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The Hideaway Hotel

Pacific North Coast / Guanacaste · Costa Rica

On The Road From Samara To CarrilloView location

9.6/10Excellent321 Reviews
Cleanliness9.8/109.8
Service10.0/1010.0
Comfort9.6/109.6
Condition9.4/109.4
Location9.0/109.0
Neighborhood9.0/109.0
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About The Hideaway Hotel

Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The Hideaway Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli.

Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment.

Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

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With a stay at The Hideaway Hotel in Sámara, you'll be by the ocean, a short 4-minute walk from Samara Beach and within 5 minutes by car from Carrillo Beach. This hotel is 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from Playa Camaronal and 9 mi (14.4 km) from Buena Vista Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 8:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators By ocean LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Please abide by the guest occupancy limits displayed when booking. Extra-person fee and occupancy limits apply to all ages.
  • Instructions
    • 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    English

    Italian

    French

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Samara Beach 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Carrillo Beach 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Playa Camaronal 11.5 km / 7.2 mi
Buena Vista Beach 14.4 km / 9 mi
Playa Barrigona 15.5 km / 9.6 mi
Playa Barco Quebrado 16.1 km / 10 mi
Playa Islita 16.5 km / 10.3 mi
Nosara Beach 21.5 km / 13.3 mi
Garza Beach 23.8 km / 14.8 mi
Nosara Spanish Institute 24 km / 14.9 mi
Safari Surf School 25.8 km / 16 mi
Playa Bejuco 26.2 km / 16.3 mi
Frog Pad 26.3 km / 16.4 mi
Guiones Beach 26.7 km / 16.6 mi
Jungle Butterfly Farm 27.8 km / 17.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 12
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle hire service
  • Hotel safe
  • Garden
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  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Luggage room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Children playground
  • Game room
  • Breakfast
  • Picnic
  • Snacks
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

Upon availability

Room types

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Hideaway Hotel

9.6
Excellent
321 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.8 /10
Service
10.0 /10
Comfort
9.6 /10
Condition
9.4 /10
Location
9.0 /10
Neighborhood
9.0 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2026
Kristy
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2026
Mackenzie Kell
Staff was top notch! Freindly and helpful. Everything was clean and comfortable. Breakfast everymoring was consistanly good. My wife and I would love to stay there again.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2026
Robert
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Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 May 2026
jeffrey
breakfast was very good

AC was good had to run during the day
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2026
SARAH
Wonderful place to stay, clean, staff was wonderful, monkeys outside everyday! Breakfast was delicious!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2026
Giselle
Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Hotels beach was not really kid friendly, or even adult friendly. (at least not for me)
There was no space to put our towels and beach accessories. We walked about 5 extra minutes to get to the other side of the beach, which was in front of another hotel and it was a little nicer there.
There was a beach about 5 min away (by car), from the hotel (Playa Carillo), and it was BEAUTIFUL! Brian, the manager was so kind to give us a ride in his personal car because my daughters foot was injured and we couldn't walk there.
There were some foods that we ordered that were subpar, but there were some foods that were absolutely delicious (the fish, burger, ceviche). I really enjoyed the fish !!
The drinks (virgin, and alcoholic) were so refreshing and yummy. I loved every single one that they would make for me.
The breakfast was okay. The French toast was yummy and the fruits were fresh and juicy.
The staff was super accommodating and everything was pretty clean.
If you ask me, id recommend that they get a gold cart or similar, to get to a from the beach on site. (but maybe I'm just lazy).
Their shuttle service was punctual, and clean.
The excursions are pretty close (about 5 to 10 min away), and they were amazing !
All in all , it was an awesome trip/stay. I would definitely go back.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
16 Apr 2026
George
Staff is fantastic! The breakfast consisted of 3-4 choices and very good. AC works well.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
06 Apr 2026
Kira
Was a bit disappointed with our stay here. I’d read that the rooms were a bit dated, but it was rundown in aspects as well. The window in our bathroom had a broken hinge, the towels were old and tattered, the faucet discoloured, but the worst part was the bugs in the room. There was an ant (?) infestation - they’d burrowed a few holes into the bathroom doorframe and they were coming in and out of them and we found them in various places around the room. There were other various bugs we found over the three nights, so never felt settled. I know this is a tropical area, but we didn’t encounter this to this degree elsewhere.

