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Hotel Bahia Esmeralda

Hotel

100 metros Este de la plaza de deportes Playa Potrero

30 nights, 2 adults

USD$4,700

Includes taxes and charges

30 nights, 2 adults

USD$4,700

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
12 mentions

Teresa at reception was very friendly and helpful

Rosemary the manager and all her staff were so kind and helpful during our stay

Great location
11 mentions

Location was great and nice grounds

Everything was within walking distance, two beaches, supermarket, places to eat …

Comfortable rooms
9 mentions

Our villa had everything we needed, lots of space, lovely showers, comfortable k…

Enjoyed our stay at this small 'resort': a comfortable room, excellent WiFi for …

Breakfast available
9 mentions

We enjoyed our breakfasts at the hotel

The breakfast options were also good

Pool
8 mentions

The gardens were well maintained and pool was also kept very clean

The pool, although small, was very refreshing Andrew nicely set the garden area …

Clean rooms
5 mentions

The room was very clean

And the room was cleaned daily

Overview

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. Set in tropical gardens, all rooms have air conditioning, a ceiling fan and cable TV. They feature tiled floors and have a private bathroom with a shower. Free on-site parking is offered and you can hire a car or bicycle from the tour desk. Tours can be arranged to other beaches, national parks or to swim with dolphins or scuba dive and the main ranch served daily breakfast

Traveller reviews

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Shannon

family_with_children

March 10, 2026

9

Wonderful and would stay again.

Teresa at reception was very friendly and helpful. Location was great and nice grounds.

S

Sandra

couple

February 23, 2026

10

Our villa had everything we needed, lots of space, lovely showers, comfortable king sized beds, laundry and dishwasher. Fabulous!

K

Kulmerjeet

couple

February 11, 2026

9

Rosemary the manager and all her staff were so kind and helpful during our stay. The room was very clean. The gardens were well maintained and pool was also kept very clean. It was very peaceful except some traffic from the road. Everything was within walking distance, two beaches, supermarket, places to eat and a fresh fruit stand, so we didn't need a car. The only thing we had a bit of an issue with during our stay in Potrero (not the hotel) was that there were no sidewalks on the streets anywhere in Potrero so you have to watch your step and for incoming traffic.

T

teamturtle

couple

February 2, 2026

10

Love this calm, friendly place

Friendly helpful staff. The pool, although small, was very refreshing Andrew nicely set the garden area with bits of shade. The flat surfaced beach towels were lovely. They dried quickly and didn't collect sand. The hotel is not directly on the beach but the beach is only a 5 minute walk. Nearby, close walking distance are numerous eating options, several grocery stores and a lovely bakery (hidden in a compound complex but easily accessed). We enjoyed our breakfasts at the hotel. At dinner we had a tasty pizza one night. One night I had the Mahi Mahi with garlic sauce and mashed potatoes. Yum! It's a small, friendly place, where the guests talk to each other, not full of hustle and bustle like some larger places.

S

Stuart

couple

February 1, 2026

8

A very nice property for a relaxing & quiet stay in Costa Rica

Enjoyed our stay at this small 'resort': a comfortable room, excellent WiFi for us, shady patio/garden & pool view, excellent breakfasts & woodfired pizza (thank-you to the fantastic cooks & our server Nicole!), convenience of the onsite restaurant & happy hour drinks, and the grocery store right across the street.

D

Demelza

extended_group

January 21, 2026

10

The staff were really helpful and the Property was well kept and peaceful

M

Maris

family_with_children

January 12, 2026

8

Beautiful surroundings and great location with all the necessities for a beach holiday

The hotel grounds are beautiful and within walking distance of two beaches and a couple of sodas, making the location excellent. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We stayed in a room with a bunk bed: whilst modest, it was well sized and served our purpose very well. The pool area was nice and the Wifi was excellent across the whole hotel area. The breakfast options were also good. We would definitely recommend this place if you are looking to get a bit of local exposure, whilst being able to drive to Playa Flamingo or enjoy nearby activities.

S

Sandi

couple

January 6, 2026

9

Comfortable units, not too many of them. Grounds were very well kept and pretty.

R

rbocker

couple

April 15, 2025

8

Great value for the money.

The breakfast was very good. Staff attention was nice. Safe parking located right in front of our room. And the room was cleaned daily.

D

Darrell

extended_group

April 5, 2025

10

Excellent location with very friendly staff.

