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Blue Iguana

2.5 star property
Hotel near Samara Beach in Sámara

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Outdoor pool
Interior
Exterior
Family Room
Front of property

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • 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

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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

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Comfort Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Comfort Triple Room, Multiple Beds

  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Room

Economy Room

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

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Family Room

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Sámara

Close to the beach.At this Sámara hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Samara Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Carrillo Beach. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Buena Vista Beach and Playa Barrigona.

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Carrillo Beach - 14 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Playa Barrigona - 17 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Guiones Beach - 26 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Playa Pelada - 36 min drive - 31.2 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sheriff Rustic - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gusto Beach Club - Samara - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Boulangerie - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Malehu - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Blue Iguana

Hotel near Samara Beach in Sámara
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.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Blue Iguana offers 40 accommodations. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Sámara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Housekeeping is 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

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
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Blue Iguana to the airport?

Blue Iguana is 20 mi (57-min drive) away from the Nosara (NOB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Iguana?

As of Apr 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Iguana on Apr 26, 2026 start from CA $82, 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 Blue Iguana have an airport shuttle?

Blue Iguana offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Blue Iguana to the beach?

This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Samara Beach and 3.9 mi (15-min drive) from Carrillo Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Blue Iguana offer free breakfast?

Blue Iguana does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Blue Iguana?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Blue Iguana?

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

Is there free parking at Blue Iguana?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Blue Iguana have a pool?

Blue Iguana features an outdoor pool.

Does Blue Iguana have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Blue Iguana have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Blue Iguana to downtown Sámara?

Blue Iguana is 0.1 mi away from 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

6/10 Okay

Pamela B

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Ana

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Daniel

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

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bathroom is extremely small and there is no hot water (by design). The rooms have an open cinder block along the ceiling that easily lets in bugs and noise. Also, the hotel is next to a night club that blast music through the once quiet neighborhood until 2am. People tend to meet at the hotel courtyard after the club closes.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Leonard, Williams Lake

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

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Emmanuelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
La cuisine commune était très sale. Les gens étaient super gentils et accueillants, chaque fois que nous avions une questions, ils étaient toujours là pour nous aider. Je recommande l’endroit, mais seulement si vous ne compter pas cuisiner lol!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Gabrielle

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly & this may be an okay place for singles or travelers who are ok with hostels but for a single mother and her young child I was very disappointed with this place. Live music at night made it hard to rest & overall cleanliness especially bathrooms was bad. I didn’t even end up staying but rather gave the key back and had to find a diff hotel to stay at. When returning the key and telling them I wasn’t going to stay they didn’t bother asking why or offering a refund.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Arturo

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Let me start by saying that the gentlemen that were there for reception and maintenance were outstanding, professional, helpful and expedient in fixing things that are wrong. This is not a 5 star hotel but it is clean and in an excellent location. We had some trouble with our first room because the ceiling had leaks. The next morning we talked to Brian at reception and he immediately found us another room. You have to realize though that the rainfall at that time was the most they had had in decades. They were up on the roof that afternoon repairing it. The new room we had was perfect. Any time we had a question Brian or Guillermo were right on top of it answering it or helping us. I would highly recommend this hotel. We had A/C, private shower and toilet and the hotel is within a 10 minute walk to numerous restaurants. So you know though there is only cold water showers. Not bad after a hot day though!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kobi

Stayed 27 nights in Jun 2024

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

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kobi

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly atmosphere
Stayed 28 nights in May 2024