Top 10 Hotels in Nicoya - Competitive Prices

A coastal landscape with a curved beach, rocky outcrops, and dense vegetation.

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Go beyond your typical stay in Nicoya

Pet friendly

Apartment

Villa

Condo

Pool

Hot tub

Spa

Cottage

Family friendly

Resort

Waterpark

Cabin

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

This weekend

Next weekend

Our top choices for Nicoya hotels

A poolside area with wooden loungers, a stone pathway, and a palm plant.

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a covered roof.

A hotel room with two wooden beds, a ceiling fan, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

An indoor dining area with tables and chairs, a bar counter, and a green artificial turf floor.

1. Hotel El Regalo

Nicoya

Christopher

AED 349

AED 394 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A pool area with a rectangular pool, lounge chairs, and a table with chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a view of the outdoors.

An outdoor dining area with red chairs and tables, a ceiling fan, and a view of lush greenery.

A long table with glass jars and a potted plant.

2. Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz

Luis

AED 227

AED 257 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

An outdoor dining table set for a meal with a candelabra centerpiece, surrounded by chairs and a white fence in the background.

A large, modern resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and lush surrounding greenery.

A backyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a gazebo.

A hotel room with two beds, a bench, a round mirror, and a small table with glasses.

3. Rancho Humo Estancia

San Antonio

Jae

AED 735

AED 831 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A person in a hot tub overlooking a lush landscape with a river and forest.

An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, rocky outcrops, and dense greenery.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, and a hanging light fixture.

An outdoor seating area with wooden furniture, a view of the ocean, and a sunset.

4. Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge

Nosara

Keith

AED 787

AED 889 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and lush greenery.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a coffee maker, and a painting.

5. The Hideaway Hotel

Sámara

Chandra

AED 239

AED 270 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a dark blue bedspread, two bedside lamps, a white wardrobe, and a small shelf with decorative items.

A room with two chairs, a door with a number, and a view of the outdoors.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and striped umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery.

6. Sunset Shack Hotel

Nosara

Kathryn

AED 529

AED 598 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A resort with a large pool, multiple blue-roofed structures, and a view of the ocean.

A bathroom with a view of the ocean, a wooden bench, a large ornate mirror, and a white sink.

A coastal view with a pagoda-style building surrounded by lush greenery and a beach.

A balcony with stone steps and wooden chairs, overlooking a lush garden and the sea.

7. Nosara Beach Hotel

Nosara

Brandon

AED 665

AED 752 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A covered walkway with wooden flooring, green railings, and potted plants.

A room with two beds, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.

A two-story building with a covered patio and outdoor seating area.

A covered outdoor area with a gravel path, surrounded by greenery and plants.

8. Hotel Sol Samara

Sámara

Matt

AED 215

AED 243 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A pool area with a stone border, surrounded by lush greenery and a multi-story building with balconies.

A hotel room with a bed featuring a decorative swan towel arrangement with rose petals and a small floral centerpiece.

A beach with palm trees and a distant island.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

9. Hotel Giada

Sámara

Brent

AED 325

AED 368 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A wicker chair with a cushioned seat and backrest, positioned outdoors with a view of greenery.

A spacious restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a high ceiling.

A yoga mat in a room with a wooden ceiling and large windows.

A woman in a yellow dress walking by a pool with lounge chairs and palm trees in the background.

10. Astra Hotel Boutique

Nosara

Dessislava

AED 429

AED 485 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A room with a sloped ceiling, a bed with white bedding, a dining table with chairs, and a window with a patterned curtain.

A wooden deck with wicker furniture and a table.

A triangular window with a leaf-patterned curtain, a glass table, and a bed with white bedding.

11. Ostional Turtle Lodge

Cuajiniquil

Sheri

AED 259

AED 293 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a view of a landscaped garden.

A secluded eco-lodge with multiple cabins surrounded by dense forest, offering a natural, tranquil environment.

A rectangular pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees. There are lounge chairs and umbrellas along the poolside.

A restaurant with wooden ceiling and tables set for dining.

12. Hotel Luna Azul

Cuajiniquil

Clint

AED 182

AED 205 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A pool area with a two-story building, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

A person cooking on a grill with a sign above reading "El Colibri".

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and a marble countertop.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, two beds, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

13. Cabinas el Colibri

Puerto Carrillo

Kim

AED 275

AED 310 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and a covered seating area, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with a thatched roof.

A bedroom with two beds, a desk, and a chair, with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the beach and mountains.

A covered outdoor lounge area with wicker chairs and lounge chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of a mountainous landscape.

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a view of the sea.

14. Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows

Puerto Carrillo

Summer

AED 865

AED 977 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and hanging lanterns, surrounded by lush tropical plants.

A room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window with a view.

