Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde

Absolutely breathtakingly beautiful hotel! The grounds make it feel as if you are in the rainforest, you hear howler monkeys, birds and geckos. Rooms are neat and clean. They have air conditioning and hot showers! Sergio, Fabrice and the women that owns the hotel were wonderful hosts. They were always very kind and courteous. They gave great restaurant recommendations and helped us schedule airport shuttles and tours. We had issues with one member of the staff that works the front desk, Hanna. She was very rude every time we spoke with her and we found that we avoided even going to that area while she was working. If you have any questions do not ask her. The breakfast is delicious and fresh. This place is truly a gem and I would give them 5/5 if it wasn’t for that one staff member.

Everything about this place was perfect. The staff and owners were friendly, helpful, and attentive. The bungalows were comfortable and clean. The grounds are beautiful. It's a short walk or bike ride to town and the beach, which means it's also quiet. There's also a nice trail to a hidden beach from the back of the property - included in photos

We had an amazing stay at El Pequeño Gecko Verde in Sámara, Costa Rica. This hotel is a peaceful and charming oasis, perfect for a relaxing getaway. The owners are incredibly welcoming and made us feel right at home. The location is ideal, just a short distance from the beach and the town center. The serene atmosphere and attention to detail truly set this place apart.

This is a cute and quiet, if a bit rustic, little location. The outdoor showers are cool. The beds are comfortable compared to others in Costa Rica. AC works well. Staff are very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the covered deck where we read and played cards during the rain. The best part is the beautiful tropical environment. It’s like being nestled in a little jungle cottage. It is farther from town than I realized though, and coupled with a very poor road (not the hotel’s fault) the drive or walk into town wasn’t fun. If that doesn’t bother you, or if you will be visiting with a high clearance car or in a dryer season, this may be a good choice for you.

We stayed in a well-equipped little hut with air-con (necessary), a kitchenette with all you need to make simple meals, and a beautiful porch with chairs and tables and a hammock, all tucked away and seculded in the jungle garden but 2 minutes from the pool. Bautiful beach is 15 mins walk away through the jungle, and Sámara beach - and others - are a short car ride. Breakfast was delicious - tried everything on the menu over our stay - and coffee was the best I've had. The staff were super helpful with everything; via them we booked the whale and dolphin tour with Octopus Tours, which was a superb way to spend a morning.

Unfortunately we were there during late November and there was extreme amounts of rain. The tin roof coupled with the hard rain made sleeping impossible for 4 nights. Avoid during rainy season! We were zombies by the end of our stay as well as many other guests. It's wonderful otherwise. :)

Ideal stay and highly recommend. The grounds are absolutely stunning. Staff are quite attentive. Rooms are clean and comfortable. With a few iguanas walking around the property and howler monkeys in the background, morning coffee on my porch hammock was especially enjoyable. Looking forward to a return.

A serene and peaceful oasis on the outskirts of the town. Excellent facilities, friendly staff with professional service and communications. Beautiful maintained forest garden setting with a peaceful pool and breakfast / cafe under a palapa. Cabanas are private spacious and tasteful with good facilities. Tours and taxis can be arranged with ease and most places are in short walking distance on quiet roads or via the beach.