Bahia Esmeralda

2.0 star property
Bayfront hotel with 2 beach bars, near Penca Beach

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Beach nearby, white sand, 2 beach bars
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Superior Room, Garden View | View from room
Superior Room | View from room
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Located near Penca Beach, Bahia Esmeralda offers a vibrant retreat with 2 beach bars and an outdoor pool surrounded by sun loungers. Cycle through the scenic surroundings or explore the nearby Danta Beach and Playa Prieta. With free WiFi, bike rentals, and helpful staff on hand to assist you.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and 2 beach bars
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Airport shuttle
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Car rentals on site
  • Communal living room
  • Water dispenser
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Laundry service
  • Premium bedding
The current price is CNY539
CNY609 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8

Room options

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Economy Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

Deluxe Villa

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Room, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 90 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Trundle Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
100 metros Este de la Plaza Deportiva, Tempate, Guanacaste, 50308

What's nearby

  • Penca Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Playa Potrero - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Playa Prieta - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Danta Beach - 12 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 36 min drive
  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 63 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪La Forketta Food - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Shack - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Pleamar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Beach House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Las Brisas - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Bahia Esmeralda

At Bahia Esmeralda, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Playa Potrero and Flamingo Beach. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, visit the restaurant for a bite to eat, or unwind with a drink at one of the 2 beach bars. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 18 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Hosted evening meals each Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday for a surcharge (reservations required)
  • 2 beach bars
  • Restaurant
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 1996
  • Garden
  • Mosquito nets
  • Communal living room
  • An outdoor pool
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Closed captioned TV
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: CRC 62000 per stay

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CRC 4500 to 10000 for adults, and CRC 4500 to 10000 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Hosted evening meal costs CRC 10000

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's window guards on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Eurocard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Bahia Esmeralda Aparthotel
Bahia Esmeralda Aparthotel Potrero
Bahia Esmeralda Potrero
Bahia Esmeralda Costa Rica/Playa Potrero
Bahia Esmeralda Santa Cruz
Bahia Esmeralda Hotel Potrero
Bahia Esmeralda Hotel
Bahia Esmeralda Hotel
Bahia Esmeralda Tempate
Bahia Esmeralda Hotel Tempate

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Bahia Esmeralda?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Bahia Esmeralda?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Bahia Esmeralda?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Bahia Esmeralda?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Bahia Esmeralda?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Bahia Esmeralda?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but El Coco Casino (8.2 mi) is nearby.

What is there to do at Bahia Esmeralda and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and fishing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include 2 beach bars and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Bahia Esmeralda?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Bahia Esmeralda like?

Bahia Esmeralda is in the heart of Tempate, a short 13-minute walk from Playa Potrero and 12 minutes' walk from Penca Beach.

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