A room with a round wooden table, a hanging lantern, and a large arched doorway leading to a garden.

A poolside area with a seating arrangement, surrounded by tropical plants and a large circular structure.

15. Domo Nosara Boutique Hotel

Nosara

Michael

AED 367

AED 414 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A gazebo-style outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery.

A spacious indoor area with a wooden ceiling and large windows.

The entrance to Hotel Samara Beach with a red-tiled roof and a white, textured archway.

A swimming pool with a surrounding deck, a covered seating area, and palm trees.

16. Hotel Samara Beach

Sámara

CLINTON

AED 364

AED 411 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

An aerial view of a pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A pathway leading to a building surrounded by dense foliage.

A modern interior with a large window, a black bowl on a shelf, a wooden chair, and a table with a bottle and glasses.

A modern bathroom with a large window, a bathtub, and a sink.

17. Esh Hotel and Spa, a Member of Design Hotels

Nosara

Jonathan

AED 753

AED 1,085 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A wooden table set outdoors with glassware and decorative items, surrounded by palm trees.

A beachside resort with rows of white umbrellas and lounge chairs, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A pathway leading to a beach with palm trees and a sunset view.

A resort with a dome-roofed building surrounded by lush greenery, overlooking a beach at sunset.

18. Azul Hotel & Retreat

Cuajiniquil

ken

AED 545

AED 616 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A swimming pool with a person in the water, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with a view of greenery and hills in the background.

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a large window with a view of the outdoors, a dining area, and a colorful artwork on the wall.

A resort with multiple buildings surrounded by dense forest, featuring a swimming pool and a tennis court.

A wooden deck with a stone bathtub filled with water and flower petals, a small table with a glass of water and a plate of food, and a bench with towels.

19. Los Altos de Eros Boutique Hotel & Spa

Tamarindo

Patrik

AED 1,097

AED 1,240 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A pathway surrounded by tropical plants and a white structure with a conical roof.

A bedroom with a large bed, a view through a sliding door, a hanging pendant light, and a potted plant.

A glass door with a reflection of a yoga studio interior, including a person in a yoga pose, a yoga mat, and a tree outside.

A rooftop pool surrounded by lush tropical plants and a wooden deck.

20. Sendero Hotel

Nosara

"This is an excellent experience. All the staff was incredibly helpful, the room was impeccable, the restaurant was delicious, and the amenities were exactly what we needed. We enjoyed the small details—sweet treats in the afternoon, watermelon water, post surf showers. Also shout out to Carlos, our surf instructor, for getting us up on boards immediately, his storytelling, and his unfettered joy."

Naomi

AED 992

AED 1,341 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

View all properties

Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in

Where to stay in Nicoya

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

El Carmen

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in El Carmen and surrounding area, you can visit Recaredo Briceno Park and La Casa de la Cultura.

See properties

Casitas

While Casitas isn't home to many top sights, Recaredo Briceno Park and La Casa de la Cultura are some notable places to visit nearby.

See properties

Stay near popular Nicoya attractions

Recaredo Briceno Park

Explore the great outdoors at Recaredo Briceno Park, a lovely green space in Nicoya. Discover the area's countryside and mountain views.

See properties

Nicoya Colonial Church

8.4/10 (26 reviews)

After visiting Nicoya Colonial Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nicoya. Wander the parks or discover the area's countryside.

See properties

Iglesia de San Blas

After visiting Iglesia de San Blas, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nicoya. Wander the parks or discover the area's countryside.

See properties

La Casa de la Cultura

Take the family on an outing to La Casa de la Cultura during your trip to Nicoya. Discover the area's countryside and mountain views.

See properties

Learn more about Nicoya

Colonial architecture surrounds the central plaza where locals gather for festivals and weekend markets. Rent a car to explore nearby beaches like Sámara, or book eco-tours to spot monkeys in the surrounding dry tropical forest.

See all hotels in Nicoya

Top Nicoya Hotel Reviews

Domo Nosara Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was very clean, quiet and the staff was very friendly. We stayed in the loft room and it was perfect. The little kitchen with everything you need. It was nice to walk in to a cool room after a hot day. Jeffrey was welcoming, helpful and always a phone call away."

Esh Hotel and Spa, a Member of Design Hotels

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great week at Esh! The staff was very friendly and attentive. We loved the property and the pool. We made use of the sauna and cold plunge daily. We even saw monkeys while hanging out on the property. Yeh breakfast was delicious and plentiful keeping us full to start the day. Although the probably is a bit outside of town, the shuttle service is convenient to get to and from t e Esh to town."

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We loved The Guilded Iguana for so many reasons! The staff is excellent, the restaurant food is exceptional, and the property is gorgeous and well maintained. We will definitely be back!!!"

Nosara Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"the property is well located with access to two beautiful beaches."

