Nicoya Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Samara Beach Costa Rica: Pacific Ocean View
Nicoya

Where to stay in Nicoya

Find the best Nicoya areas for the activities you enjoy most.

El Carmen

While there might not be top attractions in El Carmen, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Recaredo Briceno Park and La Casa de la Cultura.

Casitas

While Casitas may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Recaredo Briceno Park and La Casa de la Cultura.

Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only

4 out of 5
Playa Samara, Carrillo Sámara Guanacaste
The price is ฿12,377 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
฿12,377
฿13,986 total
10 Jul - 11 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Sámara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very good! (731 reviews)
"I'm going to file a complaint because they didn't give me the ocean-view room I reserved and paid for. They kept giving me excuses, saying they were going to speak to the manager, and were only offering me rooms that didn't actually have an ocean view. They told me only the suites have one, which ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only
The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

4 out of 5
Playa Guiones Nosara
The price is ฿12,367 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿12,367
฿13,975 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Nosara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (405 reviews)
"Great Hotel"

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel
Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge

Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge

4 out of 5
Nosara, Guanacaste Nosara
The price is ฿6,576 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿6,576
฿7,431 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Nosara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (428 reviews)
"The staff were accommodating and always willing to help. Our room was lovely and as advertised online. Clean, comfortable, and quiet. The pools were wonderful and our spa experience was extremely positive. Overall good value for dollar. Our only complaint would be the cost of a poolside drink - it ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026

Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Residencias Samara

Residencias Samara

4 out of 5
Ruta 160, esquina Calle Parque Sámara Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this beach apartment in Sámara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Samara Beach and Carrillo Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)
"Loved staying here. A nice oasis from the busy beach towns around Samara. Would recommend!"

Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Residencias Samara
Villas VR Beachwalk Avellanas

Villas VR Beachwalk Avellanas

3 out of 5
Playa Avellanas Tamarindo Guanacaste
Stay at this villa in Tamarindo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Tamarindo Beach and Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (50 reviews)
"Please beware this place has a bug infestation and it’s so hard to get in and communicate with the people for the code. We couldn’t even stay because it was inhabitable. I reached out directly and they said they couldn’t do anything about it. Please save your time and money! my family had to look ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026

Villas VR Beachwalk Avellanas
Villas Welcome to Heaven

Villas Welcome to Heaven

3.5 out of 5
West Corner from the soccer field Puerto Carrillo Guanacaste
Stay at this apartment in Puerto Carrillo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Samara Beach and Carrillo Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews)
"Aucune réception donc lors de notre arrivée le portail était fermé aucune sonnette nul part pour prévenir de notre arrivée. Nous avons dû aller au bar à côté de l’hôtel demander comment faire pour que des personnes appelle la personne qui était sensée être sur place. Je précise que nous sommes arrivé ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

Villas Welcome to Heaven
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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