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La Tropicale

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Samara Beach

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Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Property entrance
53-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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200 meters from the beach, Puerto Carrillo
  • Place, Carrillo Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Teresa Beach
  • Place, Samara Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nosara (NOB)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Garden View

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Bungalow, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Chalet, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen, Garden View

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Puerto Carrillo

Close to the beach.At this Puerto Carrillo hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Carrillo Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Samara Beach. Playa Camaronal is within 6 miles (10 km) and Playa Islita is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Carrillo Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Samara Beach - 8 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Playa Barco Quebrado - 31 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • Guiones Beach - 43 min drive - 17.5 miles
  • Playa Pelada - 51 min drive - 20.3 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 145 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sheriff Rustic - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪2 Gringos Artisan Brewing - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Gusto Beach Club - Samara - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bar y Restaurante del Hotel Bahía - ‬11 min drive

About this property

La Tropicale

3-star hotel near Samara Beach
La Tropicale offers its guests an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

La Tropicale also features a terrace and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Puerto Carrillo hotel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
La Tropicale offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 53-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available for a fee of USD 30; reservation required

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 53-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

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.

  • Hosted evening meal: USD 30

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 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

La Tropicale Hotel
La Tropicale Puerto Carrillo
La Tropicale Hotel Puerto Carrillo

Frequently asked questions

How close is La Tropicale to the airport?

La Tropicale is 24.3 mi (69-min drive) away from the Nosara (NOB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does La Tropicale have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at La Tropicale.

How close is La Tropicale to the beach?

This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Carrillo Beach and 2.5 mi (10-min drive) from Samara Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does La Tropicale offer free breakfast?

La Tropicale offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at La Tropicale?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at La Tropicale?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon.

Is there free parking at La Tropicale?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does La Tropicale have a pool?

La Tropicale features an outdoor pool.

Does La Tropicale have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does La Tropicale have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is La Tropicale to downtown Puerto Carrillo?

La Tropicale is 0.2 mi away from Puerto Carrillo.

La Tropicale Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 6 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LaTropicale with Arno the owner is our best experience in Costa Rica.He just want you to be happy and have the best stay ever. We ate at his restaurant and honestly we had our best diner, he's a master chef, you have to try it!! If you want to have the feel of Costa Rica wilderness, surrounded by monkeys, birds, ocean:That's the best!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bien
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lugar dentro de la naturaleza, el personal y dueño muy amables.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Tove

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lugar bonito, verde. Empleados muy amables. No muy cerca de la playa, y falta mucho mantenimiento
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020