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Montelaguna Boutique Hotel

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel, walk to Samara Beach

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Porch
Three Bedrooms Condo
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine
Interior entrance
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Parking included
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  • Laundry
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  • Air conditioning
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  • Housekeeping
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Calle principal hacia Playa Carrillo, Sámara, Guanacaste
  • Popular LocationSamara Beach7 min walk
  • Popular LocationCarrillo Beach4 min drive
  • Popular LocationPlaya Barrigona32 min drive

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Loft Suite

Loft Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Sámara

At Montelaguna Boutique Hotel you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Samara Beach and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Carrillo Beach. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Antipasto, serves Italian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Sámara hotel include Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Camaronal and Museo Islita.

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 7 min walk
  • La Selva - 3 min drive
  • Carrillo Beach - 4 min drive
  • Buena Vista Beach - 26 min drive
  • Playa Barrigona - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Microbar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Roots bakery & Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bar y Restaurante del Hotel Bahía - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Limey’s Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Montelaguna Boutique Hotel

Comfortable hotel, walk to Samara Beach
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Montelaguna Boutique Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Sámara hotel.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Montelaguna Boutique Hotel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Antipasto

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 1 May to 30 November:
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 150 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 150 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)

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, debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

Montelaguna Boutique Hotel Samara
Montelaguna Boutique Hotel
Montelaguna Boutique Samara
Montelaguna Boutique
Montelaguna Hotel Samara
Montelaguna Boutique Hotel Hotel
Montelaguna Boutique Hotel Sámara
Montelaguna Boutique Hotel Hotel Sámara

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Montelaguna Boutique Hotel?

Montelaguna Boutique Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Montelaguna Boutique Hotel?

As of 30 Jun 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Montelaguna Boutique Hotel on 13 Jul 2024 start from NZ$208.10, 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.

Is parking available at Montelaguna Boutique Hotel?

Yep, Montelaguna Boutique Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Montelaguna Boutique Hotel?

Yep, Montelaguna Boutique Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Samara Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling.

Does Montelaguna Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Montelaguna Boutique Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Montelaguna Boutique Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Montelaguna Boutique Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Montelaguna Boutique Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves Italian cuisine.The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from May 1 until November 30.

What time are check-in & check-out at Montelaguna Boutique Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Montelaguna Boutique Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Montelaguna Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 165 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 165 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 165 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 165 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 165 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magical place and great staff and restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory H, East Moline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with friendly staff and excellent pool. We were not affected on the north side of the first floor but could see how some rooms on the 2nd floor on the south side could be bothered by road noise.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luis was very nice. Great place overall.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stunning coast but Average stay. Requires a hire car or you will be a captive as walking to beach or township (7km) on the busy road outside the property not recommended. The staff overall were polite / effective but the front desk in particular seemed challenged and a poor communicator in English on local advice but was a willing booking agency. Good pool / nice garden. Comfy bed but room & bathroom v tired: shower emitted constant odour. Tired entry. All suggest under-investment pre/post covid. In-room Coffee machine had 1 capsule on arrival and the few we got after many asks we then paid for on check out: no issue with that, but not clear at outset or explained by front desk when we asked (BTW Capsules were Not an issue at 2 other hotels in CR). Empty mini bar. The gardener burned off in the perimeter of hotel on 2 locations in one day, causing toxic smoke to foul the air across the hotel and pool area, so we departed the premises on both occasions. Shame on management. No instructions in room for anything including satellite TV and even that was only set up in Spanish (no English channels) and when we asked the front desk to explain it he did not know so explained it badly so TV limited to streaming. Given the cost, its Service levels were acceptable but limited due to low staff numbers: Food menu OK but not cheap and the “specials” board did not change while there and no incentive or events like happy hour to stay and drink / eat meals so went elsewhere. Underwhelmed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arash

