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A beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a coffee maker, and a painting.

1. The Hideaway Hotel

Sámara

Chandra

€63

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

A modern house with a large patio, a swimming pool, and lush greenery.

A coastal landscape with a beach, forested hills, and a sunset.

A balcony with a metal railing overlooking a lush, green forested area with a mountain in the background.

A modern hotel with a swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

2. Casa Laureles

Bejuco

Brent

€72

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

A curved pool with a sunset view, lounge chairs, and a wooden deck.

A gravel driveway leading to a white building with a red roof, surrounded by palm trees and flower beds.

A wooden table with breakfast items, a glass of orange juice, and a view of a pool and ocean.

An aerial view of a resort with a river, multiple buildings with red roofs, and a swimming pool.

3. Casa Caletas

Bejuco

Mart

€111

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A covered walkway with wooden flooring, green railings, and potted plants.

A two-story building with a covered patio and outdoor seating area.

A room with two beds, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.

A covered outdoor area with a gravel path, surrounded by greenery and plants.

4. Hotel Sol Samara

Sámara

Matt

€39

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A serene infinity pool with a wooden deck and a canopy overlooking a beach at sunset.

A balcony with a bed and a table, overlooking a scenic landscape.

A bedroom with a bed, curtains, a window, a bedside table, and a nightstand.

A beach with numerous sea turtles on the sand.

5. La Colina Pura vista

Bejuco

Allyson

€112

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A woman working at a wooden table by a pool with a view of the ocean.

A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a lush landscape with trees and a distant view of the sea.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a central swimming pool, and surrounding palm trees.

6. Lodge Las Estrellas de Samara

Sámara

Katherine

€106

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A pool area with a two-story building, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

A covered outdoor area with a wooden pergola, potted plants, and a seating area with benches.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, two beds, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

A person cooking on a grill with a sign above reading "El Colibri".

7. Cabinas el Colibri

Puerto Carrillo

Kim

€64

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A swimming pool with a curved design, a lounge area with chairs, and a multi-story building with balconies and lighting.

A wooden dining table with chairs, set with a white tablecloth and a vase of yellow flowers.

A spacious dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a fan, and a sofa in the background.

A wooden building with a tiled roof, surrounded by greenery and hills.

8. Hotel Amira

Puerto Carrillo

Dave

€107

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A wooden deck with wicker furniture and a table.

A room with a sloped ceiling, a bed with white bedding, a dining table with chairs, and a window with a patterned curtain.

A pathway leading to a lodge with a sign indicating it is an Ostional Turtle Lodge.

9. Ostional Turtle Lodge

Cuajiniquil

Sheri

€80

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A pool area with two hot tubs, lounge chairs, and a wooden deck surrounded by lush greenery.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, and large windows with curtains.

An aerial view of a resort with a large swimming pool, sun loungers, and surrounded by lush greenery.

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, calm sea, and a forested hill in the background.

10. El Sueño Tropical Hotel

Puerto Carrillo

Jodi

€68

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and a covered seating area, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with a thatched roof.

A covered outdoor lounge area with wicker chairs and lounge chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of a mountainous landscape.

Tall palm trees and a clear view of the ocean.

A bedroom with two beds, a desk, and a chair, with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the beach and mountains.

11. Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows

Puerto Carrillo

Summer

€249

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A hammock set up between trees, wooden chairs, and a small table in a garden area.

A tent with a wooden bunk bed, a white air conditioner, and a plant in the corner.

A tented room with a bed, a potted plant, and a view of the outside.

12. Amaj Eco Lodge

Sámara

Valerie

€83

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A dining table set for two with a view of the beach and ocean.

A hotel room with a bed, a bench, a kitchenette, and a view of the beach.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical plants.

A modern building with a covered outdoor seating area, a gated entrance, and a tiled walkway.

13. Residencias Samara

Sámara

Joel Patricio

€99

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A coastal landscape with a beach, dense greenery, and a clear view of the ocean.

An indoor patio with wooden beams, white chairs, and hanging plants.

A spacious dining area with white tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of greenery, and a wooden ceiling.

A hotel with a pool, lounge chairs, and tropical plants.

14. Bellavista Suites By Villas Verdes

Sámara

Javier

€55

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a dark blue bedspread, two bedside lamps, a white wardrobe, and a small shelf with decorative items.

A room with two chairs, a door with a number, and a view of the outdoors.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and striped umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery.

15. Sunset Shack Hotel

Nosara

Kathryn

€132

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A pool area with a stone border, surrounded by lush greenery and a multi-story building with balconies.

A hotel with a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers.

A beach with palm trees and a distant island.

A hotel room with a bed featuring a decorative swan towel arrangement with rose petals and a small floral centerpiece.

