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Blue Iguana

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Samara Beach

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Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Exterior
Outdoor pool
Front of property
Beach nearby
Beach nearby

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$71
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Explore the area

Map
West side of the soccer field, Sámara, Guanacaste, 50205
  • Samara Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • La Selva
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Carrillo Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Carrillo (PLD)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only

Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Exterior

Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Condo, Kitchen, Ground Floor

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Comfort Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Comfort Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Room

Economy Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Sámara

At Blue Iguana, you'll be within steps of Samara Beach. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Sámara hotel include Carrillo Beach and Nosara Spanish Institute.

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 1 min walk
  • Carrillo Beach - 19 min drive
  • Buena Vista Beach - 24 min drive
  • Playa Barrigona - 35 min drive
  • Guiones Beach - 57 min drive

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Malehu - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Microbar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Blue Iguana

Hotel with free parking, steps from Samara Beach
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Blue Iguana. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sámara hotel.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Blue Iguana offers 40 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and a ceiling fan. Flat-screen 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

Dutch, English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.

  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

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 and cash
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 cash.

We should mention

  • There is no hot water on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Playa Samara
Playa Samara
Blue Iguana Hotel
Blue Iguana Sámara
Hotel Playa Samara
Blue Iguana Hotel Sámara

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Blue Iguana?

Blue Iguana offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Iguana?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Iguana on 23 Feb 2025 start from AU$70.60, 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 Blue Iguana?

Yep, Blue Iguana has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Blue Iguana?

Yep, Blue Iguana is a short 1-minute walk from Samara Beach.

Does Blue Iguana have a pool?

Blue Iguana has an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blue Iguana?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Blue Iguana?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Blue Iguana?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Blue Iguana?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Blue Iguana Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 97 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kobi

Stayed 27 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and a kind owner who cares about people.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kobi

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly atmosphere
Stayed 28 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always, I had a great time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very small room with no a/c but it is inexpensive. It is hot in Samara. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grate location
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Juan Carlos

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hosel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff is wonderful but the condition and comfort for the guest is poor.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

DECLAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The events at the bar area were great, live music and maple on another night!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sylvain

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No AC, Fans old AND dirty, drinks at bar pricey
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfecto
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Stay
Front desk was very helpful, letting us know the best spots to go for our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was tiny. Very tiny. No hot water which is to be expected here. Hotel was very loud with other guests and security was lacking. Good for a quick bed on your travels.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Radhi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hedvig

Liked: Staff & service
Overall daytime was great nighttime too loud at this hostel this site is not advertised as hostel if we had known would not have booked here rooms very small .
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Alonso

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel when arrived was closed. Not a soul. No place to sleep!!! Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Valentina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Avoid
Do yourself a favour and avoid this place. Room is dark, dingy and ugly. Mattress is thin, TERRIBLE, springy thing and doesn’t even fit the bed properly. You can see the bed boards. For the price, not worth it. No blankets provided, just a sheet. No towels in room and no TV either (contrary to room details on Hotels.com). Cleanliness is poor, wall fan rusty. The night we spent here there was a MASSIVE party in the pool area, breaking every COVID rule in place. Looked more like a sleazy high-school prom after party. The teens then spent the next hour just walking up and down the corridor of rooms making all sorts of noise. Not the Sámara experience I was expecting.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Salman

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
You simply pay for what you get. Great location in town and close to basically everything. Rooms 77-81 are directly behind the bar so you'll be up late every night as there is something happening all the time. Plus side is the owner of the property is a great man, but his hotel or hustle is in really bad shape.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021