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Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas

2.0 star property
Tropical paradise beckons with two beach bars for refreshing cocktails, an outdoor pool for sun-soaking, and bikes ready for exploring the coastal beauty

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A pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, with lounge chairs and umbrellas. - Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas (Tempate)
A coastal landscape with a small island surrounded by water, a beach, and a mountainous backdrop. - Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas (Tempate)
A garden with a wooden reception desk, a cactus, and various plants. - Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas (Tempate)
A covered outdoor area with seating, a pathway, and tropical plants. - Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas (Tempate)
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a window with a view of greenery, and a bathroom visible through an open door. - Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas (Tempate)
Bahia Esmeralda, near Penca Beach, offers a lively retreat with a pool and sun loungers. Guests can bike through beautiful landscapes or visit nearby Danta Beach and Playa Prieta. Free WiFi and bike rentals are available, with staff ready to share local insights.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Family Villa, Non Smoking, Garden View | Terrace/patio

Family Villa, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a ceiling fan, and a painting of a beach scene.

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a bed with white bedding, and a ceiling fan.

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with white linens and a blue and white striped pillow, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden wardrobe with a window view.

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Pool View

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Pool View

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, wooden wardrobe, ceiling fan, and large windows.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A living room with a sofa, a TV on a wooden cabinet, and a glass coffee table.

Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Pool View

  • Garden view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Ground Floor

A bedroom with a bed, wooden wardrobe, and a ceiling fan.

Premium Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Ground Floor

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a unique wooden coffee table, a ceiling fan, and a dining area with a view of greenery.

Premium Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Tower

  • Resort view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Basic Double Room | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, individually decorated

Basic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with white bedding, a bedside table, and a window with curtains.

Economy Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, individually decorated

Standard with terrace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, individually decorated

Superior

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with white linens and a blue and white striped pillow, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden wardrobe with a window view.

Family Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Tempate, Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas is in the city center and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Penca Beach and Playa Prieta. Danta Beach and Flamingo Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ziplining. Visit our Potrero travel guide
Map
100 metros Este de la Plaza Deportiva, Tempate, Guanacaste, 50308

What's nearby

  • A rocky beach with tide pools and seaweed.
    Penca Beach
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A coastal landscape with a beach, boats, and houses along the shore.
    Playa Potrero
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A beach with waves crashing onto the shore and a clear blue sky.
    Playa Prieta
    5 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • A coastal town with a beach, a large building complex, and mountains in the background.
    Flamingo Beach
    12 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Potrero Bay
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Surf Box
    7 min drive
  • Restaurante Pleamar
    6 min drive
  • Coco Loco Bar & Restaurant
    10 min drive
  • Coffee Shop Puro
    10 min walk
  • Amigos Tacos y Beer
    8 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: CRC 4,500 to 10,000 for adults and CRC 4,500 to 10,000 for children
  • 2 beach bars
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for a fee of CRC 10,000; reservation required

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1996
  • Communal living room
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
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
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: CRC 62000 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CRC 4500 to 10000 for adults, and CRC 4500 to 10000 for children
  • Hosted evening meal: CRC 10000

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Does Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas located?

Located in the heart of Tempate, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Penca Beach and Playa Prieta. Danta Beach and Flamingo Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 140 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, safe, clean environment. Beautiful flora.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff that were very friendly, nice room, good food at the restaurant and close to the beaches. It’s relaxed and calm there!
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Courtyard
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Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the layout of the property with individual cabins surrounding the pool area. Beds were comfortable and it was so nice to have a kitchen and hot shower! Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful Breakfast was ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The classic villa was exactly what we (five adults) needed for our stay in Potrero - clean and spacious. The staff were great and responded quickly to our requests for supply refills, fresh towels, etc. One recommendation I would encourage before placing a reservation is to inquire about weekend activities. We endured a few hours of exceedingly loud karaoke/open mic festivities on Friday evening - not at all what I wanted for vacation, especially with a six-hour drive ahead of us the next day.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andreina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here. Cute hotel. Confortable beds. All we needed to tour around Potrero area. The pizzas were fabulous!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Bahia Esmeralda 👍😃❤️

A gem in Potrero, pretty calm area, near lots of sodas to eat in, close walking distance to Potrero Beach. Service impeccable, great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Within walking distance of 6 beaches. Easy uber access to local attractions. Clean, comfortable and friendly. Grocery store and fresh fruit/ veg market across the street.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the landscaping and the very clean pool. Our room was made up each time we asked; very nice. We wish there were hammocks, pepper at breakfast, a bar. The cats are special
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly! The location is a short distance from the beach, and in the middle of local restaurants. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. This is not a high-end location. The rooms, surroundings and pool are just enough. Practical and reasonable. Not intended for higher-end tastes. Great location and staff to have an understanding of the local community. Feels like a mom-and-pop business. Welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel, secure parking, location-- all positive Television...nothing in English...not even CNN--negative
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff and service were excellent with everything. Very clean and well maintained. Quiet. Nice typical breakfast, if not much variety. Dining area has a nice new bar but it was never open. Would have been nice to have a place to sit and have a drink. Car is needed. Las Brisas was only walkable dining option, great local place. Good thing we liked it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous place and affordable, not far from Las Catalinas which prices a bit higher. Walking distance from supermarkets and Liquor stores. Holler monkeys will give you a show at night and will wake you up in the morning but it’s safe specially if anyone is traveling with kids which I did. You will need a Car to go out if you’re planning to have a decent night out but it’s only 13 minutes away. Love this place I’m definitely coming back in December to enjoy the beginning of the summer and scape the winter here in NY.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente 👌
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel with rooms situated around a centrll garden and pool. Extremely kind staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff we help with anything you ask
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rosemary very friendly helpful and good tips for us
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, staff was very helpful and accommodating!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

George

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived no one was at the front office, when the receptionist finally came back she was rude. The hotel was next to a busy road and was very loud at all times.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Very nice

Very nice place to stay, really enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex

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

Bahia Esmeralda

Great place great service great area ended up staying extra because we liked it so much
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place nice garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joselyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's close to Potrero and Penca beach. It is very clean and room distribution it's excellent to spend for long periods of time. I totally recommend staying at this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything good. A place to stay twice.