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Bahia Esmeralda

2.0 star property
Bayside hotel with beach bars and outdoor pool

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Beach nearby, white sand, 2 beach bars
Exterior
Economy Quadruple Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Garden View | Bathroom | Shower, towels, soap, shampoo
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • BarBarBar
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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Map
100 metros Este de la Plaza Deportiva, Tempate, Guanacaste, 50308
  • Popular LocationPenca Beach12 min walk
  • Popular LocationPlaya Potrero13 min walk
  • Popular LocationPlaya Prieta3 min drive
  • AirportLiberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)63 min drive
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Room options

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Economy Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Economy Double Room

8/10 Very Good

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Garden View

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Garden View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Located on the ground floor
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Quadruple Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Economy Quadruple Room

8.7/10 Excellent

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Garden View

Standard Studio, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Standard Studio, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Garden View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Garden View

Classic Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Classic Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Garden View

7.5/10 Good

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Deluxe Villa | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Deluxe Villa

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Garden View

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Garden View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View

Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 969 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Trundle Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Potrero

Located in Tempate, Bahia Esmeralda is in the city center and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Penca Beach and Playa Prieta. Danta Beach and Flamingo Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Penca Beach - 12 min walk
  • Playa Potrero - 13 min walk
  • Playa Prieta - 3 min drive
  • Flamingo Beach - 8 min drive
  • Danta Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coco Loco Bar & Restaurant - 10 min drive
  • Patagonia del Mar - 10 min drive
  • Angelina's - 8 min drive
  • Hemingway's - 19 min walk
  • Las Brisas - 7 min walk

About this property

Bahia Esmeralda

Hotel near Penca Beach
Located close to Playa Prieta and Danta Beach, Bahia Esmeralda provides 2 beach bars, a garden, and car rentals on site. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hotel. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews say good things about the location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and shampoo
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 beach bars

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1996
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: CRC 62000 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Bahia Esmeralda Aparthotel
Bahia Esmeralda Aparthotel Potrero
Bahia Esmeralda Potrero
Bahia Esmeralda Costa Rica/Playa Potrero
Bahia Esmeralda Santa Cruz
Bahia Esmeralda Hotel Potrero
Bahia Esmeralda Hotel
Bahia Esmeralda Hotel
Bahia Esmeralda Tempate
Bahia Esmeralda Hotel Tempate

Frequently asked questions

Does Bahia Esmeralda have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Bahia Esmeralda?

As of May 31, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bahia Esmeralda on Jun 9, 2024 start from $108.72, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Bahia Esmeralda pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bahia Esmeralda?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bahia Esmeralda?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Bahia Esmeralda?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Bahia Esmeralda provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Bahia Esmeralda located?

Located in the heart of Tempate, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Penca Beach and Playa Prieta. Danta Beach and Flamingo Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 114 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful Breakfast was ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Naomi Siqiniq

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Walter

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the landscaping and the very clean pool. Our room was made up each time we asked; very nice. We wish there were hammocks, pepper at breakfast, a bar. The cats are special
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Gerry

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice
Very nice place to stay, really enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

David Gonzalez

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible Experience at Bahia “Hormigas”
I normally don’t write negative reviews but … you couldn’t pay me to stay at Bahia Esmeralda ever again. Should be called Bahia Pura Hormigas. Property looks nice in the pictures but unfortunately we couldn’t wait to leave this place. Terrible customer service. Terrible breakfast. Terrible insect problem. Terrible beds. Needs a lot of maintenance. Our room was full of bugs; particularly a ridiculous amount of large ants to the point where we didn’t feel comfortable sleeping under the covers or leaving our clothes out of our suitcases. And the beds were very uncomfortable and mattress was super thin. I could’ve dealt with the insects if the rest was good but it wasn’t. My family is from CR so I get that it’s a rainforest and can deal with some critters, but it was that bad. On top of it all the management was incredibly rude to my family, including my senior mom and gave us a hard time for the silliest things. We even got scolded for having my brother drop us off and assist my mom to the room while we carried stuff. And, after commenting on the treatment received, we were approached and confronted by staff. Super unprofessional and uncomfortable. The only positive was outside the rooms where the pool is is nice but we didn’t even use the pool during our 3 night stay because we avoided the hotel as much as possible. Do yourself a favor and pay a little extra to stay elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Donald, Boulder

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff and service were excellent with everything. Very clean and well maintained. Quiet. Nice typical breakfast, if not much variety. Dining area has a nice new bar but it was never open. Would have been nice to have a place to sit and have a drink. Car is needed. Las Brisas was only walkable dining option, great local place. Good thing we liked it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo Rodriguez

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buen anfitrión y explicación!! Y las habitaciones muy limpias y confortables.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, great location for a chill vacation. Easy walk to sodas, beach, a small super. Room was in great shape, service was friendly. We wanted a relaxed vacation and it was perfect for that. There are a few things that were odd, all very minor but would be easy improvements 1. They had us wear wristbands the whole visit. This was odd - it wasnt a HS spring break trip. I don't like having to wear something making me obviously a tourist for security. We didnt see any other hotels doing this 2 - There were any washcloths. We bought one, but it was odd since towels were provided 3 - Our unit had a small kitchen (well appointed) but it would be nice if they provided some basics - salt, pepper, maybe sugar for coffee. The local supers don't sell super small quantities for travelers.

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Appropriate. Great price. Very short distance to Penca beach. Very close to good restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The courtyard gardens were maintained and fit the need for privacy and enhanced the living spaces. The apartments were clean and simple. Basic living with amenities if wanted. The area local not tourist but close to basic needs. Staff was amazing
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Christina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, staff was very helpful and accommodating!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Ward

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We liked the area, close to stores, restaurants and beaches. A bit noisy due to the road. Beds need to be updated, very firm and small. It’s a great little resort.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Alain-Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disappointed for the cost per night: very small room with no fridge. No ice available, no restaurant, no safe, no towels for the pool. The breakfast very light, not generous (exemple: only one slice of bread, no jam, etc.) Extremely noisy caused by trucks during the night and morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joselyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's close to Potrero and Penca beach. It is very clean and room distribution it's excellent to spend for long periods of time. I totally recommend staying at this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Anthony, Surrey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple and quiet setting. A little bit too basic, but acceptable. The breakfast isn't great, better buy groceries in a local tienda and cook something simple yourself. The best beach in the area is in Flamingo by Margaritaville
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a great experience! Very relaxing, super friendly staff. Lots of filtered water and Wifi available. The pool was kinda small but still nice. And you can definitely have an adventure if you walk out into the streets. I would stay at Bahia Esmeralda again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

MARY

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rey nice accomodations and property. Pool area was nice too. Just a little to isolated for my liking. A golf cart or vehicle is recommended.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dustin, Sequim

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Outdoor Pool
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
2.0