Totobe Resort
Beachfront rooms and a pool, no frills attached
About this stay
Totobe sits right on Coyote's gray sand, and the pool by the restaurant does most of the work when the surf is too rough for casual swimming. Rooms are simply furnished rather than styled, which keeps the focus on the beach outside the door rather than on the interiors themselves. The restaurant covers meals on site, useful given how few options exist within walking distance on this part of the coast where the nearest town is a genuine drive away. Airport transfers are arranged through the hotel, which matters more here than at properties closer to Cobano, since Coyote itself sits roughly two and a half hours from Liberia by taxi on roads that are not always paved the whole way. Pets are welcome, and the kid-friendly tag fits the overall low-key, family pace that defines the whole property from morning to night.
- Beachfront pool
- On-site restaurant
- Pet-friendly
- Airport shuttle
Our take
Totobe is a practical beachfront base rather than a boutique hotel: rooms are simply furnished, but the pool, the restaurant and the airport shuttle cover what matters most on a remote part of the Nicoya Peninsula. I would book it for a relaxed family beach stay with a pet in tow. Travelers wanting nightlife or polished design should look at Santa Teresa instead.
- ✓Arrange the airport shuttle in advance rather than on arrival, taxis are scarce if you show up unbooked on this stretch
- ✓Ask for a room facing the pool if you have young kids, the ocean here carries real rip current on most afternoons
- ✓Eat at least one dinner on site rather than driving out, the walk to outside restaurants after dark is not practical here
Why we love it
- Pool a few steps from Coyote's sand
- On-site restaurant on an isolated stretch of coast
- Pet-friendly rooms without extra fuss or fees
- Airport shuttle arranged directly through the hotel
Why guests love itTotobe sits right on Playa Coyote, so for families the sand is never far from the room. Waves on this open stretch of the Pacific can be strong, which makes the outdoor pool the easier choice for young swimmers. The on-site restaurant and the airport shuttle remove two pieces of logistics on a remote coast, and free parking helps with day trips. Rooms are simply furnished, suited to a beach-and-pool stay rather than a design break.