Nicoya Travel Guide

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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 Nicoya Colonial Church 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 Nicoya Colonial Church 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
The price is 9.161.901 ₫ per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
9.161.901 ₫
10.352.948 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Sámara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (596 reviews)
"The landscaping was lush and beautiful."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

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

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

4 out of 5
Playa Guiones, Nosara
Stay at this 4-star 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! (364 reviews)
"Drinks barely contained alcohol and were mostly ice and @ $21 each that’s ridiculous. Tips were included but when asked the waiter lied and said no they were not. Hotel attempted to charge me for services I did not receive. Some staff could have been friendlier. The housekeeper was excellent. The ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel
Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge

Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge

4 out of 5
Nosara, Guanacaste, Nosara
The price is 4.713.630 ₫ per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
4.713.630 ₫
5.326.401 ₫ total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Nosara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (364 reviews)
"Restaurant on the property is excellent!"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

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

3.5 out of 5
Ruta 160, esquina Calle Parque, 50m Oeste de las Oficinas del ICE, Sámara, Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Sámara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Buena Vista Beach are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
Parfaite hotel familiale proche de tout
"Nous avons adoré l’hotel !! Très propre, personnel vraiment souriant. Proche des restaurants et de la plage. Je recommande fortement. On était une famille 2 adultes et 2 enfants, la piscine était wow! Je garde l’hotel dans mes favoris."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Residencias Samara
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 3.5-star apartment in Puerto Carrillo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Samara Beach and Carrillo ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (77 reviews)
"Really nice place Nice pool About 10 min by walk to playa carillo beach"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Villas Welcome to Heaven
Villas VR Beachwalk Avellanas

Villas VR Beachwalk Avellanas

3 out of 5
Playa Avellanas, Tamarindo, Guanacaste
Stay at this 3-star villa in Tamarindo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course and Tamarindo Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (37 reviews)
Very beautiful villas , great pool, loved it
"The resort is gorgeous. The rooms are clean , beds are very comfortable. Definitely Great to have the pool right outside the door. Odd set up for the 2 bdr villas.. when you enter through the gate you have a common outside small table and 4 chairs and on each side of that is a sliding door..to the ..."

Reviewed on 6 Apr 2025

Villas VR Beachwalk Avellanas
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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