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An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and lush greenery.
A beach with palm trees and a clear sky.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a coffee maker, and a painting.
A sign for The Hideaway Hotel in Playa Samara.

1. The Hideaway Hotel

The Hideaway Hotel
Sámara
United States
Kristy
The Hideaway Hotel
A pool area with lounge chairs and a covered seating area, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with a thatched roof.
A bedroom with two beds, a desk, and a chair, with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the beach and mountains.
A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a view of the sea.
Tall palm trees and a clear view of the ocean.

2. Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows

Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows
Puerto Carrillo
Canada
Summer
$248 nightly
$280 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees
Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows
A pool area with a rectangular pool, lounge chairs, and a table with chairs.
A long table with glass jars and a potted plant.
An outdoor dining area with red chairs and tables, a ceiling fan, and a view of lush greenery.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a view of the outdoors.

3. Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz

Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
United States
Luis
$74 nightly
$84 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz
A covered outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a view of a landscaped garden.
A restaurant with wooden ceiling and tables set for dining.
An indoor dining area with a curved red counter, wooden tables, and chairs.
A secluded eco-lodge with multiple cabins surrounded by dense forest, offering a natural, tranquil environment.

4. Hotel Luna Azul

Hotel Luna Azul
Cuajiniquil
United States
Irina
$90 nightly
$101 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Luna Azul
A beach with people, a bicycle, and a palm tree.
A reception area with a wooden desk, chairs, and a computer. There is a thatched roof structure and greenery around.
A modern outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a sofa, surrounded by lush greenery and a thatched roof structure.
A wooden bridge with a metal railing leading to a building with a blue roof.

5. Olas Verdes Hotel

Olas Verdes Hotel
Nosara
United States
Carlos
$158 nightly
$179 total
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Total with taxes and fees
Olas Verdes Hotel
A covered walkway with wooden flooring, green railings, and potted plants.
A two-story building with a covered patio and outdoor seating area.
A room with two beds, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.
A swimming pool with a geometric tile pattern, surrounded by lounge chairs and palm plants.

6. Hotel Sol Samara

Hotel Sol Samara
Sámara
United States
Matt
$63 nightly
$71 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Sol Samara
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a thatched-roof structure.
A beach with palm trees and a view of the ocean.
A boutique hotel sign with a garden backdrop.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, potted plants, and hanging plants.

7. Montelaguna Boutique Hotel

Montelaguna Boutique Hotel
Sámara
Canada
Josee
$141 nightly
$160 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Montelaguna Boutique Hotel
A swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and a building with a thatched roof.
A building with a covered porch, white curtains, and a gravel path.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a small refrigerator, and a window with curtains.
A wooden interior with a sloped ceiling, blue cushioned seating, a wooden console table with a vase of flowers, and a fire extinguisher.

8. Living Hotel

Living Hotel
Nosara
Canada
Bruce
$81 nightly
$92 total
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Total with taxes and fees
Living Hotel
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery.
A room with two chairs, a door with a number, and a view of the outdoors.
A tropical resort with a covered outdoor area, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a dark blue bedspread, two bedside lamps, a white wardrobe, and a small shelf with decorative items.

9. Sunset Shack Hotel

Sunset Shack Hotel
Nosara
United States
Kathryn
$144 nightly
$163 total
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Total with taxes and fees
Sunset Shack Hotel
A modern pool area with a clear pool, surrounded by well-maintained landscaping and a building with a blue-lit entrance.
A covered outdoor area with a wooden roof and a white wall.
A bedroom with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the outside balcony.
A modern entrance with a wooden staircase leading to a living area with a sofa and a dining table.

10. 2 Blu Moons Boutique Hotel & Retreat

2 Blu Moons Boutique Hotel & Retreat
Avellanas Beach
United States
Ann Marie
2 Blu Moons Boutique Hotel & Retreat
A modern outdoor seating area with a built-in water feature and a green fence in the background.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by trees.
A bedroom with a bed, a sliding glass door, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.
Interior entrance

11. The Beach Break Surf Hotel

The Beach Break Surf Hotel
Nosara
United States
Mark
$163 nightly
$184 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
The Beach Break Surf Hotel
A resort with a large pool, multiple blue-roofed structures, and a view of the ocean.
A bathroom with a view of the ocean, a wooden bench, a large ornate mirror, and a white sink.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a bedside table, and a lamp.
A balcony with stone steps and wooden chairs, overlooking a lush garden and the sea.

