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Our top choices for Nicoya hotels

1. Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz

Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
United States
Luis
P3,865
P4,368 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz

2. The Hideaway Hotel

The Hideaway Hotel
Sámara
Canada
Chandra
P4,066
P4,594 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
The Hideaway Hotel

3. Ostional Turtle Lodge

Ostional Turtle Lodge
Cuajiniquil
Canada
Sheri
P5,129
P5,795 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Ostional Turtle Lodge

4. Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge

Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge
Nosara
United States
Keith
P13,699
P15,480 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge

5. Hotel Sol Samara

Hotel Sol Samara
Sámara
United States
Matt
P2,989
P3,377 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Hotel Sol Samara

6. Lodge Mar y Sol

Lodge Mar y Sol
Sámara
United States
Richard
P3,095
P3,497 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Lodge Mar y Sol

7. Lodge Las Estrellas de Samara

Lodge Las Estrellas de Samara
Sámara
Canada
Katherine
Lodge Las Estrellas de Samara

8. Baliyana Lodge

Baliyana Lodge
Pinilla
United States
STEPHEN
P4,501
P5,087 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Baliyana Lodge

9. El-Sabanero Eco Lodge

El-Sabanero Eco Lodge
Tamarindo
United States
Yousef
P4,220
P4,769 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
El-Sabanero Eco Lodge

10. Blue Iguana

Blue Iguana
Sámara
Canada
Gaëlle
P3,126
P3,532 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Blue Iguana

11. Sunset Shack Hotel

Sunset Shack Hotel
Nosara
United States
Kathryn
P8,503
P9,608 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Sunset Shack Hotel

12. Rancho Humo Estancia

Rancho Humo Estancia
San Antonio
United States
Jae
P12,517
P14,144 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Rancho Humo Estancia

13. Buddha Retreat Hotel

Buddha Retreat Hotel
Cuajiniquil
United States
Shawn
P5,165
P5,837 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Buddha Retreat Hotel

14. The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel
Nosara
United States
Julie
P10,938
P12,360 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

15. Tierra Encantada Wellness Center

Tierra Encantada Wellness Center
Nosara
P9,228
P10,428 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Tierra Encantada Wellness Center

16. Hotel Luna Azul

Hotel Luna Azul
Cuajiniquil
United States
Tedd
P3,439
P3,886 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Hotel Luna Azul

17. Living Hotel

Living Hotel
Nosara
United States
Ana C
P5,649
P6,383 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Living Hotel

18. Mikado Natural Lodge

Mikado Natural Lodge
Tamarindo
Canada
Sharon Shenoy
P19,176
P21,669 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Mikado Natural Lodge

19. Boutique Hotel at Hacienda La Norma

Boutique Hotel at Hacienda La Norma
Veintisiete de Abril
Canada
olivier
P5,950
P6,723 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Boutique Hotel at Hacienda La Norma

20. Residencias Samara

Residencias Samara
Sámara
Canada
Joel Patricio
P4,501
P7,206 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Residencias Samara
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Where to stay in Nicoya

Find the best Nicoya areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

El Carmen

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in El Carmen and surrounding area, you can visit Recaredo Briceno Park and La Casa de la Cultura.

Casitas

While Casitas isn't home to many top sights, La Casa de la Cultura and Recaredo Briceno Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Stay near popular Nicoya attractions

Recaredo Briceno Park

Explore the great outdoors at Recaredo Briceno Park, a lovely green space in Nicoya. Discover the area's countryside and mountain views.
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Nicoya Colonial Church

8.4/10 (26 reviews)
After visiting Nicoya Colonial Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nicoya. Wander the parks or discover the area's countryside.
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La Casa de la Cultura

Take the family on an outing to La Casa de la Cultura during your trip to Nicoya. Discover the area's countryside and mountain views.
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Iglesia de San Blas

After visiting Iglesia de San Blas, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nicoya. Wander the parks or discover the area's countryside.
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Learn more about Nicoya

Colonial architecture surrounds the central plaza where locals gather for festivals and weekend markets. Rent a car to explore nearby beaches like Sámara, or book eco-tours to spot monkeys in the surrounding dry tropical forest.

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A coastal landscape with a curved beach, rocky outcrops, and dense vegetation.

