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Hotel Sol Sámara

Hotel in Sámara

Set in Sámara, 100 metres from Samara Beach, Hotel Sol Sámara offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

M
Marrianne
From
Canada
Location and most, the friendliness of the staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 262 reviews
Price from
US$89.10
1 night, 2 adults

House of Nomad - Adults only

Hotel in Tamarindo

Situated in Tamarindo, 500 metres from Tamarindo Beach, House of Nomad - Adults only features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

S
Sophie
From
Switzerland
Loved the pool and the room with all the utilities! Extrnely helpful and friendly staff. Also the location is perfect, you can walk to the beach and it is close to shops, gym and redtaurant.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 324 reviews
Price from
US$85
1 night, 2 adults

Suitree Experience Hotel

Hotel in Guanacaste

Situated in Guanacaste, 33 km from Edgardo Baltodano Stadium, Suitree Experience Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

S
Steve
From
Portugal
This is an amazing place to stay and chill. Staff are very friendly and couldn’t be more helpful- nothing was a problem. Food is amazing and parking onsite, would definitely return
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews
Price from
US$220.50
1 night, 2 adults

Beach Front Bahia

Hotel in Sámara

Set in Sámara and with Samara Beach reachable within a few steps, Beach Front Bahia offers concierge services, rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a bar.

B
Batcheller
From
Costa Rica
Location and the beautiful beach. The hotel is quiet
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 928 reviews
Price from
US$97.75
1 night, 2 adults

LA QUEBRADA ECO LODGE Hotel Boutique

Hotel in Potrero

Located in Potrero, 1 km from Penca Beach, LA QUEBRADA ECO LODGE Hotel Boutique provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

G
George
From
Belgium
Very clean, perfect reception, information about activities, places to visit..and more. Very helpful. Nice and clean swimming pool. Very friendly!! Arriving as a guest, leaving as a friend!! See you next time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 360 reviews
Price from
US$84
1 night, 2 adults

Tuki Tuki Lodge

Hotel in Sámara

Situated in Sámara, 1 km from Samara Beach, Tuki Tuki Lodge offers accommodation with a terrace and free private parking. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk and room service for guests.

A
Andrea
From
Switzerland
I spent the last three nights of my trip at Tuki Tuki lodge and would come back in a heartbeat. JP gave me a warm welcome, even took a short tour of the city in a TukTuk and showed me the most important landmarks. Since the lodge is a little out of the way, it is very quiet, but even as a woman I felt safe walking back from the city in the dark. JP also gave me the bike to use freely, which made the distance even shorter. The room was clean and well equipped, the bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was prepared to order every morning and was very tasty. Thank you very much for your hospitality!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
Price from
US$106.06
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Amira

Hotel in Carrillo

Offering free WiFi, Hotel Amira is situated in Carrillo. Each accommodation at the 3-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to an outdoor swimming pool.

S
Sara
From
Italy
Our stay at this beautiful hotel was simply perfect! The rooms are nice, clean, cozy, and well-appointed, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The view of the swimming pool is beautiful, and the peacefulness of the place made for a truly relaxing experience. A special thanks to the very kind staff, who were always helpful and made us feel at home. The typical breakfast was delicious, featuring local products that added a special touch to our mornings. The nearby beach was really beautiful, with warm sea water and many palm trees providing shade, making it the perfect place to relax in the sun. We highly recommend this place to anyone seeking comfort, excellent service, and an authentic, unforgettable experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Price from
US$88.50
1 night, 2 adults

SoulShine

Hotel in Playa Avellana

Situated in Playa Avellana, 500 metres from Avellanas Beach, SoulShine features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Guests can make use of a bar....

