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Flying Crocodile

3.0 star property
3-star lodge near Buena Vista Beach

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Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds | View from room
Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room dining
Bungalow | Bathroom | Shower, towels
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

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Apdo.99 Correo, 6km from Samara, Playa Buenas Vista, Sámara, Guanacaste, 5235
  • Popular LocationBuena Vista Beach11 min walk
  • Popular LocationPlaya Barrigona14 min drive
  • Popular LocationSamara Beach17 min drive

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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4.0 out of 5, Very Good, (60)
The price is $95
per night
$107 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
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About the neighborhood

Sámara

Oceanside stay.At this Sámara lodge, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Buena Vista Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Samara Beach. Carrillo Beach is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) away.
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What's nearby

  • Buena Vista Beach - 11 min walk
  • Playa Barrigona - 14 min drive
  • Playa Barco Quebrado - 16 min drive
  • Samara Beach - 17 min drive
  • Carrillo Beach - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 159 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coco's Mexican Restaurant - 9 min drive
  • Microbar - 10 min drive
  • La Malacrianza - 13 min drive
  • Roots bakery & Cafe - 10 min drive
  • Bar y Restaurante del Hotel Bahía - 11 min drive

About this property

Flying Crocodile

3-star lodge near Buena Vista Beach
Flying Crocodile offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Flying Crocodile. Free self parking is available.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Flying Crocodile offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and ceiling fans. Rooms open to furnished patios. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Furnished patio

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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 and cash
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

Property is also known as

Flying Crocodile Lodge Samara
Flying Crocodile Lodge
Flying Crocodile Samara
Flying Crocodile
Flying Crocodile Lodge
Flying Crocodile Sámara
Flying Crocodile Lodge Sámara

Frequently asked questions

How close is Flying Crocodile to the airport?

Flying Crocodile is 14.1 mi (48-min drive) away from the Nosara (NOB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Flying Crocodile have an airport shuttle?

Flying Crocodile offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Flying Crocodile to the beach?

This lodge is a short 11-minute walk from Buena Vista Beach and 4 mi (17-min drive) from Samara Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Flying Crocodile offer free breakfast?

Flying Crocodile offers free continental breakfast every day from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Flying Crocodile?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Flying Crocodile?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at Flying Crocodile?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Flying Crocodile have a pool?

Flying Crocodile features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Flying Crocodile have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Flying Crocodile have a spa?

This lodge doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Flying Crocodile to downtown Sámara?

Flying Crocodile is 2.5 mi away from Sámara.

Flying Crocodile Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 27 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little piece of paradise in Samara......not much of a selection as far as meals, but the property is amazing! Little Internet connection. Their website could use better directions as to location. We spent hours looking for the resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
THIS PLACE IS PERFECT!!!!!
This place is amazing, it is perfect experience, We loved it!. amazing for couples, for families, for everybody. the service, from the moment I stepped in was an amazing experience, the score for reviews are really low for what this place is. The rooms, the pool, the food, the beach near to it, The restaurant Coyote I think is the name... EXCELLENT
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique is a word that gets thrown around a lot. In this case, it applies. The Flying Crocodile is a small grouping of individually designed cottages set in a garden of plants, fish pools and walkways. The swimming pool itself is beautiful with a small waterfall. Birds, iguanas and butterflies appear to like it there. Howler monkeys may wake you early, but you won’t mind. The breakfast, included, is excellent. Cereal, fresh fruit, yogurt, and eggs are on offer. You are near several beautiful beaches, but be aware that you are in the ‘jungle’; getting to the hotel is part of the adventure; the dusty roads are potholed and twisty; taking the ‘short route’ requires crossing a small stream in the dry season. An SUV or 4WD is a good idea. French and Spanish and English seem to be the main languages here, so anyone can get along. It’s an enchanting place.
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Each room is uniquely designed and due to a booking error in the property's part we were fortunate enough to sample two different cabins, both offered a special experience to stay at. Other than the design of the cabins, the hotel is extremely family friendly and the new owners even have a little girl of their own. The pool was terrific and kept our kids occupied all day long, in fact we didn't get the chance to sample the beach because they didn't want to leave the pool. Hotel's restaurant is good although dishes portions are on the small side and you don't really have other good options nearby. They don't serve lunch so be prepared. During the wet season the road to Samara may be flooded and require a 4x4 to cross and also some locals to guide you where the road used to be where there is now a gushing river. Overall I would definitely recommend to stay for several days here if you can help it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely helpful new owners beautiful space
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mike, BC, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant surprise !
Wasn't sure what to expect when we booked this. Rooms were very spacious and clean. A little off the beaten path, we didn't believe our GPS !. Some better signage would help. Lots of lizards and howler monkeys ! Very friendly and helpful staff !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gr, montreal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Nature at its best! Relaxing atmosphere, many animals to observe, home cooked food, very kind and attentive staff! Just wind down and feel like in a resort! Only hick up are the hard beds, but looking at what you get for the price, this is really a minor thing, especially because the rooms are so special and big! Be prepared to be awaken by howler monkeys, to see a bull frog eat out if a cats bowl, observe gekos, lizards, frogs, birds and butterflies without having to book a tour! Amazing!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017