Top Nicoya Hotel Reviews

Domo Nosara Boutique Hotel

Domo Nosara Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We had a wonderful stay. The property is beautiful, peaceful and very well maintained. Our room was spacious, clean and comfortable, and having a kitchen was very convenient. What really made the difference was the hospitality. Jeffry and Oxchild were incredibly kind, attentive and helpful throughout our stay. They helped us organize activities, gave us great recommendations and made sure everything went smoothly, especially when it came to accommodating my grandmother. We felt genuinely well taken care of from beginning to end and would absolutely recommend staying here."
ZEINAB 7-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Domo Nosara Boutique Hotel
Esh Hotel and Spa, a Member of Design Hotels

Esh Hotel and Spa, a Member of Design Hotels

10/10 Excellent
"SOLO TRAVELER REVIEW OMG where do I even begin. this place is indeed as wonderful as it looks and as amazing as the other reviews state it is. the staff all knew me by name literally within the first day. this hotel has an energy that allows your nervous system to completely relax. the aesthetics, the lighting, the music. as a solo traveler without a vehicle, the shuttle was perfect, it leaves from the hotel every hour on the hour from 8am-6pm and it has I think 5 stops around guiones and playa pelada. I also walked a lot which was fine and took lots of tuk tuks! (local "taxis"). The daily yoga classes were so lovely and grounding, and wonderful for all levels, even beginners. The daily breakfast was great, lots of options, and the included OJ was 10/10. Overall this hotel exceeded all my expectations and thank you to all the staff! Only thing I could say is that I wish the staff had name tags because they all remembered my name but I could not remember all theirs : )"
Robyn Leigh 7-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Esh Hotel and Spa, a Member of Design Hotels
The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent location for walking to the beach for sunsets. Close to so many great shops and restaurants!!"
Julie 7-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel
Residencias Samara

Residencias Samara

10/10 Excellent
"Great space and location. Staff was very helpful"
Joel Patricio 3-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Residencias Samara
Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent
"Great staff, very friendly and helpful. We felt very safe and welcomed. The food was excellent! Service was quick. Overall definitely recommend Azura!"
Rebecca 5-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only
SoulShine

SoulShine

8/10 Good
"This place is a great find. Clean room. Large room. Bed and bedding are comfortable. Restaurant is the best food. French toast in the morning is the best I’ve ever had. Plus they have adorable clothing store on site."
debra 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
SoulShine
Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge

Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"I appreciated that a hotel as lovely as this was still welcoming to families. Breakfast was delicious. We recommend going to local restaurants for lunch and dinner - Il Pepperoni and Al Chile were favorites. We also appreciated the monkey bridge that brought a family of 20+ monkeys to the tree next to our room! A trip highlight. Our final morning we visited Sibu Wildlife Refuge and it was incredible."
Jennifer 4-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge
The Beach Break Surf Hotel

The Beach Break Surf Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We loved the location! The bed was one of the most comfortable I’ve ever slept in. Right in the heart of town it was easy to walk to any restaurant and easy walk to the beach! We will be back!!!"
Brian 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
The Beach Break Surf Hotel
Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows

Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows

10/10 Excellent
"I love this place. The location is excellent just near to the quiet beach. Infinite pool is awesome"
Summer 3-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows

More cheap stays in Nicoya

Chilamate Rainforest Beach Retreat

Chilamate Rainforest Beach Retreat

principal playa pelada Nosara Provincia de Guanacaste
P1,950
P2,203 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
includes taxes & fees
Chilamate Rainforest Beach Retreat
Blue Iguana

Blue Iguana

West side of the soccer field Sámara Guanacaste
P3,126
P3,532 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
includes taxes & fees
Blue Iguana
Ostional Turtle Lodge

Ostional Turtle Lodge

150 east from Tourist Info Booth 160 Cuajiniquil Provincia de Guanacaste
P5,129
P5,795 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26
includes taxes & fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
Ostional Turtle Lodge
Pension Playa Samara

Pension Playa Samara

75m Oeste Casa Paraiso Sámara Guanecaste
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9/10 Wonderful! (161 reviews)
Pension Playa Samara
Hotel Brisas del Pacifico

Hotel Brisas del Pacifico

160 Provincia de Guanacaste Sámara
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8.6/10 Excellent! (203 reviews)
Hotel Brisas del Pacifico
SkyCloud Bungalows

SkyCloud Bungalows

San Jose de Pinilla Tamarindo Guanacaste
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8/10 Very Good! (6 reviews)
SkyCloud Bungalows

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in Nicoya?
Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only, located 19.2 mi (30.8 km) from the heart of Nicoya, is a top choice for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good choices for your trip to the area are Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge and Domo Nosara Boutique Hotel. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Nicoya.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Nicoya, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Nicoya.
What are some hotels with pools in Nicoya?
Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only: Property, 13-minute walk from Samara Beach. Features 6 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 bars. Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge and Domo Nosara Boutique Hotel are two additional hotels that offer an onsite pool. View all hotels with pools in Nicoya.
What is staying in Nicoya like?
Visitors can enjoy all that Nicoya has to offer including the parks, monuments, and museums. In Nicoya, there are 18 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Nicoya.
What is there to see in Nicoya?
A couple of favorite places to visit are Recaredo Briceno Park and La Casa de la Cultura. You'll also find Palo Verde National Park and Samara Beach in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Nicoya guide.
What's the seasonal weather like in Nicoya?
The hottest months are usually March and April with an average temp of 81°F, while the coldest months are December and January with an average of 78°F. The rainiest months in Nicoya are October, September, June, and August, with each month seeing an average of 20 inches of rainfall.