Nicoya

Travel Guide

A coastal landscape with a curved beach, rocky outcrops, and dense vegetation.
A historic building with ornate carvings, a wooden door, and a clock.

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, Recaredo Briceno Park and La Casa de la Cultura are some notable places to visit nearby.

Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only

4 out of 5
Playa Samara, Carrillo Sámara Guanacaste
The price is P31,971 per night from Nov 4 to Nov 5
P31,971
P36,127 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
includes taxes & fees
Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Carrillo Beach are ...
Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only
Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge

Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge

4 out of 5
Nosara, Guanacaste Nosara
The price is P14,611 per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
P14,611
P16,511 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Nosara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge
The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

4 out of 5
Playa Guiones Nosara
The price is P12,768 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
P12,768
P14,427 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Nosara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (423 reviews)
"We loved The Guilded Iguana for so many reasons! The staff is excellent, the restaurant food is exceptional, and the property is gorgeous and well maintained. We will definitely be back!!!"

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2026

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Residencias Samara

Residencias Samara

4 out of 5
Ruta 160, esquina Calle Parque Sámara Provincia de Guanacaste
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Sámara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Samara Beach and Refugio Nacional ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (69 reviews)
"Great space and location. Staff was very helpful"

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2026

Residencias Samara
Villas VR Beachwalk Avellanas

Villas VR Beachwalk Avellanas

3 out of 5
Playa Avellanas Tamarindo Guanacaste
Stay at this villa in Tamarindo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Tamarindo Beach and Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (55 reviews)
"The check-in was kinda troublesome because i did not get the code for me to check in. they said they have sent it. when we arrived at the area, there was no internet. However, even if it was difficult to get the code, you can reach the host easily via call. and able to accommodate us with the codes ..."

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2026

Villas VR Beachwalk Avellanas
Villas Welcome to Heaven

Villas Welcome to Heaven

3.5 out of 5
West Corner from the soccer field Puerto Carrillo Guanacaste
Stay at this apartment in Puerto Carrillo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Samara Beach and Carrillo Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)
"muy buena atención, la piscina muy limpia al igual que las habitaciones"

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2026

Villas Welcome to Heaven
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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