Does Flying Crocodile have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Flying Crocodile pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Flying Crocodile?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Flying Crocodile?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

Does Flying Crocodile provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Flying Crocodile located?

Situated by the ocean, this lodge is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Buena Vista Beach, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Samara Beach and Carrillo Beach.

Flying Crocodile Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake

24 Jan 2016

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

Blake

The staff was great! Very nice pool and the beach was amazing!

8/10 Good

Steffen

31 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Preis Leistungsverhältnis hat nicht gestimmt. Es waren Saison Preise.Schwierige Anfahrt In der Regenzeit, Flußdiuchfahrt.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

A little piece of paradise in Samara......not much of a selection as far as meals, but the property is amazing! Little Internet connection. Their website could use better directions as to location. We spent hours looking for the resort.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

diana

6 July 2019

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

THIS PLACE IS PERFECT!!!!!

This place is amazing, it is perfect experience, We loved it!. amazing for couples, for families, for everybody. the service, from the moment I stepped in was an amazing experience, the score for reviews are really low for what this place is. The rooms, the pool, the food, the beach near to it, The restaurant Coyote I think is the name... EXCELLENT

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 Mar 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Unique is a word that gets thrown around a lot. In this case, it applies. The Flying Crocodile is a small grouping of individually designed cottages set in a garden of plants, fish pools and walkways. The swimming pool itself is beautiful with a small waterfall. Birds, iguanas and butterflies appear to like it there. Howler monkeys may wake you early, but you won’t mind. The breakfast, included, is excellent. Cereal, fresh fruit, yogurt, and eggs are on offer. You are near several beautiful beaches, but be aware that you are in the ‘jungle’; getting to the hotel is part of the adventure; the dusty roads are potholed and twisty; taking the ‘short route’ requires crossing a small stream in the dry season. An SUV or 4WD is a good idea. French and Spanish and English seem to be the main languages here, so anyone can get along. It’s an enchanting place.

Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTIAN, Paris

11 Feb 2019

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

Très très bien

Tout est parfait, la gentillesse des propriétaires, les chambres ainsi que le petit-déjeuner. A faire et à refaire. Merci encore.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 Jan 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

27 Dec 2018

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Karianne

26 Dec 2018

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

Great rainforest action and encounters

Perfect location in the rain forest and close to great beaches. Bring repellion and you will have great encounters with real rsinforest animals

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

12 Nov 2018

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

19 Oct 2018

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

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Nicolas

7 Aug 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

Hôtel atypique et c’est exactement ce que l’on cherchait mais très mal placé si vous voulez dîner prévoyez 40 min de route minimum , Rien de spécial à faire aux alentours nous venions de Santa Teresa / Montezuma / Monteverde / Rio céleste où nous n’avons pas passer assez de temps à notre goût et étions restez sur notre faim mais pas à Samara ou arrivez à l’hôtel a été la route la plus compliquée que nous ayons eu à faire de notre séjour au Costa Rica .

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 July 2018

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

Each room is uniquely designed and due to a booking error in the property's part we were fortunate enough to sample two different cabins, both offered a special experience to stay at. Other than the design of the cabins, the hotel is extremely family friendly and the new owners even have a little girl of their own. The pool was terrific and kept our kids occupied all day long, in fact we didn't get the chance to sample the beach because they didn't want to leave the pool. Hotel's restaurant is good although dishes portions are on the small side and you don't really have other good options nearby. They don't serve lunch so be prepared. During the wet season the road to Samara may be flooded and require a 4x4 to cross and also some locals to guide you where the road used to be where there is now a gushing river. Overall I would definitely recommend to stay for several days here if you can help it

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 June 2018

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

Lovely helpful new owners beautiful space

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Sxm

16 June 2018

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

Super beau ! Tranquille !! Cadre magnifique Et propriétaire très sympathique !

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

2/10 Terrible

Jose

21 May 2018

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

No se Embarquen Pésima atención al cliente

Para nada recomendaría este lugar, reservamos una noche viajábamos del San José ( capital ), a playa Carrillo, Por problemas de tráfico y un accidente nuestra llegada se atrasó. y a pesar de haber llamado al encargado del Hotel que llegaríamos alrededor de las 10 pm. Su increíble respuesta fue que el “ Hotel” cerraba a las 8 pm y no nos podían recibir. Así que increíblemente tuvimos que buscar otro sitio para hospedarnos y claro perdí el dinero de la reserva. “ porque ellos no se hacen responsables”. Esa información deberían ponerla en su anuncio así la lógica indica que nadie iría a un disque Hotel que no recibe a sus clientes después de 8 pm. He viajado a otros sitios de CR y en hoteles pequeños cuando no hay nadie en recepción, siempre han buscado la forma de entregarme la llave (el guarda, debajo de la alfombra, una maceta, etc etc), simplemente no quiso dar un buen servicio. Y pésima actitud del encargado del hotel ese día. No se embarquen en reservar este sitio hay más y mejores opciones en playa Carrillo.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mike, BC, Canada

4 May 2018

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

Pleasant surprise !

Wasn't sure what to expect when we booked this. Rooms were very spacious and clean. A little off the beaten path, we didn't believe our GPS !. Some better signage would help. Lots of lizards and howler monkeys ! Very friendly and helpful staff !

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 Apr 2018

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

Estuvo muy tranquilo en lo personal el hotel está muy acorde a lo que reservas con anticipación un lugar increíble para relajarte

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gr, montreal

6 July 2017

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

Amazing

Nature at its best! Relaxing atmosphere, many animals to observe, home cooked food, very kind and attentive staff! Just wind down and feel like in a resort! Only hick up are the hard beds, but looking at what you get for the price, this is really a minor thing, especially because the rooms are so special and big! Be prepared to be awaken by howler monkeys, to see a bull frog eat out if a cats bowl, observe gekos, lizards, frogs, birds and butterflies without having to book a tour! Amazing!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Adam

7 Mar 2017

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

A bit far from Samara but beautiful and comfortabl

Very beautiful and well maintained. A somewhat remote location, but Samara is still accessible by car, and much of its beauty is in it's remoteness.

6/10 Okay

George, Long Island.

20 Feb 2017

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Authentic Costa Rica

Rural, peaceful well maintained pool and grounds. Extremely friendly staff. Prepare your own meals or drive to Plaua Guiones for a nice dinner, try the Tibidabo.

10/10 Excellent

Jean

27 Jan 2017

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

Incredibly relaxing and lovely

The hotel was so lovely, along with the staff. We had our own little bungalow that made us feel like we were on a tropical retreat. The hotel staff was so sweet and even helped us find a taxi driver that would drive us back and forth into town. The meals were home cooked and so delicious. There are two secluded beaches within walking distance and they are both breathtaking!! If you're looking for a relaxing peaceful time away from chaos and secluded serene beaches, this place is perfect!!! I went with a friend but this would be lovely for a romantic getaway as well. If you are looking for a little more action, though, you might want to stay closer into town as there are more activities there.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

12 Dec 2016

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

unique rooms

Unique comfortable rooms in serene calm setting. Great food however eating area is too close to smoking area.

8/10 Good

John, US

27 Oct 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Secluded

Roads from Samara can be washed out in rainy season, beautiful secluded beaches nearby. Eclectic rooms that are private stand-alone. Wife did not like so much but I liked the place. Great beach nearby but road was nearly impassible so I did not risk with rented 4-wheel drive SUV. Charming and unique place.

8/10 Good

Amy, Oregon

17 July 2016

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

A great adventure!

Quite an adventure. Wonderful setting super nice people.

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