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Bahia Esmeralda

2.0 star property
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December 2024
January 2025

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Beach nearby, white sand, 2 beach bars
Ecotours
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Garden View | Exterior
Exterior
Aerial view

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
100 metros Este de la Plaza Deportiva, Tempate, Guanacaste, 50308
  • Potrero Bay
    1 min walk
  • Penca Beach
    12 min walk
  • Playa Potrero
    13 min walk
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    63 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Garden View

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Garden View

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Garden View

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Economy Quadruple Room

Economy Quadruple Room

Economy Quadruple Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Garden View

Standard Studio, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Garden View

Standard Studio, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Garden View

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Garden View

Classic Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Garden View

Classic Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Garden View

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Deluxe Villa

Deluxe Villa

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

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Garden View

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Garden View

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Garden View

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View

Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View

Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View

  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Trundle Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Potrero

In the heart of Tempate, Bahia Esmeralda is within a 5-minute drive of Penca Beach and Playa Prieta. .This hotel is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Danta Beach and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Flamingo Beach.

What's nearby

  • Penca Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Playa Potrero - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Playa Prieta - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Danta Beach - 12 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco Loco Bar & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Las Brisas - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Amigos Tacos y Beer - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gracia - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Soda Marcell - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Bahia Esmeralda

Bayside hotel with beach bars and an outdoor pool
Bahia Esmeralda offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a communal living room.
At Bahia Esmeralda, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 beach bars. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (reservations required).
Bahia Esmeralda has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self-parking on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM: CRC 4500-10000 for adults and CRC 4500-10000 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 beach bars
  • Hosted evening meal available on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday for a fee of CRC 10000

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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 available
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

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: CRC 62000 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 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

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

Bahia Esmeralda Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 121 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 121 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 121 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 121 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 121 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Donald, Boulder

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff and service were excellent with everything. Very clean and well maintained. Quiet. Nice typical breakfast, if not much variety. Dining area has a nice new bar but it was never open. Would have been nice to have a place to sit and have a drink. Car is needed. Las Brisas was only walkable dining option, great local place. Good thing we liked it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo Rodriguez

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buen anfitrión y explicación!! Y las habitaciones muy limpias y confortables.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, great location for a chill vacation. Easy walk to sodas, beach, a small super. Room was in great shape, service was friendly. We wanted a relaxed vacation and it was perfect for that. There are a few things that were odd, all very minor but would be easy improvements 1. They had us wear wristbands the whole visit. This was odd - it wasnt a HS spring break trip. I don't like having to wear something making me obviously a tourist for security. We didnt see any other hotels doing this 2 - There were any washcloths. We bought one, but it was odd since towels were provided 3 - Our unit had a small kitchen (well appointed) but it would be nice if they provided some basics - salt, pepper, maybe sugar for coffee. The local supers don't sell super small quantities for travelers.

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Appropriate. Great price. Very short distance to Penca beach. Very close to good restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The courtyard gardens were maintained and fit the need for privacy and enhanced the living spaces. The apartments were clean and simple. Basic living with amenities if wanted. The area local not tourist but close to basic needs. Staff was amazing
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Christina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, staff was very helpful and accommodating!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Ward

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We liked the area, close to stores, restaurants and beaches. A bit noisy due to the road. Beds need to be updated, very firm and small. It’s a great little resort.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Alain-Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disappointed for the cost per night: very small room with no fridge. No ice available, no restaurant, no safe, no towels for the pool. The breakfast very light, not generous (exemple: only one slice of bread, no jam, etc.) Extremely noisy caused by trucks during the night and morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joselyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's close to Potrero and Penca beach. It is very clean and room distribution it's excellent to spend for long periods of time. I totally recommend staying at this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Anthony, Surrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple and quiet setting. A little bit too basic, but acceptable. The breakfast isn't great, better buy groceries in a local tienda and cook something simple yourself. The best beach in the area is in Flamingo by Margaritaville
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a great experience! Very relaxing, super friendly staff. Lots of filtered water and Wifi available. The pool was kinda small but still nice. And you can definitely have an adventure if you walk out into the streets. I would stay at Bahia Esmeralda again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023