Name: Florblanca Hotel
Address: 4km al norte de Franks Place, Manzanillo, Manzanillo, Manzanillo, 131-5361, Costa Rica
Rating: 9

Smoke-free property

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Absolutely the most amazing and wonderful place Missy & I have ever traipsed to!!  From out initial arrival greeting - thanks 'Efra the Great' - complete with warm towel to sooth faces  & rinse hands, plus a cool coconut with a straw in it to drink right from it, to two wonderful ladies who ended up serving us most of our meals there - "Angel Emily" and ''Sarah Princesse'' as we grew to call them - to the 100% coolest and best villa ever! - thanks Mr. Rusty Sir!!!!!!!

A most awsome place!!!

We have now stayed in three separate villas at florblanca and they were all perfect for us, but the real reason to stay here is the staff. The people who work at Florblanca are just special. From the reservations manager who coordinated our rooms and so many other details (car rentals, atv rentals…) to the concierges to the servers, everyone we encountered was pleasant and helpful. The resort is located ON the beach, which is absolutely where you want to stay in Santa Teresa. There are lots of beautiful, expensive Airbnbs in the hills-we stayed in one our second week, but I HIGHLY recommend staying on the beach, especially if you surf. It’s just better. Look no further if you want a comfortable air conditioned room with wifi in Santa Teresa.

Perfection

While spending a month in Costa Rica ( Pinilla ) we decided to venture down to Santa Teresa for four days. Clay @walkonwateradventures recommended we stay here and thank goodness we listened. We arrived the day they opened after being shut down due to Covid. We were greeting immediately when we pulled into the parking. The staff was very safe and cautious but also so gracious. We checked in and were taken to our villa. AMAZING is all I can say. The pictures we saw online were beautiful however being in the villa was 100x better. The entire staff was truly amazing. We dined in at the resort numerous times from breakfast , lunch , sushi, dinner. I will say our meals each time were amazing.  The beaches were so beautiful along with the sunsets. I was able to get in a private Pilates class which was awesome. The instructor truly knew what she was doing and really made me sore :)  The nature surrounding us was incredible. I would highly recommend if you travel to Santa Teresa that you stay at FlorBlanca. 

Breathtaking!

This is my happy place. We had the best experience at Florblanca. The staff is extremely friendly and professional. They went above and beyond in every facet of our stay. Adrian, Allison, and Oscar were especially wonderful. Our open-air villa was beautifully appointed and the air conditioned bedroom was perfect for sleeping. The food was seriously the best. Healthy and delicious options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We didn’t want to leave. The beach is clean with spectacular sunset views. Serenity and bliss live here. 

Beyond my dreams 

Florblanca is truly small hidden paradise.  It´s green, peaceful and beautiful resort by the long white beach.  Hotel staff is so lovely and service is excellent. Food is delicious and you can just relax and enjoy your stay at this unique hotel. There are every day also high quality pilates and yoga lessons. Pilates studio is well equipped and the teachers are professionals.  Well come back!

Hidden paradise

It's hard to put into words how amazing Florbanca Resort truly is...the accommodations are comfortable, open and have incredible views. The food was the freshest I've ever had and the service was above and beyond. I cannot say enough good things. I cried leaving not only the beaches/resort, but cried having to leave the people as well.  I'm beyond grateful for picking a resort with people that made our trip unforgettable. Everyone was so personable and gracious. I cannot WAIT to go back! Thank you Florblanca!! 

Unbelievable Experience


First a few words for this beautiful country in general, for the area of Santa Teresa, its wildlife, its generous and nice habitants, its vegetation, playas, surf,  its food, and all the things you can do; it’s really the pura vida and you will enjoy every moment of your trip.  The city of Santa Teresa is full of cool cafes, hip restaurants, more traditional, surf spots, and although it can get dusty, it’s lively and fun. It compares to Tulum in some ways, but with a more surfer vibe which we loved and more authentic (sorry Tulum, you still has a special place in our hearts but we have to say that we did prefer Santa Teresa) 

