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Hotel Giada

3.5 star property
Hotel with 2 outdoor swimming pools, a short walk to Samara Beach

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2 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
Beach nearby, white sand
Quadruple Room (Vista a la calle) | Living area | 26-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix
Interior detail
Triple Room (Vista a la calle) | Terrace/patio
Hotel Giada, by the ocean, offers a peaceful retreat focused on relaxation. Guests enjoy full breakfast options before heading to the garden or pool. Free in-room WiFi and tour assistance are provided, with staff consistently impressing visitors with their helpful service.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Triple Room (Vista a la calle) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room (Vista a la calle)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room (Vista a la calle) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room (Vista a la calle)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room (Vista a la calle) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room (Vista a la calle)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, Pool View | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Pool View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Quadruple Room, Pool View | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Sámara, Hotel Giada is near the beach. Safari Surf School is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Samara Beach and Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Camaronal. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Playa Sámara, Sámara, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carrillo Beach - 12 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Buena Vista Beach - 12 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Playa Barrigona - 13 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Garza Beach - 20 min drive - 10.3 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 146 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Roots Bakery & Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Anglers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Malehu - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Giada

Hotel near Samara Beach
A terrace, a garden, and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Giada. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 2 outdoor pools along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Giada have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 26-inch LCD TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and cable channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, LED light bulbs, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Library

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Giada Hotel
Giada Samara
Hotel Giadahotel giada
Hotel Giada Samara
Giada Hotel Playa Samara
Hotel Giada Samara, Nicoya Guanacaste
Giada Samara, Nicoya Guanacaste
Hotel Giada Hotel
Hotel Giada Sámara
Hotel Giada Hotel Sámara

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Giada have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Hotel Giada pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Giada?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Giada?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Giada?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Hotel Giada provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel Giada located?

Situated by the ocean, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Samara Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Carrillo Beach and Buena Vista Beach. Playa Barrigona and Playa Barco Quebrado are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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