Hotel
Sámara
9.1/10

Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde

El Pequeño Gecko Verde is a Boutique Hotel located 1.5km from Samara center. Nestled amidst lush tropical gardens, it offers private accommodation, 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 17 km from Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde, while Carrillo is 9 km from the property.

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)
Breakfast info: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American
Free private parking available at the hotel

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Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are not allowed.

Address

Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde - Cantarrana, 50205 Sámara, Costa Rica, Sámara, Costa Rica

Facilities

2 swimming pools Free parking Free WiFi Family rooms Airport shuttle Non-smoking rooms Bar Superb breakfast

Gallery

a swimming pool in front of a hut with blue water at Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde in Sámara

two colorful pillows sitting on top of a bed at Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde in Sámara

a bedroom with a bed in a room at Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde in Sámara

a living room with a couch and a coffee table at Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde in Sámara

a bedroom with a large bed with red and white sheets at Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde in Sámara

a swimming pool with tables and chairs and palm trees at Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde in Sámara

a bedroom with a bed with towels and flowers on it at Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde in Sámara

a stone wall with a shower in a room at Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde in Sámara

a bedroom with a bed with a red wall at Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde in Sámara

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Reviews

Sam 9/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Bungalows are very private. The grounds were very well maintained. Location was great, close enough to walk into town but away from the noise.

Dave 9/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Romantic jungle retreat

Pros: Beautifully layed out and maintained Tropical garden. Spotlessly cleaned spacious cabins, quiet efficient AC and fans. Great pool. Loved the outdoor shower. Helpful staff made us feel at home.

Cons: Internet. spent more time off than on. An on going problem I believe

Lesley 9/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Highly recommended Samara retreat

Pros: wonderful small hotel set in a jungle like environment, everything was lovely including the staff with the owner welcoming us in person. Room was ideal for us and a great decking area to sit with fans. The pool was an added bonus although its only 5 minute walk to a quiet beach

Cons: Only slight disadvantage was the distance from Samara which meant we had to drive to everything

Ivy 10/10

Canada 🇨🇦

Pros: Fantastic property. Villa's are super comfortable and very private. Staff were friendly and the breakfast provided was exceptional. I would highly recommend this property and stay here again.

Jamie 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Peace, nature, friendliness - total relaxation.

Pros: Incredibly tranquil. Each bungalow has its own privacy. Coati, raccoons and birds furtle around unbothered by the guests (French, Canadian, UK). I had a swim, looked up and say a tiger heron standing at the end of the pool as if it were analysing my technique. Extraordinary. The staff could not be more helpful nor friendly. It’s super peaceful and a short drive (you ideally need a car) away from Samara. Breakfasts superb and a nice bar for a drink by the pool. There is a superb secret beach accessible by foot 15 minutes walk away through the forest. Sublime. Visit now. The area has the feeling it’s about to explode and embrace a lot of development. I really hope it can hold the tide back. It’s a special special place.

Cons: Nothing. Truly.

Heidi 10/10

Switzerland 🇨🇭

The best accommodation on the coast!

Pros: So Beautiful! The surroundings of the rooms are the prettiest tropical gardens- rooms super comfy, nice outside room area, great pool and around the pool relax area- delicious breakfast - absolutely top notch and excellent value for money.

Cons: All perfect

Myriam 10/10

Luxembourg 🇱🇺

The place to be

Pros: Absolutely amazing 👌 Beautiful garden, well maintained, the casitas exceptional

Natalie 8/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Lovely place with lots of wildlife and jungle hike to a secret beach. Car required due to being a bit off the beaten track. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Cons: Too dark on balcony to dry clothes.

Martinus 9/10

Netherlands 🇳🇱

Pros: Nice pool, great room, beautiful garden with wildlife,

Marie-louise 10/10

Switzerland 🇨🇭

A Paradise in the Nature

Pros: The manager was just Great and the lovely young lady was very helpful and knows a lot about the country. You can see in the „house jungle garden“ a family of howling monkeys.