What made our trip even more special is the resort Florblanca, its location, its lavish vegetation, the birds, the monkeys, the flowers, the incomparable service from all the staff, and the quality of the food of the restaurant Nectar. We visited Florblanca the first week of November 2019 and everything was perfect. This place is an oasis which offers a personnalized service to all of its guests. Our private surf house was located direct on the beach and offered amazing views and privacy at all times. To describe the exceptional service we experienced, I will give  few exemples only to try to illustrate although you have to live it to understand. The concierge accomodated EVERY requests our family had from having a cooler prepared for surf at sunset, finding the best tours at last minute, organizing fishing trips with the best fishermen in town, going to rent our ATVs, surfing lessons at the hour we want with only the nicest and best instructors. The staff and chef at the restaurant and bar were “out of this world” nice: each person at the restaurant knew every activity we did, were inquiring of our well-being, were flexible in our changes or adjustements we wanted in the menu and even suggesting adjustments to our likings. “Perhaps you would like us to bring vegetables with your guacamole today in addition to the chips” knowing I ordered that once. To my son: “you like your pancakes that way right?”.  The food is so good you have to force yourself to go out to other restaurants although the restaurants in town were very good. The chef Maria Belen is amazing: my 12 year- old son caught two big tunas, fishing one day and when we came back the chef inspected professionaly the fish and prepare it for us, as sushis, rolls, sashimi, grilled tuna. By the way, the sushis there are insane- and belive me we are very picky in that area having visited high- end restaurants all over the world and even in Japan. But she is a top notch chef in all standards. The personnel of the restaurant and bar are nice, attentive, warm, and FLEXIBLE. I never heard the word “No” or “I don’t know” once during our 7 nights stay. I asked once how come the staff was that nice: one of the employees told me that the owners of the place -a man and his wife- were exceptional individuals who treated them well and really cared about their well- beings. Well we felt it and it made all the difference in the world. Maria, Ruth, Yuri, Kendall, Oscar, Berneth, Luis, Alison, Vini, the concierges: you made this trip one of the most memorable experiences my family had. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts, and we will sure be back. 

A five-star experience with the warmth of a family located in paradise

This was our second trip back to Santa Teresa and it was even more perfect than the first time. Florblanca went above and beyond to make our holiday relaxing and fun. 

The staff is truly what sets this resort apart from the rest. Not only did the staff remember us from our first visit, they made sure we were always taken care of. Ruth, Oscar, Yuri, Berneth, Allison, Kendal, Franny, Vinny and Luis always gave 5-star service. They were all very detail oriented and made sure we had what we needed and wanted at all times. This staff feels like family to us. We got to know everyone so well it made it very difficult to leave. 

The food at the resort restaurant Nectar was unbelievably delicious and fresh. We ate breakfast at the resort everyday we were there and were never disappointed. Lunch by the pool was relaxing and dinners were beautiful. For breakfast we would recommend the Arugula Omelette, for lunch the Ahi Salad, and dinner pick the catch of the day! You really can't go wrong with any of the food. 

We also had a couples massage while we were there and it was by far the best spa experience we have ever had.

The resort itself is so private that it makes you feel like you are alone in the rainforest. The rooms are breathtaking. We had the opportunity to look at all of the villas and you cannot get a bad room at this resort, they are all perfect. They have created such a good atmosphere you will never want to leave. 

We also worked closely with Berneth and Oscar to plan our wedding at the resort. We cannot wait to come back!

Unforgettable Experience

Flor Blanca is probably one of the most high-end places in Santa Teresa. With only a dozen of large hidden villas surrounded by a lovely garden, you will have all the privacy and space you will need while enjoying the pura vida life!
The lodge is facing the sea, giving you a good mix between jungle and sea experience (watch out for the raccoons who enjoy stealing from your minibar).
Our villa was great, with an amazing outdoor bathroom and beautiful bathtub. We also enjoyed the cosy living room and hammock.
The hotel also has very nice facilities: from a big two-level swimming pool surrounded by trees and plants to a lovely spa with a majestic jacuzzi! The beach also feels very private as it is a bit secluded from the main beaches of Santa Teresa, and offers some great tide pools at low tide. The staff was also very helpful and friendly!

Beautiful high end boutique hotel right by the beach

I had the opportunity to visit the Florblanca Resort in Santa Teresa for a yoga retreat.  The resort also includes the Nectar restaurant so this review is for both of those.  What an absolutely beautiful property and so well maintained.  All the yoga classes were held in this yoga room that has the most amazing view of the lush surroundings and ocean beyond.  Lets talk about the gorgeous pool area and yes private beach that are just steps away with loungers that face out to the ocean. And the spa!  I've never been to a more beautiful spa.  I got the relaxing massage and I never wanted it to end.  I got to enjoy the fresh water whirlpool after.  Seriously take me back!  And everyone that works at Florblanca/Nectar…wow so genuinely nice and helpful always giving the best service.  Wherever you are on the property I felt like someone was watching out for your needs.  Just superior service and I so appreciated all their many small helpful gestures.  The restaurant itself, the food was excellent.  The seafood was so fresh.  My favorite dish was the pasta with shrimp…so yummy!  And their chips and dip…homemade pita chips with homemade guacamole (so good!), fresh salsa, this amazing bean deep, and cheese queso…I’m making myself hungry just thinking about it.  Oh and the smoothies!  Sooo good.  My favorite was the Indulge.  I had to take a pic of that recipe to take home.  I would just like to give a special shout out to the people working at Florblanca/Nectar who made my stay there so wonderful:  Ruth and Luis (extra special shout outs, thank you for the good conversations :), Kendall, Berneth, Yury, Lucy, Alison, Jose, Laura, and Oscar.  Thank you again! I could not recommend this place more highly.

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