Cruce Mal Pais y Santa Teresa, 150 Meters Playa Carmen, Santa Teresa, Cóbano, Puntarenas
What's nearby
Carmen Beach - 3 min walk
Playa Mal País - 6 min drive
Santa Teresa Beach - 9 min drive
Cocal Beach - 18 min drive
Hermosa Beach - 41 min drive
Getting around
Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 22 min drive
Tambor (TMU) - 48 min drive
San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 69.3 miles/111.5 km
Restaurants
Kooks Smokehouse and Bar - 14 min walk
The Bakery - 1 min walk
El Carmen - 3 min walk
Pronto Piccola Italia - 13 min walk
The Roastery - 2 min walk
About this property
Frank's Place
Frank's Place puts you within a 10-minute drive of Santa Teresa Beach. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a children's pool and a terrace.
Languages
Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
28 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Travelling with children
Children's pool
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Also known as
Frank's Place Hotel
Frank's Place Cóbano
Frank's Place Hotel Cóbano
Frequently asked questions
Does Frank's Place offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Frank's Place does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Frank's Place?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Frank's Place?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Frank's Place?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Frank's Place.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Frank's Place?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Frank's Place and nearby?
Frank's Place has an outdoor pool and a garden.
What's the area around Frank's Place like?
Frank's Place is located a short 3-minute walk from Carmen Beach.
Frank's Place Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Very good
10 January 2019
The location is great. The pool was warm at night which was a great way to unwind. The staff was very helpful and the rooms were very clean but were a bit rundown or rustic you could say.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
30 July 2018
Yves
Yves, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
11 April 2018
You can find better
The place doesn't really look like in the photos, the whole place is a lot smaller, the beds really uncomfortable, balcony door was opening and closing really hard and other broken details. The breakfast was pretty good, not the greatest. But the wi-fi was terrible, it wasn't connecting at all and the staff said that "maybe a tree fell on the wires or something", yeah thanks for clarification. The only good thing about this place is the view but I can have that almost anywhere in Santa Teresa as the place is really beautiful.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 March 2018
Great place to spend the night
Rooms we're comfy and pool was nice. Complementary breakfast was great.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 January 2018
Hotel at few steps to the beach
Nice place excellent staff and good breakfast
Room was very clean and comfortable
Danny
Danny, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
28 March 2017
Derek
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
25 March 2017
Room had broken sliding doors would not close kept AC going not interested in fixing it shower head broken place needs maintenance. Not worth the money. Thomas Koehler
Thomas
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 March 2017
Hotel with pool, bar, restaurant, good location
Franks Place had good access to playa carmen, which was a beautiful beach, better than playa santa teresa. There is also a pool with tanning chairs, as well as a restaurant/ sports bar. The price was good. The breakfast was amazing. Theres powerful AC. There's a porch behind the room. Theres a hallway infront of the room, with a hanging bed. The wifi's weak though, and the draining system was sketchy, but overall it was super convenient and pleasant.
T
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
9 March 2017
Great location, nice & relaxing
Easy going staff, nice secluded pool area, good food. Location was perfect, close to main beach, stores, tour agents, and rental shops.
John
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
11 February 2017
Would not recommend
We were booked for 6 nights at Frank's Place and cancelled our reservation after 1 night because we disliked the place so much. We originally booked a standard room with the assumption that it had a mini fridge (necessary if you want to store food or have cold water/drinks), when we arrived the room was miserable. It was the size of a shoe box, with no mini fridge (turns out only superior rooms have this despite what Expedia says), and there was nowhere for us to put our cloths. So we decided to upgrade to a superior room thinking that would be good enough. However even the superior room was disappointing. It did have a mini fridge and a room safe, however it was grungy and run down. After one night of very disruptive sleep, we found another place to stay. The A/C made a very loud noise and seemed to be leaking for quite some time (there was rusty looking drop marks all the way down the wall from the ac unit), the shower didn't drain and you are really close to the road so could here road traffic and music late into the night. only stay here if there are no other options.
