Nicoya Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Samara Beach Costa Rica: Pacific Ocean View
Samara Beach Costa Rica: Pacific Ocean View
Patrimonio arquitectónico

Where to stay in Nicoya

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El Carmen

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

El Carmen
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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 La Casa de la Cultura and Recaredo Briceno Park.

Casitas
Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only

4 out of 5
Playa Samara, Carrillo Sámara Guanacaste
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! (678 reviews)
Amazing Staff Hampered by Significant Management Failures I have mixed feelings about our stay. On one hand, the employees were terrific—hardworking, welcoming, and truly dedicated to service. However, the resort is severely poorly managed. We faced daily shortages of basic essentials: no beach towels, ...

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only
Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge

Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge

4 out of 5
Nosara, Guanacaste Nosara
The price is 11.141.626 ₫ per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
11.141.626 ₫
per night
25 Mar - 26 Mar
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! (391 reviews)
this resort was amazing!!!

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge
The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

4 out of 5
Playa Guiones Nosara
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! (390 reviews)
The room was nice but dark. I suppose the rooms on the second floor are nicer. The staff didn’t seems to like their job. Or tired of girats maybe. Nice pool area. Note that this is a family hotel. It is not a calm romantic place. Breakfast was poor. I think that americans are the target for this ...

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel
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

3.5 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 an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Samara Beach and Buena Vista Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
This is a fantastic location and place! Lots of young families so it was great for our little one to play. The place is well maintained, the staff were friendly, and it’s a short walk to everything

Reviewed on 1 Mar 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (46 reviews)
Nice place for the price

Reviewed on 16 Feb 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! (85 reviews)
Clean, friendly staff, comfortable but squeaky beds.

Reviewed on 13 Feb 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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