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El Sueño Tropical Hotel

2.5 star property

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2 outdoor pools
Property grounds
Beach/ocean view
Free daily continental breakfast
Basic Single Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $90
$79 nightly
$90 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2

Explore the area

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3Km Este Plaza Deporte Carrillo, Puerto Carrillo, Guanacaste, 51103
  • Place, Carrillo Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Camaronal
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Samara Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nosara (NOB)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a bathroom.

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV, a painting, and a kitchenette area.

Basic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Single Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Basic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Twin Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Basic Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

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

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Deluxe Double Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Puerto Carrillo

With a stay at El Sueño Tropical Hotel in Puerto Carrillo, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Samara Beach and Carrillo Beach. .This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Playa Camaronal and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Playa Islita.

What's nearby

  • Carrillo Beach - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Playa Camaronal - 8 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Samara Beach - 12 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Playa Islita - 12 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Playa Barrigona - 35 min drive - 15.0 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Roots Bakery & Café - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sheriff Rustic - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bar y Restaurante del Hotel Bahía - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Plaza - ‬3 min drive

About this property

El Sueño Tropical Hotel

El Sueño Tropical Hotel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels, first-run movies, and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers. This Puerto Carrillo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and in-room massages can be requested.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring espresso makers and Smart televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Treat yourself with massages and body treatments. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility. The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • First-run movies
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 1 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 200 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit is payable by wire transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 135 per person (one-way)
  • Pet deposit: USD 200 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 1 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, 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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

EL SUENO TROPICAL HOTEL
El Sueño Tropical Hotel Hotel
El Sueño Tropical Hotel Puerto Carrillo
El Sueño Tropical Hotel Hotel Puerto Carrillo

El Sueño Tropical Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved absolutely everything about our stay! Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice place friendly staff...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabrio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall an awesome place. Will be staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time can’t wait to come back
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Manager was extremely friendly .Always a smile on his face .We would recommend this destination o friends
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marcela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, kind attention, relax environment
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed this newly renovated property. Comfortable rooms and it’s really an oasis. It’s just the right distance from Samara also! Loved the staff and food also. Do not hesitate to book!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

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

Amazing stay at El Sueno Tropical Hotel

We loved our stay! It was such a perfect landing spot for us - close enough to town but not right in the mix at all. Erin was a superb host, and we really loved the included breakfast and coffees! Reading by the pool in the morning was a highlight as well. Their newly renovated facilities are fantastic and we’d recommend this hotel for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Servervie was superb!
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was decent , staff was great. But the rooms didn't have hot water again. I stayed there in January and there was no hot water. The same thing happened this time. You have to fix the hot water. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Suneetha

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We reached the hotel around 6:30 pm on Monday, March 27th . No light outside of the hotel, heard to find the address. Hotel gate is closed. Not able to find any lights or any signs of cars or people when looking thru the gate. Called hotel phone number and no one picked up the phone. Spend 15 mins near the hotel and no response. Drive to another hotel near by and requsted that new hotel staff to call this hotel. No one picked up the phone. He called one of workers personal phone & he told that hotel is open from back roads& restaurant is closed on Monday and thats why gate is closed. We were scared to go to this hotel using back roads where there is no sign anywhere how to go reach there. Finally. We did not go this hotel at all. Not good experience at all.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

flariza

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

Hotel silencioso

La propiedad bien cuidada con mucho verde , el personal amable , el hotel con un ambiente de paz
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

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

Bel hôtel près de Samara :-)

Très beau site avec des chambres comfortables et propres. Le souper directement au bord de la piscine y as été délicieux et abordable. Des l’arrivée nous avons été reçu pas Erin qui est très charmante et a l’écoute de nos demandes. Un site tranquille, propre et accueillant pas très loin d’une magnifique plage que j’ai hâte de revisiter pour plus de nuits et que je recommande fortement. Asta luego Erin !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

flariza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024