M B
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
6 February 2017
Nice hotel all you need in one place
Excellent location , prices and clean rooms.
The hotel has all you need to have nice vacation. It is close to beach and restaturants.
Prices in hotel's restaurant are good and you can spend good time in the pool.
The service in the restaurant is very good, breakfast included is sufficient and good quality.
Maybe reception could be more gentile.
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
4 February 2017
Overpriced but good location
The on line booking information was misleading. We were quoted $107. Can. Thinking the bill with tax would be about $75. US but ended up with a bill of over $100. We were also not told at check in that there was a free breakfast included and were not given a WiFi password. This hotel has a policy of anyone that comes to use the restaurant can also use the pool, hot tub and outdoor shower. It is therefore used by locals and families for a picnic area. We didn't mind the extra people but be aware it could make for crowded conditions on the weekend. We ended up staying 3 nights as we could walk 1 block to the expansive beach for long walks and sunset viewing. The hotel is in need of upgrades; no bedside lamp- was pulled off the wall and not replaced. The fridge seemed to overtax the electrical system and make popping sounds through the night. The loose toilet seat and split pool chairs all add up to this hotel (although in a good location) needing to be rated a 2 star hotel and shouldn't be charging more than $75. US until issues like needed upgrades and street appeal are addressed.
Cathy
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
31 January 2017
Good location
Our original room was very small and claustrophobic (no windows), so we upgraded to a bigger room with a small balcony.
The fridge was very noisy every time it clicked on and off, and the AC made strange noises at night. Also, the shower drain backed up.
Breakfast was adequate, and the pool and restaurant areas nice.
Brian
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 January 2017
It's a well rated 2* hotel. Maybe should be ***
At first our reservation for a late check in was a fiasco. Even though I called several times to confirm about this. By the time that we arrived offices were closed (front desk) and the guard didn't know anything. ..
We (me and family) crossed the street and went to another and better but also more expensive hotel. Next day after introducing myself to Frank, the owner of the place were we had reservation he accepted to pay for the bill of the other hotel and invited us for breakfast and to come back and stay at his place.
Everything solved out right and we enjoyed very much our stay after all. Hotel service is good I must say. 3 small swimming pools are available too.
Santa Teresa is a nice town with lots of fun and exciting tours to offer. It's a paradise for surfing starters as well as for experienced ones. The beach is called Carmen with light water currents so its basically safe and beautiful warm water plus white sands.
Juan Carlos
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 January 2017
Nice find!
Al though the room was very basic, I had everything I needed including a fridge. The room and bathroom we're very clean and no bugs. The restaurant was clean and had good food. The pools were perfect and the location only one block from the beach. The staff was excellent. I would definitely stay there again.
pat
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
8 March 2020
Chambres très petites mais propres. Belle piscine. En général l’endroit est très propre.
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
22 February 2019
Verified traveller
10-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
14 January 2019
Muy buena ubicación. Instalaciones básicas pero muy bien para el precio por noche.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
30 March 2018
Bra!
Bra område, nära stranden, trevlig och hjälpsam personal och fint poolområde. Enkla rum men helt okej fräscha.
Emma
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 February 2018
Strandnära hotel med poolområde
Hotel utan finish, det mesta var i sönder. Skulle göras vi nästa dag ....
Poolområdet var bra.
Thorvald
Thorvald, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
2 February 2018
Buena opción
Buena ubicación, cerca de la playa, en general el hotel es bastante tranquilo, la piscina es limpia y se presta para pasar un buen rato.
El personal del hotel es atento y las habitaciones son aseadas todos lo son días.
En general es una buena opción para pasar una buena estadía en la zona.
Walter
Walter, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 January 2018
Un lugar muy bello, super recomendado.
Toda la estadía estuvo muy bien. Excelente servicio y mucha tranquilidad. Excelente el desayuno. No está disponible el servicio de bar y restaurante. Bonita la piscina y sus alrededores.
Heriberto
Heriberto, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
30 December 2017
Pequeñas vacaciones
Muy buena opción para pasar unos días de playa
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
4 March 2017
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