on the road from Samara to Carrillo, 150 meters from the ICE Tower, Sámara, Guanacaste, 50205
What's nearby
Samara Beach - 4 min walk
La Selva - 4 min drive
Carrillo Beach - 4 min drive
Buena Vista Beach - 26 min drive
Playa Barrigona - 37 min drive
Getting around
Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 142 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
The Hideaway Hotel
Hotel near Samara Beach
Consider a stay at The Hideaway Hotel and take advantage of free full breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like cycling and scuba diving at this hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure or a massage. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
An outdoor pool
Free self parking
Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Hideaway Hotel boast perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
TVs with satellite channels
Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers
Languages
English, French, Italian, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
1 restaurant
1 poolside bar and 1 bar
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycle rentals
Outdoor pool
Playground
Scuba diving
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Refrigerator
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Front-desk safe
Library
Guest services
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Spa
Manicures and pedicures
Massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
Satellite channels
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
Outdoor space
Balcony or patio
More
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Soundproofing
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 more details, 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
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property 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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
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
Does The Hideaway Hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is The Hideaway Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Hideaway Hotel?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Hideaway Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.
What time is check-out at The Hideaway Hotel?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Does The Hideaway Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is The Hideaway Hotel located?
Situated by the ocean, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Samara Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Carrillo Beach. Buena Vista Beach and Playa Camaronal are also within 9 mi (15 km).
The Hideaway Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 241 reviews" "
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Sylvie
4 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Sylvie
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
James
Traveled with partner
23 November 2024
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.
The Hideaway was beautiful, The staff is incredible and so helpful and friendly, the food was delicious!! The only downside was the road to get there was REALLY bad, full of deep potholes. It would be nice if the Hideaway and other properties could divide the cost and lay some rocks, or at least fill the really big holes! Other than that, Perfect!!!
Stay here. The staff is amazing and go out of their way to make your accommodations great. The free breakfast is delicious as well as the lunch / dinner which is available. Drinks by the pool are tasty. We saw a monkey family from our room!!! Short walk to the beach which is never crowded. Just ask for Brian who is amazing...
This was a very nice, clean, Costa Rican Hotel for an authentic experience. The air conditioning worked really well. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed watching the howler monkeys in the tree across the street and sitting by the pool. The location was a little far from town for walking so it was nice to have a car. It was a really short walk to the beach through a beautiful wooded area. We would stay here again.
Julianna
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Fabien
Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Pris: the staff (Maria, Dena, Bryan I remember) is amazing, helpful, caring and customer obsessed. They helped us for everything we needed and had an issue with. They moved us to a new, room, provided us quick things we needed to make our stay very good.
The hotel is very well placed to have a quiet stay.
Only cons: the walkable beach has a lot of wood debris from trees and plants. This made we had to use the car to go to either Carillo or Samara main beach which are 3 to 7 minutes by car, so not a big deal.
Fabien
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jesse
5 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place is a gem! The staff here were some of the friendliest that we have had the pleasure of interacting with during our stay in Costa Rica. Be sure to have Brian make you a margarita!
Our family enjoyed Hideaway tremendously! The staff, pool, and room were wonderful! We loved the convenience of the dining options and also spotting howler monkeys and iguanas on site. You’re minutes from Playa Carrillo and Samara beach. We didn’t realize it is about a ten minute drive outside the town of Samara though. Highly recommend Hideaway!
Hideaway Hotel is a wonderful gem in Samara. From the moment we walked in the staff treated us as top-notch guests. Breakfast options were excellent and there is a beautiful beach in walking distance. Rooms are spacious, air-conditioning is ice cold, the water is hot and WiFi is fast. There’s a little pool on property that we did not swim at because we chose to go to the beach. Pool looked clean and nice just a few feet from outdoor breakfast. If you drive three minutes up the road, there is an even more gorgeous beach Playa Carrillo. Go there! – In the low season there’s virtually nobody on the beach. A brief drive into town and there are great dining options.
Aryeh
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
joanna
Traveled with family
18 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value, big clean room. Inconvenient location over 2 miles from Samara town. Cab ride was $10 each way. Walkable to beautiful Carrillo Beach
joanna
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lawrence
6 June 2024
The Hideaway Hotel is a wonderful place. My room was large and airy. A private patio looked out lush gardens. Breakfast overlooking the pool was great and plentiful with many choices- try the Típico it was really good. The staff were awesome and very polite and helpful. Nancy in particular was outstanding. I would recommend this hotel.
Everything was way above expectations! Accommodations were top notch. Nick and his staff treated me like family from day one. Maria, Brian, Dariela, Dana, and Nancy are some of the nicest people you could ever meet. The location is perfect and truly is a "Hideaway". Felt secluded yet only a short walk to the beach or town. Food was magnificent. I ate at a few other places but they didn't compare to their options and flavors. Highly recommend. I WILL BE BACK!! Hopefully for a longer stay. Thanks to Nick and his team for creating a memory of a lifetime!!
Brian and the staff at Hideaway were so friendly, warm, and accommodating to our every request. This hotel was a gem! Within a short walk of the beach. Perfect location. The breakfasts were so delicious with generous portions. We didn't eat lunch or dinner there but other guests who did raved about the food. Thank you, Brian and staff, for an unforgettable stay!
The location was perfect for access to the beach. Sunsets are absolutely fabulous, just a two minute walk to the best viewing spot. We had breakfast each morning with four different options. One afternoon we came back from exploring and decided to just enjoy the pool. It was quiet and relaxing. The staff are really helpful and friendly. Highly recommend!
Great hotel! Staff were extreamly helpful great breakfast and restaurant
John
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie, Kirkland
11 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
L’équipe était attentionnée. Nous avons adoré cet endroit.
Julie
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
6/10 Okay
angela
Traveled with partner
7 January 2024
The distance to Samara was too far. Very intense sewer smell in the room on one night no beach chairs or umbrellas as advertised in the listing. All chairs were broken.