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The Hideaway Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Samara Beach

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Front of property
Beach nearby, scuba diving
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Lobby
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The Hideaway Hotel, located on the ocean, offers relaxation and activities. Guests enjoy breakfast, spa services, a poolside bar, and in-room WiFi. Unwind at the outdoor pool or try scuba diving and cycling. Children have a dedicated playground.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Deluxe King Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe King Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Penthouse | Living area | TV

Penthouse

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Sámara, The Hideaway Hotel is near the beach. Samara Beach and Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Camaronal reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Safari Surf School and Jungle Butterfly Farm. Kayaking and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.
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on the road from Samara to Carrillo, 150 meters from the ICE Tower, Sámara, Guanacaste, 50205

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Carrillo Beach - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Buena Vista Beach - 20 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Playa Barrigona - 20 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Garza Beach - 27 min drive - 12.7 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 142 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roots Bakery & Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hula Jungla - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Hideaway Hotel

Hotel near Samara Beach
Consider a stay at The Hideaway Hotel and take advantage of free full breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like scuba diving and cycling at this hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage or a manicure/pedicure. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Hideaway Hotel boast perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • 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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2008
  • Smoking not allowed

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
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

Property 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
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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Hideaway Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Hideaway Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Hideaway Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Hideaway Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hideaway Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does The Hideaway Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Hideaway Hotel located?

Situated by the ocean, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Samara Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Carrillo Beach. Buena Vista Beach and Playa Camaronal are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

The Hideaway Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

10

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 271 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 271 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 271 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 271 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 271 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

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

Marc

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice small hidden hotel.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

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

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

Kate

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

Super stay

We enjoyed a lovely 3 days with our 11yo and 8yo kids. Excellent service, they organized excursions for us, easy breakfast, quiet and safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

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

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superó nuestras expectativas! El Servicio es Excelente el lugar hermoso! Volvería!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dana at the front desk was exceptional during check in. The staff is amazingly friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hideaway is great. The staff is wonderful, the proper is beautiful and the food is delicious. Our only issue was slow toilet flushing but that was minor compared to all of the wonderful things we found at the Hideaway. There’s a very sweet iguana that hangs by the patio. We named him Esteban and enjoyed seeing him each morning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was a great choice, 2min walk from Samara beach, staff was friendly, they had onsite food available, very nice bar beverages options by the pool. Pool was kid friendly with some stairs and nice shade during the day. Room had nice A/C and very comfortable beds, was very spacious and had very nice seating area. Will definitely come back to this hotel with my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We met the owner at the waterfalls in La Fontera, we drove to Samara the same night and had a wonderful stay! Wonderful staff, the breakfast included is amazing great food! Beautiful place and I felt that I was staying at a luxurious hotel. If you’re in Samara, please stay here! You will not regret it. Rooms are spacious and AC works great. Everyone from the security guard, the hosts and cook were great!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very helpful and friendly, the hotel is great and walking distance to the beach, definitely coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Calm and secure. Close to beach. Parking lot. Very quiet. Great internet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice property. Breakfast was good and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly and helpful. Limited but good food. Walking distance to Carillo or Samara.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

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

Hideaway Playa Samara

The staff were very friendly and worked hard. The location between playa samara & playa Carrillo was amazing. What beautiful secluded beaches. The pool was refreshing and a great way to escape the heat of the sun. They also offered beach chairs to borrow for the day. Everyone enjoyed breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

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

Quick walk to Beach

Excellent time there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. The hotel was a 10 minute drive outside of Samara, which was crazy busy so nice to be in a quiet spot. 2 minute walk to the south end of Samara beach was great and this end of the beach is not crowded. Staff was super helpful and nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place ! 2 min walk to an amazing beach - love that area of Costa Rica !
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Staff were extreamly helpful great breakfast and restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very small hotel on beautiful grounds with the ocean a couple minutes walk away. The staff is incredible and everyone knows you after a few days! Peaceful and relaxing. A car would have been helpful to get around. Food was very good and inexpensive. Absolutely delightful!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, quiet & safe, lush gardens, lots of wildlife, short walk to the beach, excellent food, but no microwave and oven as stated in the room amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

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