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Blue Iguana

2.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
Front of property
Interior
Exterior
Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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West side of the soccer field, Sámara, Guanacaste, 50205
  • Place, Samara Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carrillo Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Barrigona
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nosara (NOB)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Triple Room, Multiple Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Triple Room, Multiple Beds

  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Economy Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Blue Iguana

This hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance are on-site.
Blue Iguana offers 40 accommodations. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Sámara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at Blue Iguana, you're just a quick walk from Samara Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor pool and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Steps from Samara Beach and 15 minutes by car from Carrillo Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Blue Iguana.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sámara hotel.

Igloo – On-site restaurant.
Igloo – On-site bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Igloo
  • Igloo

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • 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 (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • There is no hot water on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Playa Samara

Playa Samara

Blue Iguana Hotel

Blue Iguana Sámara

Hotel Playa Samara

Blue Iguana Hotel Sámara

Blue Iguana Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 124 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Gaëlle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rustic but the beds are comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to find & within walking distance to any food, entertainment, beach, & nature walks
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Blue Iguana in Costa Rica was such a nice surprise. The location’s perfect—close to the action, but still relaxed. Staff were really warm and helpful, always smiling and welcoming. Food was great—fresh and delicious. Everything felt clean and comfortable. Loved the easy, laid-back feel. I’d definitely recommend and I look forward to returning!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The facility is a little weathered, but the staff is outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Amariah

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is a real dive bomb! No hot water- unable to really close windows because there are permanant vents so you can hear the neighbors air conditioner and foreigners yammering at all hours in the courtyard. The only redeeming aspect is indeed the staff. Brian at the front desk was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place when needed to stay close to the airport. Very responsive host overall great value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always, I had a great time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Okay for the younger crowd. Room was double the price because holiday week - $120 - called ‘comfort’ room - no hot water, toilet kind of working, paper thin walls. We used to pay $20 for these rooms. Nice staff and clean enough. Beach nearby where there is a lot of action.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason

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

Nice Stay

Front desk was very helpful, letting us know the best spots to go for our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and a kind owner who cares about people.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pamela B

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was very comfortable and the A/C was great! It was convenient to get to the beach (1 block away) and the front desk staff were friendly and helpful, they were able to book us a shuttle to the Liberia airport, etc. The room itself was small and unpleasant and I was grateful my sister had booked a nearby place that was shady and pleasant for lounging. The bathroom seemed to have a leak and therefore the bathroom floor was sopping wet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, helpful and inviting.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place. Everyone is friends and family here!!!! Can’t wait to come back!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DECLAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The events at the bar area were great, live music and maple on another night!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grate location
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good! Basic breakfast was included cofee, yogurt , cereal, there was a small menu you need to pay for! Mr Guillermo was very kind! And cooked some.chilaquiles, tacos, scrmabled eggs for the kids! (From the menu). The rooms were clean, they have a bathroom inside, not hot water and the toilet was very small and not muche toom to sit bc the dood was in front...not convenient! Specially if your sharing the room with some friends :]
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kobi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly atmosphere
Stayed 28 nights in May 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very disappointed in the hotel. There was no hot water, the sink drains into the shower. The room was dimly lit with one light bulb. The window did not close and there were no screens, just mosquitoes. There was no working restaurant nor bar. Breakfast was yogurt and granola, opening at 8 AM. It is close to the beach. Next time I will pay a few dollars more and stay at a nice hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not bad location but dont stay here if you want to get rest.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Disliked: Amenities
The staff were friendly and helpful. The WIFI worked without interruptions. The shower gave cold water only and you could not sit straight on the toilet. The bathroom was too small.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marc S.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It's near the beach, but not on it and a short walk to downtown. With a little work it could be a nice place. Something that seems low rent is when there is no cover on the light fixture, only a bare light bulb on the ceiling. No hot water or A/C, but the room was well designed for flow through ventilation and the fan was adequate for cooling. The toilet leaked around the base which was a bit nasty when you think about it. Small rooms which is fine for one person, but would be crowded for two. All that said, I would have stayed a second night, but got a really good deal at another, much nicer hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff is wonderful but the condition and comfort for the guest is poor.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very small room with no a/c but it is inexpensive. It is hot in Samara. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Cynthia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No AC, Fans old AND dirty, drinks at bar pricey
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023