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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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Free self parking
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Penthouse | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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

Deluxe King Room

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

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
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
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
  • Guiones Beach - 31 min drive - 14.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Malehu - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Microbar - ‬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
  • Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • 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

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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
  • 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
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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The Hideaway Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 261 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 261 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 261 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 261 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 261 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Really nice small hidden hotel.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

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

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

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

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

Calm and secure. Close to beach. Parking lot. Very quiet. Great internet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Staff are very friendly and helpful. Limited but good food. Walking distance to Carillo or Samara.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

This was a nice property. Breakfast was good and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

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

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

Great place ! 2 min walk to an amazing beach - love that area of Costa Rica !
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10

Needs to be renovated but still very nice place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

The staff at this hotel take great pride in providing the best possible service. We met the owner who was lovely as well. It is a small hotel with about 10-12 rooms so never crowded. It almost felt as though we were at a vacation house with friends. The pool was refreshing and the food and beverages delicious. I highly recommend the mango daiquiri. Our room was very large and comfortable with a covered patio. The grounds are beautiful and secluded. Close to 2 beaches and close to Samara as well. I highly recommend you stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Great hotel! Staff were extreamly helpful great breakfast and restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10

This property is quiet and away from town . A close walkable beach for sunset are great . best beaches are a short drive away . A car is needed to get to town or carrillo beach which is best beach nearby . Good food options in town less busy tourists than other places in cr . Car parking with bigger vehicle can be a challenge if full . Internet weak in rooms when all units are full . On site food was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Wonderful place
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

Excellent time there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

Great staff. Lovely ambiance had a wonderful stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

Location was horrible. A long way from everything. Road to beach was a mud puddle (although it was rainy season). Very long way from town 3-4 km’s.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

This place is a gem! The staff here were some of the friendliest that we have had the pleasure of interacting with during our stay in Costa Rica. Be sure to have Brian make you a margarita!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Everyone was friendly and helpful. We will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Gorgeous, quiet little gem with perfect amenities!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10

The Hideaway was beautiful, The staff is incredible and so helpful and friendly, the food was delicious!! The only downside was the road to get there was REALLY bad, full of deep potholes. It would be nice if the Hideaway and other properties could divide the cost and lay some rocks, or at least fill the really big holes! Other than that, Perfect!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Our family enjoyed Hideaway tremendously! The staff, pool, and room were wonderful! We loved the convenience of the dining options and also spotting howler monkeys and iguanas on site. You’re minutes from Playa Carrillo and Samara beach. We didn’t realize it is about a ten minute drive outside the town of Samara though. Highly recommend Hideaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

The name say it all, this is a beautiful, quaint hotel/resort away from the noise of the town but still walking distance to everything. The property and rooms are in pristine condition and the staff are all a 10/10. Staying there was a highlight of our trip.