16. Hotel Giada

Sámara

Elsa

€79

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A pathway flanked by lush greenery and a stone wall.

A swimming pool surrounded by lush tropical plants and a small gazebo.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fan, and a red table.

An open-plan lounge with a high ceiling and wooden beams, furnished with wicker chairs and tables, and large windows offering views of greenery outside.

17. Hotel Belvedere

Sámara

Kevin

€58

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and a shaded area.

A hallway with stone arches, wooden doors, and a tiled floor.

18. Villas Verdes

Sámara

"We loved our stay at Villas Verdes. Perfect location- close to town and beach. Loved the private outdoor space and a kitchen so we didn’t have to eat out every meal. Kids loved the pool and we appreciated the boogie boards and pool toys available for beach and pool. The staff were great. There was always someone cleaning and maintaining the property and beautiful tropical gardens. We’d definitely stay here again."

Amelia

€71

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a forested hill in the background.

A spacious living area with a dining table, blue cushioned chairs, a sofa, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator, microwave, and sink.

A two-story building with a swimming pool, outdoor furniture, and a balcony with a railing.

A two-story building with a balcony, stone-paved courtyard, and a well-maintained hedge.

19. Villas Welcome to Heaven

Puerto Carrillo

Brian Andrew

€88

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A room with a large window overlooking a dense, green forest. A coffee maker is on a table, and a kettle is on the floor.

A hammock tied between trees in a lush, green forest setting.

A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a tiled backsplash, and a towel rack.

A building with large windows, a wooden door, and a small patio area with a table and chairs.

20. Casa Taupe

Puerto Carrillo

"Hung up in unbelievable traffic in Santa Cruz, I was not able to check into the hotel until 7 AM the next day when they reopened. So I don't have the overnight experience one expects. That said, the room was very clean, the shower had good hot water, and I did get a morning nap on the bed. Fort7nately, it is off the road a bit. But noise carries and young Costa Ricans love their motorcycles. So if you are super noise sensitive that might bother you, but the traffic is really light on that...

Caine

€37

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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Surfers catch perfect waves at Playa Zapotal while non-surfers enjoy the uncrowded golden sand beach. Nearby Tamarindo offers lively restaurants and shops, or head to Las Baulas National Park for seasonal turtle nesting tours.

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An aerial view of a coastal landscape with dense forests, rugged terrain, and a clear blue sea.

Top Zapotal Hotel Reviews

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location for walking to the beach for sunsets. Close to so many great shops and restaurants!!"

Residencias Samara

10/10 Excellent

"Great space and location. Staff was very helpful"

Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff, very friendly and helpful. We felt very safe and welcomed. The food was excellent! Service was quick. Overall definitely recommend Azura!"

Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"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 to our room! A trip highlight. Our final morning we visited Sibu Wildlife Refuge and it was incredible."

The Beach Break Surf Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We loved the location! The bed was one of the most comfortable I’ve ever slept in. Right in the heart of town it was easy to walk to any restaurant and easy walk to the beach! We will be back!!!"

Domo Nosara Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"What can I say? This was the R&R that was much needed - secluded, sophisticated and sleek! Domo Nosaro is located on the Pacific side of Costa Rica, about 90 mins south of Tamarindo. The roads are lush with foliage - and the small stretch leading up to Domo is rough terrain, it is only for about 3 mins - and once you have reached the lodge, you will be well rewarded with its sheet beauty. Check in was a breeze (and in fact we were slightly early - and we were immediately welcomed and provided a room). A few small handy notes: (i) there is no elevator, so luggage has to be carried up - no worries though, as the helpful staff will lend you a hand; (ii) there is no onsite cafe - no worries because the Sunrise cafe and other choice eateries such as Pulpo, are literally a stone's throw away - and their food is on point; (iii) there is no TV because this is an eco-lodge designed for seclusion - no worries though as the wifi is strong and you will be instragramming every 5 seconds anyway! What you will see the spectacular lounge areas overlooking the salt water pool - the temperature is just right (neither warm nor cold - just superbly comfortable) - and pool and beach towels are provided. The rooms are luxurious in a Mediterranean style that truly makes you feel like you got away into the lap of luxury - and the windows overlook plants that are teeming with butterflies and birds! The sound of howler monkeys wakes you up in the morning - and time just flies...wish I had longer!"

Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows

10/10 Excellent

"I love this place. The location is excellent just near to the quiet beach. Infinite pool is awesome"

Nosara Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"My family and I stayed in room 7 at Nosara Beach Hotel and the room was clean and nicely decorated, with incredible views of the jungle and the ocean from the balcony. The hotel staff is so kind, welcoming and helpful and if you don’t speak Spanish everyone there is bilingual and speaks excellent English. The grounds were beautiful and well kept, pool was exceptionally clean and so relaxing. We ate breakfast there daily, which was included, and it was all so delicious and the coffee was great. The ocean views from the restaurant terrace are absolutely stunning! The hotel has special access to Playa Guiones and Playa Pelada which was super convenient for our family with young kids. The hotel offers many activities including massages in your room, canopy/zip line tours, snorkeling on Pink Island, and much more. We didn’t have time to take advantage of their activities but we will definitely be back since there is so much to explore. We loved Nosara and this hotel offers the best location for beach and town access and is one of the closest hotels to the ocean. We did have a few ants in the room and one spider in the bathroom but we saw less the longer we were there- but you’re also in the jungle! We saw more insects at our home in Los Angeles than we did here. This hotel was wonderful and I’m so glad we got to stay there for our first, but not the last, trip to Costa Rica!"

Hotel Sol Samara

8/10 Good

"Comfortable place. Two beds in the room, that was unexpected. Nice. Staff need to be more attentive when . Serving and at the bar. But free breakfast was very good. Great beach, one of the best I have been in Costa Rica. Affordable. I don’t know if they have any beach chairs, I didn’t asked. There are none available at the beach except for the next door resort which they don’t rent. There are different activities offered by other businesses."

More cheap stays in Zapotal

Lodge Mar y Sol

Canto del Gavilan Sámara Provincia de Guanacaste

€48

2 Sept - 3 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Blue Iguana

West side of the soccer field Sámara Guanacaste

€49

3 Sept - 4 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Hotel La Flor de Coco

50205 Samara Provincia de Guanacaste

€70

2 Sept - 3 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Nosara Hotel Playa Garza

Playa Garza Nosara Guanacaste

€84

2 Sept - 3 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (2 reviews)

Pension Playa Samara

75m Oeste Casa Paraiso Sámara Guanecaste

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9/10 Wonderful! (161 reviews)

Hotel Brisas del Pacifico

160 Provincia de Guanacaste Sámara

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8.6/10 Excellent! (203 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in Zapotal?

Located 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from the heart of Zapotal, Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Other good options for your stay in the area are Esh Hotel and Spa, a Member of Design Hotels and Domo Nosara Boutique Hotel. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Zapotal.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Zapotal has to offer?

Luxury Oceanview Villa with Private Chef, Infinity Pool, & Staff: This holiday home rental outside of Zapotal is located by the ocean, and has an outdoor pool, a balcony and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 4 bedrooms, as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge and a stovetop, so that you can cook with friends or family. Kick off your shoes and enjoy yourself with a garden and a library. See all vacation rentals in Zapotal.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Zapotal, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Zapotal.

What are some hotels with pools in Zapotal?

Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only: Property, 13-minute walk from Samara Beach. Offers 6 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools and 2 bars. Esh Hotel and Spa, a Member of Design Hotels and Domo Nosara Boutique Hotel are a couple of other choices with an on-site pool. View all hotels with pools in Zapotal.

What is staying in Zapotal like?

Visitors to Zapotal will definitely find plenty to explore and enjoy. In Zapotal, there are 6 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Zapotal.

What should I do while I'm visiting Zapotal?

A favourite place to visit is Playa Camaronal. You'll also find Carrillo Beach and Samara Beach in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Zapotal guide.

What's the seasonal weather in Zapotal?

The hottest months are usually March and April, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are December and January, with an average of 25°C. The rainiest months in Zapotal are October, September, June and August, with each month seeing an average of 498 mm of rainfall.

Zapotal Hotels

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Our top choices for Zapotal hotels

1. The Hideaway Hotel

2. Casa Laureles

3. Casa Caletas

4. Hotel Sol Samara

5. La Colina Pura vista

6. Lodge Las Estrellas de Samara

7. Cabinas el Colibri

8. Hotel Amira

9. Ostional Turtle Lodge

10. El Sueño Tropical Hotel

11. Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows

12. Amaj Eco Lodge

13. Residencias Samara

14. Bellavista Suites By Villas Verdes

15. Sunset Shack Hotel

16. Hotel Giada

17. Hotel Belvedere

18. Villas Verdes

19. Villas Welcome to Heaven

20. Casa Taupe

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Top Zapotal Hotel Reviews

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

Residencias Samara

Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge

The Beach Break Surf Hotel

Domo Nosara Boutique Hotel

Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows

Nosara Beach Hotel

Hotel Sol Samara

More cheap stays in Zapotal

Lodge Mar y Sol

Blue Iguana

Hotel La Flor de Coco

Nosara Hotel Playa Garza

Pension Playa Samara

Hotel Brisas del Pacifico

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