Nicoya Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Nicoya

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Casitas

While Casitas may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Nicoya Colonial Church and Recaredo Briceno Park.

Casitas
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El Carmen

While there might not be top attractions in El Carmen, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nicoya Colonial Church and Recaredo Briceno Park.

El Carmen
Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only
Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only
4 out of 5
Playa Samara, Carrillo, Sámara, Guanacaste
The price is AU$1,001 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$1,001
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Sámara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (552 reviews)
"We enjoyed the 3 restaurants on the property, Italian, Steak and Japanese. The service at the pool bar great, it takes a little bit for drinks but they are working hard and are very friendly Great massage by Cilenia. Axel took great care of us for lunch and dinner. Naum Flores was very helpful at ..."

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only
Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge
Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge
4 out of 5
Nosara, Guanacaste, Nosara
The price is AU$402 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$402
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Nosara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (328 reviews)
"Gorgeous location. Fabulous hotel, restaurant, pool. Small and very quiet. Jungle setting, suburb views. But - not on beach if that is important to you. Difficult 15 minute walk (although there is a shuttle) and no beach amenities like chairs. Fabulous long quiet beach though"

Reviewed on 3 Mar. 2025

Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge
Pension Playa Samara
Pension Playa Samara
2.5 out of 5
75m Oeste Casa Paraiso, Playa Samara, Sámara, Guanecaste
The price is AU$80 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$80
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Sámara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Samara ...
9/10 Wonderful! (144 reviews)
"Everything is good here!"

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

Pension Playa Samara
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Villas VR Beachwalk Avellanas
Villas VR Beachwalk Avellanas
3 out of 5
Playa Avellanas, Tamarindo, Guanacaste
Stay at this 3-star villa in Tamarindo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Tamarindo Beach and Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (29 reviews)
"It's actually a 20 minute walk to the beach. The property is new and clean."

Reviewed on 25 Feb. 2025

Villas VR Beachwalk Avellanas
Villas Welcome to Heaven
Villas Welcome to Heaven
3.5 out of 5
West Corner from the soccer field, Puerto Carrillo, Guanacaste
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Puerto Carrillo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Samara Beach and Carrillo ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (70 reviews)
"Very clean and safe property. Staff was very helpful."

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2025

Villas Welcome to Heaven
Residencias Samara
Residencias Samara
3.5 out of 5
Ruta 160, esquina Calle Parque, 50m Oeste de las Oficinas del ICE, Sámara, Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Sámara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Buena Vista Beach are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
Spacious, clean, great pool, and location!
"Residencias Samara is an oasis within the oasis of Samara. From the friendly staff to the comfortable rooms, Residencias Samara was the perfect homebase for the Samara leg of our honeymoon. We found it to be wonderfully relaxing and well situated within town and close to the beach. We spent a significant ..."

Reviewed on 6 Mar. 2025

Residencias Samara
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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