The Hideaway Hotel

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Independent
9.6 (138 reviews)
on the road from Samara to Carrillo, 150 meters from the ICE Tower, Sámara, Guanacaste, 50205 , Sámara , CR
506-26561145

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Facilities

Free breakfast
Express check-out
Arcade/game room
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Concierge service
Picnic area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Clean and spacious rooms
Cons:
Noise from nearby property on one occasion

Categories

Cleanliness
9.31
Rooms were refurbished and clean.
Service
9.88
Staff is very friendly and eager to help.
Location
9.62
Secluded location close to beautiful beaches.
Room Quality
9.37
Spacious, comfortable rooms with necessary amenities.
Amenities
9.79
Full bar, restaurant, and recreational activities available.
Value for Money
9.36
Great experience for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
9.51
Delicious meals and great drinks selection.
Overall Experience
9.99
Fantastic stay; highly recommended.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 16:50

Property Description

Relaxation and Recreation

Take advantage of the outdoor pool and bicycles to rent for a perfect day under the sun.

Delightful Dining and Entertainment

Enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant, unwind with a drink at the bar, or have fun in the arcade/game room.

Convenient Amenities and Services

With complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi, concierge services, and more, we ensure a comfortable and hassle-free stay.

Experience all this and more at The Hideaway Hotel. Book now to secure your slice of paradise by the beach!

Important information:

  • Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LIR

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 138 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.31
Service: 9.88
Location: 9.62
Room Quality: 9.37
Amenities: 9.79
Value for Money: 9.36
Food and Beverage: 9.51
Overall Experience: 9.99
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cheyne • couple • us
7
Very good
Pros:

Breakfast very good and location great.
Bearings in the pool motor need fixing. Very noisy especially at night.

Cons:

Samara beach is not that great but nearby Carillo Beach is fantastic

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Ileana • solo_traveller • cr
9
Pros:

Excelente ubicación, habitaciones amplias

Cons:

El desayuno debería ser un poco más abundante

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Lily • family_with_children • fr
10
Pros:

Le Personnel est top, les chambres sont spacieuses et propres, le petit déjeuner est copieux ... bref parfait.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Edwin • solo_traveller • cr
10
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Cathrine • solo_traveller • nl
10
Heerlijk plekje met natuur om je heen en vriendelijke bediening
Pros:

Heerlijke plek net iets verder van het dorpje met op loop afstand van strandje

Cons:

Niks

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Filipe • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Friendly staff and good location

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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haley • family_with_children • us
10
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Ken • couple • ch
10
Pros:

Personal und die grösse der Zimmer war Top.

Cons:

Alles war gut

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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EVELYN • couple • us
7
All the staff were awesome
Pros:

Good food at very reasonable prices.
Short walk to south end of Playa Samara.
Woke one morning to Howler Monkeys.

Cons:

Info indicated short walk to Playa Carrillo- but not short and not an easy walk as all on highway, with no walking lanes.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Szilvia • extended_group • at
8
Ein rundum gelungener Aufenthalt. Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit hier !Absolut empfehlenswert!!!
Pros:

Die Zimmer sind angenehm groß und bieten viel Platz. Das Frühstück war unbeschreiblich lecker und abwechslungsreich.Das gesamte Personal war ausgesprochen freundlich und hilfsbereit. Special Thanks an Frau Gonzales, die uns beim Buchen für das Eintritt für das Manuel Antonio Nationalpark sehr große Hilfe und Unterstützung war.:)

Cons:

Leider gab es am Pool viel zu wenige Liegen.Zudem fehlten richtige Schattenplätze,Sonnenschirme nicht mehr die neuesten.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Cathelijne • family_with_children • nl
8
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Bernhard • extended_group • de
8
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • cr
10
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Coastal46907706942 • Family
10
Bliss on the quiet side of Samara…
Pros:

I can’t imagine a better place for a happy family vacation in Samara. With a lovely pool, kind staff, a decent onsite restaurant, tropical fruit trees, and a relatively secluded beach just down the gravel road, this hotel is pure bliss.

2026-04-02 • via Tripadvisor
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Davelene • family_with_children • us
9
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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brilandhen • Couples • London, England
10
Had a lovely relaxing time, Super small friendly hotel.
Pros:

We like the location away from town and a short walk from the beach. Friendly atmosphere[her, the rooms were large and well maintained . The pool was cleaned every morning and the water continually filtered, water was warm and very enjoyable in the heat to cool off. I think the prices were fairly average for Guancaste in March so, as prices go in Costa Rica, good value. The service was efficient and friendly, and when my husband tripped and fell he received absolutely great attention and care. The hotel provided chairs for the beach, the walk was genuinely 5 minutes to Samara beach. The fruit drinks were 'mmmmm' and the breakfast fruit was always good to eat, never over or under ripe.

2026-03-31 • via Tripadvisor
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Jean Julien • extended_group • fr
10
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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U1243LYlawrencel • Family
10
A great experience at the Hideaway Hotel!
Pros:

We haver stayed many places in Costa Rica, and I can tell you the Hideaway Hotel is at the top of the list. Beautiful quiet setting, rooms are spacious, clean and well appointed, entire staff was fantastic, pool, bar and excellent restaurant is a huge plus, and only a short 1 minute walk to beach for spectacular sunsets and warm ocean swims. Daily visits from the monkeys was very enjoyable also. We will definitely return to the Hideaway Hotel, and highly recommend this wonderful facility.

Brent and Donna H

2026-03-27 • via Tripadvisor
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Angela • couple • ca
7
Nice hotel with friendly staff . Property is nice with a short walk to the beach . Would stay again .
Pros:

Nice room. Large and spacious with king bed , a/c and large bathroom and shower. Breakfast included is very nice. Nice pool area.

Cons:

I find the bed a little too firm but that is a personal preference. A microwave would be nice to have.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Jörg • couple • ch
8
Wir würden wieder kommen.....
Pros:

Das Zimmer und die Dusche sind grosszügig ausgestattet. Der Pool für ein Abendgang angenehm und sauber. Das Essen sehr fein und zu unserer Zufriedenheit. Das Personal und der Geschäftsführer (Eigentümer) sehr freundlich und angenehm.

Cons:

Bei Morgenessen wäre ein Buffet perfekt aber hat auch so geschmeckt.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee