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A beach with palm trees and a clear sky.
A lush garden with a pool and a gazebo.
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
Canada
Chandra
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 covered outdoor lounge area with wicker chairs and lounge chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of a mountainous landscape.
Tall palm trees and a clear view of the ocean.

2. Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows

Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows
Puerto Carrillo
Canada
Summer
$235 nightly
$266 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Total with taxes and fees
Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows
A pool area with a rectangular pool, lounge chairs, and a table with chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a view of the outdoors.
An outdoor dining area with red chairs and tables, a ceiling fan, and a view of lush greenery.
A long table with glass jars and a potted plant.

3. Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz

Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
United States
Luis
$62 nightly
$70 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz
A beach with people, a bicycle, and a palm tree.
A modern outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a sofa, surrounded by lush greenery and a thatched roof structure.
A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and a thatched-roof structure.
A reception area with a wooden desk, chairs, and a computer. There is a thatched roof structure and greenery around.

4. Olas Verdes Hotel

Olas Verdes Hotel
Nosara
United States
Carlos
$178 nightly
$201 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Olas Verdes Hotel
A resort with a large pool, multiple blue-roofed structures, and a view of the ocean.
A balcony with stone steps and wooden chairs, overlooking a lush garden and the sea.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a bedside table, and a lamp.
A bathroom with a view of the ocean, a wooden bench, a large ornate mirror, and a white sink.

5. Nosara Beach Hotel

Nosara Beach Hotel
Nosara
United States
Brandon
$183 nightly
$207 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Nosara Beach Hotel
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by trees.
Interior entrance
A bedroom with a bed, a sliding glass door, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.
A modern outdoor seating area with a built-in water feature and a green fence in the background.

6. The Beach Break Surf Hotel

The Beach Break Surf Hotel
Nosara
United States
Anne
$123 nightly
$138 total
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
The Beach Break Surf Hotel
A covered walkway with wooden flooring, green railings, and potted plants.
A room with two beds, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.
A covered outdoor area with a gravel path, surrounded by greenery and plants.
A swimming pool with a geometric tile pattern, surrounded by lounge chairs and palm plants.

7. Hotel Sol Samara

Hotel Sol Samara
Sámara
United States
Matt
$59 nightly
$66 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Sol Samara
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.
A secluded eco-lodge with multiple cabins surrounded by dense forest, offering a natural, tranquil environment.
A rectangular pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees. There are lounge chairs and umbrellas along the poolside.

8. Hotel Luna Azul

Hotel Luna Azul
Cuajiniquil
United States
Clint
$50 nightly
$56 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Luna Azul
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 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Sunset Shack Hotel
A swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and a building with a thatched roof.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a small refrigerator, and a window with curtains.
A building with a covered porch, white curtains, and a gravel path.
A cozy outdoor patio with a hammock, a sofa, and a dining area.

10. Living Hotel

Living Hotel
Nosara
Canada
Bruce
$81 nightly
$92 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Living Hotel
A pool area with a stone border, surrounded by lush greenery and a multi-story building with balconies.
A hotel room with a bed featuring a decorative swan towel arrangement with rose petals and a small floral centerpiece.
A beach with palm trees and a distant island.
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.

11. Hotel Giada

Hotel Giada
Sámara
United States
Brent
$84 nightly
$95 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Giada
A staircase with stone walls and metal railings, surrounded by lush greenery.
A spacious hall with a high ceiling and large windows offering a view of lush greenery.
A reception area with a stone wall, wooden reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A nighttime swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery.

12. Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort

Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort
Nosara
United States
beth
Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a hanging light fixture.
A modern interior with a sofa, a large pillar, a wooden floor, and a sliding door leading to a bedroom.
A modern kitchen with a wooden table and bar stools, a large woven pendant light, and a view of greenery outside.
A modern outdoor seating area with a cushioned bench and a railing.

13. SoulShine

SoulShine
Tamarindo
Canada
Katarzyna
$138 nightly
$156 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
SoulShine
A modern bathroom with a white toilet, a sink with a mirror above, and a wooden shelf with towels.
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.

14. Villas VR Beachwalk Avellanas

Villas VR Beachwalk Avellanas
Tamarindo
United States
Darvin
$67 nightly
$76 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Villas VR Beachwalk Avellanas
A swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and a shaded area.
A lush garden with a winding path, surrounded by diverse tropical plants and trees.
Terrace/patio
A hallway with stone arches, wooden doors, and a tiled floor.

15. Villas Verdes

Villas Verdes
Sámara
United States
Sarah
$82 nightly
$93 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Villas Verdes
A beach with palm trees and a view of the ocean.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, potted plants, and hanging plants.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a painting, and an air conditioning unit.
A boutique hotel sign with a garden backdrop.

16. Montelaguna Boutique Hotel

Montelaguna Boutique Hotel
Sámara
United States
Robyn
$131 nightly
$148 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Montelaguna Boutique Hotel
A hammock under a wooden roof, wooden chairs, and a tiled floor.
A stone fountain in a lush garden with a house in the background.
A beach with a clear sky, waves, and a sunset.
A stone-walled building with a wooden staircase leading to a door, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone pathway.

17. Cabinas Las Olas

Cabinas Las Olas
Tamarindo
United States
Mindy
$106 nightly
$120 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Cabinas Las Olas
A pathway flanked by lush greenery and a stone wall.
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 swimming pool surrounded by lush tropical plants and a small gazebo.

18. Hotel Belvedere

Hotel Belvedere
Sámara
United States
jeff
$90 nightly
$102 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Belvedere
A wicker chair with a cushioned seat and backrest, positioned outdoors with a view of greenery.
A spacious restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a high ceiling.
A yoga mat in a room with a wooden ceiling and large windows.
A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles and glasses, wooden chairs with red cushions, and a sign reading "LE STELLE".

19. Astra Hotel Boutique

Astra Hotel Boutique
Nosara
United States
Dessislava
$118 nightly
$133 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
Astra Hotel Boutique
A modern pool area with a clear pool, surrounded by well-maintained landscaping and a building with a blue-lit entrance.
A modern entrance with a wooden staircase leading to a living area with a sofa and a dining table.
A covered outdoor area with a wooden roof and a white wall.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a central island, and hanging pendant lights.

20. 2 Blu Moons Boutique Hotel & Retreat

2 Blu Moons Boutique Hotel & Retreat
Avellanas Beach
United States
Ann Marie
2 Blu Moons Boutique Hotel & Retreat
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$242 total
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$576 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
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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

Nosara Beach Hotel

Nosara Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"the property is well located with access to two beautiful beaches."
edgar 2-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Nosara Beach Hotel
Hotel Luna Azul

Hotel Luna Azul

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful property. First night there we ate in the restaurant. We were the only people there watching the sunset over the pacific. Food was excellent. Service was stellar. We saw humming birds, tapir, tocan, and iguanas, all from the outdoor by the pool restaurant. Pool was clean and warm."
Clint 1-night trip
Posted 12 days ago
Hotel Luna Azul
Living Hotel

Living Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Super clean and refreshing pool. Great location."
Bruce 3-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Living Hotel
Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort

Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Great breakfast. Beautiful and clean room. Nice staff. Great stay"
beth 4-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort

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