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is clean and very quiet. The staff are very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The manager Luis, was a pleasure to talk with. Good breakfast, pool was a good option when we got tired of the ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful and very relaxing. The staff were extremely helpful and our check in and early arrival was accommodated with a relaxing drink by the pool and a swim in the wonderful pool. The Hotel grounds are beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff, property is on a main road that is very noisy - poor sleeping conditions. Across a main road to get to beach. You need to drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Soledad

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect getaway boutique hotel
Nice and quiet small boutique hotel. Great authentic Italian food and calm atmosphere. Great location and amazing staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I had a wonderful time at Montelaguna and I absolutely hope to return. The property was very charming and well decorated with a relaxed atmosphere and all the conveniences we would want. The meals were so good that we rarely ate anywhere else -- well prepared and reasonably priced. The staff were ALWAYS pleasant and helpful. They made a great mojito. The pool was great to cool down on a hot day. The only hiccup we ran into was that it took about a day to figure out the quickest way to walk to the beach. But once we figured it out, the location was PERFECT because it was peaceful and just a little bit off the grid, but with easy access to the touristy town of Samara Beach (which was also kind of cool in its own way.) And the staff calls taxis for you at any time of day or night. So, for what I like (charm, quiet, good food, nice people, reasonable prices, proximity to a gorgeous and largely unspoiled beach), this property gets five stars in my book.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Montelaguna was a really perfect stay for us in the Samara area. It was perfectly situated between Playa Carrillo and Playa Samara so we were able to enjoy both beaches easily. The staff were always ready and kindly booked tours, accommodated special requests and were just a pleasure to deal with day to day. The housekeeping was prompt and thorough as well. We would stay here again no question.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely little oasis, great Italian wine and food, Xenia and staff are wonderful, we’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous pool, delicious Italian food and wine and lovely staff. Zenia and crew went out of their way to make sure we were taken care of. We’ll be back !!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a little worried at first that the hotel is a few km away from Samara town, but ended up being very happy the property is walking distance to two incredible beaches, Samara and Carrillo. Terrific staff, good food, spacious room, nice pool area. Only 17 rooms so quiet, intimate environment. Met and enjoyed company with several of the other guests.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Hotel
This was our second stay at this hotel and it was just as we remembered. Friendly, helpful staff. Walking distance to two beautiful beaches and a quiet, peaceful setting. The rooms are large but sparse. The staff was prompt in getting whatever we requested. They even made decaf coffee especially for me in the mornings! The only thing I could say for me personally and maybe for others is the cleaner used to wash the floors in the rooms was too strongly scented and lingered in the room. We will definitely be returning for another wonderful stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, well-set grounds of the place, a short distance from 2 of the best beaches in the country
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

marisa

10/10 Excellent

Janaina, Ellicott city

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply amazing. The hotel is spotless, nice pool, family friendly close to beaches. I will definitely come back, Luis and Xinia made this stay wayyy better. They are professionals and so lovely. Thank you 🙏
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

ELLEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone is supper nice
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Not the best experience!
Very small hotel, one pool, room was nice but overall disappointed for a few reasons. Hotel away from town, nothing close by to walk to in evening for entertainment or restaurants. When we arrived, we were told of the many adventures they offered. We saw a sign on the desk and could see it was for $40 massages. We inquired about having a massage but were told they no longer had a massage person but would call and see if one could be arranged. She took the sign and turned it over so we couldn't see it any longer. When we asked about the price she said it would be around $50-55. She also asked if we wanted it done at the hotel. After her call, she told us we would have to drive to the location and the price would be $80. Next, we booked a night outing to see turtles come up to lay eggs. Later was told the operator required a min. of 6 people to do the trip, so never happened. But the worse thing was the owner manager who was very controlling and condescending. The owner served our breakfast but right from the start, he basically lectured me on how not to raise the glass to be served juice. I did it to be helpful, but he was so condescending in his "how to do' lecture. That I finally said to him "if this was a fine dining experience, I would not have touched the glass". He was real off putting and insulting. Very controlling personality, we had a few other things happen which I can't explain bec. of limited space allowed. Not recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022