Blue Iguana

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7.0
/10
Pleasant
103 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Janette

10.0
/ 10
Very easy to find & within walking distance to any food, entertainment, beach, & nature walks

Lucas

10.0
/ 10
Love this place. Everyone is friends and family here!!!! Can’t wait to come back!!!!

DECLAN

10.0
/ 10
The events at the bar area were great, live music and maple on another night!
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West side of the soccer field, Sámara, Cantón de Nicoya, Provincia de Guanacaste, Costa Rica, 50205

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24-Hour Front Desk
WiFi
Near Samara Beach
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West side of the soccer field, Sámara, Cantón de Nicoya, Provincia de Guanacaste, Costa Rica, 50205
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General


Near Samara Beach

Location


With a stay at Blue Iguana in Sámara, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Samara Beach and Carrillo Beach. This hotel is 6.9 mi (11 km) from Buena Vista Beach and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Playa Barrigona.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Samara Beach - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Carrillo Beach - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Buena Vista Beach - 11 km / 6.9 mi
Playa Barrigona - 12.1 km / 7.5 mi
Playa Barco Quebrado - 12.7 km / 7.9 mi
Playa Camaronal - 15.4 km / 9.6 mi
Nosara Beach - 17.8 km / 11.1 mi
Nosara Spanish Institute - 20.3 km / 12.6 mi
Garza Beach - 20.4 km / 12.7 mi
Playa Islita - 20.5 km / 12.7 mi
Safari Surf School - 22.1 km / 13.8 mi
Frog Pad - 22.7 km / 14.1 mi
Guiones Beach - 23.3 km / 14.5 mi
Nosara Biological Reserve - 25 km / 15.6 mi
Playa Pelada - 30 km / 18.6 mi

The nearest airports are:
Nosara (NOB) - 32.3 km / 20 mi
Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 107.6 km / 66.9 mi

The preferred airport for Blue Iguana is Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR).

Facilities


Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.

Dining


Enjoy a meal at Igloo, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Rooms


Stay in one of 40 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

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Things to Do

  • Barbecue
  • Picnic area
  • Garden

General

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking area
  • Terrace

Hotel Services

  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour Receptionist

Transportation

  • Airport transfer

Food and Drinks

  • Snack bar

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Blue Iguana

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
14:00 - 19:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00

Pets

Service Animals Allowed

Additional Policy

Professional property host/manager, No cribs (infant beds) available, No rollaway/extra beds available, Beach nearby, Essential workers only - NO, No hot water onsite, No elevators
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

General Information

Popular Facilities
24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 14:00 - 19:00 - to 11:00
Available rooms at Blue Iguana
40
Another facilities in Blue Iguana
Barbecue, Picnic area, Garden, Reception hall, Smoking area

Frequently asked question in Blue Iguana

What are available facilities at Blue Iguana?
There are top facilites at Blue Iguana such as 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Blue Iguana?
The standard check-in time at Blue Iguana is starting from 14:00 - 19:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
What is the star rating of Blue Iguana
Blue Iguana has a 2.5-star rating.
How many rooms are available at Blue Iguana
Blue Iguana has 40.
Does Blue Iguana offer airport transfers?
Yes, Blue Iguana provides airport transfer upon request. Please contact the hotel directly for more information.
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7.0
Pleasant
From 103 reviews
Cleanliness

7.4

Room Comfort

6.2

Location

10.0

Service and Facilites

8.0

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Robert
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Leisure with Friends
2.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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We were very disappointed in the hotel. There was no hot water, the sink drains into the shower. The room was dimly lit with one light bulb. The window did not close and there were no screens, just mosquitoes. There was no working restaurant nor bar. Breakfast was yogurt and granola, opening at 8 AM. It is close to the beach. Next time I will pay a few dollars more and stay at a nice hotel.
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Amariah
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Leisure with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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The property is a real dive bomb! No hot water- unable to really close windows because there are permanant vents so you can hear the neighbors air conditioner and foreigners yammering at all hours in the courtyard. The only redeeming aspect is indeed the staff. Brian at the front desk was amazing
Pamela B
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Leisure Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

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The bed was very comfortable and the A/C was great! It was convenient to get to the beach (1 block away) and the front desk staff were friendly and helpful, they were able to book us a shuttle to the Liberia airport, etc. The room itself was small and unpleasant and I was grateful my sister had booked a nearby place that was shady and pleasant for lounging. The bathroom seemed to have a leak and therefore the bathroom floor was sopping wet.
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Ana
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Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

It was good! Basic breakfast was included cofee, yogurt , cereal, there was a small menu you need to pay for! Mr Guillermo was very kind! And cooked some.chilaquiles, tacos, scrmabled eggs for the kids! (From the menu). The rooms were clean, they have a bathroom inside, not hot water and the toilet was very small and not muche toom to sit bc the dood was in front...not convenient! Specially if your sharing the room with some friends :]
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Seth
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with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

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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.
Marc S.
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Leisure
6.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

It's near the beach, but not on it and a short walk to downtown. With a little work it could be a nice place. Something that seems low rent is when there is no cover on the light fixture, only a bare light bulb on the ceiling. No hot water or A/C, but the room was well designed for flow through ventilation and the fan was adequate for cooling. The toilet leaked around the base which was a bit nasty when you think about it. Small rooms which is fine for one person, but would be crowded for two. All that said, I would have stayed a second night, but got a really good deal at another, much nicer hotel.
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Janette
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

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Very easy to find & within walking distance to any food, entertainment, beach, & nature walks
Denis
8.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

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The facility is a little weathered, but the staff is outstanding.
Merry
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Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 59 week(s) ago

