What is Costa Esmeralda like?

Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in San Carlos's Costa Esmeralda neighbourhood.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Costa Esmeralda?

Based on our traveller data, San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay in Costa Esmeralda. This B&B offers free breakfast and free parking.

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

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available in Costa Esmeralda.

What can I see and do in this San Carlos neighbourhood?

Playa El Palmar is one place you might want to visit in the area around Costa Esmeralda. Make a stop at Coronado Beach and Teta Beach while you're sightseeing around the area.

Top 10 Costa Esmeralda Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in Costa Esmeralda

"Cute little hotel In the heart of San Carlos. The rooftop lounge was a real treat. The staff was super friendly and helpful. I had breakfast delivered to my door each morning. The AC worked great and the beach was only a 10 minute walk away for a nice swim or some surfing. Would stay here again for the price. "

"Easy and conveniently located for the area"

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23 Sept - 24 Sept

"Lugar ideal para desconectarse, la habitación que nos asignaron super aseada, amplia y privada. Creo deberían de aclarar que no hay opciones de restaurante cerca ni en la propiedad. Regresaré pero preparado con alimentos y bebidas. Otro detalle, sólo aceptan pago con transferencia o Yappy que es un método para personales nacionales, no para extranjero. No aceptan Tarjeta de crédito, también deberían de aclararlo y que no será expedía quien cobre. "

"This place was great! And the Staff was excellent. A perfect little hideaway on the beach"

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26 Aug - 27 Aug

"The staff were very nice & helpful. "

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

"Beautiful space. Friendly staff"

"An excellent hotel with great views (on a sunny day). The drive into town is pretty short, so it's a good spot that's both convenient and quiet"

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26 Aug - 27 Aug

"Great accommodations inpp"

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4 Sept - 5 Sept

"Good service, food and ambience "

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1 Sept - 2 Sept

"An amazing stay with a host that went above and beyond. "

12 outdoor pools, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

"I have stayed at some of the best resorts in the world. I must say that The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama deserves to be in this category. The staff were so kind and helpful all of the time. The resort is beautiful and the food was excellent. "

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

"Great place to stay and relax Beautiful "

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

6 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

"We had a nice family stay and enjoyed the various pools and beach. The food was decent and the service was good. You need to book early if you want one of the restaurants (same day only), This was a nice way of changing up the dining format. The whole resort was very well maintained and in a beautiful spot. We also spent a nice morning at the quiet and deserted Playa Santa Clara which was a short drive away. "

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8 Sept - 9 Sept

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26 Aug - 27 Aug

"An excellent place to stay on a first visit to Coronado. Anne-Marie has great knowledge of the area which she is happy to share with guests."

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26 Aug - 27 Aug

"Nice hotel."

"Don Nando muy buena persona pero creo q pague mucho porq hay sitios mejores como el hostal del señor Miguel moly q es muy bonito y con picina y el restaurante es exquisita la comida En el coro tú no hay personal q te atienda "

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug