Nicoya Travel Guide

Tourist 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.

Our guide on where to stay in Nicoya

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

El Carmen

While there might not be top attractions in El Carmen, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Recaredo Briceno Park and La Casa de la Cultura.

Casitas

While Casitas may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Recaredo Briceno Park and La Casa de la Cultura.

Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only

4 out of 5
Playa Samara, Carrillo Sámara Guanacaste
Stay at this beach resort in Sámara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
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 AU$340 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
AU$340
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Nosara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge
The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

4 out of 5
Playa Guiones Nosara
The price is AU$236 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$236
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Nosara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their 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
Stay at this beach apartment in Sámara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Samara Beach and Buena Vista Beach are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (69 reviews)
"Great space and location. Staff was very helpful"

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

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

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

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

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Luxury Oceanview Villa with Private Chef, Infinity Pool, & Staff
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
Stay at this beach holiday home in Veintisiete de Abril. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a beach locale. Popular attractions Junquillal Beach and Blanca ...
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 11 Sept 2026

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