Hotel Bahia Esmeralda
About this hotel
Located in Guanacaste Province, this attractive hotel for $188 per night is a fantastic option for your next break. Hotel Bahia Esmeralda is 200 metres from the beach in Potrero, in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste region. It features a free Wi-Fi zone and rooms set in bungalow-style buildings around an outdoor pool.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony / Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reviews
4.2/5.0
Excellent(564 Reviews)
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9.0
Sehr schöne Gartensnlage, mit gemütlichen Liegestühlen. Es war immer möglich ein paar Liegestühle zu bekommen. Herrlich ruhig, perfekte Entspannung!
Sehr komfortabel Betten.
Alles war wirklich toll und uns hat kaum etwas gestört.
Apartment war etwas dunkel.
Man könnte ein paar Bilder aufhängen.
7.0
Het hotel en onze luxere kamer zijn goed bevallen. Onze kamer was ruim en had een mooi terras met uitzicht op het zwembad. Dat is een stuk beter dan de goedkoopste kamers die vaak aan de achterkant en langs de weg liggen. Het ontbijt was goed. Er was elke ochtend keuze uit drie opties. Het hotel light op loopafstand van een paar lokale restaurantjes en twee stranden.
De manager bij de receptie was een rare vogel. Erg stug en totaal niet flexibel. Zelfs een paar kopjes om op de kamer koffie te maken kregen we niet te leen omdat er op de kamer geen koffiemachine van het hotel stond. Dat we zelf een waterkoker en oploskoffie mee hadden boeide hem niet. De kamers zijn erg gehorig. Omdat er vier kamers in een villa zitten kan dat overlast geven.
7.0
Great location - walk to Potrero beach, several restaurants, etc. The property is lovely - all the little villas surround a nice lawn and the swimming pool. Staff was friendly. A/C units are good.
The wifi is good in the rancho/central area, but pretty weak inside the rooms. Sometimes it was better on the porch. We were never without wifi - just sometimes had to go outside the room or to the central area to get it. Also we didn;t care for the policy that no outside visitors are allowed to even step foot inside the property - we were traveling with friends who stayed at a different property, and wanted to have them over for some appetizers and to sit and relax before heading out to dinner, and they were stopped at the front desk and told they could not come in because the property is only for guests. When we asked if we could at least just show them around, they said no. It was very odd and off-putting. (Hotel Esmerelda's loss - our friends were considering staying there on their next visit since it is a much better price than where they are staying, but clearly they won't now after that unfriendly encounter.) Also, it seems like maybe the staff are afraid of the owner or management? They came in and counted our towels each day, in a manner that leads me to believe they will be fined or in trouble if anything goes missing, and when my daughters took the pillows from the room in the car with us on a day where we were going to be doing a lot of driving (so they could sleep in the car), the staff seemed a little panicked. They came to the room after we returned to make sure we had brought the pillows back and told us we couldn't do that again. Whatever - but it seemed like maybe things like that get the staff in trouble when they have no control over that at all. Last thing - as is common on smaller places, there are no beach towles provided, and you cannot take the towels provided to the pool or beach, so you need to pack your own pool/beach towels. Again, not unusual, but just another thing to be aware of.
10.0
Comfortable room, beautiful pool, good breakfast helpful stuff
9.0
A comfortable, laid back place with family atmosphere. Grounds were well maintained, rooms were comfortable. Close enough to the main drag, but far enough away to make it relaxing. Iguanas wandered the property, howler monkeys nearby.
Wifi was weak, only available when sitting outside. Kitchen not particularly well equipped.
9.0
Loved the ambient they have with rooms around the swimming pool
The pool was full of bugs in the evening
9.0
Well maintained, clean, beautiful pool, lots of help from the hosts.
The lodging's doors and windows would benefit from being more airtight to reduce the unwanted guests like scorpions or ants, the geckos were welcome though!
5.0
Beautiful garden with pool, seating area and billiard table.
For 4 people the apartment with one normal bed + bed sofa is far too small. When the bed sofa ist pulled out you can't enter the bathroom anymore. The pollows are too high and they couldn't give us an alternative. Furhtermored the staff was not very friendly and unmotivated. They couldn't help us with directions and simple questons.
10.0
Friendly and competent owner
9.0
great pool, nice clean landscape, friendly staff , clean room, comfy bed
neighbourhood barking dogs and traffic noise, no hand rail on the pool
8.0
Location, cleanliness, quite.
Breakfast staff was not polite. Also, rooms have coffee makers but no coffee grounds. The breakfast staff makes it very difficult to coffee grounds.
9.0
very nice room, larger than most around the area, great A/C, staff was excellent. breakfast was complimentary AND it’s not overpriced. VERY nice stay
no water pressure in shower
9.0
Great location. very clean with many amenities in and outside of the room. well run.
10.0
Excellent
Not close enough to the beach,traffic on road so walking not safe
7.0
The pool, AC and bed
the noise, windows are as thin as paper, so if you are by the parking you better get ear plugs
9.0
Helpful checkin
, friendly welcome, nice tour on arrival
Would have been nice for couple spoonfuls of coffee in room for the morning ☕
10.0
great value for money. nice pool, close to nice beaches
7.0
the room and its interior were nice and clean. very comfortable
the internet connection was awful.
9.0
Beautiful , peaceful, park like setting. Well maintained grounds and swimming pool. Luis and staff provided excellent customer service. The units were very clean with excellent maid service. The hotel was convenient, private, secure, and affordable.
The kitchen chairs were hard and the twin bed wasn't very comfortable. Recommend providing 2 luggage racks in the bedroom. The lights in the bedroom were dim..
10.0
The grounds were beautifully maintained as was the pool. Very quiet and close to the Beaches. Breakfast was not included as advertised, but no big deal. I didn't see the room only, but for the difference in price I recommend getting the apartment. Nice size for the money. Would definitely go back
8.0
super quiet, clean and the stuff was friendly
there is nothing around
8.0
great little spot and nice staff
10.0
Everything. Perfect apartment to work remotely from.
beautiful landscaping, with a pool in the center of the property.
close to town without being in the heart.
This is my second stay, and Luis and Rosemary are always so kind and accommodating.
nothing
7.0
Beautiful expansive gardens. Very nice pool
Rooms need to be modernised and upgraded. Living area furniture too bulky.
8.0
Very affordable, nice place with a nice swimming pool. The room has a good size, however if you have to pull out the third bed, space becomes very limited. Great for two-three people.
Playa Penca which is walking distance is great, there is also a nice bakery, a pizzeria and a gelateria all nearby.
Pay attention how to get there and avoid road number 911 from the north. Let them send you the exact roads to follow.
5.0
Location was good, nearby the beach.
Too strict.. We asked them to change the towels and they refused since they had already changed them in the morning. The apartments have a nice terrace but smoking is not allowed there even though it's outside. While checking out the lady literally counted everything from the kitchen; in my opinion very exaggerated and time consuming. We rented 2 apartments and one of them smelled very bad. We love the area but will not be returning to this place.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Guanacaste Province?
The average price for a rental in Guanacaste Province is $219 per night. This rental is $31 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Hotel Bahia Esmeralda. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Hotel Bahia Esmeralda. Enjoy the water!
Is Hotel Bahia Esmeralda pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Hotel Bahia Esmeralda?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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