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 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

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

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
8.3

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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.
  • Lois
    Canada Canada
    Beautiful setting. Quiet and clean. Excellent breakfast. Hammock and covered porch with ceiling fan. Clothes drying rack was a nice touch.
  • Bruce
    United States United States
    Everything was amazing - the lush, well-kept grounds complete with iguanas and coatis (and howler monkeys roaming around), the beautiful pool w/ a waterfall, the spacious bungalow with a gorgeous outdoor shower. The staff and owner were very...
  • Chris
    Canada Canada
    Beautifully lush gardens surround the private bungalows. Howlers visited overhead. Pool was coolly refreshing. Staff were excellent.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool 2 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool/Beach towels

Spa

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Public Bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

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.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

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.
Accepted payment methods
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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.

FAQs about Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde

  • Room options at Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde include:

    • Villa
    • Bungalow
    • Double
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Game room
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Beach
    • Walking tours
    • Horseback riding
    • Swimming pool
    • Public Bath
    • Bicycle rental
  • Guests staying at Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • American
    • À la carte
  • The prices at Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde is 1.1 miles from the center of Sámara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is 2,300 feet from Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.