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Hotel Sol Sámara

Hotel in Sámara

Located in Sámara, a few steps from Samara Beach, Hotel Sol Sámara has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

D
Doris
From
Germany
The place had a very homey feel with lovely staff working here. I liked the proximity to the beach, only a very short walk and that the hotel is in the nature away from all the hustle and bustle. The breakfast was good and generous and restaurant for evening meals was very good as well. I think it was the best place I stayed on my trip to Costa Rica. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 264 reviews
Price from
$89.10
1 night, 2 adults

House of Nomad - Adults only

Hotel in Tamarindo

Located in Tamarindo, a 6-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach, House of Nomad - Adults only has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

J
Johnson
From
United States
The room was very clean and spacious.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 324 reviews
Price from
$84
1 night, 2 adults

Suitree Experience Hotel

Hotel in Guanacaste

Located in Guanacaste, 20 miles from Edgardo Baltodano Briceño Stadium, Suitree Experience Hotel has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

K
Kei
From
United States
Amazing Mountain View. Luxury property. Tasty and beautiful restaurant. Very professional staff. Jorge was very helpful and attentive.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews
Price from
$220.50
1 night, 2 adults

Beach Front Bahia

Hotel in Sámara

Located in Sámara, a few steps from Samara Beach, Beach Front Bahia provides air-conditioned rooms and a bar. Some units at the property feature a balcony with a garden view.

R
Ralf
From
Spain
breakfast was incredible. kindest staff we've ever met. a beautiful breakfast/dining area with sea-view. directly on the beach, providing seating on beach (plus waiter service). a great menu with good options, acceptable prices.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 929 reviews
Price from
$97.75
1 night, 2 adults

LA QUEBRADA ECO LODGE Hotel Boutique

Hotel in Potrero

Located in Potrero, a 12-minute walk from Penca Beach, LA QUEBRADA ECO LODGE Hotel Boutique provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach...

J
Jakob
From
Poland
Quiet Amazing pool Nice size cabana Clean Wonderful breakfast and service throughout
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 358 reviews
Price from
$84
1 night, 2 adults

Tuki Tuki Lodge

Hotel in Sámara

Located in Sámara, 0.6 mi from Samara Beach, Tuki Tuki Lodge offers accommodations with a terrace and free private parking. The accommodations features a 24-hour front desk and room service for...

S
Stephen
From
Canada
We loved our stay at Tuki Tuki. It’s a small resort located walkable to the beach. The staff is sooo friendly and really treat you like family. We LOVED our stay at Tuki Tuki and wish we could have stayed longer. Rooms were super clean and spacious! JP the owner/host goes above and beyond to make your stay incredible. Hazel the cook/ cleaning lady makes delicious breakfasts and does an amazing job keeping the place clean. We loved the small resort atmosphere and meeting the other guests. It truly felt like coming home to friends at the end of each day.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
Price from
$106.06
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Amira

Hotel in Carrillo

A 9-minute walk from Carrillo Beach, Hotel Amira is located in Carrillo and has free WiFi and a tour desk.

A
Aliaksandra
From
Canada
The hotel features a gorgeous property, pleasant rooms, and an excellent breakfast! Plus, we were delighted with its location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Price from
$88.50
1 night, 2 adults

SoulShine

Hotel in Playa Avellana

Located in Playa Avellana, a 6-minute walk from Avellanas Beach, SoulShine has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Guests can use a bar.

J
Jason
From
United States
amazing food. great staff. super lovely
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
Price from
$163.88
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Carlota Tamarindo

Hotel in Tamarindo

Located in Tamarindo, Hotel Carlota Tamarindo provides a garden. There's a year-round outdoor pool and guests can use free WiFi and free private parking.

