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Vista Bahia Vacation Rental

3.5 star property

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Family Room | Terrace/patio
Restaurant
Reception
Exterior
Aerial view

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Playa Panamá, Carrilo, Sardinal, Sardinal, Guanacaste
  • Playa Hermosa
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Panamá Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Coco Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Suite

Standard Suite

  • 70 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Room | Living area

Family Room

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Panamá Beach

With a stay at Vista Bahia Vacation Rental in Sardinal, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Playa Hermosa and Ericka's Fruit Stand. .This beach hotel is 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Coco Beach and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Ocotal Beach.

What's nearby

  • Playa Hermosa - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Panamá Beach - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Coco Beach - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Ocotal Beach - 15 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Playa Nacascolo - 63 min drive - 31.7 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market Café - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Makoko - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coco Café - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Barefoot Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Revive Bar - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Vista Bahia Vacation Rental

Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Vista Bahia Vacation Rental offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include desks and dining tables. Beds feature down comforters. Cable television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on request and in-room massages can be requested.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 32 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Rooms have private balconies. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace.
Enjoy a meal at Restaurante Palenque, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the poolside bar.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Restaurante Palenque - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurante Palenque

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Boat
  • Children's pool
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Dining table
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2000
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:30 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 20
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 66 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus USD 20 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Vista Bahia
Vista Bahia Beach Resort Guanacaste
Vista Bahia Beach Papagayo
Vista Bahia Beach Resort
Vista Bahia Beach Resort Papagayo
Vista Bahia Resort
Vista Bahia Beach Guanacaste
Vista Bahia Vacation Rental Hotel
Vista Bahia Vacation Rental Sardinal
Vista Bahia Vacation Rental Hotel Sardinal

Vista Bahia Vacation Rental Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 236 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property needs major work. Staff very friendly but no internet, wifi in the rooms. Air conditioner was to small for the room. Patio door the latch was broken. At one time this was a beautiful property but over time has been neglected. Apparently the owner lives in Texas and has let his properties really be neglected.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Stacey

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I do not recommend this property.

Our room what extremely hot, 81 degrees. Two towels provided for a family of four. No exaggeration there were spiders and ants everywhere, coming out of electrical sockets and wall trim. Shower knobs broken. No soap, no wash clothes, no paper towels
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone we talked to was extremely friendly and helpful. There was supposed to be WiFi but it only worked in the lobby.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vanesa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My only complaint is that there is no internet in the rooms, there is no hot water, and the bathroom and kitchen are dirty. The people who work there are very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aimee

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful and friendly but didn’t have the key for us, we had to ask for towels and sheets which were stained and torn when we finally retrieved them ourselves in the rain. The shower was filthy and stained, I don’t think it could have appeared clean even if scrubbed. There was a gap in the wooden front door and the glass slider wouldn’t close completely, gapped between panels- also if tugged on, it would come away from the door frame- could have been broken easily to gain entry. There was giant ants crawling all over. The walls and window covers were faded and stained - the whole place seemed unclean and was uncomfortable to be in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

RONALD, OSSINING

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAULA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice View!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Shauna

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So disappointed! We arrived after dark. Check in was quick but the room we were given was so disgusting. Lights falling out the ceiling, fridge didn't keep items cold, the toilet didn't flush, the ac filters were so dirty and clogged, the cobwebs in the windows, dirty drawers in the kitchen, just to name a few. We survived the night and asked for a new room. The new room was mariginally better but the moldy grounds left in the coffee pot pushed me over the edge. We booked 3 nights but left after 2. This place has the potential but the owners need to invest in repairs and maintenance.

4/10 Poor

lucie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy. Pool was nice. Staff was attentive with minimal resources. The room was substandard; beds, cooking utensils, lights and fans not working, dirty old fridge, air conditioning that could not keep up with the heat, no decking furniture ( we had to ask), bathroom had missing tiles, screen not secured and was disgusting We had payed for 5 nights and left after the second night even though it was not- refundable by the Expedia. To top it off our neighbors who were local paid 1/4 of the price which we were charge by Expedia. They actually laughed at us. We believe Expedia mislead us or they were mislead. We use Expedia regularly and did not anticipate they would lead us that way according to the posting. Stay away!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is poorly maintained and managed. Missing light bulbs dirty shower , mismatched sheets on beds . Terrible mattress, poorly marked units . Very rural and not a good value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeannine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Marco

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its nice up on the hill but secluded, they had NO fresh water. NO AC , and the restaurant was closed so NO food. The nearest place was a $ 50 usd ride away . AND they double charged us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Aliah

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is in really bad condition. Expedia shouldn’t have listed. Broken furniture, dirty and is in really bad conditions
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pésimo

El servicio al cliente, pésimo, no le dan importancia al cliente y sus necesidades Las puertas de vidrio sin seguridad se puedes abrir desde afuera. Llegamos y el lugar no tenía electricidad Duran demasiado en contestar los mensajes y para solucionar problemas del hotel. No se los recomiendo Se pueden encontrar mejores lugares
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kent

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, they appear to be trying to fix the place up. But the room was far from acceptable. It appears no one has cleaned the rooms in months. Upon arrival we were missing towels for the bathroom, and it was odd that they left the key just hanging in the lock for us to just "let ourselves in". I thought my 11 y.o. daughter was exaggerating when she told me it looked like a scary movie in the bathroom. She would not shower without my wife right outside the door. And to my dismay, she was right on. The soap scum and mold in the shower was unacceptable. Then to find out it was a cold shower because she didn't have any hot water. It didn't appear to have been swept in weeks with all of the bugs and dust under the bed. These are the big items of my nit picking. The small items, beach access? Kind of. It is shared with the hotel next door that you have to cross a trench to get to. Sliding glass door to the balcony didn't lock. This place has some very serious potential, and I did see people working to fix it up. Just would have been nice to know these things before we were there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nicolas

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms need a major update. Dripping faucets, knobs not functioning, noisy appliances, stained commode, tub stained and chipped glazing.

2/10 Terrible

Bradford

Travelled with family and small children
Never heard from the property on late check in procedures and did not take the risk of driving an hour to get there. Will be seeking a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The space and the people working there !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

amanda

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Schole

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Could be a really nice place. Needs some lights for night time. Needs some TLC. Decently clean but not resort quality clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023