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The Hideaway Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Samara Beach

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Front of property
View from room
Beach nearby, scuba diving
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$166
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct

Explore the area

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on the road from Samara to Carrillo, 150 meters from the ICE Tower, Sámara, Guanacaste, 50205
  • Place, Samara Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Carrillo Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Barrigona
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nosara (NOB)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe King Room

Deluxe King Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Penthouse | Living area

Penthouse

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Sámara

At The Hideaway Hotel you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Samara Beach and 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Carrillo Beach. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .A day of pampering can include massages and mani/pedis. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy access to scuba-diving, bike hire and a playground. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Sámara hotel include Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Camaronal and Museo Islita.

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Carrillo Beach - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Buena Vista Beach - 20 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Playa Barrigona - 20 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Garza Beach - 27 min drive - 20.4 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 142 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Roots Bakery & Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sheriff Rustic - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Hideaway Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Samara Beach
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at The Hideaway Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Sámara hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2008
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Hideaway Hotel offers 12 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. 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

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2008
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 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 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Please abide by the guest occupancy limits displayed when booking. Extra-person fee and occupancy limits apply to all ages.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Hideaway Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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

Hideaway Hotel Samara
Hideaway Hotel
Hideaway Samara
The Hideaway Hotel Hotel
The Hideaway Hotel Sámara
The Hideaway Hotel Hotel Sámara

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Hideaway Hotel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at The Hideaway Hotel?

As of 2 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hideaway Hotel on 15 Oct 2025 start from NZ$166.03, 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 The Hideaway Hotel?

Yep, The Hideaway Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Hideaway Hotel?

Yep, The Hideaway Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Samara Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and body boarding.

Does The Hideaway Hotel have a pool?

The Hideaway Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

What makes The Hideaway Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Hideaway Hotel.

Does The Hideaway Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, free full breakfast is served daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Hideaway Hotel?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Hideaway Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Hideaway Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at The Hideaway Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Reviews

The Hideaway Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 272 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 272 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 272 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 272 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 272 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Norma, Menominee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge, Trejos Montealegre

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy small hotel right in the middle of the forest. You will be able to see howler monkeys, white-faced monkeys, multiple species of crabs, iguanas, coatis and squirrells. The hotel is in a walking distance to South Samara Beach, and 3 minute drive to Carrillo Beach (highly recomended).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard, Halifax

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a hidden treasure. Nestled into the beauty of nature - this property was spectacular. The staff were welcoming and took every opportunity to check in on us - and see how they could make our stay memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We met the owner at the waterfalls in La Fontera, we drove to Samara the same night and had a wonderful stay! Wonderful staff, the breakfast included is amazing great food! Beautiful place and I felt that I was staying at a luxurious hotel. If you’re in Samara, please stay here! You will not regret it. Rooms are spacious and AC works great. Everyone from the security guard, the hosts and cook were great!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy, Phoenix

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hideaway is great. The staff is wonderful, the proper is beautiful and the food is delicious. Our only issue was slow toilet flushing but that was minor compared to all of the wonderful things we found at the Hideaway. There’s a very sweet iguana that hangs by the patio. We named him Esteban and enjoyed seeing him each morning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice small hidden hotel.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was a great choice, 2min walk from Samara beach, staff was friendly, they had onsite food available, very nice bar beverages options by the pool. Pool was kid friendly with some stairs and nice shade during the day. Room had nice A/C and very comfortable beds, was very spacious and had very nice seating area. Will definitely come back to this hotel with my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge, San Jose

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Calm and secure. Close to beach. Parking lot. Very quiet. Great internet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, San Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superó nuestras expectativas! El Servicio es Excelente el lugar hermoso! Volvería!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

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

Super stay

We enjoyed a lovely 3 days with our 11yo and 8yo kids. Excellent service, they organized excursions for us, easy breakfast, quiet and safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

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

Hideaway Playa Samara

The staff were very friendly and worked hard. The location between playa samara & playa Carrillo was amazing. What beautiful secluded beaches. The pool was refreshing and a great way to escape the heat of the sun. They also offered beach chairs to borrow for the day. Everyone enjoyed breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dana at the front desk was exceptional during check in. The staff is amazingly friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly and helpful. Limited but good food. Walking distance to Carillo or Samara.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vikram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very small hotel on beautiful grounds with the ocean a couple minutes walk away. The staff is incredible and everyone knows you after a few days! Peaceful and relaxing. A car would have been helpful to get around. Food was very good and inexpensive. Absolutely delightful!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this hotel take great pride in providing the best possible service. We met the owner who was lovely as well. It is a small hotel with about 10-12 rooms so never crowded. It almost felt as though we were at a vacation house with friends. The pool was refreshing and the food and beverages delicious. I highly recommend the mango daiquiri. Our room was very large and comfortable with a covered patio. The grounds are beautiful and secluded. Close to 2 beaches and close to Samara as well. I highly recommend you stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. The hotel was a 10 minute drive outside of Samara, which was crazy busy so nice to be in a quiet spot. 2 minute walk to the south end of Samara beach was great and this end of the beach is not crowded. Staff was super helpful and nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

richard, saskatoon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is quiet and away from town . A close walkable beach for sunset are great . best beaches are a short drive away . A car is needed to get to town or carrillo beach which is best beach nearby . Good food options in town less busy tourists than other places in cr . Car parking with bigger vehicle can be a challenge if full . Internet weak in rooms when all units are full . On site food was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, quiet & safe, lush gardens, lots of wildlife, short walk to the beach, excellent food, but no microwave and oven as stated in the room amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sylvie

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

10/10 Excellent

Marcus, Kent

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Location was horrible. A long way from everything. Road to beach was a mud puddle (although it was rainy season). Very long way from town 3-4 km’s.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024