Nicoya

Travel Guide

A coastal landscape with a curved beach, rocky outcrops, and dense vegetation.
A historic building with ornate carvings, a wooden door, and a clock.

Where to stay in Nicoya

Find the best Nicoya areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

El Carmen

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in El Carmen and surrounding area, you can visit Recaredo Briceno Park and La Casa de la Cultura.

Casitas

While Casitas isn't home to many top sights, La Casa de la Cultura and Recaredo Briceno Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only

4 out of 5
Playa Samara, Carrillo Sámara Guanacaste
Book a stay at this beach property in Sámara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only
Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge

Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge

4 out of 5
Nosara, Guanacaste Nosara
The price is CA $304 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
CA $304
CA $343 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Nosara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (433 reviews)
"I appreciated that a hotel as lovely as this was still welcoming to families. Breakfast was delicious. We recommend going to local restaurants for lunch and dinner - Il Pepperoni and Al Chile were favorites. We also appreciated the monkey bridge that brought a family of 20+ monkeys to the tree next ..."

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2026

Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge
The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

4 out of 5
Playa Guiones Nosara
The price is CA $237 per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
CA $237
CA $268 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Nosara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Residencias Samara

Residencias Samara

4 out of 5
Ruta 160, esquina Calle Parque Sámara Provincia de Guanacaste
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Sámara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Samara Beach and Buena Vista Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (69 reviews)
"Great space and location. Staff was very helpful"

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2026

Residencias Samara
BEACH Castle w/ WATERSLIDE, WATERFALL, 2 Pools on SANDY BEACHFRONT August Discount!!

BEACH Castle w/ WATERSLIDE, WATERFALL, 2 Pools on SANDY BEACHFRONT August Discount!!

Junquillal Costa Rica
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Veintisiete de Abril. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Junquillal Beach and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (88 reviews)
"This was the perfect home. The pictures do not do it justice. The home owner Kelly was so amazing! I felt like we were family. We didn't really have communication with the Host BUT Kelly was there every step of the way she responded fast and made sure we had everything we needed. It was our 40th ..."

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2026

BEACH Castle w/ WATERSLIDE, WATERFALL, 2 Pools on SANDY BEACHFRONT August Discount!!
Luxury Oceanview Villa with Private Chef, Infinity Pool, & Staff

Luxury Oceanview Villa with Private Chef, Infinity Pool, & Staff

Puerto Carrillo Guanacaste
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Puerto Carrillo. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Playa ...
10/10 Exceptional! (162 reviews)
"We had a wonderful time. Property and view are beautiful and Anna cooks amazing. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2026

Luxury Oceanview Villa with Private Chef, Infinity Pool, & Staff
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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