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Hotel Giada

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Samara Beach

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Outdoor pool
Beach nearby, white sand
Exterior detail
Quadruple Room (Vista a la calle) | Living area
Beach nearby, white sand

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$129
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr

Explore the area

Map
Playa Sámara, Sámara, Guanacaste
  • Samara Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Carrillo Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Buena Vista Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Nosara (NOB)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

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Quadruple Room, Pool View

Quadruple Room, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Room, Pool View

Double Room, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double or Twin Room (Vista a la calle)

Double or Twin Room (Vista a la calle)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Triple Room (Vista a la calle)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room (Vista a la calle)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 20.72 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Quadruple Room (Vista a la calle)

Quadruple Room (Vista a la calle)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 20.72 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Sámara

At Hotel Giada, you'll be 0.3 km (0.2 mi) from Samara Beach and 6 km (3.7 mi) from Carrillo Beach. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, furnished balconies and LCD TVs. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a library. Additionally, you'll find a hot tub, a terrace and a garden. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Sámara hotel include Nosara Beach and Nosara Spanish Institute.

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carrillo Beach - 10 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Nosara Beach - 21 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Buena Vista Beach - 25 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Playa Barrigona - 30 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 146 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Malehu - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Microbar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Giada

Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Samara Beach
As a guest of Hotel Giada, you'll find a hot tub, a library, and a terrace. WiFi is free in public spaces. Hotel Giada also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Sámara hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Hotel Giada offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. 26-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Sámara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: CRC 6 for adults and CRC 6 for children

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Giada

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately CRC 6 for adults and from CRC 6.00 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 04 May and close on 31 December.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Giada Hotel
Giada Samara
Hotel Giadahotel giada
Hotel Giada Samara
Giada Hotel Playa Samara
Hotel Giada Samara, Nicoya Guanacaste
Giada Samara, Nicoya Guanacaste
Hotel Giada Hotel
Hotel Giada Sámara
Hotel Giada Hotel Sámara

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Giada?

Hotel Giada offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Giada?

As of 24 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Giada on 29 Apr 2025 start from AU$129.19, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Giada?

Yep, Hotel Giada has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Giada?

Yep, Hotel Giada is a short 3-minute walk from Samara Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling.

What makes Hotel Giada a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Giada.

Does Hotel Giada serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is served daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Giada?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Giada?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Giada?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Giada Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 279 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 279 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 279 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 279 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 279 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

JERRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne, San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff -- so friendly, helpful and understanding od those of us who speak broken Spanish. Two nice pools. Located within walking distance of the (gorgeous) beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and safe property. Breakfast was great and sufficient. Pool was clean. Room was clean and had great AC. Balcony was a great addition to room. Staff was kind and appreicative. Being from the USA we are anxious but were quickly at ease upon arriving and settling in.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

W Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Samara Sun

Nice quiet little hotel located on the main street in Samara. Close to shops, restuarants and bars. Nice swimming pool and good WIFI. Clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the reception spoke pretty good English and were very personable and the hotel is a relatively easy walk down to the beach about 5 minutes away. They are next door to a great place to hire an ATV or tour. Even in low season we found multiple restaurants to est at within easy walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel for two nights

Nice hotel in Samara. Breakfast was good. Room was spacious. Walking distance to a bakery and the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Katrina Ann, Tempe

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family friendly hotel. Kind and attentive staff.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed there many times and I’ve been very pleased every time I stay
Stayed 12 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located, friendly staff, ok breakfast. Good value for price
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Mehrdad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stay in Samara. The hotel is in the center of the town very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was not as advertised. It was way smaller than was shown in the pictures. There was no place to sit in the room or to open our suitcases. We were so disappointed that we didn’t stay. We asked for a refund and have yet to hear back from Expedia.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with group
Great service, great restaurant too. Good location. Good price.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Giada is a beautiful property, just up the street from the beach in Samara. The flowers and landscaping are amazing, really surprised my wife and I how nice it was. Staff is very friendly (Karina is a sweetheart!). Rooms small and simple, with a nice balcony. Can't beat the price either. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service

Superb dining

An older hotel but well-maintained in a good location in downtown Samara only a 5 minute walk to the beach. It has the best restaurant we have experienced in Costa Rica.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our stay was fine . The hotel is a bit run down and dated
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A pleasant hotel with two pools and a small interior garden. With some older and newer features, but all in all clean and a great stay. The closeness to the beach, local shopping and food choices makes it a great option for sating in Samara. Walk the hallways and admire some of local art. A short drive to beautiful Playa Carrillo.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rogue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property right on the main street, and a quick 5 minute walk to the beach. Rooms were clean and nice. Staff was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023