B
Bonnie
From
United States
Generally quiet, even next to the highway. We were greeted by the owner's two teenage sons. Clearly managers in training. The kitchen beside the pool was well equipped for our breakfast of cold cereal. There is a hot plate and BBQ which we did not try out. Both beds were pushed against the walls. We were able to move the double bed away from the wall and use the side chair so both sides of the bed could have a bedside table of sorts. Towels are thick, soft.and absorbant. Shower is slow to heat but then warm.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
Price from
$76.34
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Laguna Arenal

Hotel in Unión

Located in Unión, 22 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall, Hotel Laguna Arenal provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel offers a tour desk....

C
Carla
From
Peru
Amazing view to the lake. Waking up with the sound of bird and the sunset were stunning Excellent service and breakfast (delicious and different everyday!) Everything clean and quiet Close to Fortuna (20min drive), volcano, Tabacon and waterfalls Suggestion: need a car to move around
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
Price from
$210
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews

Located in Unión, 22 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall, Hotel Laguna Arenal provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel offers a tour desk.

From $231.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 352 reviews

The Nomadic Hotel is centrally located in Playa Guiones, Nosara, Costa Rica within a 5 minute walk to the surf point and beach. Enjoy complimentary breakfast every morning.

From $504.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 259 reviews

The Coast Beachfront Hotel is located on Tamarindo Beach. We offer 24-hour reception, security, private parking, concierge services and the hotel is a 5-minute walk downtown.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 693 reviews

This property is just a 3 minute walk from Tamarindo beach, and features an outdoor pool in a tropical setting. There is free WiFi throughout the property, and daily housekeeping.

From $248.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews

Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge is set in Nosara and also provides a garden and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a concierge service.

From $366.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews

Located in Tamarindo, a 13-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach, Hotel Casa Leona provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews

Located in Nosara, a 7-minute walk from Guiones Beach, Olas Verdes Hotel provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

From $344.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews

Located in Puerto Humo, 29 mi from Playa Hermosa, Rancho Humo Estancia features air-conditioned rooms and free private parking.

From $226 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews

Located in Tamarindo, Hotel Carlota Tamarindo provides a garden. There's a year-round outdoor pool and guests can use free WiFi and free private parking.

From $72.11 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 217 reviews

Located in Sámara, Samara Palm Lodge has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

From $96.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews

Set in Playa Sámara, 22 mi from Nicoya, Villas Verdes features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available on site.

From $126.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 275 reviews

El Pequeño Gecko Verde is a Boutique Hotel located 0.9 mi from Samara center.

From $146.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 317 reviews

Cabinas El Colibri, Apart Hotel features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Carrillo.

From $84.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews

Featuring a garden, terrace and views of mountain, Agua Inn is located in Nuevo Arenal, 31 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall.

From $101.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 832 reviews

Hotel Belvedere Playa Samara Costa Rica is located on the shores of Samara Bay and within walking distance of a bus stop.

From $124.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

Hotel Huacas has accommodations in Huacas. There's a year-round outdoor pool and guests can use free WiFi and free private parking. At the hotel, rooms contain a desk.

From $99.44 per night

Hotels in Guanacaste you can book without a credit card

Bay Lodge

Hotel in La Cruz
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Located within a 11-minute walk of Cuajiniquil Beach and 10 miles of Parque Nacional Santa Rosa, Bay Lodge provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in La Cruz.

From $101.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews

Located in Tamarindo, a few steps from Tamarindo Beach, Perla de la Playa Beachfront Hotel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

From $191.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

Located in Huacas, Cote Pacific Casitas offers 3-star accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace.

From $170.91 per night

Casitas de la Paz

Hotel in Coco
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews

Featuring a garden, Casitas de la Paz is located in Coco in the Guanacaste region, 1.1 miles from Coco Beach and 22 miles from Edgardo Baltodano Briceño Stadium.

From $50.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 200 reviews

Hotel Guanacaste Lodge is located 984 feet from Flamingos Beach and 4.3 mi from Conchal Beach. It features a swimming pool, sun terrace and an extensive garden. Wi-Fi is free in public areas.

From $121.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews

Located 30 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall, Tinajas Arenal Lakefront Lodge offers 3-star accommodations in Nuevo Arenal and features a garden, a terrace and a bar.

