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The Hideaway Hotel

3.5 star property

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Beach nearby, scuba diving
A spacious living area with a sofa, dining table, chairs, and ceiling fans. A kitchen with red cabinets and a refrigerator is visible in the background.
Property entrance
Front of property
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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on the road from Samara to Carrillo, 150 meters from the ICE Tower, Sámara, Guanacaste, 50205
  • Place, Samara Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Carrillo Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Barrigona
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nosara (NOB)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe King Room

Deluxe King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Penthouse | Living area

Penthouse

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Sámara

With a stay at The Hideaway Hotel in Sámara, you'll be by the ocean, a short 4-minute walk from Samara Beach and within 5 minutes by car from Carrillo Beach. .This hotel is 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from Playa Camaronal and 9 mi (14.4 km) from Buena Vista Beach.

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carrillo Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Playa Barrigona - 25 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Guiones Beach - 33 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Playa Pelada - 44 min drive - 35.0 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 133 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sheriff Rustic - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Plaza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gusto Beach Club - Samara - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Roots Bakery & Café - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Hideaway Hotel

The Hideaway Hotel offers 12 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include facials, body scrubs, and body treatments.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The Hideaway Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Cribs (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, 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
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 elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property 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
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

The Hideaway Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 238 out of 310 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 310 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 310 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 310 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 310 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The facility is terrific with large clean rooms. Good breakfast and dinner menu
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived late after a canceled flight and the staff write us a very informative message telling us about the room and restaurants in the area that may be open late. Besides that, room was spotless, staff was great, breakfast was delicious. Location can't be beat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the Hideaway is exceptional. Staff, room quality, restaurant quality, on and on. Excellent hotel all around
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

sheila, Vancouver

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robabeh, Mission Viejo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spacious rooms and staffs great you with Pura Vida, smile and kindness. Beach was 5 mins walk. The road was gravel though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Smith Bay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, excellent staff, good security, secluded
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Nice hotel with top staff and great food.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARC A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, amenities, breakfast but above all the staff was incredibly accommodating and this truly had a family feel. Our best stay the entire trip. Pura vida!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, room available upon arrival
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maurice

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ants are very where even after we told the safe. We actually left a day earlier
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelida

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very. Clean
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

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

Keri

Travelled with partner
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

Travelled with partner
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

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

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

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Jadwiga

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Norma, Menominee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

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

10/10 Excellent

Jorge, Trejos Montealegre

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Howard, Halifax

Travelled with partner
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