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Hotel Fermata
Santa Teresa, Costa Rica · Independent · Core Luxury
Hotel Fermata faces Santa Teresa's La Lora surf break with 35 keys arranged as rooms, suites, freestanding casitas and a two-bedroom villa. Oceanfront casitas bring covered outdoor showers close to the sand, while the villa adds a chef's kitchen and broad terrace for families or groups. Fermata Kitchen, beach setups and surf coaching keep the Pacific at the center of the stay.
- 35 rooms
- Opened 2025
About Hotel Fermata
- The official fact sheet lists 35 keys, including four oceanfront casitas and 12 other freestanding casitas.
- The two-bedroom villa has two king bedrooms, indoor-outdoor bathrooms, a chef's kitchen and twin daybeds.
Restaurants and bars
- Fermata Kitchen — Restaurant
- Beach House — Poolside
Experiences
- La Lora surf break access — Direct access to the La Lora surf break from the beachfront property.
- Surf School — In-house surf school offering private group lessons for all levels, expert coaching with photo and video analysis, and direct beach access and curated board selection.
- Surf coaching and guided surf trips — Surf coaching and guided surf trips offered by the hotel.
- Sunset aperitivo on the beachfront lawn — Sunset aperitivo held on the beachfront lawn.
- Private mixology classes and barista-led tastings — Offered at the Beach House.
- Beach setup — Shade tents, loungers, fresh towels and cold water, with setup and breakdown handled by the team.
Amenities
- Oceanfront restaurant
- Beach House: members-style social and surf space
- Surf: in-house surf school, board selection, coaching and video analysis
- Full-service spa
- Beach setups
- Private group dining and custom menus
- Surf coaching and guided surf trips
- Wellness programming
- Full concierge coordination
- Personalized on-site coordination and custom programming for groups
- Beachfront lawn for sunset events
- Beach setup: shade tents, loungers, towels, cold water
- Custom food and beverage experiences
- Personalized on-site coordination
- Spa treatments customizable for groups or events
- Beach setup and breakdown
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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