That said, the staff were very nice and when we went to the front desk about the ants they came and sprayed the room. Unfortunately, we still found stragglers and other new bugs during the rest of our stay.

The hotel is within walking distance to a beach, but we ultimately preferred other beaches with vendors and amenities, which required a drive either to Carrillo or central Samara.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Mar 2026
Chad
The place is only a couple minute walk to Samara Beach and about a 4 minute drive to Carillo Beach. Both are fantastic!

The staff here are amazing and go above and beyond to make you feel welcome and help you select some great adventures without getting ripped off. The food is top notch (and reasonably priced). Other restaurants are nearby too. The pool is small, but adequate to take a dip.

The room was clean, and the A/C was great. There was a lot of room (we stayed in the King Suite The wifi was accessible everywhere on property, making staying connected to home and sharing our adventures on social easy. It also feels very private.

The only downside comes down to preference. The bed was hard as a rock. If you like a firm bed, then perfect. We like medium firm. Maybe they would've had a mattress topper if we asked. But we persevered.

Otherwise, for the price, this is an amazing find.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Mar 2026
Jan
Great value for our getaway.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Mar 2026
Jan
Parking was easy and secure. Staff was friendly and helpful. I felt at home here. The restaurant was good. The property has small maintenance issues, like not all lights in rooms work, or some curtains are difficult to pull. But this is minor. I highly recommend these accommodations.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2026
Neal
Great staff, really friendly and helpful. Room was a nice size, clean and comfy. Same parking. Nice breakfast. Super close to very secluded beach. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
10/10
Exceptional
18 Mar 2026
Eugene
Everything from location to service was fabulous!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Mar 2026
JEROME
The room was good and spacious.
The swimming pool was very good.
Close to the beach, in particular to Playa Carillo.
Breakfast is good.
Diner is clearly not at the level. frozen food, not typical and the lowest during your stay in costa rica
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2026
Mohit
The staff was great, the rooms were great, the food was amazing! Walking distance from Samara Beach. Incredible stay!
10/10
Exceptional
05 Mar 2026
DAVID
This property was everything we could ask for. Upon arrival, Brian, the front desk manager gave us a wonderful briefing explaining everything well and the property has a nice beach an easy walk in one direction where the sunset view is incredible. Head out the other direction just a short drive (or a long walk) and you have Carillo, an incredible beach that is lined with palm trees and so wide and expansive it almost seems private. The hotel room was great and the breakfast was perfect, served around the pool area each morning. A very relaxing, accomodating place, I will definitely stay at again when visiting that area
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2026
Lynn
Staff is very courteous. Clean room. Beautiful grounds. Expect limited seating around the pool because this area is small. Ocean is a flat 5 minute walk. Restaurant was delicious. Free breakfast with choices was a bonus. This small hotel does everything right.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Feb 2026
Paul
Nice size room with all amenities required & cleaned daily. Very quaint hotel, lovely pool. Restaurant is nice and the staff extremely friendly and helpful. 2 minute walk to the beach. Would definitely stay there again.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Feb 2026
Melanie
Large spotless room with plenty of space for belongings and comfortable bed. Private porch with chairs and table. Nice pool with chaise lounges and tables to eat surrounding it. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Because we needed to leave at 5am they kindly made up breakfast boxes for us the night before. Short walk to a lovely beach where we swam and snorkeled. Wonderful hotel!
10/10
Exceptional
02 Feb 2026
James
The facility is terrific with large clean rooms. Good breakfast and dinner menu
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jan 2026
Brandon
I arrived late after a canceled flight and the staff write us a very informative message telling us about the room and restaurants in the area that may be open late. Besides that, room was spotless, staff was great, breakfast was delicious. Location can't be beat.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jan 2026
Brian
Everything about the Hideaway is exceptional. Staff, room quality, restaurant quality, on and on. Excellent hotel all around
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jan 2026
Robabeh
Beautiful spacious rooms and staffs great you with Pura Vida, smile and kindness. Beach was 5 mins walk. The road was gravel though.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
16 Dec 2025
Smith Bay
clean room, excellent staff, good security, secluded
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Dec 2025
Aaron
Great stay! Nice hotel with top staff and great food.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Nov 2025
MARC A
Great room, amenities, breakfast but above all the staff was incredibly accommodating and this truly had a family feel. Our best stay the entire trip. Pura vida!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Nov 2025
Tanya
Great, room available upon arrival
2/10
Poor
18 Nov 2025
Maurice
Ants are very where even after we told the safe. We actually left a day earlier
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Nov 2025
Nelida
Very. Clean
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2025
Mohamed
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The food was amazing. The room was clean and very nice. I enjoyed my visit.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2025
Keri
Kind and helpful staff. Restaurant is delicious.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2025
Fabian
Un hotel perfecto para desconectarse, con la playa muy cerca y un staff amigable y servicial.

