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Blue Iguana

2.5 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, steps from Samara Beach

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Outdoor pool
Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Front of property
Interior

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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West side of the soccer field, Sámara, Guanacaste, 50205
  • Place, Samara Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Teresa Beach
  • Place, Carrillo Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nosara (NOB)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Triple Room, Multiple Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Triple Room, Multiple Beds

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Sámara

Blue Iguana places you next to Samara Beach and a short drive from other popular attractions like Carrillo Beach. This hotel has 40 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Carrillo Beach - 14 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Buena Vista Beach - 15 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Guiones Beach - 28 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Playa Pelada - 36 min drive - 15.7 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boulangerie - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sheriff Rustic - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪2 Gringos Artisan Brewing - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gusto Beach Club - Samara - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Blue Iguana

Hotel with an outdoor pool, steps from Samara Beach
Guests of Blue Iguana enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a garden, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Igloo
  • Igloo

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: 7:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

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

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
  • Check-in: 8:00 AM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There is no hot water on site.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Are free cancellation options available at Blue Iguana?

Blue Iguana offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do close to Blue Iguana?

This hotel is located in Sámara, just steps from Samara Beach. Carrillo Beach is also within a driving distance of 3.9 mi.

Is parking available on site at Blue Iguana?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does Blue Iguana feature a casino on the premises?

No, Blue Iguana doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Blue Iguana?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Blue Iguana?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does Blue Iguana have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Blue Iguana have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Blue Iguana doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Blue Iguana allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Blue Iguana though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Blue Iguana?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Blue Iguana?

The closest major airport to Blue Iguana is Nosara (NOB), which is 20 mi away (57 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Blue Iguana?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a furnished patio where guests can enjoy garden or courtyard views.

Blue Iguana Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 120 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Amariah

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The facility is a little weathered, but the staff is outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, helpful and inviting.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bathroom is extremely small and there is no hot water (by design). The rooms have an open cinder block along the ceiling that easily lets in bugs and noise. Also, the hotel is next to a night club that blast music through the once quiet neighborhood until 2am. People tend to meet at the hotel courtyard after the club closes.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Leonard, Williams Lake

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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

6/10 Okay

Emmanuelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
La cuisine commune était très sale. Les gens étaient super gentils et accueillants, chaque fois que nous avions une questions, ils étaient toujours là pour nous aider. Je recommande l’endroit, mais seulement si vous ne compter pas cuisiner lol!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Gabrielle

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly & this may be an okay place for singles or travelers who are ok with hostels but for a single mother and her young child I was very disappointed with this place. Live music at night made it hard to rest & overall cleanliness especially bathrooms was bad. I didn’t even end up staying but rather gave the key back and had to find a diff hotel to stay at. When returning the key and telling them I wasn’t going to stay they didn’t bother asking why or offering a refund.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place when needed to stay close to the airport. Very responsive host overall great value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Arturo

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not bad location but dont stay here if you want to get rest.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

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

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place. Everyone is friends and family here!!!! Can’t wait to come back!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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