From $79.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews

Located in Cañas, 29 miles from Palo Verde National Park, Hotel Caña Brava Inn has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi.

From $115.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews

Located in Playa Avellana, 1.2 miles from Avellanas Beach, Finca Avellanas has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

From $81.36 per night

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From $526.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 227 reviews
Beautiful spot right on the beach with an open air restaurant and bar. Grounds were lush. Beach had very few people each day. The staff were incredibly friendly. Johnathan was so kind to our children at dinner and encouraged them to speak Spanish. Alexis greeted us every morning at breakfast and shared about their culture. Roy arranged some great tours for us. Jairo was the most kind and attentive person.
Guest review by
Kelly
United States
From $383.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
Exceptional customer service, beautiful rooms and architecture. The hotel was super clean and felt very safe. The pool was gorgeous and clean as well. Very good location right by the beach. I highly recommend this place if you are willing to pay a bit more.
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Renzo
United States
From $332.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 838 reviews
The hotel has a very convenient location 👌 very clean and very friendly staff and a wonderful area in front of the beach ⛱️ to take the sun or stay relax on the beach chairs.
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Mauricio
United States
From $156.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 976 reviews
I only stayed one night after our flight arrived before heading to the beaches. The beds were comfortable and the free breakfast was good. Also liked the secured parking.
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Debi
United States
From $368.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 402 reviews
Beautiful setting above the beach at Playa Carrillo. Great staff, and truly a gem! Honeymoon room overlooking the property and the beach, room 407, is the best!
Guest review by
Dan
United States
From $90.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews
Very convenient to the bus station. Breakfast included in the room price. Comfortable room. Beautiful pool. Many stores and restaurants within walking distance.
Guest review by
Jana
United States
From $152.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 268 reviews
The property grounds were spectacular - a tropical paradise with so many beautiful plants and birds. The setting was so amazing it’s almost hard to describe.
Guest review by
Beth
United States
From $366.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews
It was scenic, and the view was gorgeous. The accommodations were first rate we felt like we were in the jungle, but had five star accommodations
Guest review by
Pam
Canada
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews
The house was really comfortable, people were very friendly except the girls in the reception. They had no clue about anythign we asked.
Guest review by
Magdalena
Uruguay
From $281.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 308 reviews
- Beautiful, almost private, beach - Clean room - Delicious Italian restaurant - Tasty breakfast - Cozy hotel
Guest review by
Larysa
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews
Amazing staff and location! Pictures simply do not do this resort justice. Opt for the Sunset Villa
Guest review by
henry
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews
Facilities are amazing and super friendly staff. A lot of different activities within the property
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Andres
Colombia
From $116.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 615 reviews
The views, food and location were perfect. The pool on the hotel was nice
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Fiorella Arce
Costa Rica
From $496 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 528 reviews
The place is amazing, there's all type of activities and restaurants
Guest review by
JZamora09
Costa Rica
From $261.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 266 reviews
I loved the food, location and staff, also everything was clean
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Marleni
Guatemala
From $298.39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 889 reviews
Fantastic area Food exceptional Facilities clean
Guest review by
Holman
Abkhazia
From $126.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews
It was near where we needed to go.
Guest review by
Jennifer
United States

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8.0

Town is just big enough that there are lots of shops,...

Town is just big enough that there are lots of shops, restaurants, and things to do. Gorgeous beach also. But small enough that you can walk everywhere. It's a good base for the northwest area but doing a day trip to a volcano or other sights is hours each way.
Guest review by
Madeline
United States
2.0

I would hope this helps people avoid Costa Rica, third world...

I would hope this helps people avoid Costa Rica, third world country, third world service, third word food and prices double almost every first world country, the airport and hotels charge 10 dollars for a 50 cent bottle of water
Guest review by
wayne
6.0

It is a good place to find a restaurant and nightlife.

