See all properties

Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa

2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Exterior
Property entrance
Standard Room | View from room
Free beach shuttle, sun loungers, beach towels, beach massages
Luxury
4.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Garden retreat with poolside bar

Nestled in serene gardens, this boutique hotel provides a peaceful retreat with two pools and a playground. A complimentary shuttle runs to Carrillo Beach with free loungers. The restaurant serves enormous, shareable portions while attentive staff deliver exceptional service.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

View in a map
2 km Este de Playa Carrillo, Puerto Carrillo, Guanacaste, 51103
  • Place, Carrillo Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Samara Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Camaronal
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nosara (NOB)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

Standard Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, Multiple Beds

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Superior Room, Multiple Beds

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Luxury Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Hot Tub

Luxury Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Hot Tub | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Luxury Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Hot Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Puerto Carrillo

Puerto Carrillo retreat .You'll find Carrillo Beach and Playa Camaronal within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Samara Beach is within 6 miles (10 km) and Playa Islita is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Carrillo Beach - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Samara Beach - 10 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Playa Camaronal - 10 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Playa Islita - 14 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Playa Barrigona - 33 min drive - 14.2 miles

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Plaza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sheriff Rustic - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Gusto Beach Club - Samara - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pool Bar del Hotel Leyenda - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa

4-star beach hotel with 2 outdoor pools
You'll be playing in the surf in no time with a free ride on the hotel's complimentary beach shuttle. At Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Free breakfast is served daily. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a children's pool, a garden, and a terrace. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Puerto Carrillo hotel is smoke free.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers. This Puerto Carrillo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and sports massages. The spa is equipped with a hot tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is open select days.

Similar properties

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows
Puerto Carrillo
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Kids pool
  • Parking included
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 353 reviews
$256 nightly
The price is $289
May 1 - May 2
Total with taxes and fees
Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 10 2026 to October 31 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the dining venues

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Leyenda Hotel Samara
Leyenda Samara
Hotel Leyenda Samara
Hotel Leyenda
Hotel Leyenda Carrillo
Leyenda Carrillo
Hotel Leyenda Puerto Carrillo
Leyenda Puerto Carrillo
Hotel Hotel Leyenda Puerto Carrillo
Puerto Carrillo Hotel Leyenda Hotel
Hotel Hotel Leyenda
Leyenda
Leyenda Hotel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa to the airport?

Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa is 25.4 mi (71-min drive) away from the Nosara (NOB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa?

As of Apr 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa on May 6, 2026 start from $156, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa to the beach?

This hotel is 3.5 mi (12-min drive) from Samara Beach and 1.6 mi (3-min drive) from Carrillo Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa offer free breakfast?

Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa features 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Does Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa have a restaurant?

Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa is home to Leyenda, which features international cuisine. One of the dining venues will be unavailable from April 10 2026 to October 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Does Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features hot stone massages, detox wraps, and facials.

How close is Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa to downtown Puerto Carrillo?

Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa is 1.1 mi away from Puerto Carrillo.

Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 215 out of 289 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 289 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 289 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 289 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 289 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Jacksonville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

André

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
modern nice room with big terrasse
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aurora

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Rooms were clean and spacious. The staff was courteous and welcoming. The pool was amazing! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds are beautiful! Upon arriving we were greeted with a yummy refreshing drink. Had enough space to hold our large group. Food at the complimentary breakfast buffet was very good! Pool was lovely, super close to the Carrillo beach and Samara beach. Saw beautiful red macaws at Playa Carrillo. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly. The room was as described. However, there were ants in our room. They did address the first report, but then there were still multiple ants in the room. The lighting was poor in the room and bathroom. The restaurant service was friendly. However slow and they did not check on you during the meal. It was very expensive and overpriced, but food tasted good. The breakfast buffet at first was ok, but half way through the week they switched to a small menu to pick from and it did not taste good, not enough choices. Coffee way too strong. However the garden in-between the main building and outer building was nice and we could see lots of birds and flowers. Having the pool blocked by the trees of the garden was nice although they could have kept up with the cleaning a bit more frequent as there was a lot of foliage floating around and also at the bottom of the pool as well as bugs.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Joyce

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had these tiny ants everywhere. The food wasn't very good. Not in a good location. Not close to beach, noisy road next to it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Alberto

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, nice yard and pool areas
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre, shediac

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my wife stayed there 9 night and we took advantage of the dining at the facility,food was absolutly wounderful and the portion were generous,the room,pool restaurant was clean to perfection . The staff were wounderful has well and very polite and professionnal we would return in a flash ,we had a relaxing time thanks again
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Clean. Friendly. Warm welcome. Free upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tulin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is kids friendly. I think they could of had better choices for breakfast. We order off the menu and there were 6 items in it to choose from. The hotel has shuttle to the beach which is very convenient. We also used the complementary beach chairs and the bathroom at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

Amazing stay

We had such a great stay. The pool was pristine and great with young kids. Delicious meals and drinks and I liked being outside of Samara in some peace and quiet. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Costel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our first time at this resort and we are very happy that we choose. The staff and manager (Josephine) was very friendly. Many thanks to Eddie and Henry the servers and chef who cooked our "catch of the day" for three days on the row. Chelsea,the receptionist helped us booking another 2 days and we didn't have to move the another room. The pools were very clean and the breakfast was delicious. We can't wait to return to this piece of paradise and we highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Matthews

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and very nice rooms. Staff were wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mamadou

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall experience was good
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Ben

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shireen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love boutique hotels and Leyenda is no exception. The grounds are quite beautiful. They greeted us with a welcome drink! We stayed for 3 nights total, family of 5. We had the superior 2 bedroom and the room was good but we did add an extra room after our first night for more space and another bathroom (my fault for thinking the 3 beds/1 bath would be sufficient with two teens). We enjoyed the big pool! Wished it was a bit cooler to be a refresh from the heat, or that a part of the pool had some shade (never thought I’d say that!) We ate 3 dinners here and each dinner was AMAZING! I can not recommend their dinners enough. Warning: the portions are HUGE and very shareable. Unfortunately, the complimentary breakfast buffet was not as good as their dinner. However, the made to order cappuccinos were lovely. We took the shuttle to the beach one day and I highly recommend Playa Carillo as it was the best beach we visited in Costa Rica. Just stunning! The next day we drove our rental car to the beach and back. Overall, I would return here again. For the price, the location and amenities are a great deal. PS. The Asiatic restaurant is not open, which we were looking forward to. Luckily that main restaurant had a large variety and incredible food.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grounds were beautiful. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Surbhi

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025