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Casa Papito

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star guest house near Playa Potrero

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A pool area with a clear view of the pool, a hammock, and surrounding greenery.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with chairs, a ceiling fan, and large windows.
A beach with a sunset, calm sea, and a small island in the distance.
Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Garden View | Private kitchen
A covered outdoor seating area with two cushioned chairs and a small table, surrounded by wooden beams and a view of greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Calle Piña, Potrero Beach, Tempate, Guanacaste, 30703
  • Place, Potrero Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Potrero
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Penca Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪96 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Garden View

A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Potrero

Close to the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the guesthouse, you'll find Playa Potrero and Potrero Bay. Penca Beach and Playa Prieta are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Potrero Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Playa Potrero - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Penca Beach - 6 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 8 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 51 min drive - 26.7 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf Box - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Pleamar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coco Loco Bar & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Shop Puro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Amigos Tacos y Beer - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Casa Papito

Family-friendly 3-star guest house near Playa Potrero
Casa Papito offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 beach bars. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Casa Papito. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 3-star Tempate guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars on the beach
  • Karaoke
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Casa Papito offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 42-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Tempate guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Area shuttle up to 10 m
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 beach bars

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing
  • Games
  • Karaoke
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Water sports equipment

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Netflix

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washing machine
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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 at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 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. This property accepts cash, mobile payments, and PayPay. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Casa Papito Santa Elena
Casa Papito Santa Elena
Casa Papito Private vacation home Santa Elena
Casa Papito Private vacation home
Casa Papito Tempate
Casa Papito Guesthouse
Casa Papito Guesthouse Tempate

Frequently asked questions

How close is Casa Papito to the airport?

Casa Papito is 12.9 mi (39-min drive) away from the Tamarindo (TNO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Casa Papito have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Casa Papito.

How close is Casa Papito to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 4-minute walk from Playa Potrero and 15.3 mi (44-min drive) from Tamarindo Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Casa Papito offer free breakfast?

Casa Papito does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Casa Papito?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but El Coco Casino (8.5 mi) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Casa Papito?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Casa Papito?

This guesthouse offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Casa Papito have a pool?

Casa Papito features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy 24-hour pool access.

Does Casa Papito have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer beach massages.

How close is Casa Papito to downtown Tempate?

Casa Papito is 0.7 mi away from Potrero.

Casa Papito Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kiya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely hosts!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just perfect and we highly recommend this place!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were amazing people, ensuring every aspect of our stay was excellent. The property was very unique, extremely well-built, and beautiful. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to others.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at Casa Papita! Beautiful house, has literally everything you could need (so thankful for beach chairs!) and a walking distance to the beach (2 access points) and several restaurants. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the owners are amazing and the place is so cute and peaceful. the outdoor patio and kitchen is a great area to relax on the hammock cook breakfast and listen/watch the birds and monkeys.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marion

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

One night stay

Beautiful relaxing location with easy access to the beach. Large comfortable room. Will be back the next time we travel to Costa Rica.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

María José

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great weekend

Casa Papito is the perfect stay to visit Playa Potreto. The space is super comfortable, clean and spacious. The owners are really friendly and welcoming. Will visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very nice to us and had recommendations for us. The room was huge and comfortable. It even had a balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect little spot close to beach and actuvities

Wonderful experience and fantastic owners/hosts. I was given bread baked Swiss bread that was absolutely amazing. Room was huge, well-outfitted and the outdoor kitchen was superb. I would love to go back and visit with the owners more.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Daniel and Charlotte were such wonderful hosts! I had a lovely stay at Casa Papito. The house is beautiful and the garden is lush. I especially enjoyed the heated salt water pool, my enormous private terrace, and outdoor kitchen.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meenal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Casa Papito is an elegant, lovely, spacious place to stay. I shared a room with my friend and the room was so spacious that we did not step on each other’s toes. Absolutely loved the balcony and outdoor kitchen! Gorgeous salt water pool, and very friendly helpful owners. We made the short walk to the beach daily and could easily get to the restaurants, with the pleasure of coming back to a quiet room for deep restful sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charlotte and Daniel are very welcoming and accommodating and very genuine people. Beautiful home with a very spacious outside patio/kitchen area w a hammock and dining table. Great location, minutes from Brasilito beach and playa Conchal! Forketta down the road is also a very decent Italian restaurant. Would definitely stay again!! And again!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Daniel and Charlotte were kind and welcoming. The property is beautiful and the attention to details were amazing. We only had one night in Potrero and we would have loved to stay longer. We walked to The Shack for a delicious dinner and a talented live band. 10 out of 10. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely 1 night stay. The staff, our hosts are just lovely. Great suggestions for dinner, breakfast, and places to visit. Just a quick note. When your GPS tells you to take Monkey Trail road. Take it. We did not, and drove a couple more hours than necessary. That was our fault for not trusting the technology
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the property was very clean, comfortable and well ordered, and the owners/managers were warm and responsive. The one hassle was that it was not made at all clear in Expedia’s description that one had to pay cash..no credit cards, Venmo. Getting the payments resolved was time consuming.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebeca

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

Me encantó!

Los dueños de la casa son súper amables y tienen muuuy bien cuidada la propiedad. Nos la pasamos muy agusto.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy bien, nos encantó.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Combination of wonderful hosts & a unique rental

First and foremost, the hosts were very warm and friendly from the beginning. This positively affected our entire stay throughout. The property itself is very well taken care of and extremely beautifully and uniquely built. They have done a great job with the design of the two rental areas on the top floor as well as the entire grounds--including a gorgeous pool. I feel like I need to mention again how wonderfully friendly and positive our experience was with the hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A hidden gem.. especially for the value The place is new and the room is large. No issues what so ever 10/10 would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gene

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021