About this property

El Pequeño Gecko Verde is a Boutique Hotel located 0.9 mi from Samara center. Nestled amid lush tropical gardens, it offers private accommodations, scattered around a large lagoon colored pool with relaxing waterfall. Bungalows and rooms feature crisp white bed linens, rustic wood floors and furnishings and a splash of tropical color. Most bungalows offer a lounge area with French doors leading out onto a private patio complete with dining area and hammock, a fully equipped kitchen, satellite TV and a private outdoor stone shower. Guests at Pequeño Gecko Verde can enjoy daily breakfast service in the palm roof palapa. There is something for everybody with menu choices hosting a variety of delicious local and international flavors. A natural jungle path leads to a secret beach and stunning cliff overlooks with views of the Pacific. Friendly receptionists stay available to help organize your travel and activity plans. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including horse riding, snorkeling and diving. Car and bike hire is also available. Nosara is 11 mi from Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde, while Carrillo is 5.6 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michael
    United States United States
    The staff were wonderful. Owners very friendly and helpful. Breakfasts were fresh and delicious. We had a lovely room to sleep in. Nice pool.
  • Wendy
    United States United States
    My husband and I had just driven from Tamarindo to Liberia airport to drop off our son and his fiance for their flight home. We then drove from the airport to Samara for a few days on our own. We were a bit road-weary when we arrived. Our first...
  • Linda
    Canada Canada
    Incredible location in the jungle close to town and the beaches. Lovely quiet cabins.
  • Nicolette
    United States United States
    Only about 1 mile (down potholed dirt road) from Samara. My family was amazed by the beauty of Costa Rica after arriving here after a long travel day. They upgraded our family to the biggest Villa at the top of the driveway because it was open. ...
  • Andrew
    United States United States
    We had difficulty finding this hotel on the outskirts of Samara, but we were glad we persisted. The hotel has individual cabins surrounded by jungle foliage. The center area is a small swimming pool and a lovely breakfast patio with a coatimundi...
  • M
    United States United States
    We loved the breakfast and pool. The staff was awesome!
  • Deborah
    Canada Canada
    We loved this place. Just outside of Samara town (3-5 minutes drive) in a peaceful spot. It was like arriving in a jungle oasis. Stunning grounds, teaming with wildlife (Howler monkeys, iguanas, coatis, birds, butterflys.... we saw more animals...
  • Mcintosh
    United States United States
    Enjoyable spot outside of Samara proper. Great stay, nice pool, visited by the howlers.
  • Scott
    United States United States
    It’s just Minutes to drive from Samara beach , has a beautiful secret beach that is about a 20 minute walk through the jungle with only a handful of people at sunset , swimming at 11 pm , well equipped kitchen , outdoor shower, swimming pool and...
  • William
    Canada Canada
    Quiet , we’ll kept , close to Samara and the beach. Breakfasts were great and staff was very helpful and friendly.

Hotel area info

House rules

Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

30% prepayment 60 days before the arrival is required for bookings with more than 5 nights or 2 or more rooms. The Hotel will contact you with further instructions.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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