It is a good place to find a restaurant and nightlife. There are much nicer beaches close by if you are looking to enjoy the water and a nice sunset. Unfortunately the rising costs in Costa Rica are making it less desirable to visit. It is getting run down in many areas and the costs are climbing dramatically.
Guest review by
Richard
Canada
10

Great town great beach.

Great town great beach. Good supermarkets and friendly people in general. We met some locals through some friends and we were made to feel at home quite quickly. Nice place. Go to the Burger Window, (Google it) its in an open bar which has a few other eating stalls as well. A great curry shack too. But the burgers at Burger Window really are SUPERB. The service is quite non committal. There are few smiles and you can get put off by that. But listen, the burgers are worth the grief. Also try the crepes both savory and sweet at the little Ahora Si shop and then try the big Ahora Si restaurant further up the street. Both owned by the same family. Both very good choices. Ask for Antonio at the little Ahora Si crepe place
Guest review by
Neal
New Zealand
4.0

The resort was nice, pool was refreshing.

The resort was nice, pool was refreshing. No premium drinks, a bottle of Crown was $90, and only 1 brand of beer. The food at the buffet wasn't the greatest. Fish was dry, salad dressings were odd or just oil and vinegar. One day I had a poached egg and the yolk was hard and the whites were runny. French toast was hard and tough on the outside and soggy on the middle. You could only eat in the specialty restaurants once for every 3 days of stay.
Guest review by
Carol
10

A nice beach town which has most conveniences but is not too...

A nice beach town which has most conveniences but is not too big. We had visited in 1988 so the development since then was breathtaking. We visited during the off-season (October) so it was very rainy but had clear periods each day. The advantage to visiting this time of year is hotel prices are generally lower, but many businesses are closed so for example a restaurant you wanted to visit may not be open and I had more difficulty renting a good surfboard than I thought I would. As mentioned before, the rain can be a problem during the off-season but I understand the period from December to April is mostly rain free. I would imagine the town is much more crowded in season which could affect the experience.
Guest review by
Anonymous
10

We stayed at Hotel Velero right off the beach in Playa...

We stayed at Hotel Velero right off the beach in Playa Hermosa. It was relatively quiet (in the best way!) compared to the neighboring Playa del Coco. The beach was clean, the sand was soft, and the temperature was great. We saw dolphins and great sea birds from breakfast at Hotel Velero. We also had dinner at Roberto's and La Casita del Marisco. I would highly recommend Playa Hermosa to everyone and would love to return!
Guest review by
Jennie
United States
10

Playa Flamingo was one of our favorite stops on our 10-day...

Playa Flamingo was one of our favorite stops on our 10-day trip. It's scenic, relaxed, and incredibly fun to explore. Driving along the coast was a highlight in itself, with beautiful ocean views and plenty of little spots to pull over and enjoy. Getting around was super easy with a car or motorcycle, though you do have to watch out for the many potholes and speed bumps. Where we ate: Coco Loco- Incredible food right on the beach, and the piña coladas were honestly some of the best we’ve ever had. Gracia La Vid- Amazing pizzas in a casual, open-air setting. Fun vibe, great for dinner after a day in the sun. Playa Flamingo is perfect for groups of friends looking for a mix of adventure and relaxation. We enjoyed a sunset catamaran tour, horseback riding, ATV tours, and jet ski rentals. All are easy to book and great ways to experience the coast. If you’re looking for beautiful beaches, great food, and plenty of activities, Playa Flamingo is definitely worth a visit.
Guest review by
B Camacho
United States
10

The scenery in Nuevo Arenal is amazing.

The scenery in Nuevo Arenal is amazing. Both the volcano and the lake offer many chances for impressive photographs. The town has the necessities that a visitor might need. Restaurants serve good food at good prices.
Guest review by
ian
Canada
10

We did not originally plan to do the beach this trip, it was...

We did not originally plan to do the beach this trip, it was a cloud forest and volcano trip, we decided last minute to go the beach and chose Conchal beach as the place to go. Patagonia restaurant is a great Place for dinner.
Guest review by
Erhardt