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The Hideaway Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Samara Beach

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Front of property
Beach nearby, scuba diving
Outdoor pool
View from room
Bicycling

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
on the road from Samara to Carrillo, 150 meters from the ICE Tower, Sámara, Guanacaste, 50205
  • Samara Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Carrillo Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Buena Vista Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Nosara (NOB)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe King Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe King Room

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Penthouse | Living area | TV

Penthouse

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Sámara

Oceanside stay.Stay at this Sámara hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Samara Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Carrillo Beach. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Buena Vista Beach and Playa Camaronal.

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Carrillo Beach - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Buena Vista Beach - 26 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Playa Barrigona - 37 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Nosara Beach - 66 min drive - 19.1 miles

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

3.5-star hotel near 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
  • Game 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 safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip 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

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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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 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 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.
  • 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
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 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 each 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

How close is The Hideaway Hotel to the airport?

The Hideaway Hotel is 22.4 mi (73-min drive) away from the Nosara (NOB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Mar 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hideaway Hotel on Apr 10, 2025 start from $194.0, excluding 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.

Does The Hideaway Hotel have an airport shuttle?

The Hideaway Hotel offers an airport shuttle.

How close is The Hideaway Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Samara Beach and 1.5 mi (4-min drive) from Carrillo Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Hideaway Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Hideaway Hotel offers free full breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Hideaway Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Hideaway Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at The Hideaway Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Hideaway Hotel have a pool?

The Hideaway Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does The Hideaway Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Hideaway Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer mani/pedis and massages.

How close is The Hideaway Hotel to downtown Sámara?

The Hideaway Hotel is 1.9 mi away from Sámara.

The Hideaway Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 250 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 250 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 250 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 250 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 250 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sylvie

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

8/10 Good

James

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice property. Breakfast was good and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Santa Barbara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very helpful and friendly, the hotel is great and walking distance to the beach, definitely coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place ! 2 min walk to an amazing beach - love that area of Costa Rica !
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Julianna, ALPINE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Fabien

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kemi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

joanna

Traveled with family
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
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick walk to Beach
Excellent time there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Staff were extreamly helpful great breakfast and restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie, Kirkland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
L’équipe était attentionnée. Nous avons adoré cet endroit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

angela

Traveled with partner
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

BRANDON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023