Nicoya
Travel Guide
Visit Nicoya
Where to stay in Nicoya
El Carmen
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in El Carmen and surrounding area, you can visit Recaredo Briceno Park and La Casa de la Cultura.
Casitas
While Casitas isn't home to many top sights, Recaredo Briceno Park and La Casa de la Cultura are some notable places to visit nearby.
Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only
Playa Samara, Carrillo Sámara Guanacaste
The price is SAR 1,392 per night from May 15 to May 16
SAR 1,392
SAR 1,573 total
15 May - 16 May
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach property in Sámara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (709 reviews)
Overall my wife and I made the best of it and enjoyed; however we will never return to this resort. The good was really the staff. They work very long shifts - you might see the breakfast server as the bartender in the evening. Most of the staff were friendly and helpful. Now the bad…We saw on the ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge
Nosara, Guanacaste Nosara
The price is SAR 748 per night from May 19 to May 20
SAR 748
SAR 845 total
19 May - 20 May
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Nosara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (412 reviews)
The property, which is in a natural preserve, needs better upkeep. The rooms are dated and our bathroom had lots of mold, which is totally unacceptable. Also, the rooms are spread all around the property through trails and you go up and down the mountain to reach them. This, in the suffocating heat ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel
Playa Guiones Nosara
The price is SAR 1,075 per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
SAR 1,075
SAR 1,214 total
4 Jun - 5 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Nosara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (398 reviews)
Still great place as usual! Not my first and still wonderful desk crew and seevers
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Residencias Samara
Ruta 160, esquina Calle Parque Sámara Provincia de Guanacaste
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Sámara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Samara Beach and Buena Vista Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
Excellent location. Other reviews are accurate. However, There are two locations for this hotel. one is near the main road - that is where the pool is and it is a small pool so we didn't end up using it. Our room was on the second floor overlooking the beach area which was as advertised. Excellent ...
Reviewed on 10 April 2026
Luxury Oceanview Villa with Private Chef, Infinity Pool, & Staff
Puerto Carrillo Guanacaste
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Puerto Carrillo. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Playa ...
10/10 Exceptional! (159 reviews)
There are honestly not enough words to be able to express how extraordinary this trip was for our family. The location is extraordinary. Ana and Freddie are the most amazing caretakers. They truly felt like our family by the end of the trip. The food that Ana cooked was spectacular. Our pickiest ...
Reviewed on 3 April 2026
Luxury by the Beach - Great for Families or Multiple Couples
Samara Guanacaste
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Sámara. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (195 reviews)
Loved the monkeys out back. Wow! ,The spacious rooms, a/c, beach supplies, sunsets, immediate access to crew.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Recaredo Briceno Park
Explore the great outdoors at Recaredo Briceno Park, a lovely green space in Nicoya. Discover the area's countryside and mountain views.
Nicoya Colonial Church
After visiting Nicoya Colonial Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nicoya. Wander the parks or discover the area's countryside.
La Casa de la Cultura
Take the family on an outing to La Casa de la Cultura during your trip to Nicoya. Discover the area's countryside and mountain views.
