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Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas

2.0 star property
Tropical paradise beckons with two beach bars for refreshing cocktails, an outdoor pool for sun-soaking, and bikes ready for exploring the coastal beauty

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Bahia Esmeralda, near Penca Beach, offers a lively retreat with a pool and sun loungers. Guests can bike through beautiful landscapes or visit nearby Danta Beach and Playa Prieta. Free WiFi and bike rentals are available, with staff ready to share local insights.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Economy Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Economy Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Garden view

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Economy Double Room | Terrace/patio

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Garden view

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 431 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Pool View | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Pool View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Garden view

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Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Pool View | Living area

Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Pool View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
3 bedrooms
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Garden view

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Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Premium Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Ground Floor

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Premium Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Tower | Living area

Premium Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Tower

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Resort view
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About the neighborhood

Located in Tempate, Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas is in the city center and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Penca Beach and Playa Prieta. Flamingo Beach and Danta Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Tempate travel guide
Map
100 metros Este de la Plaza Deportiva, Tempate, Guanacaste, 50308

What's nearby

  • Playa Penca
    Penca Beach
    3 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Playa prieta had beautiful black sand and lava rocks. Not another person in sight every time we visited.
    Playa Prieta
    4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Potrero Beach near Flamingo in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
    Playa Potrero
    6 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Potrero Bay
    1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Danta Beach
    15 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR)
    64 min drive

Restaurants

  • Soda Marcell
    32 min drive
  • Restaurante Pleamar
    38 min drive
  • Bar & Restaurante Arenas
    34 min drive
  • The Beach House
    36 min drive
  • The Shack
    34 min drive

About this property

Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas

Hotel by the ocean
Located close to Penca Beach and Flamingo Beach, Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas provides 2 beach bars, a garden, and car rentals on site. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hotel. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • Wardrobes/closets, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: CRC 4,500 to 10,000 for adults and CRC 4,500 to 10,000 for children
  • 2 beach bars
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for a fee of CRC 10,000; reservation required

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1996
  • Communal living room
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: CRC 62000 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CRC 4500 to 10000 for adults, and CRC 4500 to 10000 for children
  • Hosted evening meal: CRC 10000

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include window guards
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Bahia Esmeralda Aparthotel
Bahia Esmeralda Aparthotel Potrero
Bahia Esmeralda Potrero
Bahia Esmeralda Costa Rica/Playa Potrero
Bahia Esmeralda Santa Cruz
Bahia Esmeralda Hotel Potrero
Bahia Esmeralda Hotel
Bahia Esmeralda Hotel
Bahia Esmeralda Tempate
Bahia Esmeralda Hotel Tempate

Frequently asked questions

Does Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas located?

Located in the heart of Tempate, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Penca Beach, Playa Prieta, and Flamingo Beach. Danta Beach and Dantita Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Bahia Esmeralda Boutique Hotel & Villas Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 132 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff that were very friendly, nice room, good food at the restaurant and close to the beaches. It’s relaxed and calm there!
View from room
Courtyard
Front
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the layout of the property with individual cabins surrounding the pool area. Beds were comfortable and it was so nice to have a kitchen and hot shower! Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful Breakfast was ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Within walking distance of 6 beaches. Easy uber access to local attractions. Clean, comfortable and friendly. Grocery store and fresh fruit/ veg market across the street.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here. Cute hotel. Confortable beds. All we needed to tour around Potrero area. The pizzas were fabulous!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Bahia Esmeralda 👍😃❤️

A gem in Potrero, pretty calm area, near lots of sodas to eat in, close walking distance to Potrero Beach. Service impeccable, great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly! The location is a short distance from the beach, and in the middle of local restaurants. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. This is not a high-end location. The rooms, surroundings and pool are just enough. Practical and reasonable. Not intended for higher-end tastes. Great location and staff to have an understanding of the local community. Feels like a mom-and-pop business. Welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the landscaping and the very clean pool. Our room was made up each time we asked; very nice. We wish there were hammocks, pepper at breakfast, a bar. The cats are special
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Fr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel, secure parking, location-- all positive Television...nothing in English...not even CNN--negative
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff and service were excellent with everything. Very clean and well maintained. Quiet. Nice typical breakfast, if not much variety. Dining area has a nice new bar but it was never open. Would have been nice to have a place to sit and have a drink. Car is needed. Las Brisas was only walkable dining option, great local place. Good thing we liked it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous place and affordable, not far from Las Catalinas which prices a bit higher. Walking distance from supermarkets and Liquor stores. Holler monkeys will give you a show at night and will wake you up in the morning but it’s safe specially if anyone is traveling with kids which I did. You will need a Car to go out if you’re planning to have a decent night out but it’s only 13 minutes away. Love this place I’m definitely coming back in December to enjoy the beginning of the summer and scape the winter here in NY.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rosemary very friendly helpful and good tips for us
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

George

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived no one was at the front office, when the receptionist finally came back she was rude. The hotel was next to a busy road and was very loud at all times.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, staff was very helpful and accommodating!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Very nice

Very nice place to stay, really enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place nice garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

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

Bahia Esmeralda

Great place great service great area ended up staying extra because we liked it so much

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tranquility
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joselyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's close to Potrero and Penca beach. It is very clean and room distribution it's excellent to spend for long periods of time. I totally recommend staying at this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything good. A place to stay twice.

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Good price and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Laura

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

Cute, well mantained spot 🌴

Very comfortable stay. Rooms were clean and the pool was fantastic. Walking distance to some nice beaches and some pretty decent restaurants so it was okay for us not having a vehicle. We were only there for one night in transit but the town seems really cute. The person who checked us in was very informative.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rey nice accomodations and property. Pool area was nice too. Just a little to isolated for my liking. A golf cart or vehicle is recommended.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Ward

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We liked the area, close to stores, restaurants and beaches. A bit noisy due to the road. Beds need to be updated, very firm and small. It’s a great little resort.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023