Blue Iguana

Property class: 2.5
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Samara Beach

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Blue Iguana offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Samara Beach. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $45
$51 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Double Room

A neatly made bed with white linens and a red blanket, a wooden headboard, a wall-mounted painting of a monkey, and a small wooden table with a card on it.

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed

A room with a bed, a potted plant, and a view of the outside.

Comfort Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Triple Room, Multiple Beds

A bedroom with two beds, a wooden dresser, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

Comfort Triple Room, Multiple Beds

  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Economy Room

A single bed with a wooden frame, a window with curtains, and a blue door.

Economy Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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West side of the soccer field, Sámara, Guanacaste, 50205

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Carrillo Beach - 14 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Playa Barrigona - 23 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Guiones Beach - 31 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Playa Pelada - 42 min drive - 31.2 km

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 57 min drive
  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 127 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar y Restaurante del Hotel Bahía - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Limey’s Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Roots Bakery & Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Masala Indian Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Blue Iguana

  • Blue Iguana offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Samara Beach. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 40 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

Blue Iguana Reviews

7.2

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Live music
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Very easy to find & within walking distance to any food, entertainment, beach, & nature walks
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8/10 Very good

Great place when needed to stay close to the airport. Very responsive host overall great value for the price.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and a kind owner who cares about people.
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8/10 Very good

Friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly, helpful and inviting.
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10/10 Exceptional

Love this place. Everyone is friends and family here!!!! Can’t wait to come back!!!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly atmosphere
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6/10 Good

Okay for the younger crowd. Room was double the price because holiday week - $120 - called ‘comfort’ room - no hot water, toilet kind of working, paper thin walls. We used to pay $20 for these rooms. Nice staff and clean enough. Beach nearby where there is a lot of action.
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6/10 Good

The bed was very comfortable and the A/C was great! It was convenient to get to the beach (1 block away) and the front desk staff were friendly and helpful, they were able to book us a shuttle to the Liberia airport, etc. The room itself was small and unpleasant and I was grateful my sister had booked a nearby place that was shady and pleasant for lounging. The bathroom seemed to have a leak and therefore the bathroom floor was sopping wet.
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8/10 Very good

It was good! Basic breakfast was included cofee, yogurt , cereal, there was a small menu you need to pay for! Mr Guillermo was very kind! And cooked some.chilaquiles, tacos, scrmabled eggs for the kids! (From the menu). The rooms were clean, they have a bathroom inside, not hot water and the toilet was very small and not muche toom to sit bc the dood was in front...not convenient! Specially if your sharing the room with some friends :]
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff is wonderful but the condition and comfort for the guest is poor.
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2/10 Poor

We were very disappointed in the hotel. There was no hot water, the sink drains into the shower. The room was dimly lit with one light bulb. The window did not close and there were no screens, just mosquitoes. There was no working restaurant nor bar. Breakfast was yogurt and granola, opening at 8 AM. It is close to the beach. Next time I will pay a few dollars more and stay at a nice hotel.
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8/10 Very good

Very small room with no a/c but it is inexpensive. It is hot in Samara. Friendly staff.
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4/10 Fair

Staff is friendly. The hotel is terribly noisy. We had a room with No a/c, the ceiling fan was not strong enough to make a difference, the room was very hot. Hard and noisy bed. We were suppose to stay 3 nights, we stayed 1 and moved to an other place. Greg, one of the staff member was great and understanding, he reimbursed us what he could.
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8/10 Very good

Let me start by saying that the gentlemen that were there for reception and maintenance were outstanding, professional, helpful and expedient in fixing things that are wrong. This is not a 5 star hotel but it is clean and in an excellent location. We had some trouble with our first room because the ceiling had leaks. The next morning we talked to Brian at reception and he immediately found us another room. You have to realize though that the rainfall at that time was the most they had had in decades. They were up on the roof that afternoon repairing it. The new room we had was perfect. Any time we had a question Brian or Guillermo were right on top of it answering it or helping us. I would highly recommend this hotel. We had A/C, private shower and toilet and the hotel is within a 10 minute walk to numerous restaurants. So you know though there is only cold water showers. Not bad after a hot day though!
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8/10 Very good

Rustic but the beds are comfy!
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8/10 Very good

Nice Stay

Front desk was very helpful, letting us know the best spots to go for our needs
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10/10 Exceptional

As always, I had a great time there.
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10/10 Exceptional

Blue Iguana in Costa Rica was such a nice surprise. The location’s perfect—close to the action, but still relaxed. Staff were really warm and helpful, always smiling and welcoming. Food was great—fresh and delicious. Everything felt clean and comfortable. Loved the easy, laid-back feel. I’d definitely recommend and I look forward to returning!
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8/10 Very good

The facility is a little weathered, but the staff is outstanding.
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10/10 Exceptional

The events at the bar area were great, live music and maple on another night!
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10/10 Exceptional

Grate location
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4/10 Fair

The property is a real dive bomb! No hot water- unable to really close windows because there are permanant vents so you can hear the neighbors air conditioner and foreigners yammering at all hours in the courtyard. The only redeeming aspect is indeed the staff. Brian at the front desk was amazing
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4/10 Fair

Not bad location but dont stay here if you want to get rest.
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4/10 Fair

The staff were friendly and helpful. The WIFI worked without interruptions. The shower gave cold water only and you could not sit straight on the toilet. The bathroom was too small.