Hotel Giada

3.5 star property
Hotel with 2 outdoor swimming pools, a short walk to Samara Beach

Photo gallery for Hotel Giada

Surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers, this resort features a modern pool area with a stone border.
Relax in a serene outdoor space with a patio, table, and comfortable seating, surrounded by lush greenery and secure metal railings.
Enjoy breathtaking ocean views from this serene beach setting, surrounded by palm trees.
Relax in a serene outdoor space surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.
Stroll through the hotel's beautifully landscaped corridors, lined with potted plants and a vibrant mural.

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$103
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept

Explore the area

Map
Playa Sámara, Sámara, Guanacaste
  • Samara Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Carrillo Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Buena Vista Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Nosara (NOB)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

Quadruple Room, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Pool View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Triple Room, Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Double or Twin Room (Vista a la calle)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Triple Room (Vista a la calle)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 20.72 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Quadruple Room (Vista a la calle)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 20.72 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Sámara

At Hotel Giada, you'll be 0.3 km (0.2 mi) from Samara Beach and 6 km (3.7 mi) from Carrillo Beach. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, furnished balconies and LCD TVs. .Enjoy access to 2 outdoor swimming pools along with pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a library. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Sámara hotel include Nosara Beach and Nosara Spanish Institute.

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carrillo Beach - 12 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Buena Vista Beach - 12 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Playa Barrigona - 13 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Garza Beach - 20 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 146 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Malehu - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Microbar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Giada

Hotel with 2 outdoor swimming pools, a short walk to Samara Beach
Hotel Giada offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel Giada. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Sámara hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
Hotel Giada offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. 26-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Sámara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Library

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Giada

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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, credit card or debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Giada Hotel
Giada Samara
Hotel Giadahotel giada
Hotel Giada Samara
Giada Hotel Playa Samara
Hotel Giada Samara, Nicoya Guanacaste
Giada Samara, Nicoya Guanacaste
Hotel Giada Hotel
Hotel Giada Sámara
Hotel Giada Hotel Sámara

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Giada?

Hotel Giada offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Giada?

As of 2 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Giada on 2 Sept 2025 start from AU$102.54, 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.

Is parking available at Hotel Giada?

Yep, Hotel Giada has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Giada?

Yep, Hotel Giada is a short 3-minute walk from Samara Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing, snorkelling and kayaking. You can also find boat tours.

Does Hotel Giada have a pool?

Hotel Giada has 2 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Giada?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Giada?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Giada?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Giada Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 289 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 289 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 289 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 289 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 289 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful pool area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bel emplacement, à 5 minutes à pieds de la plage. Belles chambres, lit et oreillers confortables. Personnel courtois. Deux piscines très propres et chaudes.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was much smaller than I thought it would be but it was right on the pool which was nice. The staff were very attentive as we had trouble with the AC and safe and they helped right away. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and well maintained with a nice staff ! Walkable to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Marc

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We specifically requested a quiet room as neither of us sleep well. When we got there Jessica at the front desk informed us that we were booked in Room 10 which was directly over the busy street and right adjacent to a spaghetti of power lines (for those sensitive to electrical fields). We explained our need for quiet and our request in our booking reservation and while she was very understanding and nice to deal with she informed us that there was nothing she could do to change us as all other rooms were reserved already. We contacted Expedia and explained the situation as we had booked for 2 nights and although they called the hotel only the manager could approve a refund and he was in Italy for another week. Again Jessica was as helpful and understanding as she could be but we were forced to accept a noisy room overlooking a busy street on a Friday and Saturday night and left feeling exhausted from poor sleep as a result of all the noise. For those who react to electrical fields the bunch of multiple wires all connect very close to the room. The hotel itself is nice and they have a quiet pool at the back away from street noise. Had we been able to stay in a room off the street we would have been very satisfied so make sure if you book that you dont get a room facing the street. It is very noisy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Varan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

JERRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne, San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff -- so friendly, helpful and understanding od those of us who speak broken Spanish. Two nice pools. Located within walking distance of the (gorgeous) beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and safe property. Breakfast was great and sufficient. Pool was clean. Room was clean and had great AC. Balcony was a great addition to room. Staff was kind and appreicative. Being from the USA we are anxious but were quickly at ease upon arriving and settling in.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

W Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

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

Samara Sun

Nice quiet little hotel located on the main street in Samara. Close to shops, restuarants and bars. Nice swimming pool and good WIFI. Clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the reception spoke pretty good English and were very personable and the hotel is a relatively easy walk down to the beach about 5 minutes away. They are next door to a great place to hire an ATV or tour. Even in low season we found multiple restaurants to est at within easy walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andre

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

Good hotel for two nights

Nice hotel in Samara. Breakfast was good. Room was spacious. Walking distance to a bakery and the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Katrina Ann, Tempe

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family friendly hotel. Kind and attentive staff.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed there many times and I’ve been very pleased every time I stay
Stayed 12 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located, friendly staff, ok breakfast. Good value for price
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Mehrdad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stay in Samara. The hotel is in the center of the town very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024