Excellent location in a quiet area. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Very clean and secured. Short walk to a beautiful beach.

J

JJ

family_with_children

March 28, 2025

9

Overall we enjoyed our stay there and will recommend to others.

After exploring that area of CR we think we got the perfect location.

C

caitlin

couple

March 23, 2025

8

Little gem in Potrero

Beautiful grounds and amazing staff

J

JEFF

solo_traveller

February 15, 2025

9

Breakfast was good. It would have been nice to have coffee available earlier than 7:30am.

M

Michelle

couple

February 5, 2025

10

Wonderful place

Great location, lovely staff, fantastic breakfast. We loved the gardens and pool, and its so easy to access beaches nearby. Wonderful restaurants nearby or grab a great pizza at the hotel. Everything you need is here in a wonderful tranquil place. Do try the nearby bakery for wonderful cinnamon rolls!

H

HappyVoyageur

solo_traveller

February 4, 2025

3

Cockroaches on bed sheet

-nice location, easy walk to the beach -friendly staff at the reception -breakfast

A

Ariana

family_with_children

January 25, 2025

9

An absolute joy to stay in.

Beautiful gardens and very comfortable rooms, but the location is the best thing of all! Just a few minutes walking from Penca and Potrero.

K

Karine

solo_traveller

December 15, 2024

10

The beautiful garden, the food (breakfast and pizza), their warm hospitality, the room was very clean and comfortable.

R

Richard

couple

December 9, 2024

8

Great hotel close to the beaches.

The location was pretty good. Not on the beach but a short walk to two nice beaches. It had a nice pool, lounge area, and a great breakfast. The staff were friendly and helpful.

L

Löwenzahn

family_with_children

October 21, 2024

5

Beautiful garden with pool, seating area and billiard table.

J

Jacek

couple

September 5, 2024

10

We had sun, warm ocean, exotic nature and friendly people, the BE hotel met our expectations 100%.

Separate cottages of the hotel provide intimacy. Well thought out and maintained greenery: palm trees, cacti, banana trees, guanaste, flowering shrubs. In the middle is a swimming pool. Without leaving the hotel, we encountered the fauna of Costa Rica: sloths, iguanas, a herd of howlers and other monkeys, birds and colorful butterflies. Our suite was furnished very functionally. The entire facility was very neat and clean. We often enjoyed a very tasty pizza prepared on site. The hotel has a very good location. Portero Beach is right next door, and about 500 meters from the hotel is Penca Beach with yellow sand, almost empty at this time of year. There are two well-stocked stores and a fruit bazaar within 150 meters of the hotel, as well as several places to eat and a church nearby. The hotel staff was very knowledgeable, courteous and always available. They helped us resolve problems with the airline losing our luggage and with our car rental.

Facilities

Activities

Fishing, Billiards, Hiking, Diving, Horse riding, Snorkelling, Cycling, Public Bath, Beach

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

Bicycle parking, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms

Internet

WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor pool, Garden, Outdoor furniture

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Pool and wellness

Swimming Pool, Swimming pool, Plunge pool, Shallow end, Sun loungers or beach chairs

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Thermometers for guests provided by property

Services

Shuttle service, Concierge service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Car hire, Airport shuttle, Tour desk, Luggage storage

Family Room

The family room includes a private bathroom equipped with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned family room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as a quiet street view. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 4 guests 40 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room with Terrace

This air-conditioned double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 20 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Superior King Room

The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a coffee machine, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 40 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Superior Triple Room

The spacious triple room provides air conditioning, a coffee machine, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 3 guests 45 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Three-Bedroom Suite

Featuring 3 bedrooms, this spacious suite offers 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, a seating area and terrace where you can relax. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, a dining area, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 3 beds.

Max 6 guests 80 3 bedrooms 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 20:00
Check-outFrom 07:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printCheck-in: 14:00 to 20:00. Check-out: 07:00 to 11:00. We do not make check-ins after the established time. In the case of studios, apartments, villas and suites rentals, the property will ask for your credit card or debit card as form of guarantee for which a blank voucher will be created along with an inventory of the articles found within the booked room. At check-out, this voucher will be returned to you once a verification of incidentals has been made. Once the check in is done, the hotel stay is NOT transferable, the guests who checked in must be the same throughout the stay until the time of check out.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 3:49 AM

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Hotel Bahia Esmeralda - 2 Star Hotel in Potrero