Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde

We had a wonderful experience. Great pool quiet nights perfect breakfast and hospitality beyond belief. The prices were low in late November. The bungalow had an outdoor shower to shower under the stars but still private and secluded. The owners are on site and it shows! We will be back soon and definitely recommend staying here if you are visiting Samara.

We had such a pleasant stay at Hotel El Pequeno Gecko. The room was perfect. My partner and I stayed in Guanubana. We cooked breakfast and ate al fresco on the patio. It was awesome. The staff and owners were amazing. Our car wouldn't start the morning we we leaving and they helped with a jump. The area is great! If you are looking foe a place definitely book the stay here. You will not be sorry.

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.

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.

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.

Fantastic resort and the friendliest staff in Samara! The grounds are impeccable. The lodging is clean, comfortable and well equipped. You literally feel like you are living in a pampered jungle atmosphere. Great pool, with delicious food and drink onsite. The staff are simply amazing. So kind and helpful from the moment you arrive. There is a path to the secret beach and glora and fauna abounds. I felt the price was right on point. It's a 5 minute drive to town but many people walk. Felt very secure and we were definitely impressed! The outdoor shower was very cool but the howler monkeys didn't visit us as they are prone to do! If you can't get a beachfront hotel in Samara definitely go here!