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Flying Crocodile

3.0 star property
Lodge with outdoor pool, near Buena Vista Beach

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Unwind at Flying Crocodile, nestled close to Samara Beach and Carrillo Beach. Start your day with a continental breakfast, then indulge in spa services or lounge by the poolside bar on the sun-kissed terrace.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Apdo.99 Correo, 6km from Samara, Playa Buenas Vista, Sámara, Guanacaste, 5235

What's nearby

  • Buena Vista Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Playa Barrigona - 11 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Samara Beach - 16 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Carrillo Beach - 27 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Playa Pelada - 30 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 45 min drive
  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 149 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sheriff Rustic - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gusto Beach Club - Samara - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Roots Bakery & Café - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Malehu - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Flying Crocodile

  • Flying Crocodile puts you 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Samara Beach and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Buena Vista Beach. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. An outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a children's pool are other features.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7 AM–9 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

What to enjoy

  • Furnished patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

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 credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Flying Crocodile Lodge Samara

Flying Crocodile Lodge

Flying Crocodile Samara

Flying Crocodile

Flying Crocodile Lodge

Flying Crocodile Sámara

Flying Crocodile Lodge Sámara

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Flying Crocodile?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Flying Crocodile?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Flying Crocodile?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Flying Crocodile?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Flying Crocodile?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Flying Crocodile and nearby?

Flying Crocodile has an outdoor pool and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Flying Crocodile?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers international cuisine.

Does Flying Crocodile have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished patio.

What's the area around Flying Crocodile like?

Flying Crocodile is located a short 11-minute walk from Buena Vista Beach.

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Reviews

Flying Crocodile Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Blake

The staff was great! Very nice pool and the beach was amazing!
Verified

8/10 Very good

Preis Leistungsverhältnis hat nicht gestimmt. Es waren Saison Preise.Schwierige Anfahrt In der Regenzeit, Flußdiuchfahrt.
Steffen, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A little piece of paradise in Samara......not much of a selection as far as meals, but the property is amazing! Little Internet connection. Their website could use better directions as to location. We spent hours looking for the resort.
3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

THIS PLACE IS PERFECT!!!!!

This place is amazing, it is perfect experience, We loved it!. amazing for couples, for families, for everybody. the service, from the moment I stepped in was an amazing experience, the score for reviews are really low for what this place is. The rooms, the pool, the food, the beach near to it, The restaurant Coyote I think is the name... EXCELLENT
diana, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Unique is a word that gets thrown around a lot. In this case, it applies. The Flying Crocodile is a small grouping of individually designed cottages set in a garden of plants, fish pools and walkways. The swimming pool itself is beautiful with a small waterfall. Birds, iguanas and butterflies appear to like it there. Howler monkeys may wake you early, but you won’t mind. The breakfast, included, is excellent. Cereal, fresh fruit, yogurt, and eggs are on offer. You are near several beautiful beaches, but be aware that you are in the ‘jungle’; getting to the hotel is part of the adventure; the dusty roads are potholed and twisty; taking the ‘short route’ requires crossing a small stream in the dry season. An SUV or 4WD is a good idea. French and Spanish and English seem to be the main languages here, so anyone can get along. It’s an enchanting place.
18-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Très très bien

Tout est parfait, la gentillesse des propriétaires, les chambres ainsi que le petit-déjeuner. A faire et à refaire. Merci encore.
CHRISTIAN, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great rainforest action and encounters

Perfect location in the rain forest and close to great beaches. Bring repellion and you will have great encounters with real rsinforest animals
Karianne, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Hôtel atypique et c’est exactement ce que l’on cherchait mais très mal placé si vous voulez dîner prévoyez 40 min de route minimum , Rien de spécial à faire aux alentours nous venions de Santa Teresa / Montezuma / Monteverde / Rio céleste où nous n’avons pas passer assez de temps à notre goût et étions restez sur notre faim mais pas à Samara ou arrivez à l’hôtel a été la route la plus compliquée que nous ayons eu à faire de notre séjour au Costa Rica .
Nicolas, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Each room is uniquely designed and due to a booking error in the property's part we were fortunate enough to sample two different cabins, both offered a special experience to stay at. Other than the design of the cabins, the hotel is extremely family friendly and the new owners even have a little girl of their own. The pool was terrific and kept our kids occupied all day long, in fact we didn't get the chance to sample the beach because they didn't want to leave the pool. Hotel's restaurant is good although dishes portions are on the small side and you don't really have other good options nearby. They don't serve lunch so be prepared. During the wet season the road to Samara may be flooded and require a 4x4 to cross and also some locals to guide you where the road used to be where there is now a gushing river. Overall I would definitely recommend to stay for several days here if you can help it
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely helpful new owners beautiful space
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Super beau ! Tranquille !! Cadre magnifique Et propriétaire très sympathique !
Eric, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

