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Buena Onda

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Front of property
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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250mt norte de la Super Hacienda, Cobano, Playa Santa Teresa, Cóbano, 60111
  • Place, Santa Teresa Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmen Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Cocal Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tambor (TMU)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Bungalow

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Bungalow

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Bungalow

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Bungalow

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Bungalow

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Bungalow

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Buena Onda

Along with dry cleaning, this lodge has laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and a picnic area.
Buena Onda offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary bathrobes. Accommodation at this 3-star lodge has kitchens with fridges, stovetops and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Buena Onda, you're just a quick walk from Santa Teresa Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus dry cleaning service.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace and co-working space
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Santa Teresa Beach and a 4-minute drive from Cocal Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Buena Onda offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Buena Onda also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Cóbano lodge.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily) (for a fee)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 20 for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cleaning fees vary based on the length of stay.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee: USD 20 for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: USD 25.00 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property does not have a front desk. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information. The host will greet guests on arrival.

Property is also known as

Buena Onda Lodge
Buena Onda Cóbano
Buena Onda Lodge Cóbano

Buena Onda Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 22 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stay was great, the property was beautiful and peaceful. Friendly proprietor offered great recommendations. Will visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot but very loud at night with animals (rooster, loud dog that nobody tried to quiet for hours so assuming it’s a stray, birds) highly recommend ear plugs. Great stay, comfortable and beautiful spot highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dexter

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
CAUTION TO PROSPECTIVE GUESTS! READ THIS BEFORE BOOKING! This is not a hotel, but more like glamping. For what they are charging, there are much better options in Santa Teresa. We were unpleasantly surprised to find out that the toilet, sink, and shower are all outdoors. Using an outdoor toilet in 37c (99F) heat is quite unpleasant. No where on Expedia does it say that the toilet is located outside. We tried discussing our concerns with the local representative, she was friendly and reached out to the owner for a resolution. No luck. The owner refused to work with us on even a partial refund even though we did not stay there for any of the 3 nights we booked. The outdoor shower is a nice idea, but the wooden walls have large gaps that open into the parking lot. Also, the main road through town passes a few meters away from the bungalows making a lot of noise from all the quads and motorcycles as well as fumes and dust. It seems that the owner wants to save a few pennies at the expense of the guest. Signs inside prohibit bringing towels to the beach. When we requested actual beach towels, we were told to buy them at the local supermarket. So, we spent $24 USD on towels that we will not be able to bring back with us. No other hotel we have stayed at in Costa Rica refused to provide beach towels. I am sure that someone from Buena Onda will come on here and discredit this review, but it’s the unfortunate truth. Hopefully I can prevent someone making the same mistake like us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Elisa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cockroaches + no sleep at night + no privacy

We wanted to love this place because it photos it looked like an amazing jungle retreat but what we found was cockroaches in the room, in the kitchen, and around the property. Our long awaited vacation turned into a nightmare. We could not sleep because neighboring roosters started crowing at 2am and their coop was just 5 meters away from our room. It was LOUD. There was also lack of privacy in the bathroom as there is a 2 story house which can see directly into the shower. Also, rooms had thin see-through curtains which let in outside street lights at night, and make it hard to change. After the first night of no sleep and chasing cockroaches from the room, we notified the property management asking for a refund. They declined it stating that they cannot control outside noise and that cockroaches are normal part of jungle. After leaving the property and renting another one just down the street we found no cockroaches there and could sleep in silence. DO NOT MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE AS US AND RENT ROOMS HERE, there are much better options in town. We will leave video evidence on google reviews showing video recordings of rooster noises so you can hear them.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Cale

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful cozy and eco friendly experience, and will be back again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

dillon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the quiet and proximity to the beach. The staff was very helpful but also gave us privacy. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the place and the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a unique and beautiful place to stay! The host was very responsive and helpful. The restaurants that are near we great and the beach road is super close. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay, especially for a solo traveler! The bungalows are adorable and have the coolest outdoor showers. The location is great- walking distance to beach and restaurants. Margherita and Albi are amazing hosts! We were on a texting basis and they organized my daily activities (surf lessons, yoga, covid test, etc.) and my taxis. They have relationships with the drivers and instructors which made me feel extra safe. 10/10 recommend staying here and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing stay here!!! The owner of Margarita greeted us warmly and gave us all the information we needed during our stay; She also helped to arrange for pick up from the airport (Tambor). The property is beautiful with lots of lush plants and flora surrounding. The bungalows are simple and elegant, with private bath (shower in the rain was so cool!!) and patio w hammocks. Wifi works and theres a mini fridge/hot plate. Great for privacy, relaxation, and cute Instagram pics! Appx 5 mins walking distance to the beach and food not far. pack earplugs because the roosters will wake u at the crack of dawn! I will definitely return here!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Disliked: Staff & service

Worst experience ever

Prepaid reservation not honored
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay! Check in process was very easy and Lucia gave us a lot of great tips and things to do in the area. The bungalows are exactly as they are described. The outdoor bathroom is an experience itself. Showering under the full moon was a delight. The private kitchen is a plus for when you are too tiered to go outside. The beach is a short walk away as well a coffee shops and restaurants. I got to meet Alberto (the owner) who was kind enough to show me around. I mentioned him that I had read some reviews about the neighbours roosters, but he confirmed they are gone! I highly recommend this place and hopefully we’ll be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ralf

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Eine grosse Enttäuschung. Die Bungalow sind sehr in die Jahre gekommen. Die Anlage befindet sich auch nicht im Urwald, sondern an einer sehr staubigen, viel befahrenen Hauptstrasse mit entsprechend viel Lärm. In den Bungalow gibt es Gas Kocher, jedoch nirgends Feuerlöscher, was ich für sehr bedenklich halte. Bei unserem Aufenthalt war den ganzen Tag Stromausfall, d.h. es gibt dann auch kein Wasser für Dusche oder Toilette. Auf der Anlage ist kein Personal, wenn es Probleme gibt ist man auf sich allein gestellt. Telefonisch erreicht man niemanden. Wir sind nach einer Nacht wieder gegangen, es gibt in Santa Teresa sehr viel bessere Optionen.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Besitzer sind jederzeit per Whatsapp erreichbar, Bungalow sind super schön und liegen nur wenige Gehminuten von diversen Restaurant entfernt
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Marianne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Charmerende

Vi havde et skønt ophold på Buena Onda. Tilbragte 4 dage i de skønne og charmerende bambus hytter. Stedet ligger i kort gåafstand til stranden, indkøb og restauranter. Eneste minus var naboens hane. De varmeste anbefalinger herfra ☀️.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis Elizondo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lugar muy bonito y acogedor, rodeado de naturaleza y muy cerca de la playa.

4/10 Poor

Esperanza

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Imposible dormir

Los Bungalows son bonitos, y el jardin es precioso, pero estan al lado de la carretera, y el ruido de los ATVs, las motos y los coches q pasan literalmente al lado, hace imposible dormir. Estuvimos 5 dias y no limpiaron ni cambiaron las toallas en ningun momento.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très belle accueille ce sont des gens très gentils ils nous ont fait la lessive pour 10$ La propreté est remarquable. Les bungalows sont très bien situé et ils nous ont très bien renseignés sur les activités au alentour 👌 Je recommande fortement ce lieu pour les couples comme pour les familles!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021