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Very friendly, helpful and inviting.
John
4.0
/10
Reviewed 59 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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Kevin
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Business and Leisure with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 62 week(s) ago

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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.
Leonard
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Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 64 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Friendly staff.
Emmanuelle
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Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 68 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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!
Gabrielle
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Leisure with Children
4.0
/10
Reviewed 68 week(s) ago

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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.
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Mark
8.0
/10
Reviewed 69 week(s) ago

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Great place when needed to stay close to the airport. Very responsive host overall great value for the price.
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4.0
/10
Reviewed 72 week(s) ago

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Not bad location but dont stay here if you want to get rest.
Lucas
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Business and Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 76 week(s) ago

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Love
Lucas
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Business and Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 76 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Love this place. Everyone is friends and family here!!!! Can’t wait to come back!!!!
Robert
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Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 78 week(s) ago

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Let me start by saying that the gentlemen that were there for reception and maintenance were outstanding, professional, helpful and expedient in fixing things that are wrong. This is not a 5 star hotel but it is clean and in an excellent location. We had some trouble with our first room because the ceiling had leaks. The next morning we talked to Brian at reception and he immediately found us another room. You have to realize though that the rainfall at that time was the most they had had in decades. They were up on the roof that afternoon repairing it. The new room we had was perfect. Any time we had a question Brian or Guillermo were right on top of it answering it or helping us. I would highly recommend this hotel. We had A/C, private shower and toilet and the hotel is within a 10 minute walk to numerous restaurants. So you know though there is only cold water showers. Not bad after a hot day though!
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Andus
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 96 week(s) ago

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Great staff and a kind owner who cares about people.
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7.0
Pleasant
From 103 reviews
Cleanliness

7.4

Room Comfort

6.2

Location

10.0

Service and Facilites

8.0

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Traveler Reviews Blue Iguana

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Robert
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
2.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We were very disappointed in the hotel. There was no hot water, the sink drains into the shower. The room was dimly lit with one light bulb. The window did not close and there were no screens, just mosquitoes. There was no working restaurant nor bar. Breakfast was yogurt and granola, opening at 8 AM. It is close to the beach. Next time I will pay a few dollars more and stay at a nice hotel.
Read More
Amariah
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The property is a real dive bomb! No hot water- unable to really close windows because there are permanant vents so you can hear the neighbors air conditioner and foreigners yammering at all hours in the courtyard. The only redeeming aspect is indeed the staff. Brian at the front desk was amazing
Pamela B
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The bed was very comfortable and the A/C was great! It was convenient to get to the beach (1 block away) and the front desk staff were friendly and helpful, they were able to book us a shuttle to the Liberia airport, etc. The room itself was small and unpleasant and I was grateful my sister had booked a nearby place that was shady and pleasant for lounging. The bathroom seemed to have a leak and therefore the bathroom floor was sopping wet.
Read More
Ana
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

It was good! Basic breakfast was included cofee, yogurt , cereal, there was a small menu you need to pay for! Mr Guillermo was very kind! And cooked some.chilaquiles, tacos, scrmabled eggs for the kids! (From the menu). The rooms were clean, they have a bathroom inside, not hot water and the toilet was very small and not muche toom to sit bc the dood was in front...not convenient! Specially if your sharing the room with some friends :]
Read More
Seth
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
Marc S.
icon-Leisure
Leisure
6.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

It's near the beach, but not on it and a short walk to downtown. With a little work it could be a nice place. Something that seems low rent is when there is no cover on the light fixture, only a bare light bulb on the ceiling. No hot water or A/C, but the room was well designed for flow through ventilation and the fan was adequate for cooling. The toilet leaked around the base which was a bit nasty when you think about it. Small rooms which is fine for one person, but would be crowded for two. All that said, I would have stayed a second night, but got a really good deal at another, much nicer hotel.
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Janette
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very easy to find & within walking distance to any food, entertainment, beach, & nature walks
Denis
8.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The facility is a little weathered, but the staff is outstanding.
Merry
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 59 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very friendly, helpful and inviting.
John
4.0
/10
Reviewed 59 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Read More
Kevin
icon-Business and Leisure with Partner
Business and Leisure with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 62 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Leonard
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 64 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Friendly staff.
Emmanuelle
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 68 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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!
Gabrielle
icon-Leisure with Children
Leisure with Children
4.0
/10
Reviewed 68 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Read More
Mark
8.0
/10
Reviewed 69 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great place when needed to stay close to the airport. Very responsive host overall great value for the price.
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4.0
/10
Reviewed 72 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Not bad location but dont stay here if you want to get rest.
Lucas
icon-Business and Leisure
Business and Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 76 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Love
Lucas
icon-Business and Leisure
Business and Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 76 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Love this place. Everyone is friends and family here!!!! Can’t wait to come back!!!!
Robert
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 78 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Let me start by saying that the gentlemen that were there for reception and maintenance were outstanding, professional, helpful and expedient in fixing things that are wrong. This is not a 5 star hotel but it is clean and in an excellent location. We had some trouble with our first room because the ceiling had leaks. The next morning we talked to Brian at reception and he immediately found us another room. You have to realize though that the rainfall at that time was the most they had had in decades. They were up on the roof that afternoon repairing it. The new room we had was perfect. Any time we had a question Brian or Guillermo were right on top of it answering it or helping us. I would highly recommend this hotel. We had A/C, private shower and toilet and the hotel is within a 10 minute walk to numerous restaurants. So you know though there is only cold water showers. Not bad after a hot day though!
Read More
Andus
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 96 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great staff and a kind owner who cares about people.
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