No se Embarquen Pésima atención al cliente

Para nada recomendaría este lugar, reservamos una noche viajábamos del San José ( capital ), a playa Carrillo, Por problemas de tráfico y un accidente nuestra llegada se atrasó. y a pesar de haber llamado al encargado del Hotel que llegaríamos alrededor de las 10 pm. Su increíble respuesta fue que el “ Hotel” cerraba a las 8 pm y no nos podían recibir. Así que increíblemente tuvimos que buscar otro sitio para hospedarnos y claro perdí el dinero de la reserva. “ porque ellos no se hacen responsables”. Esa información deberían ponerla en su anuncio así la lógica indica que nadie iría a un disque Hotel que no recibe a sus clientes después de 8 pm. He viajado a otros sitios de CR y en hoteles pequeños cuando no hay nadie en recepción, siempre han buscado la forma de entregarme la llave (el guarda, debajo de la alfombra, una maceta, etc etc), simplemente no quiso dar un buen servicio. Y pésima actitud del encargado del hotel ese día. No se embarquen en reservar este sitio hay más y mejores opciones en playa Carrillo.
Jose, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant surprise !

Wasn't sure what to expect when we booked this. Rooms were very spacious and clean. A little off the beaten path, we didn't believe our GPS !. Some better signage would help. Lots of lizards and howler monkeys ! Very friendly and helpful staff !
Mike, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Estuvo muy tranquilo en lo personal el hotel está muy acorde a lo que reservas con anticipación un lugar increíble para relajarte
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing

Nature at its best! Relaxing atmosphere, many animals to observe, home cooked food, very kind and attentive staff! Just wind down and feel like in a resort! Only hick up are the hard beds, but looking at what you get for the price, this is really a minor thing, especially because the rooms are so special and big! Be prepared to be awaken by howler monkeys, to see a bull frog eat out if a cats bowl, observe gekos, lizards, frogs, birds and butterflies without having to book a tour! Amazing!!
Gr, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A bit far from Samara but beautiful and comfortabl

Very beautiful and well maintained. A somewhat remote location, but Samara is still accessible by car, and much of its beauty is in it's remoteness.
Verified

6/10 Good

Authentic Costa Rica

Rural, peaceful well maintained pool and grounds. Extremely friendly staff. Prepare your own meals or drive to Plaua Guiones for a nice dinner, try the Tibidabo.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Incredibly relaxing and lovely

The hotel was so lovely, along with the staff. We had our own little bungalow that made us feel like we were on a tropical retreat. The hotel staff was so sweet and even helped us find a taxi driver that would drive us back and forth into town. The meals were home cooked and so delicious. There are two secluded beaches within walking distance and they are both breathtaking!! If you're looking for a relaxing peaceful time away from chaos and secluded serene beaches, this place is perfect!!! I went with a friend but this would be lovely for a romantic getaway as well. If you are looking for a little more action, though, you might want to stay closer into town as there are more activities there.
Verified

8/10 Very good

unique rooms

Unique comfortable rooms in serene calm setting. Great food however eating area is too close to smoking area.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Secluded

Roads from Samara can be washed out in rainy season, beautiful secluded beaches nearby. Eclectic rooms that are private stand-alone. Wife did not like so much but I liked the place. Great beach nearby but road was nearly impassible so I did not risk with rented 4-wheel drive SUV. Charming and unique place.
Verified

8/10 Very good

A great adventure!

Quite an adventure. Wonderful setting super nice people.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Pura vida

Sehr schön,in mitten der vida.
Verified

8/10 Very good

A very good place to stay in Samara.

A very good place to stay in Samara. Samara can be a busy place and the best thing about this hotel is that it is away from the crowd, a litle far from Samara. The environment is superb. Appartments are large and great, they are scattered in a park from where you can hear the monkeys. The staff is German, and most of the clients are German too. It was a surprise and the good thing is that you can have bratwurst!!! El Coyote is a great restaurant nearby, with great staff.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

6-night trip