Skip to main content

Blue Iguana

2.5 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Samara Beach

Choose dates to view prices

Escape to the lush surroundings of Blue Iguana, where you can unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool. Enjoy bike rentals and free self parking while exploring nearby attractions with tour/ticket assistance from helpful staff.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
  • Picnic area

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Outdoor swimming pools
The current price is CNY419
CNY474 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Triple Room, Multiple Beds

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

Comfort Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Economy Room

Economy Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Fan
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room

Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Similar properties

Economy Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hotel Brisas del Pacifico
  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 172 reviews
Hotel Brisas del Pacifico
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the neighborhood

Map
West side of the soccer field, Sámara, Guanacaste, 50205

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Carrillo Beach - 14 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Garza Beach - 23 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Guiones Beach - 28 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Playa Pelada - 36 min drive - 25.3 km

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 73 min drive
  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 137 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Roots Bakery & Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gusto Beach Club - Samara - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Blue Iguana

Blue Iguana offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Samara Beach. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 40 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
DONE

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
DONE

Required at check-in

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

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping (surcharge)

Special features

Dining

Igloo - Onsite restaurant.
Igloo - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge

Policies

There is no hot water on site.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Iguana offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Blue Iguana does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Blue Iguana?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Blue Iguana?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Blue Iguana?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Blue Iguana.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Blue Iguana?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Blue Iguana?

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Blue Iguana and nearby?

Blue Iguana has an outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Blue Iguana?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Igloo.

What's the area around Blue Iguana like?

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

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Blue Iguana Reviews

7.2

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

6.6

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room
Beach
Service staff
Bar
Live music
Breakfast
Bed

Reviews

6/10 Good

Okay for the younger crowd. Room was double the price because holiday week - $120 - called ‘comfort’ room - no hot water, toilet kind of working, paper thin walls. We used to pay $20 for these rooms. Nice staff and clean enough. Beach nearby where there is a lot of action.
Seth, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place when needed to stay close to the airport. Very responsive host overall great value for the price.
Mark, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff.
Leonard, 13-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

As always, I had a great time there.
Rodney, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly, helpful and inviting.
Merry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and a kind owner who cares about people.
Andus, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice Stay

Front desk was very helpful, letting us know the best spots to go for our needs
Jason, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love this place. Everyone is friends and family here!!!! Can’t wait to come back!!!!
Lucas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The events at the bar area were great, live music and maple on another night!
DECLAN, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Grate location
Emmanuel, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly atmosphere
Kobi, 28-night trip

4/10 Fair

Not bad location but dont stay here if you want to get rest.
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Kevin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff is wonderful but the condition and comfort for the guest is poor.
Diane, 4-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
John, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very small room with no a/c but it is inexpensive. It is hot in Samara. Friendly staff.
Jeffrey, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

No AC, Fans old AND dirty, drinks at bar pricey
Cynthia, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Cory, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Nancy, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Gabrielle, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Kaiken rahan arvoinen, lähellä rantaa. Aamupala ei kunmmoinen
Laura, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Eigentlich ein hübsches Hotel. Leider schon etwas älter und etwas vernachlässigt bei einigen kleinen Details. Ist aber im Preis berücksichtigt.
Philipp, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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!
Emmanuelle, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Buena Atención
Luis, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love
Lucas, 1-night trip