Hotel Giada

3.5 star property

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2 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
Exterior
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
2 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
Exterior detail

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $83
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5

Explore the area

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Playa Sámara, Sámara, Guanacaste
  • Place, Samara Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Carrillo Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Barrigona
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nosara (NOB)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Triple Room (Vista a la calle)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 223 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Quadruple Room (Vista a la calle)

  • City view
  • 223 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double or Twin Room (Vista a la calle)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Pool View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Quadruple Room, Pool View

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room, Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Hotel Giada

3.5-star Sámara hotel walkable to Samara Beach
This hotel features 2 outdoor pools, concierge services, and a library. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a front-desk safe are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
Hotel Giada offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 26-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.

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

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Hotel Giada features 2 outdoor swimming pools. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Sámara hotel also offers a library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance.

Hotel Giada has designated areas for smoking.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limited onsite 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses some solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Hotel Giada Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 308 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 308 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 308 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 308 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 308 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

sarah marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean, bed alwas comfortable, staff were beyond friendly, breakfast was super, pool area was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly! The room and hotel is older but the room is immaculate! The breakfast was delicious ! They were amazing! Great central location easy to walk everywhere in Sámara
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sheldon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were amazing, room super clean, location excellent ( front rooms might have been louder so depending on what you seek… consider options)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was such a nice treat after a really long string of bad days. From the moment i was greated by the front desk I just felt weight lifted and I was able to relax. The bed was incredible, the property was beautiful and they even helped me park my boat in the parking lot which was greatly appreciated. I was so sad I wasnt able to stay more than one night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service and super clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittni

Basic hotel that was clean and well kept with friendly staff. The daily breakfast that was included was very good. Easy walk to the beach, shops, grocery store etc. Stayed as a family with kids (youngest age 4). Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice hotel. Close to multiple restaurant and a 2 minute walk from the beach. They have 2 pool with long chairs. Staff very helpful and friendly. We reserved for one night only and regretted it right away because we would have stayed longer but it was fully booked. Recommend 100%
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and newly refurbished. The staff was very friendly and very helpful. Very walkable to beach, restaurants and stores. We didn't eat at the restaurant in the hotel but they were bustling everyday of our stay. The only disappointment were the pools which were surrounded by white rocks instead of cement making them not very inviting to spend time at. Of course we were there for the beach which was beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly, accommodating staff was the highlight. Bed was a little too firm for a comfortable night sleep, and a malfunctioning lock caused some stress before we helped the staff figure out alternative access to the room. I’d consider going back just because of how nice the staff was, the good location, and nice pool, but my experience fell a little short of 5 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mélissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff really helpful and friendly. Comfy room and nice balcony with a view on the pool and the beautiful flowers.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

10/10 Excellent

Frank

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

FRANÇOIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay in Samara.
Verified

8/10 Good

Katrina Ann

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

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

Clean with good service

Nice clean Hotel with good service, and excellent breakfast. We can definitely recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

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

6/10 Okay

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place, breakfast was OK. Good for a night or two.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay!! The front desk was very helpful in giving beach information and directions. Olger provided us with local beaches to see.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service

Superb dining

An older hotel but well-maintained in a good location in downtown Samara only a 5 minute walk to the beach. It has the best restaurant we have experienced in Costa Rica.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rogue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property right on the main street, and a quick 5 minute walk to the beach. Rooms were clean and nice. Staff was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

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