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Bahia Esmeralda

2.0 star property
Bayfront hotel with 2 beach bars, near Penca Beach

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Beach nearby, white sand, 2 beach bars
Ecotours
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Garden View | View from room
Food court

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and 2 beach bars
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Airport shuttle
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Car rentals on site
  • Communal living room
  • Water dispenser
  • Multilingual staff
Feel at home
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Laundry service
  • Free self parking
The price is $133
includes taxes & fees
$117 per night
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2025

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Economy Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Garden View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Quadruple Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Economy Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Studio, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Standard Studio, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Classic Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Deluxe Villa | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Deluxe Villa

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 969 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Trundle Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Penca Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Playa Potrero - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Playa Prieta - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Danta Beach - 12 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 36 min drive
  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 63 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco Loco Bar & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Las Brisas - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Amigos Tacos y Beer - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gracia - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Soda Marcell - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Bahia Esmeralda

At Bahia Esmeralda, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Playa Potrero and Flamingo Beach. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, visit the restaurant for a bite to eat, or unwind with a drink at one of the 2 beach bars. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 18 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
  • Express check-out available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Hosted evening meals each Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday for a surcharge (reservations required)
  • 2 beach bars
  • Restaurant
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 1996
  • Garden
  • Mosquito nets
  • Communal living room
  • An outdoor pool
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Closed captioned TV
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: CRC 62000 per stay

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CRC 4500 to 10000 for adults, and CRC 4500 to 10000 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Hosted evening meal costs CRC 10000

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's window guards on site.
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.

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

Is there a pool at Bahia Esmeralda?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Bahia Esmeralda?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Bahia Esmeralda?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Bahia Esmeralda?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bahia Esmeralda?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Bahia Esmeralda?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but El Coco Casino (8.2 mi) is nearby.
What is there to do at Bahia Esmeralda and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and fishing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include 2 beach bars and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Bahia Esmeralda?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Bahia Esmeralda like?
Bahia Esmeralda is in the heart of Tempate, a short 13-minute walk from Playa Potrero and 12 minutes' walk from Penca Beach.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice people
robert, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay here. Cute hotel. Confortable beds. All we needed to tour around Potrero area. The pizzas were fabulous!
Andreina, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Ramona, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous place and affordable, not far from Las Catalinas which prices a bit higher. Walking distance from supermarkets and Liquor stores. Holler monkeys will give you a show at night and will wake you up in the morning but it’s safe specially if anyone is traveling with kids which I did. You will need a Car to go out if you’re planning to have a decent night out but it’s only 13 minutes away. Love this place I’m definitely coming back in December to enjoy the beginning of the summer and scape the winter here in NY.
Jorge, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place nice garden.
Diego, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Cory, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was friendly and helpful Breakfast was ok
Nadine, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Naomi Siqiniq, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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
Walter, 9-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Gerry, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice
Very nice place to stay, really enjoyed it.
William, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

David Gonzalez, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Terrible Experience at Bahia “Hormigas”
I normally don’t write negative reviews but … you couldn’t pay me to stay at Bahia Esmeralda ever again. Should be called Bahia Pura Hormigas. Property looks nice in the pictures but unfortunately we couldn’t wait to leave this place. Terrible customer service. Terrible breakfast. Terrible insect problem. Terrible beds. Needs a lot of maintenance. Our room was full of bugs; particularly a ridiculous amount of large ants to the point where we didn’t feel comfortable sleeping under the covers or leaving our clothes out of our suitcases. And the beds were very uncomfortable and mattress was super thin. I could’ve dealt with the insects if the rest was good but it wasn’t. My family is from CR so I get that it’s a rainforest and can deal with some critters, but it was that bad. On top of it all the management was incredibly rude to my family, including my senior mom and gave us a hard time for the silliest things. We even got scolded for having my brother drop us off and assist my mom to the room while we carried stuff. And, after commenting on the treatment received, we were approached and confronted by staff. Super unprofessional and uncomfortable. The only positive was outside the rooms where the pool is is nice but we didn’t even use the pool during our 3 night stay because we avoided the hotel as much as possible. Do yourself a favor and pay a little extra to stay elsewhere.
3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Staff and service were excellent with everything. Very clean and well maintained. Quiet. Nice typical breakfast, if not much variety. Dining area has a nice new bar but it was never open. Would have been nice to have a place to sit and have a drink. Car is needed. Las Brisas was only walkable dining option, great local place. Good thing we liked it.
Donald, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Denice, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Muy buen anfitrión y explicación!! Y las habitaciones muy limpias y confortables.
Eduardo Rodriguez, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Beautiful property, great location for a chill vacation. Easy walk to sodas, beach, a small super. Room was in great shape, service was friendly. We wanted a relaxed vacation and it was perfect for that. There are a few things that were odd, all very minor but would be easy improvements 1. They had us wear wristbands the whole visit. This was odd - it wasnt a HS spring break trip. I don't like having to wear something making me obviously a tourist for security. We didnt see any other hotels doing this 2 - There were any washcloths. We bought one, but it was odd since towels were provided 3 - Our unit had a small kitchen (well appointed) but it would be nice if they provided some basics - salt, pepper, maybe sugar for coffee. The local supers don't sell super small quantities for travelers.
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean. Appropriate. Great price. Very short distance to Penca beach. Very close to good restaurants.
Hugo, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ricardo, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
elizabeth, 9-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Carlos, 12-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Wonderful stay, staff was very helpful and accommodating!!
Christina, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Ward, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Disappointed for the cost per night: very small room with no fridge. No ice available, no restaurant, no safe, no towels for the pool. The breakfast very light, not generous (exemple: only one slice of bread, no jam, etc.) Extremely noisy caused by trucks during the night and morning.
Alain-Robert, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Joselyn, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review