Nicoya Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal landscape with a curved beach, rocky outcrops, and dense vegetation.
A historic building with ornate carvings, a wooden door, and a clock.

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 La Casa de la Cultura and Recaredo Briceno Park.

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 8.560.999 ₫ per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
8.560.999 ₫
9.673.929 ₫ total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (745 reviews)
"Hotel Azura is a beautiful, peaceful resort that's perfect if you're looking to relax and reset. The property is very clean, the staff is friendly, and there are plenty of places to lounge by the pools and beach. The pools were beautiful, although leaves from the surrounding trees often ended up ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only
Esh Hotel and Spa, a Member of Design Hotels

Esh Hotel and Spa, a Member of Design Hotels

4.5 out of 5
Provincia de Guanacaste Nosara Guanacaste
The price is 6.286.387 ₫ per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
6.286.387 ₫
8.777.358 ₫ total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nosara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Safari Surf School and Frog Pad are located ...
Esh Hotel and Spa, a Member of Design Hotels
Domo Nosara Boutique Hotel

Domo Nosara Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
400 m west of Playa Pelada Intersection Nosara Guanacaste
The price is 3.589.404 ₫ per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
3.589.404 ₫
4.056.027 ₫ total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Nosara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room massages. Popular attractions Playa Pelada and Frog Pad are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
"We had the best time at Domo!! The whole team are fantastic, they really go above and beyond. We would LOVE to come back any time we're in Nosara again. Can't recommend enough!!"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Domo Nosara Boutique 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

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 ...
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 Avellanas Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (51 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 Carrillo Beach and Samara Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (91 reviews)
"Nice property. Great for our family. Spacious, clean and nearly all kitchen amenities."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 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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