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The Hideaway Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 4-minute walk to Samara Beach

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The Hideaway Hotel, located on the ocean, offers relaxation and activities. Guests enjoy breakfast, spa services, a poolside bar, and in-room WiFi. Unwind at the outdoor pool or try scuba diving and cycling. Children have a dedicated playground.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$286
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov

Room options

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Deluxe King Room

Deluxe King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Penthouse | Living area

Penthouse

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
on the road from Samara to Carrillo, 150 meters from the ICE Tower, Sámara, Guanacaste, 50205

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Carrillo Beach - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Buena Vista Beach - 20 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Playa Barrigona - 20 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Garza Beach - 27 min drive - 20.4 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 142 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Colibrí - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Roots Bakery & Café - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Hideaway Hotel

Hotel near Samara Beach
Consider a stay at The Hideaway Hotel and take advantage of free full breakfast, a poolside bar and a terrace. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as cycling and scuba diving, at this hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure or a massage. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • A front desk safe, smoke-free property and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Hideaway Hotel include perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, fridges and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2008
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Please abide by the guest occupancy limits displayed when booking. Extra-person fee and occupancy limits apply to all ages.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hideaway Hotel Samara
Hideaway Hotel
Hideaway Samara
The Hideaway Hotel Hotel
The Hideaway Hotel Sámara
The Hideaway Hotel Hotel Sámara

Frequently asked questions

Does The Hideaway Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Hideaway Hotel?

As of 5 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hideaway Hotel on 26 Nov 2025 start from NZ$286.33, 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 The Hideaway Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Hideaway Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Hideaway Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hideaway Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does The Hideaway Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Hideaway Hotel located?

Situated by the ocean, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Samara Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Carrillo Beach. Buena Vista Beach and Playa Camaronal are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

The Hideaway Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

10

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 215 out of 276 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 276 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 276 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 276 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 276 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The food was amazing. The room was clean and very nice. I enjoyed my visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Lovely ambiance had a wonderful stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy small hotel right in the middle of the forest. You will be able to see howler monkeys, white-faced monkeys, multiple species of crabs, iguanas, coatis and squirrells. The hotel is in a walking distance to South Samara Beach, and 3 minute drive to Carrillo Beach (highly recomended).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Claudio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely kind. The room was refurbished and clean, given that the overall property is slightly outdated. There was a rave in a nearby property that started at 10pm on a Friday and was still going on at 2pm the following day. While the hotel mentioned that they called the police, the result was a noisy night that had serious impact in the ability of guests to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely B&B like a small resort (about 10 rooms). Very close to beaches; nice pool and grounds; and great staff. The rooms were spacious and clean, and had efficient, quiet AC, which is much needed in this location. The only flaw is the rutted access road/driveway.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful quaint property close to Samara beach. Walking distance to the beach but you have a walk a ways to get to the main Samara beach. Property, rooms, staff, breakfast all excellent. We made our way to Carillo beach close to the property and it is gorgeous.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value, big clean room. Inconvenient location over 2 miles from Samara town. Cab ride was $10 each way. Walkable to beautiful Carrillo Beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice, clean, Costa Rican Hotel for an authentic experience. The air conditioning worked really well. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed watching the howler monkeys in the tree across the street and sitting by the pool. The location was a little far from town for walking so it was nice to have a car. It was a really short walk to the beach through a beautiful wooded area. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is quiet and away from town . A close walkable beach for sunset are great . best beaches are a short drive away . A car is needed to get to town or carrillo beach which is best beach nearby . Good food options in town less busy tourists than other places in cr . Car parking with bigger vehicle can be a challenge if full . Internet weak in rooms when all units are full . On site food was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Fabien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pris: the staff (Maria, Dena, Bryan I remember) is amazing, helpful, caring and customer obsessed. They helped us for everything we needed and had an issue with. They moved us to a new, room, provided us quick things we needed to make our stay very good. The hotel is very well placed to have a quiet stay. Only cons: the walkable beach has a lot of wood debris from trees and plants. This made we had to use the car to go to either Carillo or Samara main beach which are 3 to 7 minutes by car, so not a big deal.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind and helpful staff. Restaurant is delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un hotel perfecto para desconectarse, con la playa muy cerca y un staff amigable y servicial. Todo perfecto. 100% recomendado
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Secluded south end walk to Playa Samara Beach. Monkeys serenade you everyday. very good kitchen. Close to Samara Village and Playa Carillo. Not really close enough to walk. Peaceful.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel In Samara/Carrillo área!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Hideaway

Incredible service, the staff is super nice and helpful. The breakfast is great especially the breakfast burritos. Our host Dania was very knowledgeable and gave us wonderful recommendations. The beach was very close and not too crowded.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Las habitaciones son muy espaciosas y limpias. El hotel se encuentra en una zona algo apartada lo que la hace muy tranquila pero si se quiere variedad en la alimentación requiere trasladarse. El menú del restaurante del hotel es un poco limitado y no fue mi aspecto favorito del hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a hidden treasure. Nestled into the beauty of nature - this property was spectacular. The staff were welcoming and took every opportunity to check in on us - and see how they could make our stay memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We met the owner at the waterfalls in La Fontera, we drove to Samara the same night and had a wonderful stay! Wonderful staff, the breakfast included is amazing great food! Beautiful place and I felt that I was staying at a luxurious hotel. If you’re in Samara, please stay here! You will not regret it. Rooms are spacious and AC works great. Everyone from the security guard, the hosts and cook were great!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hideaway is great. The staff is wonderful, the proper is beautiful and the food is delicious. Our only issue was slow toilet flushing but that was minor compared to all of the wonderful things we found at the Hideaway. There’s a very sweet iguana that hangs by the patio. We named him Esteban and enjoyed seeing him each morning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice small hidden hotel.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was a great choice, 2min walk from Samara beach, staff was friendly, they had onsite food available, very nice bar beverages options by the pool. Pool was kid friendly with some stairs and nice shade during the day. Room had nice A/C and very comfortable beds, was very spacious and had very nice seating area. Will definitely come back to this hotel with my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Calm and secure. Close to beach. Parking lot. Very quiet. Great internet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025