Quick facts
| Location | Vainilla de Paquera, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, 60105 |
| Type | Boutique villas / cabins |
| Amenities | Outdoor pool, A/C, Wi-Fi, private bathroom, fully equipped shared kitchen |
| +506 8305-0652 | |
| Payments | paypal.me/villaslapaillote |
| Nearest beaches | Playa Pochote — 12 min (5.9 km) · Playa Tambor — 12 min (7.2 km) |
| From the Paquera ferry | 35 min (21.1 km) |
| Pets | Welcome |
Set in the quiet village of Vainilla de Paquera, Villas La Paillote offers a stay where comfort meets the tropical forest. This boutique-style retreat suits travellers looking for quiet, privacy and an authentic Costa Rican setting. It sits minutes from Playa Tambor and within easy reach of Montezuma, Santa Teresa and the Curú Wildlife Refuge — secluded, but not cut off.
The property has seven rooms across four villas, each thoughtfully equipped with private bathroom, air conditioning, Wi-Fi and access to a fully equipped shared kitchen.
There’s an outdoor pool, tropical gardens, and shared terraces and kitchen where guests tend to meet each other. Whether you’re travelling as a couple, as a family, or with pets, the setup is flexible.
What sets the place apart is how immersed it is. Guests wake to scarlet macaws, monkeys and tropical birds. At night the grounds turn quiet and softly lit between the trees.
Green Villa: Room 1 / Room 2
Orange Villa: Room 3 / Room 4
Yellow Villa: Room 5 / Room 6
Blue Room
The villas
Villas La Paillote has seven rooms spread across four villas, each with its own character and surrounded by tropical forest. Three villas hold two rooms each; the Blue Container is a single room.
Green Villa
Orange Villa
Yellow Villa
Blue Room
Nearby beaches
One of the real advantages of Villas La Paillote is its central position on the Nicoya Peninsula: within an hour you can reach some of the best beaches in Costa Rica. Driving distances from the hotel:
| Beach | Drive time | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Pochote | 12 min | 5.9 km |
| Playa Tambor | 12 min | 7.2 km |
| Playa Vivos* | 19 min | 10.8 km |
| Curú Wildlife Refuge | 26 min | 14.4 km |
| Playa Montezuma | 43 min | 28.3 km |
| Playa Carmen | 55 min | 35.3 km |
| Playa Santa Teresa | 58 min | 36.8 km |
| Playa Manzanillo | 1 h 2 min | 37.2 km |
| Playa MalpaÃs | 59 min | 38.5 km |
*Playa Vivos is reached by a 7-minute boat ride with Blue Beach Travels after the drive to Blue Beach Travels.
Getting to Villas La Paillote
By ferry from Puntarenas
The most popular route is the Puntarenas–Paquera ferry, roughly an hour across the Gulf of Nicoya. The ferry takes both vehicles and foot passengers. From the Paquera ferry dock, the drive to Villas La Paillote in Vainilla takes 35 minutes (21.1 km).
By road
You can also reach the property overland from elsewhere on the Nicoya Peninsula, via Cóbano and Tambor, if you’re coming from Santa Teresa or Montezuma.
Nearby supermarkets
Nearby restaurants
Restaurants near the Paquera ferry
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Frequently asked questions about Villas La Paillote
How do I get to Villas La Paillote from Puntarenas?
Take the Puntarenas–Paquera ferry, about an hour across the gulf, then drive 35 minutes (21.1 km) from the Paquera dock to the property in Vainilla.
What is the closest beach to Villas La Paillote?
Playa Pochote is the closest, a 12-minute drive (5.9 km). Playa Tambor is also 12 minutes away (7.2 km).
Is Villas La Paillote pet friendly?
Yes, pets are welcome.
Does Villas La Paillote have a pool?
Yes, there’s an outdoor pool surrounded by tropical gardens, along with shared terraces and a fully equipped shared kitchen.
How many rooms does Villas La Paillote have?
Seven rooms across four villas: Green Villa, Orange Villa and Yellow Villa each have two rooms, and the Blue Container is a single room. All are surrounded by tropical forest.
How far is Montezuma or Santa Teresa?
Playa Montezuma is a 43-minute drive (28.3 km) and Playa Santa Teresa is 58 minutes (36.8 km). The property’s central position on the Nicoya Peninsula puts several of Costa Rica’s best beaches within an hour.
How do I book or ask about availability?
By WhatsApp at +506 8305-0652. Payments can be made through PayPal.
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