A
AW
From
Netherlands
Very nice cabins, lots of privacy, good silent airco, great swimming pool with view of eagles and monkeys, love that there are only a small number of people on the property. Best food we ate in the area. Beautiful beach close by.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
Price from
US$163.88
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Carlota Tamarindo

Hotel in Tamarindo

Located in Tamarindo, Hotel Carlota Tamarindo features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, terrace, and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

S
Sabrina
From
Switzerland
Muchas gracias to the owners from Hotel Casa Carlota. The Hotel is near from Tamarindo, but you may be need a car to go there. For us it was perfect far away from the trouble. But its close to a supermarket. The room was very clean and we had enough space. You also have a fridge and a coffeemachine. We used the kitchen outdoor in the cooking area for the breakfast. There‘s also a swimmingpool, which was cleaned everyday. The owners are very friendly and they also give us good suggestions. We would choose this place everytime again. muchas gracias para todo y hasta la proxima pura vida David and Sabrina
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews
Price from
US$76.04
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Laguna Arenal

Hotel in Unión

Located in Unión, 35 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Hotel Laguna Arenal provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

K
Kim
From
United States
We loved Laguna Arenal the minute we arrived. Our accommodations were perfect, very clean, bathroom very spacious and updated. The view from our cabin was amazing!!! Breakfasts were incredible!!! A lot of variety with fresh ingredients. Wifi worked very well. Our host's: Milena & Bastiaan, were the best! Extremely accommodating, paid attention to details and also aimed to please.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
Price from
US$210
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews

Located in Unión, 35 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Hotel Laguna Arenal provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$231.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - 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 US$301.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 696 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 US$118.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 151 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 US$366.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews

Set in Tamarindo, 1.1 km from Tamarindo Beach, Hotel Casa Leona offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden.

From US$124.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews

Set in Nosara, 600 metres from Guiones Beach, Olas Verdes Hotel offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

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Located in Puerto Humo, 46 km from Playa Hermosa, Rancho Humo Estancia features air-conditioned rooms and free private parking.

From US$226 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
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Located a mere 50 metres from Guiones’s main break, in Nosara, Costa Rica, The Sunset Shack features a year-round outdoor pool and guests can also enjoy the on-site restaurant.

From US$293.80 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
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Located in Tamarindo, Hotel Carlota Tamarindo features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, terrace, and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

From US$67.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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Set in Playa Sámara, 35 km from Nicoya, Villas Verdes boasts air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available on site.

From US$101.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
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From US$93.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
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Set within less than 1 km of Cuajiniquil Beach and 16 km of Parque Nacional Santa Rosa, Bay Lodge offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in La Cruz.

From US$101.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews

Located in Nuevo Arenal, 35 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Toucan Lane provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

From US$111.87 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews

Situated in Tamarindo, a few steps from Tamarindo Beach, Perla de la Playa Beachfront Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

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Hotel in Coco
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews

Featuring a garden, Casitas de la Paz is set in Coco in the Guanacaste region, 1.8 km from Coco Beach and 35 km from Edgardo Baltodano Stadium.

From US$40.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Hotel Guanacaste Lodge is located 300 metres from Flamingos Beach and 7 km from Conchal Beach. It features a swimming pool, sun terrace and an extensive garden. Wi-Fi is free in public areas.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Located 49 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Tinajas Arenal Lakefront Lodge offers 3-star accommodation in Nuevo Arenal and features a garden, a terrace and a bar.

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

Set in Cañas, 47 km from Palo Verde National Park, Hotel Caña Brava Inn offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi.

From US$115.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 97 reviews

Set in Nicoya, 13 km from Barra Honda National Park, HOTEL Y RESTAURANTE RANCHO DE SEBAS offers air-conditioned accommodation and a restaurant.

