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El Sueño Tropical Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Puerto Carrillo with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast

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Free beach shuttle
Property grounds
Free daily continental breakfast
Basic Single Room
Garden

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$165
includes taxes & fees
3 July - 4 July

Room options

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
3Km Este Plaza Deporte Carrillo, Puerto Carrillo, Guanacaste, 51103

What's nearby

  • Carrillo Beach - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Playa Islita - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Samara Beach - 11 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Buena Vista Beach - 30 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Playa Barrigona - 30 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Alma Restaurante - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Malehu - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬15 min drive

About this property

El Sueño Tropical Hotel

Property highlights
At El Sueño Tropical Hotel, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a garden and an outdoor entertainment area. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage or a body treatment. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free self-parking
  • A TV in reception, outdoor furniture and wedding services
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as first-run films and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and shampoo
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu and streaming services
  • Decks/patios, premium channels and first-run films

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • First-run films
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 1, per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 200 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit is payable by wire transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

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

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 200 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 1 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

EL SUENO TROPICAL HOTEL
El Sueño Tropical Hotel Hotel
El Sueño Tropical Hotel Puerto Carrillo
El Sueño Tropical Hotel Hotel Puerto Carrillo

Frequently asked questions

Does El Sueño Tropical Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at El Sueño Tropical Hotel?

As of 1 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Sueño Tropical Hotel on 3 Jul 2025 start from NZ$165.29, including 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 El Sueño Tropical Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a deposit of USD 200 per stay and a fee of USD 1 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at El Sueño Tropical Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at El Sueño Tropical Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at El Sueño Tropical Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is El Sueño Tropical Hotel located?

Situated in Puerto Carrillo, this hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Playa Camaronal and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Carrillo Beach. Samara Beach and Playa Islita are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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El Sueño Tropical Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Nice place friendly staff...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

We loved absolutely everything about our stay! Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

The Manager was extremely friendly .Always a smile on his face .We would recommend this destination o friends
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Overall an awesome place. Will be staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

We had a great time can’t wait to come back
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

Beautiful property, kind attention, relax environment
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

Really enjoyed this newly renovated property. Comfortable rooms and it’s really an oasis. It’s just the right distance from Samara also! Loved the staff and food also. Do not hesitate to book!

10/10

We loved our stay! It was such a perfect landing spot for us - close enough to town but not right in the mix at all. Erin was a superb host, and we really loved the included breakfast and coffees! Reading by the pool in the morning was a highlight as well. Their newly renovated facilities are fantastic and we’d recommend this hotel for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10

Servervie was superb!

2/10

We reached the hotel around 6:30 pm on Monday, March 27th . No light outside of the hotel, heard to find the address. Hotel gate is closed. Not able to find any lights or any signs of cars or people when looking thru the gate. Called hotel phone number and no one picked up the phone. Spend 15 mins near the hotel and no response. Drive to another hotel near by and requsted that new hotel staff to call this hotel. No one picked up the phone. He called one of workers personal phone & he told that hotel is open from back roads& restaurant is closed on Monday and thats why gate is closed. We were scared to go to this hotel using back roads where there is no sign anywhere how to go reach there. Finally. We did not go this hotel at all. Not good experience at all.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

La propiedad bien cuidada con mucho verde , el personal amable , el hotel con un ambiente de paz
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Très beau site avec des chambres comfortables et propres. Le souper directement au bord de la piscine y as été délicieux et abordable. Des l’arrivée nous avons été reçu pas Erin qui est très charmante et a l’écoute de nos demandes. Un site tranquille, propre et accueillant pas très loin d’une magnifique plage que j’ai hâte de revisiter pour plus de nuits et que je recommande fortement. Asta luego Erin !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022