12. Nosara Beach Hotel

Nosara Beach Hotel
Nosara
United States
Brandon
$196 nightly
$221 total
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
Nosara Beach Hotel
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a hanging light fixture.
A wooden deck with a pool, lounge chairs, and tropical vegetation.
A modern outdoor seating area with a cushioned bench and a railing.
A modern kitchen with a wooden table and bar stools, a large woven pendant light, and a view of greenery outside.

13. SoulShine

SoulShine
Tamarindo
Canada
Katarzyna
$117 nightly
$132 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
SoulShine
A pool area with a stone border, surrounded by lush greenery and a multi-story building with balconies.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.
A hotel with a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers.
A beach with palm trees and a distant island.

14. Hotel Giada

Hotel Giada
Sámara
United States
Brent
$84 nightly
$95 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Giada
A swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and a shaded area.
A hallway with stone arches, wooden doors, and a tiled floor.
A lush garden with a winding path, surrounded by diverse tropical plants and trees.
Living area

15. Villas Verdes

Villas Verdes
Sámara
United States
Sarah
$95 nightly
$107 total
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Total with taxes and fees
Villas Verdes
A pool area with lounge chairs, a thatched-roof hut, and tropical vegetation.
A garden pathway surrounded by lush green foliage and vibrant red flowers.
A beach scene with horses and riders.
An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and lush greenery.

16. Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde

Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde
Sámara
Canada
Greg
$98 nightly
$111 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde
A swimming pool surrounded by lush tropical plants and a small gazebo.
An open-plan lounge with a high ceiling and wooden beams, furnished with wicker chairs and tables, and large windows offering views of greenery outside.
A garden with a pool, lounge chairs, and a fountain.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fan, and a red table.

17. Hotel Belvedere

Hotel Belvedere
Sámara
United States
jeff
$90 nightly
$102 total
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Belvedere
A swimming pool with steps leading into it, surrounded by lounge chairs and a covered area with seating.
A bicycle parked in a garden area with a stone wall and a blue fence in the background.
A beach with a clear sky, sun shining, and trees framing the view.
An outdoor patio with a thatched roof, a table, and two chairs.

18. Villas VR Beachwalk Avellanas

Villas VR Beachwalk Avellanas
Tamarindo
United States
Anna Christina
$84 nightly
$95 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Villas VR Beachwalk Avellanas
A person sitting by a pool with a mountainous landscape in the background.
A wooden cabin with a thatched roof, surrounded by dense forest.
A thatched-roof hut with a stone pathway leading to it, surrounded by lush greenery.
A room with a bed, a table with items, a shelf with decorative objects, and a view of the outdoors.

19. Tierra Encantada Wellness Center

Tierra Encantada Wellness Center
Nosara
$107 nightly
$121 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Total with taxes and fees
Tierra Encantada Wellness Center
A poolside area with wooden lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a waterfall feature.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a large bed, two hanging light fixtures, and a desk area.
A woman standing on a sandy beach with ocean waves, a clear sky, and a distant shoreline with vegetation and a structure.
A yoga class in a lush, indoor garden with wooden flooring and large green plants.

20. Hotel Guiones

Hotel Guiones
Nosara
United States
Amanda
$224 nightly
$254 total
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Guiones
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Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
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Colonial architecture surrounds the central plaza where locals gather for festivals and weekend markets. Rent a car to explore nearby beaches like Sámara, or book eco-tours to spot monkeys in the surrounding dry tropical forest.

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A coastal landscape with a curved beach, rocky outcrops, and dense vegetation.

Top Nicoya Hotel Reviews

Hotel Luna Azul

Hotel Luna Azul

8/10 Good
"Fine"
CRAIG 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hotel Luna Azul
Living Hotel

Living Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Super clean and refreshing pool. Great location."
Bruce 3-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Living Hotel
Montelaguna Boutique Hotel

Montelaguna Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful property. An oasis a couple miles from Sámara, short walk to the beach - highly recommend! "
Robyn 2-night trip
Posted 7 months ago
Montelaguna Boutique Hotel

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