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Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde

3.0 star property
Lodge with an outdoor pool, near Samara Beach
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Beach nearby
Terrace/patio
View from room
Outdoor pool
Beach nearby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The price is NZ$240
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
Playa Samara, Cantarrana, Sámara, Guanacaste, 50205
  • Samara Beach
    10 min drive
  • Buena Vista Beach
    22 min drive
  • Playa Barrigona
    31 min drive
  • Carrillo (PLD)
    23 min drive

Room options

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Room

Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette | Terrace/patio

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool | Terrace/patio

Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Renovated in 2015
  • 140 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Family Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Family Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed

Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Sámara

At Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde, you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Samara Beach and 8.1 km (5 mi) from Carrillo Beach. Highlights at this lodge include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the lodge's own lounge bar. Enjoy access to segway hire/tours and bike hire. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Sámara lodge include Buena Vista Beach and Nosara Spanish Institute.
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What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 10 min drive
  • Carrillo Beach - 22 min drive
  • Buena Vista Beach - 22 min drive
  • Playa Barrigona - 31 min drive
  • Garza Beach - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Malehu - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Microbar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde

Lodge with an outdoor pool, near Samara Beach
As a guest of Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde, you'll find an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An arcade/games room, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde.

This 3-star Sámara lodge is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 8 buildings
  • Built in 2008
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde offers 12 accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and a safe. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 13 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Segway rentals/tours

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 13 for adults and from USD 10 for children

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Pequeño Gecko Verde Sámara
Pequeño Gecko Verde Sámara
Hotel Pequeño Gecko Verde Samara
Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde Samara
El Pequeño Gecko Verde Samara
El Pequeno Gecko Verde Samara
Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde Lodge
Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde Sámara
Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde Lodge Sámara

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde?

Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde?

As of 24 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde on 5 Jan 2025 start from NZ$239.9, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde?

The closest beach to Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde is Samara Beach (3.4 km).

Does Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde have a pool?

Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde has an outdoor pool.

What makes Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde.

Does Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great out of the way location. You can walk to the beach from here. Tonnes of wildlife wight under the deck!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jungle Paradise
This small hotel sits in the jungle underneath tall trees just filled with howler monkeys. It is delightful. The landscaping is lovely, the pool is clean and refreshing, and the proprietors are friendly and helpful. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay! We stayed in the family suite with the private pool and it was absolutely perfect. Its a short drive/walk/scoot to town which makes for a nice quiet stay while still being close to all amenities. The staff were amazing and the little soda on the corner was delicious. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

James, House Springs

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were told breakfast was included when we checked in, when we checked out we were billed for it. When I confronted the manager she literally went on their Expedia site and changed it to not included breakfast, right in front of me! When I reserved my bungalow I was told only the largest was available, 2 people in a sleep 7, so I reserved it, the property was not sold out. I was told because I had the one that has a kitchen I had to pay for breakfast because I could have cooked my own! I don't vacation and rent the most expensive villa to cook for myself. Also the TV did not work while we were there, could not sign into NetFlix or Prime, NO english channels and staff could not fix it. There is no A/C in living room/kitchen where you want to hang out, only in bedrooms, so you have to just lay in bed when your'e not out or it's raining. I brought up multiple inconsistent immenities and she would just change the wording on their Expedia site as I spoke. They would not even offer a discount on breakfast to get a better review, they just ignored me, typical French. They are obviously new to hospitality and are not interested in making a customer a happy or a return customer. Also we are both handicapped and staff were aware of it since we use canes and cannot walk well, not once did staff offer to help us with unloading or loading luggage. We do not recommend this place. If you have reservations I would think twice and rebook somewhere else.

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
loved this spot
Wonderful place, great service!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leighton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

pat

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Road and access to and from hotel is rough and not friendly user for driver.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time. The property is gorgeous, lush, and vibrant. The staff are very helpful and friendly. The perfect place to stay!

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Villas are gorgeous. Property is lush and well maintained. It's a bit of an adventure getting there but has access to a fairly secluded beach.

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I highly recommend this place.it is extremely beautiful & comfortable. The breakfast was a terrific way to start the day. Lots of amazing places to visit near by.the staff are all truly wonderful helpful people. I will go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Drue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The property is nice, but the facilities are run down. Our shower head barely worked. It didn’t work enough to take a real shower. The room was tiny. We had a small refrigerator, no kitchen as I thought when I booked it. Nowhere to put your bags so they had to stay on the floor. I had an emergency at had and had to cut my trip by a week. The other two hotels I had to cancel were completely accommodating and refunded me my money. This one didn’t care. They just said I have to pay the full price. The pool was really nice and a couple of the staff were very sweet. That made it an okay stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elias

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel in samara
Amazingly
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gecko review
We had an amazing stay at this lodge. The only thing that was a surprise to us was the cabin had a full kitchen. I didn’t notice that when we booked. But the cabins with the full kitchen do not include breakfast. You could order breakfast for an extra cost. We arrived in the evening and did not bring any food to cook. So we ended up purchasing the breakfast that came with most of the rooms. It was a little frustrating since we spent more than we usually spend on rooms. The pool was also very cold. It was a very nice property. And out of the way of the busy town. If you’re looking for dinner a little later, you will have to travel into town by car.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Terrence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property nestled in the jungle makes you feel like you are in another world yet its location is close enough to the beaches and offerings of Samara. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Christine, Huntsville

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property surrounded by luscious vegetation. Staff was great and breakfast delicious. The bed/mattress definitely needs an upgrade. The rooms are outdated but very clean. It’s very close to downtown and the beautiful beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great trip
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great pool, clean rooms, yummy breaakfast
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay
Just perfect. Surrounded by nature and very clean. Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what we expected. It was nice being away from the hubhub of town. Bed wasn’t super comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Place to Stay in Samara!!
We had a great time!!! The place is so cozy and friendly we would return again in a heartbeat. The breakfast was delicious and the staff was so helpful when booking surf lessons for us. It’s far enough from Samara Beach to be quiet, but close enough to get there in an under 5 minute drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Stay in a Jungle Oasis
We had a fabulous stay at El Pequeno Gecko Verde, it is a true jungle oasis! Our kids, ages 5 & 7 loved the walk through the jungle to the secret beach and the pool was the perfect way to cool off in the afternoons. My son especially loved the banana milkshakes! The location was perfect for us, lovely and quiet, a 5 minute walk to Buenavista beach for sunset and about 10 mins walk down the street to a the bakery/soda . We enjoyed being out of town and had a car if we wanted to go into town for dinner. Muriel & Fabrice made us feel very welcome, their breakfast was delicious! We will definitely be back, hopefully sooner rather than later!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019