Need to know
Rooms
Two tricked-out villas in the jungle: Villa Numu has two bedrooms, Villa Nimbu has five.
Check–Out
11am, but flexible, subject to availability. Earliest check-in, 2pm.
More details
Rates don’t include food, but order in using the house ‘grocery list’ and staff will happily whip up all meals. If you’d rather leave it to the professionals, request a private chef to cook up delectable dinners (at an extra cost).
Also
Ruminate on your heavenly surroundings with meditation sessions on sun-warmed rocks, yoga stretching on your deck or knot-untying alfresco massages. And, you’ll have spinning bikes, weights, balls and resistance bands for gentle work-outs.
At the hotel
Concierge; staff to prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner (food not included); personal chefs can cook dinner (for an extra charge); round-the-clock security; charged laundry service; free WiFi.
Our favourite rooms
Villa Numu is more intimate for couples or small families, with just two bedrooms, but there’s no skimping on spectacular views or luxuriant living. While Villa Nimbu is all set for party posses or multi-generation getaways, with its many lounging terraces, large pools, alfresco bath tubs and showers made of local tree trunks, vast dining deck and enough space to sleep 10.
Poolside
No need to share with strangers, each villa has an infinity pool with a shallow end for little ones to play in and a hot tub. And, placed prominently on a jungle-bound deck which pans down to the Pacific, you get served serious looks as you swim.
Packing tips
Gear that can get a little roughed up: shorts and t-shirts for jungle capers, wetsuits for surfing, and sturdy boots for self-guided safaris.
Also
The wild terrain and varying villa levels make this unsuitable for guests with mobility issues.
Pet‐friendly
The villas get their heat from solar power, plastics are banned onsite, food is locally sourced, and recycling is duly done. See more pet-friendly hotels in Santa Teresa.
Children
These are ideal for family stays, especially if you have little swimmers. Babysitters can be hired for $40 for two hours (advance notice needed).
Best for
Juniors and older kids will benefit from the all-action activities here, and you’ll worry less about the many stairs and on-high platforms in the villas.
Recommended rooms
Villa Nimbu is best for large families, Numu for small broods.
Activities
Zip-lining, watersports, animal encounters and more will let little ones commune with nature in the funnest ways possible.
Swimming pool
Each villa has a shallow pool or section for kids to play in.
Meals
Being able to order meals in advance makes life easier for parents here, and private chefs will customise to your needs.
Babysitting
Can be arranged for $40 for two hours (must be booked with plenty of notice).