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Blue Iguana

2.5 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Samara Beach

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Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Exterior
Outdoor pool
Beach nearby
Front of property
Beach nearby

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
Feel at home
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Barbecue grill(s)
The price is $46
includes taxes & fees
$41 per night
Nov 30 - Dec 1

Room options

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Standard Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Exterior

Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Shared kitchen facilities

Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Condo, Kitchen, Ground Floor | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Deluxe Condo, Kitchen, Ground Floor

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
West side of the soccer field, Sámara, Guanacaste, 50205

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Carrillo Beach - 19 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Buena Vista Beach - 24 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Playa Barrigona - 35 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Garza Beach - 36 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 73 min drive
  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 137 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Malehu - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Microbar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Blue Iguana

Blue Iguana offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Samara Beach. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

Dutch, English, German, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 40 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - sushi bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge

Policies

There is no hot water on site.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

Hotel Playa Samara
Playa Samara
Blue Iguana Hotel
Blue Iguana Sámara
Hotel Playa Samara
Blue Iguana Hotel Sámara

Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Iguana offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Blue Iguana does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Blue Iguana?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Blue Iguana?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Blue Iguana?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Blue Iguana?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Blue Iguana?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Blue Iguana and nearby?
Blue Iguana has an outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Blue Iguana?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Blue Iguana like?
Blue Iguana is located a short 1-minute walk from Samara Beach.

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Kobi, 27-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and a kind owner who cares about people.
Andus, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

David, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly atmosphere
Kobi, 28-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

As always, I had a great time there.
Rodney, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Very small room with no a/c but it is inexpensive. It is hot in Samara. Friendly staff.
Jeffrey, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Grate location
Emmanuel, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Juan Carlos, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Staff is friendly. The hotel is terribly noisy. We had a room with No a/c, the ceiling fan was not strong enough to make a difference, the room was very hot. Hard and noisy bed. We were suppose to stay 3 nights, we stayed 1 and moved to an other place. Greg, one of the staff member was great and understanding, he reimbursed us what he could.
Nancy, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Hosel
Brian, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff is wonderful but the condition and comfort for the guest is poor.
Diane, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The events at the bar area were great, live music and maple on another night!
DECLAN, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Sylvain, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Juan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

No AC, Fans old AND dirty, drinks at bar pricey
Cynthia, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Perfecto
Brian, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice Stay
Front desk was very helpful, letting us know the best spots to go for our needs
Jason, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Bathroom was tiny. Very tiny. No hot water which is to be expected here. Hotel was very loud with other guests and security was lacking. Good for a quick bed on your travels.
Cory, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Radhi, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Overall daytime was great nighttime too loud at this hostel this site is not advertised as hostel if we had known would not have booked here rooms very small .
Hedvig, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

The hotel when arrived was closed. Not a soul. No place to sleep!!! Thanks.
Alonso, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Avoid
Do yourself a favour and avoid this place. Room is dark, dingy and ugly. Mattress is thin, TERRIBLE, springy thing and doesn’t even fit the bed properly. You can see the bed boards. For the price, not worth it. No blankets provided, just a sheet. No towels in room and no TV either (contrary to room details on Hotels.com). Cleanliness is poor, wall fan rusty. The night we spent here there was a MASSIVE party in the pool area, breaking every COVID rule in place. Looked more like a sleazy high-school prom after party. The teens then spent the next hour just walking up and down the corridor of rooms making all sorts of noise. Not the Sámara experience I was expecting.
Valentina, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Jessica, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

You simply pay for what you get. Great location in town and close to basically everything. Rooms 77-81 are directly behind the bar so you'll be up late every night as there is something happening all the time. Plus side is the owner of the property is a great man, but his hotel or hustle is in really bad shape.
Salman, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

This place is also known as "The Blue Iguana" and is a mix of hostel and hotel, my room was old, outdated Nice common areas by the pool and in the courtyard Close to the beach and restaurants
Jeff, 2-night trip
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