Title: Blue Iguana Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Blue Iguana Hotel with free parking, steps from Samara Beach ![Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14770000/14761900/14761807/a708225b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Bicycling](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14770000/14761900/14761807/23096a08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14770000/14761900/14761807/f7e4c4d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14770000/14761900/14761807/79c40ca1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14770000/14761900/14761807/8fffc20a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Blue Iguana offers a perfect mix of relaxation and activity. Enjoy the outdoor pool and terrace, rent bikes to explore, and get tour assistance for nearby attractions. Free self-parking makes coming and going easy. 7.2 Good ## Popular amenities - Bar - 24/7 front desk - Room service - Pool - Kitchen - Laundry £41 includes taxes & fees 19 Sept - 20 Sept ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 7 of 7 rooms ![Standard Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14770000/14761900/14761807/f94c85a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Cable channels Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14770000/14761900/14761807/b40aed4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Shared/communal kitchen Cable channels Daily housekeeping - 225 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14770000/14761900/14761807/e5bbb29f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Cable channels Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Comfort Triple Room, Multiple Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14770000/14761900/14761807/26951855.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Triple Room, Multiple Beds ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Cable channels Daily housekeeping - 300 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14770000/14761900/14761807/bfa419b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Shared/communal kitchen Cable channels Daily housekeeping - 225 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Economy Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14770000/14761900/14761807/f6bf1309.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Room 7.0 Good 2 reviews ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Shared/communal kitchen Cable channels Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14770000/14761900/14761807/e3a8400c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Cable channels Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 5 - 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSamara-Hotels-Hotel-Playa-Samara.h14761807.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSamara-Hotels-Hotel-Playa-Samara.h14761807.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Sámara, Blue Iguana is near the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Museo Islita, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Samara Beach and Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Camaronal. [Visit our Sámara travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Samara.dx601385) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C9.88097%2C-85.52899&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wkgIsb2pYNQHhR7CVhOXj-xhd_k=) West side of the soccer field, Sámara, Guanacaste, 50205 ### What's nearby - Samara Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Buena Vista Beach - 13 min drive - 4.6 miles - Carrillo Beach - 13 min drive - 4.4 miles - Playa Barrigona - 13 min drive - 5.1 miles - Garza Beach - 20 min drive - 10.3 miles ### Getting around - Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 137 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Roots Bakery & Café - ‬5 min walk - ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min walk - ‪Limey’s Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk - ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬7 min walk - ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬5 min walk ## About this property ### Blue Iguana Hotel near Samara Beach At Blue Iguana, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - An outdoor pool - Free self-parking - Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and luggage storage - Barbecues, a reception hall and a billiards/pool table Room features All guest rooms at Blue Iguana include amenities, such as free WiFi. Extra amenities include: - Flat-screen TVs with cable channels - Communal kitchens, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Return airport shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - A bar/lounge - A restaurant - Snack bar/deli ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals - Billiards/pool table - Outdoor pool ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Vending machine ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Picnic area - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) ### More - Designated smoking areas - Reception hall ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Shower ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Limited room service - Shared kitchen access ### More - Ceiling fan ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### 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 ### Optional extras - Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts There is no hot water on site ### Property is also known as Hotel Playa Samara Playa Samara Blue Iguana Hotel Blue Iguana Sámara Hotel Playa Samara Blue Iguana Hotel Sámara ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Blue Iguana have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at Blue Iguana? > As of 18 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Iguana on 19 Sept 2025 start from £41.39, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Samara-Hotels-Hotel-Playa-Samara.h14761807.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Blue Iguana pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much is parking at Blue Iguana? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Blue Iguana? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at Blue Iguana? > Checkout is at 11 AM. ### Does Blue Iguana provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. ### Where is Blue Iguana located? > Situated near the beach, this hotel is steps from Samara Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Carrillo Beach and Buena Vista Beach. Playa Barrigona and Playa Barco Quebrado are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Blue Iguana Reviews 7.2 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.6 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ### 8.2 Staff & service ### 7.4 Eco-friendliness ### 6.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 37 8 - Good 25 6 - Okay 15 4 - Poor 16 2 - Terrible 12 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Merry 26 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very friendly, helpful and inviting. ##### Merry Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Mark 17 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great place when needed to stay close to the airport. Very responsive host overall great value for the price. ##### Mark Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Leonard 20 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Friendly staff. ##### Leonard Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rodney 2 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities As always, I had a great time there. ##### Rodney Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lucas 26 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Love this place. Everyone is friends and family here!!!! Can’t wait to come back!!!! ##### Lucas Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andus 11 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great staff and a kind owner who cares about people. ##### Andus Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 28 Dec 2024 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Not bad location but dont stay here if you want to get rest. