Hotel Trópico Latino, Santa Teresa

Pros

• Beachfront property with restaurant and bar right on the beach
• Not uncommon to see monkeys and iguanas
• Central location in Santa Teresa
• Two glamping-style rooms with ocean views
• Complimentary filtered water available for all guests

Cons

• Few rooms have ocean views
• Pool is on the smaller side
• Standard rooms are closer to the road and can be noisy

Additional Notes From Brittany

You don't have to stay at Hotel Tropico Latino to enjoy some of the amenities they have to offer – though you'll surely be in for a treat if you do! Pop into their beachfront restaurant for a tasty farm-to-table, organic bite with your feet in the sand. Sip on a refreshing cocktail or fresh fruit juice while watching surfers take on the waves from your shaded lounge. But keep an eye out for hungry iguanas! They're not afraid of getting close in order to share your food.

Authenticity

Hotel Trópico Latino is situated right on the beach, making it a great place to take in the sun and surf only steps away. Monkeys and iguanas can sometimes be seen roaming around the property's lush greenery, giving the hotel an authentic jungle vibe.

Location

The hotel is located centrally in Santa Teresa. Its proximity to the beach means guests can easily explore the environment, surf, or simply enjoy lounging in the sun. 

Rooms & Bathrooms

Hotel Trópico Latino offers 20 rooms with various amenities, including locally produced organic toiletries, air conditioning, complimentary coffee, and more. The hotel has a variety of room types that can accommodate most travelers, from couples to larger families, including several beachfront options. The two-bedroom beachfront suite comes with a private terrace, living area, pool, jacuzzi, and a full kitchen. 

Other Highlights

Hotel Trópico Latino offers a filtered water refill station by the reception area, and members of the staff at the restaurant will also refill bottles for guests. It also has a work café space for guests with garden and ocean views, high-speed wifi, coffee and homemade treats. The hotel promotes a true farm-to-table experience for the food served in its restaurant, including using its own organic garden to grow most of the vegetables they use. A full spa is available for guests, as well as a yoga platform with classes available. Additionally, children under the age of 12 stay for free.

Sustainability

The hotel promotes several eco-conscious measures, including providing guests with buckets and asking them to spend at least 10 minutes picking up plastic waste from the beach. Guests are rewarded with a refreshing smoothie for their efforts. Hotel Trópico Latino also identifies four key sustainability steps ingrained in its values. These include the reduction of single-use plastics, reduction and reutilization of resources, preservation of local nature, and community outreach. The hotel provides more information on its website about how it approaches each of these goals.