Flying Crocodile

3.0 star property
Comfortable lodge near Buena Vista Beach

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Flying Crocodile

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Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds | View from room
Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room dining
Bungalow | Bathroom | Shower, towels

Overview of Flying Crocodile

Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Apdo.99 Correo, 6km from Samara, Playa Buenas Vista, Sámara, Guanacaste, 5235
  • Popular LocationBuena Vista Beach11 min walk
  • Popular LocationPlaya Barrigona14 min drive
  • Popular LocationSamara Beach17 min drive
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Room options

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 646 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Sámara

Located in Sámara, Flying Crocodile is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Buena Vista Beach and Samara Beach. Carrillo Beach is another place to visit that comes recommended.

What's nearby

  • Buena Vista Beach - 11 min walk
  • Playa Barrigona - 14 min drive
  • Samara Beach - 17 min drive
  • Guiones Beach - 30 min drive
  • Carrillo Beach - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 159 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coco's Mexican Restaurant - 9 min drive
  • Microbar - 10 min drive
  • La Malacrianza - 13 min drive
  • Roots bakery & Cafe - 10 min drive
  • Bar y Restaurante del Hotel Bahía - 11 min drive

About this property

Flying Crocodile

Lodge near Samara Beach
Located close to Buena Vista Beach, Flying Crocodile provides free continental breakfast, a poolside bar and a terrace. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Be sure to enjoy international cuisine at the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front desk safe and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Flying Crocodile boast perks, such as furnished patios and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as safes and room service.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Fridges, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM–9 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

Outdoor space

  • Furnished patio

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and cash

Property is also known as

Flying Crocodile Lodge Samara
Flying Crocodile Lodge
Flying Crocodile Samara
Flying Crocodile
Flying Crocodile Lodge
Flying Crocodile Sámara
Flying Crocodile Lodge Sámara

Frequently asked questions

Does Flying Crocodile have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Flying Crocodile pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Flying Crocodile?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Flying Crocodile?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Flying Crocodile?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Flying Crocodile provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Flying Crocodile located?

Situated by the ocean, this lodge is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Buena Vista Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Samara Beach and Carrillo Beach.

Flying Crocodile Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 27 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little piece of paradise in Samara......not much of a selection as far as meals, but the property is amazing! Little Internet connection. Their website could use better directions as to location. We spent hours looking for the resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
THIS PLACE IS PERFECT!!!!!
This place is amazing, it is perfect experience, We loved it!. amazing for couples, for families, for everybody. the service, from the moment I stepped in was an amazing experience, the score for reviews are really low for what this place is. The rooms, the pool, the food, the beach near to it, The restaurant Coyote I think is the name... EXCELLENT
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique is a word that gets thrown around a lot. In this case, it applies. The Flying Crocodile is a small grouping of individually designed cottages set in a garden of plants, fish pools and walkways. The swimming pool itself is beautiful with a small waterfall. Birds, iguanas and butterflies appear to like it there. Howler monkeys may wake you early, but you won’t mind. The breakfast, included, is excellent. Cereal, fresh fruit, yogurt, and eggs are on offer. You are near several beautiful beaches, but be aware that you are in the ‘jungle’; getting to the hotel is part of the adventure; the dusty roads are potholed and twisty; taking the ‘short route’ requires crossing a small stream in the dry season. An SUV or 4WD is a good idea. French and Spanish and English seem to be the main languages here, so anyone can get along. It’s an enchanting place.
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Each room is uniquely designed and due to a booking error in the property's part we were fortunate enough to sample two different cabins, both offered a special experience to stay at. Other than the design of the cabins, the hotel is extremely family friendly and the new owners even have a little girl of their own. The pool was terrific and kept our kids occupied all day long, in fact we didn't get the chance to sample the beach because they didn't want to leave the pool. Hotel's restaurant is good although dishes portions are on the small side and you don't really have other good options nearby. They don't serve lunch so be prepared. During the wet season the road to Samara may be flooded and require a 4x4 to cross and also some locals to guide you where the road used to be where there is now a gushing river. Overall I would definitely recommend to stay for several days here if you can help it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely helpful new owners beautiful space
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mike, BC, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant surprise !
Wasn't sure what to expect when we booked this. Rooms were very spacious and clean. A little off the beaten path, we didn't believe our GPS !. Some better signage would help. Lots of lizards and howler monkeys ! Very friendly and helpful staff !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gr, montreal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Nature at its best! Relaxing atmosphere, many animals to observe, home cooked food, very kind and attentive staff! Just wind down and feel like in a resort! Only hick up are the hard beds, but looking at what you get for the price, this is really a minor thing, especially because the rooms are so special and big! Be prepared to be awaken by howler monkeys, to see a bull frog eat out if a cats bowl, observe gekos, lizards, frogs, birds and butterflies without having to book a tour! Amazing!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017