From US$81.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews

Situated in Playa Avellana, 2 km from Avellanas Beach, Finca Avellanas features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

From US$81.36 per night

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From US$351.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 893 reviews
This was such a lovely experiece! Great beds, clean room, hot shower, lovely staff, thermal pools and an armadillo hopping about in the garden... There were also some nice short hikes/trails to waterfalls on the property. It is however (considering the distance to the hot springs and some of the trails) very convenient to have a car with you when you stay at Guacipelin. We did not feel that the prices in the restaurant were extremely high: a pasta goes between 12-18 USD and a pizza (the best we've had outside of Italy!) is around 12 USD. The nearest soda (a 13 minute drive) charges a bit less for food, but the difference it not that much.
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Nicole
Netherlands
From US$526.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
The staff were so amazing! They totally go out of their way to make sure you are happy and have everything you need! They upgraded us to an ocean front suite for free as soon as we arrived. The location is amazing, right on the beach to enjoy the beautiful water of Playa Hermosa. There are a couple of restaurants and shops just up the street. The atmosphere is so calm and peaceful. Truly pura vida. Thank you so much to the staff for all your hard work and for taking care of us during our time there! It was a wonderful last couple days to relax before heading home.
Guest review by
Seabrook
Canada
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews
Everything here is wonderful. Staff are friendly and helpful. The food is delicious. The setting is incredible. The zip line course was fantastic.
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Noel
United States
From US$374.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 407 reviews
The rooms were beautiful and clean. The pool area and view was spectacular! The staff was super friendly and David at the pool bar was great.
Guest review by
Donaldson
Canada
From US$272.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 835 reviews
Beautiful resort, amazing breakfast lots of facilities to use location great, close to downtown and away from busy part of beach
Guest review by
King
Canada
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews
Completely furnished. The utilities and appliances were perfect. Amazing view on the grassy area and ocean.
Guest review by
Bruce
United States
From US$152.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 268 reviews
beautiful garden, amazing amount of flowers, wonderfull hot spring and we loved the butterfly-garden!
Guest review by
Evelien
Netherlands
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews
Breakfast was excellent. The staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel was very central.
Guest review by
dennis
United States
From US$288.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 265 reviews
Our room was beautiful, we loved seeing the cows on the beach and enjoying The Shack
Guest review by
Becky
United States
From US$156.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 970 reviews
Everything, very good for the age of the hotel, amazing breakfast and amazing pool
Guest review by
Pablo
Chile
From US$366.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews
Everything! We are so glad we didn’t book a hotel down by the beach - no breeze!
Guest review by
Nicole
Switzerland
From US$107.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 618 reviews
Incredible views, the room view was amazing, bed wow. Everything was incredible
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Ali
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
This is a beautiful hotel and it is very well run. Always a pleasure to stay.
Guest review by
christopher
Spain
From US$270.07 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 310 reviews
Food and beverages. Custome service. Attention Everthing was really good.
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Fran
Costa Rica
From US$1,211.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews
Excellent personalized service, massage outstanding, high standard.
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GEERT
Mexico
From US$116.39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews
Friendly helpful staff. Quiet location. Lovely swimming pool.
Guest review by
Cheryl
Canada
From US$624 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 531 reviews
Demasiado confortable y espectacular
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Wber
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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

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

Playa Flamingo is an awesome destination, with a Marina,...

Playa Flamingo is an awesome destination, with a Marina, convenient nearby restaurants, grocery stores, beaches that will blow your mind. The people are friendly and love their country and culture. They are very proud of who they are and their culture which is family oriented. The food is the best and you have a varied selection of restaurants from beach side to the top of the mountain with scenic view you will never forget. What a wonderful county I would live there. We visited in May the beginning of the rainy season, however I believe it was the best time. The country comes alive, green and lush. The beached, restaurants are not overcrowded, if you have a rain shower it's gentle and mostly in the evening. My wife & I will definitely return. We met several Americans that have visited Playa Flamingo several times, then decided to live there. I'm telling you, go there, you will not regret a moment. We stayed at Splendor 360, which is I believe the highest accommodations in the area. Splendor 360's condos are amazing with views as they say, 360 degrees from the marina to the beaches. Thank you, Costa Rica, for one of the vacations we have experienced. Les & Linda Harris
Guest review by
LESLIE
United States
10

I stayed in the area only a part of my stay and moved on.

I stayed in the area only a part of my stay and moved on. The beach here is superior to other areas for sure. And this is defiantly a stay in your resort opportunity. near by resultants are best for dining options don't eat on property.
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