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Bahia Esmeralda

2.0 star property
Bayside hotel with beach bars and an outdoor pool

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Beach nearby, white sand, 2 beach bars
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Superior Room, Garden View | View from room
Deluxe Villa | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated
Classic Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Garden View | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Economy Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

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Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Economy Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Garden View | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Classic Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Deluxe Villa | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Deluxe Villa

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Room, Garden View | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Superior Room, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Trundle Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
100 metros Este de la Plaza Deportiva, Tempate, Guanacaste, 50308

What's nearby

  • Penca Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Playa Potrero - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Playa Prieta - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Flamingo Beach - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Conchal Beach - 17 min drive - 6.5 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco Loco Bar & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Las Brisas - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Amigos Tacos y Beer - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gracia Mar Vista - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Soda Marcell - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Bahia Esmeralda

Hotel near Penca Beach
Located close to Playa Prieta and Danta Beach, Bahia Esmeralda provides 2 beach bars, a garden, and car rentals on site. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hotel. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, tour/ticket assistance, and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and shampoo
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1996
  • Communal living room
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • 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

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

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include window guards

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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Bahia Esmeralda Aparthotel
Bahia Esmeralda Aparthotel Potrero
Bahia Esmeralda Potrero
Bahia Esmeralda Costa Rica/Playa Potrero
Bahia Esmeralda Santa Cruz
Bahia Esmeralda Hotel Potrero
Bahia Esmeralda Hotel
Bahia Esmeralda Hotel
Bahia Esmeralda Tempate
Bahia Esmeralda Hotel Tempate

Frequently asked questions

Does Bahia Esmeralda have a pool?

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

Is Bahia Esmeralda pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bahia Esmeralda?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bahia Esmeralda?

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Bahia Esmeralda provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Bahia Esmeralda 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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Bahia Esmeralda Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 125 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Elvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tranquility
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diego

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

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

6/10 Okay

Ramona

I had high hopes for this property, but it was very average. The bar was completely closed, no refrigerator in the rooms and the breakfasts were marginal. We won't be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Good price and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rey nice accomodations and property. Pool area was nice too. Just a little to isolated for my liking. A golf cart or vehicle is recommended.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Ward

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We liked the area, close to stores, restaurants and beaches. A bit noisy due to the road. Beds need to be updated, very firm and small. It’s a great little resort.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Appropriate. Great price. Very short distance to Penca beach. Very close to good restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought the hotel was nice and away from everything. It was minutes away from a grocery stop and a restaurant that I enjoyed a lot. If I was going back I would probably go back to the same place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a great experience! Very relaxing, super friendly staff. Lots of filtered water and Wifi available. The pool was kinda small but still nice. And you can definitely have an adventure if you walk out into the streets. I would stay at Bahia Esmeralda again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The courtyard gardens were maintained and fit the need for privacy and enhanced the living spaces. The apartments were clean and simple. Basic living with amenities if wanted. The area local not tourist but close to basic needs. Staff was amazing
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple and quiet setting. A little bit too basic, but acceptable. The breakfast isn't great, better buy groceries in a local tienda and cook something simple yourself. The best beach in the area is in Flamingo by Margaritaville
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Google maps took us to where there was a road blockade due to an overflowed river . We didn’t know another way to get to the hotel . The manager Luis was kind enough to guide us in a different route, over the phone , until we arrived safely. Thank you !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very small and difficult to manuver arounbd in.

4/10 Poor

Alain-Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Disappointed for the cost per night: very small room with no fridge. No ice available, no restaurant, no safe, no towels for the pool. The breakfast very light, not generous (exemple: only one slice of bread, no jam, etc.) Extremely noisy caused by trucks during the night and morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is fine. They sent an email saying they had a way to get there using only paved roads. I wish I had followed up with them. I'd suggest instead of telling us there is a way, just go ahead and tell us in the email. If you follow GPS you'll probably end up on treacherous rocky roads and having to cross water ways. YIKES