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The Hideaway Hotel Playa Samara – reviews, photos

on the road from Samara to Carrillo | 150 meters from the ICE Tower, Playa Samara 50205, Costa Rica
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Special offer
Full breakfast included
The Hideaway Hotel Playa Samara
Ranked #1 of 16 hotels in Playa Samara
5.0 of 5 stars 256 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Costa rica(27)
  • Howler monkey(13)
  • Short walk(9)
  • Friendly and helpful(8)
  • Very good(8)
  • Ice cream(7)
  • Great time(7)
  • Palm trees(5)
  • Perfect location(5)
  • Rooms are spacious(5)
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Chicago, Illinois
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Lovely hotel with enthusiastic owners”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

It's clear that Doug and Rosie, the owners of this hotel, are doing everything they can to make the place a success. There are 12 large rooms--modern, clean, nicely decorated with lots of windows, on a quiet lot. The hotel is not on the beach but is within walking distance of two beaches--one heavily populated and the other almost deserted--your choice.
A full breakfast is included in the price and the small restaurant is open all day for food and drinks. Food is good and the price is reasonable. We ate most of our meals here. It was prettier than in town and the food was better.
Doug and Rosie do their best to be helpful, arranging activities, checking on how you're doing, telling you about speed traps and recommending a restaurant for your trip to your next destination. They are working hard and so are the rest of the staff.
Yesterday, a woman walked in to get a take-out lunch for herself and her partner who was with their luggage, in a broken rental car up the road, waiting for the car company to come. She wasn't staying at the hotel but Rosie drove her back to her car anyway.
I was glad we had a car. You can stay here without a car but it's going to be challenging..
Howler sightings vary from day to day but we got the closest we've ever been to a family group in a tree by the pool. There is also a resident iguana and various other lizards.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Extremely helpful staff! Great hotel and restaurant!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012 via mobile

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 and fries and chatted with guests poolside. Guests loved the hotel and restaurant - nothing better than drinking Mango Margaritas next to the pool while watching howler monkeys in the trees. The next time i stay in Samara i will stay at the Hideaway!

  • Stayed February 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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1 review
“Wonderful Vacation”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

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 activities and dining that were perfectly suited to our family.
We look forward to returning to the Hideway Hotel.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Perfect Beach Wedding!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012
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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 and beyond our expectations and even offered to be our witnesses at the ceremony! They made sure our day was very special and even brought us a bottle of champagne to the wedding and prepared a special dinner/table arrangement for us afterward. We couldn't have asked for better, friendlier service. The entire staff was very helpful and willing to take care of anything we needed.
The property itself was very beautiful and the rooms were spacious, comfortable, and had all the amenities of a luxury hotel. It was just down the road from the wonderful Samara beach and the village of Samara was about a 25 min walk down the beach. My favorite aspect of the hotel grounds were the Howler monkeys that lived in the mango trees around the property. From our balcony we had spectacular views of the monkeys as well as from the pool and dining area. It was really exciting to be so close to them! (even if they did wake us up early in the morning with their howling :))
We would definitely recommend staying at the Hideaway and can't wait to go back there ourselves! Thank you, Doug and Rosy, for helping us have the perfect beach wedding we wanted!!

Room Tip: We had room number 12 which is on the 2nd floor and faces away from the rest of the property. Very...
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Dennis, Massachusetts
2 reviews
“Superior time at the Hideaway once again.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

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 the days till our return.

Room Tip: 2nd floor and maybe you will be able to see the monkeys from your room.
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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on the road from Samara to Carrillo | 150 meters from the ICE Tower, Playa Samara 50205, Costa Rica
Price range (per night):* INR3,613 - 6,948

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