Hotel Luna Azul

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property. First night there we ate in the restaurant. We were the only people there watching the sunset over the pacific. Food was excellent. Service was stellar. We saw humming birds, tapir, tocan, and iguanas, all from the outdoor by the pool restaurant. Pool was clean and warm."

Living Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Super clean and refreshing pool. Great location."

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

10/10 Excellent

"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 wedding anniversary and desperately needed a officiant Not only did Kelly find someone she put the deposit down to make sure our day was perfect! If you are looking for a beautiful get away this is the place. We had 4 family's in the home and plenty of space. If I could rate our experience with this home it would be 100%Thank you Kelly!!"

Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows

10/10 Excellent

"This is our Second time staying here. This time was an unexpected trip with no reservations made. Husband is handy capped and they were very professional and helpful in assistance of golf cart rides back and forth to car. Front Desk guys were very friendly and professional and very quick to reply via whatz app with any questions. Highly recommend the stay and ask for a water view! The view is beautiful! Rooms are always clean and the pool is amazing!"

Residencias Samara

10/10 Excellent

"Great space and location. Staff was very helpful"

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in Nicoya?

Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge, located 19.6 mi (31.6 km) from the heart of Nicoya, is a top choice for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good choices for your trip to the area are The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel and Domo Nosara Boutique Hotel. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Nicoya.

What's the top vacation rental that Nicoya has to offer?

BEACH Castle w/ WATERSLIDE, WATERFALL, 2 Pools on SANDY BEACHFRONT August Discount!!: This vacation home rental outside of Nicoya is located on the beach and has a balcony, a selection of games, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 7 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family. See all vacation rentals in Nicoya.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Nicoya, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Nicoya.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Nicoya?

For more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Nicoya, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What's the best pet-friendly place to stay in Nicoya?

Tranquil lodge in Nicoya for a perfect getaway Disconnect. Relax. Enjoy. is a top lodge for people traveling with their pets, and offers an outdoor pool and private pools for its human guests. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Nicoya.

What's the best place to stay close to Nicoya Colonial Church?

Hotel Nicoya is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Nicoya Colonial Church. Other good choices within a few miles include Hotel Río Tempisque and Hotel El Regalo.

What about the best place to stay near Recaredo Briceno Park?

One of the top choices for your stay is Hotel Nicoya, located a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Recaredo Briceno Park, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Hotel Río Tempisque and Hotel El Regalo are two other good options within 5 miles.

What are some hotels with pools in Nicoya?

Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only: Features 6 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 bars. Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge and The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel are two additional hotels that offer an onsite pool. View all hotels with pools in Nicoya.

What's the best hotel for staying near Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR)?

Hilton Garden Inn Liberia Airport is a popular 3.5-star hotel featuring a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport. Other good options near the airport include Hotel Santa Ana Liberia Airport and Hotel Rincon del Llano.

What is staying in Nicoya like?

Visitors can enjoy all that Nicoya has to offer including the parks, monuments, and museums. In Nicoya, there are 18 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Nicoya.

What is there to see in Nicoya?

A couple of favorite places to visit are Recaredo Briceno Park and La Casa de la Cultura. You'll also find Palo Verde National Park and Samara Beach in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Nicoya guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Nicoya?

The hottest months are usually March and April with an average temp of 81°F, while the coldest months are December and January with an average of 78°F. The rainiest months in Nicoya are October, September, June, and August, with each month seeing an average of 20 inches of rainfall.

Find hotels in Nicoya

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Go beyond your typical stay in Nicoya

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Star rating

Guest rating

Our top choices for Nicoya hotels

1. Hotel El Regalo

2. Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz

3. Rancho Humo Estancia

4. Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge

5. The Hideaway Hotel

6. Sunset Shack Hotel

7. Nosara Beach Hotel

8. Hotel Sol Samara

9. Hotel Giada

10. Astra Hotel Boutique

11. Ostional Turtle Lodge

12. Hotel Luna Azul

13. Cabinas el Colibri

14. Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows

15. Domo Nosara Boutique Hotel

16. Hotel Samara Beach

17. Esh Hotel and Spa, a Member of Design Hotels

18. Azul Hotel & Retreat

19. Los Altos de Eros Boutique Hotel & Spa

20. Sendero Hotel

Where to stay in Nicoya

El Carmen

Casitas

Stay near popular Nicoya attractions

Recaredo Briceno Park

Nicoya Colonial Church

Iglesia de San Blas

La Casa de la Cultura

Learn more about Nicoya

Top Nicoya Hotel Reviews

Domo Nosara Boutique Hotel

Esh Hotel and Spa, a Member of Design Hotels

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

Nosara Beach Hotel

Hotel Luna Azul

Living Hotel

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

Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows

Residencias Samara

Frequently asked questions

Go further with the Expedia app