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Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas

2.0 star property
Bayside hotel with beach bars and outdoor pool

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Bahia Esmeralda, near Penca Beach, offers a lively retreat with a pool and sun loungers. Guests can bike through beautiful landscapes or visit nearby Danta Beach and Playa Prieta. Free WiFi and bike rentals are available, with staff ready to share local insights.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Economy Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Terrace/patio

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Pool View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Living area

Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Pool View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
3 bedrooms
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Premium Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Ground Floor

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Living area

Premium Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Tower

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
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About the area

Map
100 metros Este de la Plaza Deportiva, Tempate, Guanacaste, 50308

What's nearby

  • Potrero Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Penca Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Playa Potrero - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Playa Prieta - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 7 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Pleamar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Shack - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Beach House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Soda Marcell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Surf Box - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas

Hotel near Penca Beach
Located close to Playa Prieta and Danta Beach, Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas provides 2 beach bars, a garden and car hire on-site. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this hotel. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, laundry services and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, hairdryers and shampoo
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: CRC 4,500 to 10,000 for adults and CRC 4,500 to 10,000 for children
  • 2 beach bars
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for a fee of CRC 10,000; reservation required

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1996
  • Communal living room
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: CRC 62000 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CRC 4500 to 10000 for adults and CRC 4500 to 10000 for children
  • Hosted evening meal: CRC 10000

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Bahia Esmeralda Aparthotel
Bahia Esmeralda Aparthotel Potrero
Bahia Esmeralda Potrero
Bahia Esmeralda Costa Rica/Playa Potrero
Bahia Esmeralda Santa Cruz
Bahia Esmeralda Hotel Potrero
Bahia Esmeralda Hotel
Bahia Esmeralda Hotel
Bahia Esmeralda Tempate
Bahia Esmeralda Hotel Tempate

Frequently asked questions

Does Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Is Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas located?

Located in the heart of Tempate, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Penca Beach and Playa Prieta. Danta Beach and Flamingo Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 126 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Within walking distance of 6 beaches. Easy uber access to local attractions. Clean, comfortable and friendly. Grocery store and fresh fruit/ veg market across the street.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, staff was very helpful and accommodating!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful Breakfast was ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here. Cute hotel. Confortable beds. All we needed to tour around Potrero area. The pizzas were fabulous!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Very nice

Very nice place to stay, really enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place nice garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

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

Bahia Esmeralda

Great place great service great area ended up staying extra because we liked it so much

10/10 Excellent

Elvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tranquility
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Bahia Esmeralda 👍😃❤️

A gem in Potrero, pretty calm area, near lots of sodas to eat in, close walking distance to Potrero Beach. Service impeccable, great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly! The location is a short distance from the beach, and in the middle of local restaurants. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. This is not a high-end location. The rooms, surroundings and pool are just enough. Practical and reasonable. Not intended for higher-end tastes. Great location and staff to have an understanding of the local community. Feels like a mom-and-pop business. Welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joselyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's close to Potrero and Penca beach. It is very clean and room distribution it's excellent to spend for long periods of time. I totally recommend staying at this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything good. A place to stay twice.

8/10 Good

Laura

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

Cute, well mantained spot 🌴

Very comfortable stay. Rooms were clean and the pool was fantastic. Walking distance to some nice beaches and some pretty decent restaurants so it was okay for us not having a vehicle. We were only there for one night in transit but the town seems really cute. The person who checked us in was very informative.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Good price and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the landscaping and the very clean pool. Our room was made up each time we asked; very nice. We wish there were hammocks, pepper at breakfast, a bar. The cats are special
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rey nice accomodations and property. Pool area was nice too. Just a little to isolated for my liking. A golf cart or vehicle is recommended.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Ward

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We liked the area, close to stores, restaurants and beaches. A bit noisy due to the road. Beds need to be updated, very firm and small. It’s a great little resort.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought the hotel was nice and away from everything. It was minutes away from a grocery stop and a restaurant that I enjoyed a lot. If I was going back I would probably go back to the same place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Appropriate. Great price. Very short distance to Penca beach. Very close to good restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a great experience! Very relaxing, super friendly staff. Lots of filtered water and Wifi available. The pool was kinda small but still nice. And you can definitely have an adventure if you walk out into the streets. I would stay at Bahia Esmeralda again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The courtyard gardens were maintained and fit the need for privacy and enhanced the living spaces. The apartments were clean and simple. Basic living with amenities if wanted. The area local not tourist but close to basic needs. Staff was amazing
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Ramona

I had high hopes for this property, but it was very average. The bar was completely closed, no refrigerator in the rooms and the breakfasts were marginal. We won't be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple and quiet setting. A little bit too basic, but acceptable. The breakfast isn't great, better buy groceries in a local tienda and cook something simple yourself. The best beach in the area is in Flamingo by Margaritaville
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Fr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel, secure parking, location-- all positive Television...nothing in English...not even CNN--negative
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023