Todo perfecto.

100% recomendado
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Aug 2025
James
Secluded south end walk to Playa Samara Beach. Monkeys serenade you everyday. very good kitchen. Close to Samara Village and Playa Carillo. Not really close enough to walk. Peaceful.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
10 Aug 2025
Claudio
Staff was extremely kind.
The room was refurbished and clean, given that the overall property is slightly outdated.
There was a rave in a nearby property that started at 10pm on a Friday and was still going on at 2pm the following day.
While the hotel mentioned that they called the police, the result was a noisy night that had serious impact in the ability of guests to sleep.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2025
Herbert
Nice hotel In Samara/Carrillo área!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2025
Cynthia

Beautiful Hideaway

Incredible service, the staff is super nice and helpful. The breakfast is great especially the breakfast burritos. Our host Dania was very knowledgeable and gave us wonderful recommendations. The beach was very close and not too crowded.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2025
Jason
Everything was amazing.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2025
Marc
Good stay
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2025
Jorge
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).
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2025
Howard
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2025
Evelyn
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!!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2025
Dorothy
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2025
Alexandra
Really nice small hidden hotel.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2025
Pamela
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.
Business_and_leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2025
Jorge
Calm and secure. Close to beach. Parking lot. Very quiet. Great internet.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2025
William
Superó nuestras expectativas! El
Servicio es
Excelente el lugar hermoso!
Volvería!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2025
Kate

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.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
22 Mar 2025
Angela

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!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Mar 2025
Adam
Dana at the front desk was exceptional during check in. The staff is amazingly friendly and helpful.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2025
Nicholas
Staff are very friendly and helpful. Limited but good food. Walking distance to Carillo or Samara.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Feb 2025
Paula
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!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Feb 2025
Dennis
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jan 2025
Scott
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.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
08 Jan 2025
richard
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2025
Susan
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.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
23 Nov 2024
James
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.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Nov 2024
Joanna
This was a nice property. Breakfast was good and nice staff.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
05 Nov 2024
John
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!!!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2024
Luis
The staff is very helpful and friendly, the hotel is great and walking distance to the beach, definitely coming back
10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2024
Verified traveler
Great place ! 2 min walk to an amazing beach - love that area of Costa Rica !
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2024
Chris
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...
10/10
Exceptional
05 Aug 2024
Julianna
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.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
17 Jul 2024
Fabien
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.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2024
Jesse
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!
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2024
Kemi
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!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2024
Aryeh
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.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
18 Jun 2024
joanna
Good value, big clean room. Inconvenient location over 2 miles from Samara town. Cab ride was $10 each way. Walkable to beautiful Carrillo Beach
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2024
Lawrence
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.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 May 2024
Terri

Quick walk to Beach

Excellent time there.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2024
Miles

BEST PLACE I'VE EVER STAYED

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!!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2024
Terri
Great.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2024
Kim
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!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Mar 2024
Danita
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!
10/10
Exceptional
05 Mar 2024
Renee

We love Samara

Would highly recommend The Hideaway! Clean comfortable rooms and some of the best pizza I’ve ever eaten. Nick and his staff are amazing!!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2024
John
Great hotel! Staff were extreamly helpful great breakfast and restaurant
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jan 2024
Julie
L’équipe était attentionnée. Nous avons adoré cet endroit.
6/10
Pleasant
07 Jan 2024
angela
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Dec 2023
Lesley
Our best stay EVER. At the quiet end of Sámara beach this place is a GEM. Do yourself a favour and book a stay here!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Nov 2023
Kathy
Awesome staff and nice hotel.
Juan and Brian are great assets to the staff. My go to place in Samara.
Restaurant cooked our fresh caught Mahi and it was great!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Nov 2023
Erin
Beautiful quaint property close to Samara beach. Walking distance to the beach but you have a walk a ways to get to the main Samara beach. Property, rooms, staff, breakfast all excellent. We made our way to Carillo beach close to the property and it is gorgeous.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Nov 2023
Lara
Lovely B&B like a small resort (about 10 rooms). Very close to beaches; nice pool and grounds; and great staff. The rooms were spacious and clean, and had efficient, quiet AC, which is much needed in this location. The only flaw is the rutted access road/driveway.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2023
Lara
Lovely place with beautiful grounds, nice pool, big rooms, and nice staff. Quiet location but short drive to Samara and very close to Playa Carillo.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2023
Brent
Everyone was friendly and helpful. We will stay here again!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
07 Oct 2023
Dean Lee
We chose to stay at the Hideaway Hotel because of its ratings and reviews. As it turned out, these were a most reliable indicator of what to expect from the Hideaway Hotel. We offer this review as an up-to-date review - as of October 2023.

This is a small hotel in a beautiful location, with a fabulous beach and reassuring pricing. Howling monkeys, iguanas and other wildlife 'perform' around the hotel grounds, as expected, daily.

The hotel is immaculately clean. The room we were assigned had 2 queen sized beds, had 2 aspects of windowing, a veranda area overlooking the hotel's swimming pool (good to cool off in) and luscious, well maintained, gardens/grounds. Our bathroom/shower room was of a good size and well laid out. The accommodations do seem to be showing their age a bit; there were a few things in the room that while remaining functional, were broken or were not entirely working as they should (e.g. safe, toilet bowl, door lock, hairdryer).

The staff and community in the area were very friendly. Over the week, we ate at the hotel restaurant 3 times, with no disappointments. They serve reliable, good and tasty food. Any smokers out there should be aware that if you want a smoke, it will have to be out the front of the hotel - off its grounds. It is a $10 taxi ride to the central area of Samara.

Hats off to Nancy, Juan, Mary and Bryan. Having returned home with time to reflect on the way, we feel very well looked after by the small team at Hideaway.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2023
Marc
We had an amazing stay at the Hideaway Hotel! The room was large and clean, and the hotel was quiet. The staff we amazing with everything. They made sure that we were taken care of and went above and beyond in booking our tours! I would highly recommend staying here!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2023
Patricia
Great staff. Lovely ambiance had a wonderful stay
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2023
elizabeth
Absolutely wonderful place to stay. Close enough to Samara but you do need a car. Friendly staff, amazing food, hot water, great rooms, clean, great extras like beach chairs and umbrellas.
Close to beautiful beaches.
Loved it!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2023
john e. murillo
Wonderful place
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jan 2023
Rebecca
Love this place, beautiful people, beautiful beach, laid back and relaxed
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jan 2023
Kris
Beautiful little property. Only 14 rooms. Nice pool to cool off. Great breakfast. 5 minute walk to beach. Front desk available to help with tours. Good spot for gourmet dinners also.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jan 2023
Ashley
The name say it all, this is a beautiful, quaint hotel/resort away from the noise of the town but still walking distance to everything.
The property and rooms are in pristine condition and the staff are all a 10/10.
Staying there was a highlight of our trip.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2022
Patricia
Gorgeous, quiet little gem with perfect amenities!
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Mar 2022
Jody

Top notch friendly people!

