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Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Restaurant
Front of property
Exterior
Economy Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
The current price is AU$125
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May

Explore the area

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100 metros Este de la Plaza Deportiva, Tempate, Guanacaste, 50308
  • Place, Penca Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Potrero
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Prieta
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪94 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Room

Economy Room

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Economy Double Room | Terrace/patio

Economy Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Pool View

Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Pool View

Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Pool View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Pool View | Living area

Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Pool View

  • Garden view
  • 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

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Premium Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Tower | Living area

Premium Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Tower

  • Resort view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the area

Potrero

Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas places you in the centre of Tempate, within a 30-minute stroll of Penca Beach and Playa Prieta. Highlights at this hotel include 2 beach bars, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a garden. Plus you'll find express check-out, multilingual staff and luggage storage. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Tempate hotel include Flamingo Beach and Danta Beach.

What's nearby

  • Potrero Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Penca Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Playa Potrero - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Playa Prieta - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 12 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Pleamar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bar & Restaurante Arenas - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪OCEANA - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Soda Marcell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Potrero Brewing Company - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas

There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 beach bars. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas. Self parking is free.

This Tempate hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars on the beach
  • Built in 1996
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: CRC 62000 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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 a fire extinguisher and 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

Is parking available at Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas?

Yep, Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas on 11 May 2026 start from AU$125, 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 for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas?

Yep, Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas is a short 13-minute walk from Playa Potrero. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, surfing and snorkelling. You can also find boat tours.

Does Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas have a pool?

Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas's onsite restaurant.

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

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas?

No, pets are not allowed.

Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 137 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan, Spring

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff that were very friendly, nice room, good food at the restaurant and close to the beaches. It’s relaxed and calm there!
View from room
Courtyard
Front
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

George

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived no one was at the front office, when the receptionist finally came back she was rude. The hotel was next to a busy road and was very loud at all times.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The classic villa was exactly what we (five adults) needed for our stay in Potrero - clean and spacious. The staff were great and responded quickly to our requests for supply refills, fresh towels, etc. One recommendation I would encourage before placing a reservation is to inquire about weekend activities. We endured a few hours of exceedingly loud karaoke/open mic festivities on Friday evening - not at all what I wanted for vacation, especially with a six-hour drive ahead of us the next day.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the layout of the property with individual cabins surrounding the pool area. Beds were comfortable and it was so nice to have a kitchen and hot shower! Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rosemary very friendly helpful and good tips for us
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

sylvia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Travelled with family
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

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

Nathanael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Joselyne

Liked: Cleanliness
Lugar tranquilo, pero se ve mejor en fotos. En las habitaciones hace falta un espejo grande. El personal de la cocina podría mejorar en servicio al cliente.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elvia, Alajuela

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

10/10 Excellent

Roy Bonilla

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Andreina

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Ramona

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diego

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

8/10 Good

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

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

8/10 Good

Naomi Siqiniq

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Walter

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Gerry

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 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

8/10 Good

David Gonzalez

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024