My rental car broke down near the Hideaway hotel. I walked there for help and the owners and staff went out of their way to help. They offered to give me a ride back to my car, safely stow my luggage and let me stay at the hotel while waiting for service. While waiting, i had an incredibly good cheeseburger... More

My family of 3 children, my husband and I recently spent a week at the Hideaway Hotel. We had a wonderful time. The entire staff was kind, attentive and fun. The kitchen staff went of their way to make meals off the menu for my picky nine year old son. (Thanks, Doug). Rosie and Doug gave us great recommendations for... More

We had a wonderful time in the Samara area and are so glad we stayed at the Hideaway! We were there for 4 nights and planned on having a small, intimate wedding ceremony on Playa Carrillo on our 3rd day. Doug and Rosy were more than helpful while we tried to finalize our last minute wedding arrangements. They went above... More

This was our 2nd year in a row staying at the Hideaway for a New Years vacation. Doug and Rosa are the most gracious of hosts, they go out of there way to make sure your stay is the best. From breakfast to dinner the food at the Hideaway is to savor. My husband and I are all ready counting... More

My friend and I decided to trek up along the coast from Mal Pais last week and having seen the reviews of this place decided to check it out. I'm glad we did. The location is hidden away with "downtown" Samara just a stroll down the beach. The room was clean & spacious. The first thing I did was change... More

My husband and I recently spent two nights at the Hideaway Hotel in Playa Samara.....We have a finca and small Inn in the mountains above San Ramon (one hour north of San Jose) and often like to have a several day escape to the beach. (As well, we are always scouting out places at the beach to recommend to guests... More

We loved this hidden gem of a hotel. Too bad we couldn't stay longer. We only had 2 nights but it was well worth it. The rooms are spacious comfortable & beautifully appointed (the bathrooms, too). Doug and Rosie are gracious hosts that made my family feel as if we were staying at the home of friends. Hope to go... More

We went to Costa Rica on our honeymoon and were looking for the right balance of romance, adventure, and relaxation and found it at Playa Samara and especially the Hideaway. Doug, Rosy and the rest of the staff at Hideaway provided us with tons of the right information, helping us with tours, dinner reservations, cab rides and yummy homemade guacamole,... More

The hotel is beautiful with a very pretty garden. We especially appreciated the efforts of Doug and Rosie to accommodate our dietary needs, and their efforts to help us find interesting things to do. Really wonderful hosts. My highest recommendations. More