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El Sueño Tropical Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Puerto Carrillo with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast

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El Sueño Tropical Hotel is a sanctuary of calm. Start your day with continental breakfast, then enjoy hot stone massages or Ayurvedic treatments at the spa. Lounge by two outdoor pools, stay connected with free WiFi, and savor satisfying meals at the restaurant.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is AED 301
AED 340 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov

Room options

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Basic Single Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Basic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Double Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Basic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
3Km Este Plaza Deporte Carrillo, Puerto Carrillo, Guanacaste, 51103

What's nearby

  • Carrillo Beach - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Playa Camaronal - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Playa Islita - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Samara Beach - 11 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Buena Vista Beach - 30 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Roots Bakery & Café - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Colibrí - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Aromas - ‬5 min walk

About this property

El Sueño Tropical Hotel

Property highlights
At El Sueño Tropical Hotel, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a garden, and an outdoor entertainment area. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a deep-tissue massage or a body treatment. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), outdoor furniture, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as first-run movies and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and shampoo
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Decks/patios, premium channels, and first-run movies

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • First-run movies
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 1 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 200 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit is payable by wire transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 135 per person (one-way)
  • Pet deposit: USD 200 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 1 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

EL SUENO TROPICAL HOTEL
El Sueño Tropical Hotel Hotel
El Sueño Tropical Hotel Puerto Carrillo
El Sueño Tropical Hotel Hotel Puerto Carrillo

Frequently asked questions

Does El Sueño Tropical Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–11:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at El Sueño Tropical Hotel?

As of 21 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Sueño Tropical Hotel on 22 November 2025 start from $93.52, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is El Sueño Tropical Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a deposit of USD 200 per stay and a fee of USD 1 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at El Sueño Tropical Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at El Sueño Tropical Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does El Sueño Tropical Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 135 per person applies.

Where is El Sueño Tropical Hotel located?

Situated in Puerto Carrillo, this hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Playa Camaronal and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Carrillo Beach. Samara Beach and Playa Islita are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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El Sueño Tropical Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice place friendly staff...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved absolutely everything about our stay! Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Manager was extremely friendly .Always a smile on his face .We would recommend this destination o friends
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall an awesome place. Will be staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time can’t wait to come back
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was decent , staff was great. But the rooms didn't have hot water again. I stayed there in January and there was no hot water. The same thing happened this time. You have to fix the hot water. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

marcela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, kind attention, relax environment
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed this newly renovated property. Comfortable rooms and it’s really an oasis. It’s just the right distance from Samara also! Loved the staff and food also. Do not hesitate to book!

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay at El Sueno Tropical Hotel

We loved our stay! It was such a perfect landing spot for us - close enough to town but not right in the mix at all. Erin was a superb host, and we really loved the included breakfast and coffees! Reading by the pool in the morning was a highlight as well. Their newly renovated facilities are fantastic and we’d recommend this hotel for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Servervie was superb!

2/10 Terrible

Suneetha

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We reached the hotel around 6:30 pm on Monday, March 27th . No light outside of the hotel, heard to find the address. Hotel gate is closed. Not able to find any lights or any signs of cars or people when looking thru the gate. Called hotel phone number and no one picked up the phone. Spend 15 mins near the hotel and no response. Drive to another hotel near by and requsted that new hotel staff to call this hotel. No one picked up the phone. He called one of workers personal phone & he told that hotel is open from back roads& restaurant is closed on Monday and thats why gate is closed. We were scared to go to this hotel using back roads where there is no sign anywhere how to go reach there. Finally. We did not go this hotel at all. Not good experience at all.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

flariza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel silencioso

La propiedad bien cuidada con mucho verde , el personal amable , el hotel con un ambiente de paz
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bel hôtel près de Samara :-)

Très beau site avec des chambres comfortables et propres. Le souper directement au bord de la piscine y as été délicieux et abordable. Des l’arrivée nous avons été reçu pas Erin qui est très charmante et a l’écoute de nos demandes. Un site tranquille, propre et accueillant pas très loin d’une magnifique plage que j’ai hâte de revisiter pour plus de nuits et que je recommande fortement. Asta luego Erin !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

flariza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024