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DECLAN 12 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The events at the bar area were great, live music and maple on another night! ##### DECLAN Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jason 25 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice Stay Front desk was very helpful, letting us know the best spots to go for our needs ##### Jason Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kobi 30 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Friendly atmosphere ##### Kobi Stayed 28 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lucas 26 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Love ##### Lucas Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Emmanuelle 24 Jan 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities La cuisine commune était très sale. Les gens étaient super gentils et accueillants, chaque fois que nous avions une questions, ils étaient toujours là pour nous aider. Je recommande l’endroit, mais seulement si vous ne compter pas cuisiner lol! ##### Emmanuelle Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### John 25 Mar 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities The bathroom is extremely small and there is no hot water (by design). The rooms have an open cinder block along the ceiling that easily lets in bugs and noise. Also, the hotel is next to a night club that blast music through the once quiet neighborhood until 2am. People tend to meet at the hotel courtyard after the club closes. ##### John Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emmanuel 15 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Grate location ##### Emmanuel Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane 14 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service The staff is wonderful but the condition and comfort for the guest is poor. ##### Diane Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jeffrey 21 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Very small room with no a/c but it is inexpensive. It is hot in Samara. Friendly staff. ##### Jeffrey Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Nancy 25 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort Staff is friendly. The hotel is terribly noisy. We had a room with No a/c, the ceiling fan was not strong enough to make a difference, the room was very hot. Hard and noisy bed. We were suppose to stay 3 nights, we stayed 1 and moved to an other place. Greg, one of the staff member was great and understanding, he reimbursed us what he could. ##### Nancy Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Robert 15 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Let me start by saying that the gentlemen that were there for reception and maintenance were outstanding, professional, helpful and expedient in fixing things that are wrong. This is not a 5 star hotel but it is clean and in an excellent location. We had some trouble with our first room because the ceiling had leaks. The next morning we talked to Brian at reception and he immediately found us another room. You have to realize though that the rainfall at that time was the most they had had in decades. They were up on the roof that afternoon repairing it. The new room we had was perfect. Any time we had a question Brian or Guillermo were right on top of it answering it or helping us. I would highly recommend this hotel. We had A/C, private shower and toilet and the hotel is within a 10 minute walk to numerous restaurants. So you know though there is only cold water showers. Not bad after a hot day though! ##### Robert Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alvaro 18 May 2025 ##### Alvaro Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alvaro 16 May 2025 ##### Alvaro Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Daniel 26 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Daniel Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Kevin 4 Mar 2025 Disliked: Amenities The staff were friendly and helpful. The WIFI worked without interruptions. The shower gave cold water only and you could not sit straight on the toilet. The bathroom was too small. ##### Kevin Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue 19 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Sue Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Gabrielle 21 Jan 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff was friendly & this may be an okay place for singles or travelers who are ok with hostels but for a single mother and her young child I was very disappointed with this place. Live music at night made it hard to rest & overall cleanliness especially bathrooms was bad. I didn’t even end up staying but rather gave the key back and had to find a diff hotel to stay at. When returning the key and telling them I wasn’t going to stay they didn’t bother asking why or offering a refund. ##### Gabrielle Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Arturo 5 Jan 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Arturo Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tamarindo-Hotels-Hotel-Tamarindo-Diria-Beach-Resort.h1108151.Hotel-Information) > > [Makanda by the Sea](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Quepos-Hotels-Makanda-By-The-Sea.h2328562.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Agios Stefanos](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Agios-Stefanos-Hotels.d6125588.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Jardín del Edén Boutique Hotel - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tamarindo-Hotels-Jardin-Del-Eden-Boutique-Hotel-Adults-Only.h2818928.Hotel-Information) > > [Casa Luna Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Casa-Luna-Hotel-Spa.h2305532.Hotel-Information) > > [Beach Resorts & Hotels in Venice](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Venice-Hotels-Beach-Hotels.0-0-d179981-tBeachHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Drake-Bay-Hotels-Casa-Corcovado-Jungle-Lodge.h19460167.Hotel-Information) > > [Wyndham Tamarindo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tamarindo-Hotels-Wyndham-Tamarindo.h10356916.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Woodford Green](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Woodford-Green-Hotels.d10466.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [El Remanso Rainforest Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Jimenez-Hotels-El-Remanso-Lodge.h11640675.Hotel-Information) > > [W Bali - Seminyak](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Seminyak-Hotels-W-Bali-Seminyak.h3927638.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Barton-upon-Humber](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Barton-Upon-Humber-Hotels.d6047508.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Arenal-Observatory-Lodge-Spa.h11820519.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Magic Mountain SPA & Conference center](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Hotel-Magic-Mountain-SPA-Conference-Center.h1636277.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Wembley Stadium](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wembley-Stadium-Hotels.0-l501565-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Koora Hotel by Sandglass](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monteverde-Hotels-Hotel-Aguti-Lodge-Reserve.h33594530.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Florida Keys](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Florida-Keys-Hotels.d6023765.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotel Belmar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monteverde-Hotels-Hotel-Belmar.h37178213.Hotel-Information) > > [Villa Lapas Jungle Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jaco-Hotels-Villa-Lapas-Jungle-Village.h1330482.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penas-Blancas-Hotels-Heliconias-Nature-Lodge.h8386216.Hotel-Information) > > [Cloud Forest Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monteverde-Hotels-Monteverde-Cloud-Forest-Lodge.h2050850.Hotel-Information) > > [The Caledonian Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-Hotels-The-Caledonian-Hotel.h888896.Hotel-Information) > > [Statham Lodge Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lymm-Hotels-Statham-Lodge-Hotel.h12893466.Hotel-Information) > > [Poas Volcano Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vara-Blanca-Hotels-Poas-Volcano-Lodge.h5259118.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from London (LHR) to Latham (ALB)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/alb/london-to-albany) > > [Flights from Málaga (AGP) to Liverpool (LPL)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/agp/lpl/malaga-to-liverpool) > > [China Southern Airlines](https://www.expedia.co.uk/China-Southern-Airlines-Flights.cCZ.Travel-Guide-Airlines) ### Packages > [Llechwedd Slate Caverns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Llechwedd-Slate-Caverns-Blaenau-Ffestiniog.d6086465.Attraction)