Nestled by the ocean, The Hideaway Hotel offers a haven of relaxation with breakfast, a poolside bar, and spa services. Connect to WiFi in your room or unwind at the outdoor pool. Active travelers can take advantage of scuba diving and cycling while kids enjoy the playground.
on the road from Samara to Carrillo, 150 meters from the ICE Tower, Sámara, Guanacaste, 50205
What's nearby
Samara Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Carrillo Beach - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
Buena Vista Beach - 20 min drive - 11.3 km
Playa Barrigona - 20 min drive - 12.0 km
Guiones Beach - 31 min drive - 23.9 km
Getting around
Nosara (NOB) - 73 min drive
Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 142 min drive
Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 30.4 miles/48.8 km
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
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
The Hideaway Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Samara Beach. Guests can indulge in massages or mani/pedis, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. An outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, French, Italian, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
12 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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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.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers
Airport shuttle*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Playground
What to do
Scuba diving
Beach nearby
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Ziplining nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 2008
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
An outdoor pool
Arcade/game room
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
What to enjoy
Balcony or patio
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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
Does The Hideaway Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Hideaway Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Hideaway Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Hideaway Hotel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Hideaway Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by The Hideaway Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Hideaway Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Hideaway Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as scuba diving. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include an arcade and a picnic area. The Hideaway Hotel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Hideaway Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers international cuisine.
Does The Hideaway Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around The Hideaway Hotel like?
The Hideaway Hotel is located a short 4-minute walk from Samara Beach.
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The Hideaway Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Room
Beach
Restaurant
Location
Breakfast
Food
Walking
Quiet - room
Trip
What guests liked
The pool was refreshing, kid-friendly, and a great way to escape the heat with nice shade and beach chairs available. (8 reviews)
The property is a short walk to the beach, offering access to beautiful and secluded beaches with stunning sunsets. (12 reviews)
Breakfast was delicious with generous portions and many choices, including a Típico option. (9 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 1, 2025
Super stay
We enjoyed a lovely 3 days with our 11yo and 8yo kids. Excellent service, they organized excursions for us, easy breakfast, quiet and safe.
Kate
Kate, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 22, 2025
Hideaway Playa Samara
The staff were very friendly and worked hard. The location between playa samara & playa Carrillo was amazing. What beautiful secluded beaches. The pool was refreshing and a great way to escape the heat of the sun. They also offered beach chairs to borrow for the day. Everyone enjoyed breakfast!
Angela
Angela, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 24, 2025
Enjoyed our stay. The hotel was a 10 minute drive outside of Samara, which was crazy busy so nice to be in a quiet spot. 2 minute walk to the south end of Samara beach was great and this end of the beach is not crowded. Staff was super helpful and nice.
Scott
Scott, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 21, 2024
This was a nice property. Breakfast was good and nice staff.
Joanna
Joanna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2024
The staff is very helpful and friendly, the hotel is great and walking distance to the beach, definitely coming back
Luis
Luis, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 2, 2025
Friendly staff, quiet & safe, lush gardens, lots of wildlife, short walk to the beach, excellent food, but no microwave and oven as stated in the room amenities.
Susan
Susan, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2025
The staff at this hotel take great pride in providing the best possible service. We met the owner who was lovely as well. It is a small hotel with about 10-12 rooms so never crowded. It almost felt as though we were at a vacation house with friends. The pool was refreshing and the food and beverages delicious. I highly recommend the mango daiquiri. Our room was very large and comfortable with a covered patio. The grounds are beautiful and secluded. Close to 2 beaches and close to Samara as well. I highly recommend you stay here.
Dennis
Dennis, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2024
Great place ! 2 min walk to an amazing beach - love that area of Costa Rica !
Jason
Jason, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 13, 2024
Needs to be renovated but still very nice place to stay.
Jean-Marc
Jean-Marc, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 8, 2025
This property is quiet and away from town . A close walkable beach for sunset are great . best beaches are a short drive away . A car is needed to get to town or carrillo beach which is best beach nearby . Good food options in town less busy tourists than other places in cr . Car parking with bigger vehicle can be a challenge if full . Internet weak in rooms when all units are full . On site food was great.
richard
richard, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 9, 2024
Great hotel! Staff were extreamly helpful great breakfast and restaurant
John
John, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 23, 2024
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.
James
James, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 16, 2024
Quick walk to Beach
Excellent time there.
Terri
Terri, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2023
Wonderful place
john e. murillo
john e. murillo, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2024
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!
Jesse
Jesse, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 5, 2024
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!!!
John
John, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2023
Great staff. Lovely ambiance had a wonderful stay
Patricia
Patricia, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2023
Our best stay EVER. At the quiet end of Sámara beach this place is a GEM. Do yourself a favour and book a stay here!
Lesley
Lesley, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2023
Everyone was friendly and helpful. We will stay here again!
Brent
Brent, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2023
Lovely place with beautiful grounds, nice pool, big rooms, and nice staff. Quiet location but short drive to Samara and very close to Playa Carillo.
Lara
Lara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 31, 2023
Love this place, beautiful people, beautiful beach, laid back and relaxed
Rebecca
Rebecca, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2022
Gorgeous, quiet little gem with perfect amenities!
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2024
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...
Chris
Chris, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2024
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!
Kemi
Kemi, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2024
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.