I would give our stay at the Hideaway an 11 out of 10 if I could. The people are amazing. Everyone is super friendly and down to earth. Nelson, Maria, Johnny, were very kind to our 15 year old son and eager to help him with his Spanish. The hotel is just the right size. Pool is refreshing with a nice little waterfall. Food is very good and they offer a wide variety to suit all tastes. Location is excellent, just a short walk to the south end of Samara beach. It is Within walking distance to beautiful Carrillo beach and a short 5 minute drive to downtown Samara. The farmers market on Saturday is worth checking out. Lots of great restaurants in the area. Beach volleyball in front of Olas beachfront restaurant is fun for all, the sushi is very good too. Can’t wait to go back and visit our friends at the Hideaway.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Feb 2022
Lee
We loved staying here. Everyone was friendly and helpful. The facilities were clean and well maintained. Food was good and the swimming pool was small but clean and refreshing. I would definitely stay here again.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Feb 2022
Nelson
Nice quiet hotel with restaurant and good breakfast. Short walk to the quiet end of Samara beach. Staff were very nice and helpful.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Nov 2021
Edward

AMAZING STAY!!!

The Hideaway is just that a Hidden Gem!!! We arrived to the Hideaway a couple hours early and our room wasn’t quite ready yet so we chose to have a late lunch there at the hotel and it was AMAZING!!! Fish with Avocado Sauce is a must try!!! By the time we were done eating our room was ready so we checked in. We had drove a couple hours to get there so after the drive and lunch wife and I decided to take a “nap” we laid down on the comfy bed in our quiet, spacious, clean room and woke up 4hrs later. So we got up and went to dinner…at the hotel. Again another great meal but while having dinner everyone at the hotel seemed to know each other and it didn’t take too long before we were included in the convos and everyone on the patio (5 tables) were all chatting as if we were long time friends catching up!!! I found out later that one of the gentleman chatting with us happened to be the owner who we seen several times later that week engaging with us and the guests. It was a great start to end of our trip and those let few days there turned out to be the best part of our 20 days in CR. Carolina at the bar, Dorian working the restaurant, Nick and the rest of the staff have a GREAT thing going on right here. Just a quick 2 min maybe walk to Samara Beach, I can’t wait to go back!!! Oh and one last thing…well 2 actually MANGO MARGARITA and BREAKFAST BURRITO!!!! (You can add bacon…to burrito not margarita)
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
Great location at the southern end of Samara. Manager, receptionist, and staff were all terrific. Clean rooms, nice shower.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
Amazing place, feels like you are in the middle of a jungle, monkeys, iguanas, butterfly’s, birds, and a snake. The breakfast was so delicious and the people there were lovely.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
I had truly such an amazing stay here. The staff members were all very friendly. Breakfast was included and was delicious everyday (we loved their breakfast burrito!). They made us feel welcome providing beach towels, mats, and sunscreen during our stay to leaving us wine glasses bottle opener outside when they knew we were looking for a bottle opener for our wine. The rooms are clean and comfortable with a fully functional A/C. The location is also great as it is about 5 min away from Playa Samara and Playa Carrillo. I can't imagine staying anywhere else!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2021
ARMANDO

Excelente lugar!

Excelente lugar y muy buena atención!...la comida y el desayuno bastante buenos...incluso pedimos para hacer un late check out y no hubo inconvenientes, incluso no nos cobraron nada.
Además tienen un convenio con un restaurante donde te hacen descuento en caso de que quieras comer fuera del hotel.
Partner

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