! Located just off the main... More

My first interaction with the owners at Otro Lado was great. I booked for the wrong dates on Hotels.com and they were very helpful in waiving the normal policies and returning my money in full. The hotel is located in a nice part of Santa Teresa on the mountain side, a short walk from a good beach/surf spot. The room... More

After researching a lot of hotels in the Santa Teresa area, we decided on Otro Lado. It was without a doubt the nicest hotel in the area, and the price was so reasonable. The rooms were plain in a modern/zen way, which was actually very refreshing. Each room comes with a balcony area with a sliding glass door. The bathroom... More

We enjoyed our three-days stay at the beautiful Otro Lado Lodge a lot! The atmosphere was very chilled and the Italian owners Nico and Baggi were so nice and helpful. Our upstair room with a balcony was stylishly lean, clean and quiet - we especially liked the fancy decor in the bathroom. The hotel offers all comfort you need, including... More

My family spent a week at Otro Lado from Christmas to New Year's Eve, 2011. We rented the 2-bedroom apartment (located over the yoga shala) and 2 rooms. Overall, Otro Lado is a great place--serene, simple well designed, and comfortable. They use a lot of tropical hardwoods and bamboo in the structure, and the overall feel is modern and clean.... More

Amazing family atmosphere cultivated by owners, Nico and Baggi. I've travelled extensively in Asia, Europe and North America--rarely have I encountered such warmth and kindness. This place felt like home. Yoga was the main focus of our trip and Baggi's knowledge of the local yoga scene helped us greatly. More

We absolutely loved our stay at Otro Lado Lodge in Santa Teresa. Every aspect of it was perfect. The rooms and suites are immaculate (and the beds are very comfortable!). The grounds are beautiful and well maintained. It truly feels like an oasis in the middle of this little surf town. The location is perfect, just a 3 min walk... More