Title: Blue Iguana - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Blue Iguana Hotel with free parking, steps from Samara Beach ![Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14770000/14761900/14761807/a708225b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14770000/14761900/14761807/79c40ca1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bicycling](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14770000/14761900/14761807/23096a08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14770000/14761900/14761807/f7e4c4d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14770000/14761900/14761807/8fffc20a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Blue Iguana offers a perfect mix of relaxation and activity. Enjoy the outdoor pool and terrace, rent bikes to explore, and get tour assistance for nearby attractions. Free self-parking makes coming and going easy. 7.2 Good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Room service - 24/7 front desk - Pool - Kitchen - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 18 - Nov. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=14761807&PinnedHotelID=14761807&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=14761807&PinnedHotelID=14761807&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 19 - Nov. 20](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=14761807&PinnedHotelID=14761807&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=14761807&PinnedHotelID=14761807&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 21 - Nov. 23](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=14761807&PinnedHotelID=14761807&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=14761807&PinnedHotelID=14761807&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 28 - Nov. 30](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=14761807&PinnedHotelID=14761807&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=14761807&PinnedHotelID=14761807&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 7 of 7 rooms ![Standard Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14770000/14761900/14761807/e5bbb29f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Cable channels Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14770000/14761900/14761807/bfa419b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Shared/communal kitchen Cable channels Daily housekeeping - 225 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Comfort Triple Room, Multiple Beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14770000/14761900/14761807/26951855.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Triple Room, Multiple Beds ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Cable channels Daily housekeeping - 300 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14770000/14761900/14761807/b40aed4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Shared/communal kitchen Cable channels Daily housekeeping - 225 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Economy Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14770000/14761900/14761807/f6bf1309.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Room 7.0 Good 2 reviews ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Shared/communal kitchen Cable channels Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Standard Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14770000/14761900/14761807/f94c85a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Cable channels Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### Family Room ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Down duvet Ceiling fan Shared/communal kitchen Cable channels Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 4 - 2 Queen Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSamara-Hotels-Hotel-Playa-Samara.h14761807.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSamara-Hotels-Hotel-Playa-Samara.h14761807.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C9.88097%2C-85.52899&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wkgIsb2pYNQHhR7CVhOXj-xhd_k=) West side of the soccer field, Sámara, Guanacaste, 50205 #### What's nearby - Samara Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km - Carrillo Beach - 13 min drive - 7.1 km - Garza Beach - 20 min drive - 16.6 km - Guiones Beach - 24 min drive - 20.1 km - Playa Pelada - 30 min drive - 24.6 km #### Getting around - Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 137 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min walk - ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬7 min walk - ‪Roots Bakery & Café - ‬5 min walk - ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬5 min walk - ‪Limey’s Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk ## About this property ### Blue Iguana Hotel near Samara Beach At Blue Iguana, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - An outdoor pool - Free self parking - Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a vending machine - A reception hall, luggage storage, and barbecue grills Room features All guestrooms at Blue Iguana have amenities such as free WiFi. Other amenities include: - Flat-screen TVs with cable channels - Communal kitchens, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2980000/2977500/2977485/486621ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Sol Samara Sámara - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.6 Excellent 219 reviews CA $126 CA $143 total includes taxes & fees Dec 17 - Dec 18 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18&selected=2977485&PinnedHotelID=2977485&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17530000/17524800/17524771/243e4c01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villas Verdes Sámara - Pool - Hot tub - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 60 reviews CA $107 CA $121 total includes taxes & fees Dec 17 - Dec 18 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18&selected=17524771&PinnedHotelID=17524771&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Horseback riding](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89490000/89489700/89489606/d2e0b2ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Residencias Samara Sámara - 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Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Vending machine ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Picnic area - 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 elevator - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) ### More - Designated smoking areas - Reception hall ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Shower ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Limited room service - Shared kitchen access ### More - Ceiling fan ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - 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. ### 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators There is no hot water on site ### Property is also known as Hotel Playa Samara Playa Samara Blue Iguana Hotel Blue Iguana Sámara Hotel Playa Samara Blue Iguana Hotel Sámara ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Blue Iguana have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at Blue Iguana? > As of Nov 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Iguana on Nov 19, 2025 start from CA $68.16, excluding 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Samara-Hotels-Hotel-Playa-Samara.h14761807.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Blue Iguana pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much is parking? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Blue Iguana? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at Blue Iguana? > Check-out is at 11 AM. ### Does Blue Iguana provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. ### Where is Blue Iguana located? > Situated near the beach, this hotel is steps from Samara Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Carrillo Beach and Buena Vista Beach. Playa Barrigona and Playa Barco Quebrado are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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