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Montelaguna Boutique Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Samara Beach

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Three Bedrooms Condo
Triple Room | Balcony
Mountain view
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$229
includes taxes & fees
3 July - 4 July

Explore the area

Map
Calle principal hacia Playa Carrillo, Sámara, Guanacaste
  • Samara Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Carrillo Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Playa Barrigona
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Nosara (NOB)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Loft Suite

Loft Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

About the area

Sámara

At Montelaguna Boutique Hotel you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Samara Beach and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Carrillo Beach. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Antipasto, serves Italian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Sámara hotel include Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Camaronal and Museo Islita.

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Carrillo Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Buena Vista Beach - 20 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Playa Barrigona - 20 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Garza Beach - 27 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

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

Montelaguna Boutique Hotel

Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Samara Beach
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Montelaguna Boutique Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Sámara hotel.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Montelaguna Boutique Hotel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Antipasto

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 1 May to 30 November:
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 150 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 150 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)

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, debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

Montelaguna Boutique Hotel Samara
Montelaguna Boutique Hotel
Montelaguna Boutique Samara
Montelaguna Boutique
Montelaguna Hotel Samara
Montelaguna Boutique Hotel Hotel
Montelaguna Boutique Hotel Sámara
Montelaguna Boutique Hotel Hotel Sámara

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Montelaguna Boutique Hotel?

Montelaguna Boutique Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Montelaguna Boutique Hotel?

As of 2 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Montelaguna Boutique Hotel on 3 Jul 2025 start from NZ$229.04, 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.

Is parking available at Montelaguna Boutique Hotel?

Yep, Montelaguna Boutique Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Montelaguna Boutique Hotel?

Yep, Montelaguna Boutique Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Samara Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling.

Does Montelaguna Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Montelaguna Boutique Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Montelaguna Boutique Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Montelaguna Boutique Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Montelaguna Boutique Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves Italian cuisine.The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from May 1 until November 30.

What time are check-in & check-out at Montelaguna Boutique Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Montelaguna Boutique Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Montelaguna Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 191 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 191 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 191 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 191 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 191 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

CYRIL

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our check in attendant. She walked us to our room, taught us everything we needed to know. Pleasant, charming, fun … put the four of us in a positive mood.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Loved It!!

This place was amazing from the second we arrived. Staff person checking us in was polite, accommodating and made you feel like you were best friends. Because it’s a smaller hotel, we got to know all of the staff and they couldn’t have been nicer people! On site parking was easy. Location was quiet except for some road noise. Walking to Playa Samara beach was convenient and took less than 10 minutes down a dirt road. Room was large with a separate foyer area that had a sink and mini fridge. Pool is nice. Breakfast was good as were the drinks. We did not eat lunch or dinner so can’t comment on that. Three minute drive to Playa Carrillo - which is an amazing beach. Seven minute drive to downtown Samara. Nothing negative to say about this place - check it out!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Naomi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a decent option for staying in/near Samara. Bear in mind it is a five-six minute drive to town/main beach stretch. The staff were excellent, particularly Loydes, who was so genuine and helpful. The pool is great for kids. Bathroom was a bit dated and moldy unfortunately. Included breakfast was nice and appreciated.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Clean and Comfortable.

An older resort that was spectacular when it was new. No it’s clean and comfortable for the reasonable price with a good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cailin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at this property in November 2024. Mario, the owner is friendly and accommodating. All the staff were beyond amazing. Cute little boutique hotel. Loved it. Can’t say anything negative about it.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Maddi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri

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

Nice place. Beautiful garden

Very nice Boutique hotel with friendly staff. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magical place and great staff and restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory H, East Moline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with friendly staff and excellent pool. We were not affected on the north side of the first floor but could see how some rooms on the 2nd floor on the south side could be bothered by road noise.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luis was very nice. Great place overall.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stunning coast but Average stay. Requires a hire car or you will be a captive as walking to beach or township (7km) on the busy road outside the property not recommended. The staff overall were polite / effective but the front desk in particular seemed challenged and a poor communicator in English on local advice but was a willing booking agency. Good pool / nice garden. Comfy bed but room & bathroom v tired: shower emitted constant odour. Tired entry. All suggest under-investment pre/post covid. In-room Coffee machine had 1 capsule on arrival and the few we got after many asks we then paid for on check out: no issue with that, but not clear at outset or explained by front desk when we asked (BTW Capsules were Not an issue at 2 other hotels in CR). Empty mini bar. The gardener burned off in the perimeter of hotel on 2 locations in one day, causing toxic smoke to foul the air across the hotel and pool area, so we departed the premises on both occasions. Shame on management. No instructions in room for anything including satellite TV and even that was only set up in Spanish (no English channels) and when we asked the front desk to explain it he did not know so explained it badly so TV limited to streaming. Given the cost, its Service levels were acceptable but limited due to low staff numbers: Food menu OK but not cheap and the “specials” board did not change while there and no incentive or events like happy hour to stay and drink / eat meals so went elsewhere. Underwhelmed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arash

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is clean and very quiet. The staff are very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The manager Luis, was a pleasure to talk with. Good breakfast, pool was a good option when we got tired of the ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful and very relaxing. The staff were extremely helpful and our check in and early arrival was accommodated with a relaxing drink by the pool and a swim in the wonderful pool. The Hotel grounds are beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff, property is on a main road that is very noisy - poor sleeping conditions. Across a main road to get to beach. You need to drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Soledad

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

Perfect getaway boutique hotel

Nice and quiet small boutique hotel. Great authentic Italian food and calm atmosphere. Great location and amazing staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I had a wonderful time at Montelaguna and I absolutely hope to return. The property was very charming and well decorated with a relaxed atmosphere and all the conveniences we would want. The meals were so good that we rarely ate anywhere else -- well prepared and reasonably priced. The staff were ALWAYS pleasant and helpful. They made a great mojito. The pool was great to cool down on a hot day. The only hiccup we ran into was that it took about a day to figure out the quickest way to walk to the beach. But once we figured it out, the location was PERFECT because it was peaceful and just a little bit off the grid, but with easy access to the touristy town of Samara Beach (which was also kind of cool in its own way.) And the staff calls taxis for you at any time of day or night. So, for what I like (charm, quiet, good food, nice people, reasonable prices, proximity to a gorgeous and largely unspoiled beach), this property gets five stars in my book.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Montelaguna was a really perfect stay for us in the Samara area. It was perfectly situated between Playa Carrillo and Playa Samara so we were able to enjoy both beaches easily. The staff were always ready and kindly booked tours, accommodated special requests and were just a pleasure to deal with day to day. The housekeeping was prompt and thorough as well. We would stay here again no question.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023