Title: Flying Crocodile (Lodge) - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Flying Crocodile Lodge with free breakfast, near Buena Vista Beach ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12330000/12324300/12324223/15ecb44e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12330000/12324300/12324223/ecac60ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12330000/12324300/12324223/ed1c9a86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12330000/12324300/12324223/bfe1f589.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12330000/12324300/12324223/0b2431aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Flying Crocodile offers a convenient location near Samara Beach and Carrillo Beach. Guests start their mornings with continental breakfast before enjoying spa treatments or relaxing with drinks from the poolside bar on the sunny terrace. 8.6 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Bar - Room service - Pool - Breakfast included - Housekeeping - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 1 - Dec. 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=12324223&PinnedHotelID=12324223&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=12324223&PinnedHotelID=12324223&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 2 - Dec. 3](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=12324223&PinnedHotelID=12324223&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=12324223&PinnedHotelID=12324223&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 5 - Dec. 7](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=12324223&PinnedHotelID=12324223&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=12324223&PinnedHotelID=12324223&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 12 - Dec. 14](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=12324223&PinnedHotelID=12324223&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=12324223&PinnedHotelID=12324223&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 2 of 2 rooms ![Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12330000/12324300/12324223/bfe1f589.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed ### Highlights Furnished patio Air conditioning Refrigerator Ceiling fan Private bathroom Daily housekeeping In-room safe - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12330000/12324300/12324223/91377ed8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds ### Highlights Furnished patio Air conditioning Refrigerator Ceiling fan Private bathroom Daily housekeeping In-room safe - 646 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double 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-Flying-Crocodile.h12324223.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSamara-Hotels-Flying-Crocodile.h12324223.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%7C9.88440%2C-85.56594&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ko3gIKDcuSjkB-ztGzqlyvkSDac=) Apdo.99 Correo, 6km from Samara, Playa Buenas Vista, Sámara, Guanacaste, 5235 #### What's nearby - Buena Vista Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km - Samara Beach - 10 min drive - 6.4 km - Guiones Beach - 19 min drive - 16.6 km - Carrillo Beach - 22 min drive - 13.1 km - Playa Pelada - 25 min drive - 21.1 km #### Getting around - Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 146 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬9 min drive - ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬10 min drive - ‪Roots Bakery & Café - ‬10 min drive - ‪Boulangerie - ‬9 min drive - ‪Limey’s Bar & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive ## About this property ### Flying Crocodile Lodge near Buena Vista Beach Located close to Samara Beach and Carrillo Beach, Flying Crocodile provides free continental breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Other perks at this lodge include: - An outdoor pool and a children's pool - Free self parking - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance Room features All guestrooms at Flying Crocodile include perks such as furnished patios and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like safes and room service. 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Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Flying Crocodile? > Check-out is at 11 AM. ### Does Flying Crocodile provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. ### Where is Flying Crocodile located? > Situated by the ocean, this lodge is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Buena Vista Beach and within 12 mi (20 km) of Samara Beach and Carrillo Beach. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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