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Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde

3.0 star property
Lodge with an outdoor pool, near Samara Beach

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Outdoor pool
Interior entrance
View from property
Horse riding
View from room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$191
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov

Explore the area

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Playa Samara, Cantarrana, Sámara, Guanacaste, 50205
  • Place, Samara Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Buena Vista Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Carrillo Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nosara (NOB)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Family Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed

Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room

Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool | Terrace/patio

Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Renovated in 2015
Private pool
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 140 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette | Terrace/patio

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

1 bedroom, free minibar items, in-room safe, soundproofing

Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the area

Sámara

At Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde, you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Samara Beach and 8.1 km (5 mi) from Carrillo Beach. Highlights at this lodge include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the lodge's own lounge bar. Enjoy access to segway hire/tours and bike hire. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Sámara lodge include Nosara Beach and Buena Vista Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Buena Vista Beach - 11 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Playa Barrigona - 11 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Carrillo Beach - 15 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Garza Beach - 18 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Roots Bakery & Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Boulangerie - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Limey’s Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde

Lodge with an outdoor pool, near Samara Beach
As a guest of Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde, you'll find an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An arcade/games room, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde.

This 3-star Sámara lodge is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 8 buildings
  • Built in 2008
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde offers 12 accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and a safe. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 13 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Segway rentals/tours

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 8 buildings
  • Built in 2008
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7 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 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 13 for adults and from USD 10 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Pequeño Gecko Verde Sámara
Pequeño Gecko Verde Sámara
Hotel Pequeño Gecko Verde Samara
Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde Samara
El Pequeño Gecko Verde Samara
El Pequeno Gecko Verde Samara
Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde Lodge
Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde Sámara
Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde Lodge Sámara

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde?

Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde?

As of 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde on 12 Nov 2025 start from NZ$190.94, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde?

The closest beach to Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde is Samara Beach (3.4 km).

Does Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde have a pool?

Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde has an outdoor pool.

What makes Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde.

Does Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.