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About the Hotel

Playa Samara, Cantarrana, Samara, Costa Rica, 50205
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Unique Lodgings

El Pequeño Gecko Verde, located on the Pacific Rim, offers distinctive lodging options. These include a large villa, seven lodges, and two rooms, each designed for privacy within a tropical garden setting. Each lodge has an equipped kitchen, a queen bed with quality sheets, and a terrace with garden views. The villa features a Caribbean style, a barbecue, three bedrooms with queen beds and bunk beds, and a private plunge pool of 3.2mx2.2m and 1m deep.

Breakfast and Dining

Guests can enjoy daily breakfast in the palm roof palapa, with a choice of American or continental menus. All include freshly squeezed orange juice and a fresh fruit platter, with tea, coffee, or hot chocolate. For lunch and dinner, meals from partner restaurants can be delivered to the hotel. Menus are available at the reception.

Activities and Nature

El Pequeño Gecko Verde features a lagoon-colored pool with a waterfall. Guests can engage in activities such as horse riding, snorkeling, and diving. A natural jungle path leads to cliff overlooks with views of the Pacific. The property includes a botanical garden with over a hundred listed plants. Wildlife includes monkeys, coatis, armadillos, raccoons, and iguanas.

Location and Access

The hotel is situated in Sámara, offering a balance between beach and nature. Nosara is 30 km away. Nearby landmarks include Malanoche Estuary (3.5 km), Isla Chora (4 km), and Belen Waterfall (5 km).

Services

The hotel offers surf lessons at Samara Bay and guided tours to see dolphins, turtles, and whales. Other services include sea kayaking, gyrocopter rides, sport fishing, and zip-lining. The staff can provide information and assist with booking activities.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Room queen size bed kitchenette
2 persons
20 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Deluxe Bungalow Garden View
2 persons
32 m² 
1 King-size bed
Garden view
Shower
Coffee machine
Room king size bed
2 persons
20 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Bungalow queen size bed
2 persons
20 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Samara 1.8 km
Airports
Nosara (NOB) 25.9 km
Tamarindo (TNO) 92.2 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Coffee shop
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Fishing

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Special diet menus

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Plunge pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Massage
  • Public Bath
  • Pool with view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location

Playa Samara, Cantarrana, Samara, Costa Rica, 50205
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Playa Samara, Cantarrana, Samara, Costa Rica, 50205
Nearby
Store
Iguana Verde
510 m
Restaurants
Soda La Samarena
200 m
Mts Al Norte del Hotel Pequeno Geco Verde 50
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-19:00
Check-out
from 07:00-11:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of US$13 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Spanish
Number of rooms:
9

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