We looked for a nice place on the beach and came across this place by chance. Boy, how luck we were! this place is beautiful, right on the beach, amazing view, clean and well managed. They make great breakfast! Don, the owner is extremely nice and friendly, he will assist you in any way he can, just to make your stay as pleasant as possible.

Just got back from a week at Casa Cecilia and it was unbelievable! The rooms were great and the location was absolute perfection. It is right on the beach with hammocks in the palms right above the high tide line, and fantastic waves all over out front. Plus Don is the man to go to there, and he brings it all together. He takes such amazing care of every person that walks in there, you can tell immediately you are in good hands. Go for his breakfast burrito with 'todo' (everything) on it and a couple cups of his famous Tico coffee to get your day started! You can't go wrong.

First of all, my thanks to the community of Trip Advisor reviewers that wrote about Casa Cecilia. The accumulation of excellent reviews was very helpful when I was researching options for a special trip to celebrate a friends' 50th birthday. The choice became clear after reading all the wonderful things everyone had to say, hearing various local merchants recommend Casa Cecilia, and in consideration of the hotel's prime beachfront location on the quiet north end of Playa Santa Teresa.
The previously submitted review by Dude0nSurf, who was one of my travel partners on our recent stay, pretty much explains what you'd need to know about the place. I agree with his review 100%.
What I'll add here is a note about how truly wonderful the staff are at this charming B&B. I was fortunate to spend 16 days at Casa Cecilia, half of it as a time for just my wife and I to be together, and the second week focused on connecting with a small group of friends as we enjoyed the excellent surf right out front. So I really got to know the fine folks running the hotel, and as various guests came and went I could see how the staff seamlessly sustain such a warm, open, friendly atmosphere that quickly welcomes in new arrivals, and spreads into an "aloha" spirit that thrives among all the guests. And I can honestly say that I feel like I've made new friends there, especially with Don and Pia. These are not people who just politely help take care of your travel needs, these are people that really enjoy getting to know their guests, that take pride and joy in helping people, and that are fascinating individuals worth chatting with. That said, they are super respectful of everyone, so if you're looking for quiet time without someone chatting at you, they will certainly know to give you that space.
I thank Don for his amazing positive energy, every single day, and his very generous sharing of local surfing information. As an excellent surfer himself, he could have been guarded about his knowledge and left us to find our own waves. Instead, his suggestions for other options were shared freely, with excitement, and steered us to some really fun times. I will say the same here about Pia, who was very helpful and made a wonderful connection surfing with my wife and I. We already miss you guys and can't wait to come back and reconnect with YOU. Angelica and Yor keep the hotel, the rooms, and the grounds very clean and beautiful, all with a smile.
Altogether, it is these fine people that I will remember and look forward to seeing again when I return to Casa Cecilia. Oh, and the incredible breakfasts, amazing surf, best ocean views ever, jaw-dropping sunrises and sunsets, and all the rest of the charms and benefits of the hotel and it's perfect location. Pura Vida!

Casa Cecilia has a beautiful open air design with marble floors, wood ceiling and matching wood cabinets and accents. Local surf art and photography adorns the walls and solid wood tables and chairs provide the perfect setting for Don's delicious and healthy breakfast. A fully stocked kitchen is available to fix a meal as long as you clean up after yourself. The rooms are clean comfortable and air conditioned and include a small refrigerator but you won't spend much time inside. The home opens up to a palm shaded private beach on the northern end of Santa Teresa in front of the legendary surf break Suck Rock. The B&B's six suites make it the perfect size to get acquainted with the other guests.

No need to brush up on your Spanish before calling to ask questions or inquire about availability. The manager, Don Martinez, is originally from California and maintains a US phone number. He is a natural host and is supported by Pia and Angelica in taking care of all the guests needs. If you are concerned about the best way to get to Santa Teresa, call Don. He knows all the options to fit every budget and timeline.

I accidentally rated a pool a couldn't unselect it. There is no swimming pool but why would there be. There is a great ocean and tides pools to play in.