Hotel Amor de Mar:a small oceanfront hotel by Montezuma's waterfall
Written by Cabuya CR EditorsChecked 2 min read
In short Hotel Amor de Mar is a small, family-run hotel on the shore at the south end of Montezuma, across the road from the entrance to the Montezuma waterfall and on the way to Cabuya. It has 9 rooms and 2 villas, a natural tide pool and a breakfast restaurant that's popular with non-guests too.
What it's like
Amor de Mar is a family-run hotel, with just 9 rooms and 2 villas set in a garden that runs down to the rocky shore at the southern edge of Montezuma. The hotel describes itself as a quiet, intimate place, and that's accurate: there's no party scene, just the garden and the sea.
The setting is the main draw. On one side is the Pacific, with a natural tide pool in the rocks that fills and empties with the tide. On the other, across the road, is the entrance to the Montezuma waterfall trail, so you can be at the falls before the day-trippers arrive.
Rooms and villas
There are 9 hotel rooms and 2 larger houses. Casa Luna sleeps up to 7, which makes it a good fit for families or friends traveling together, and Casa Sol is set up as a honeymoon suite. The official website has details and photos of each room. Book by phone or email through the contacts on the site.
Breakfast
The Amor de Mar restaurant serves breakfast and brunch, and it has a following among visitors staying elsewhere. It's known for egg dishes, crepes, smoothies and fresh juice, eaten looking out at the water. It's breakfast only, so plan to eat lunch and dinner in Montezuma or on the road back to Cabuya. Restaurant hours change by season, so check before you go.
Who it suits (and who it doesn't)
Couples, families and anyone who wants a calm, old-fashioned small hotel with an ocean view, close to Montezuma's restaurants but not in the middle of them. It's a good alternative if you'd rather stay near Montezuma and visit Cabuya and Cabo Blanco on day trips.
If you want to be in walking distance of Cabuya's beach and the island cemetery, stay in the village instead. Our where to stay guide compares the options.
Getting there
Amor de Mar is just south of Montezuma village, across the bridge over the Río Montezuma, on the road toward Cabuya. Montezuma's center is a short walk away. See getting to Cabuya for the ferry and road from San José, and our Montezuma day trip for what's nearby.
Frequently asked questions
How many rooms does Amor de Mar have?
9 rooms and 2 villas.
Is breakfast open to non-guests?
Yes, the restaurant serves breakfast and brunch to visitors as well as guests. Check the current days before you go.
How close is it to the Montezuma waterfall?
The waterfall trail entrance is across the road.
How far is it from Cabuya?
About 20 minutes by road, heading south from Montezuma.
