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Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property

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2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Free beach shuttle, sun loungers, beach towels, beach massages
Standard Room | View from room
Luxury Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Hot Tub | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, jetted tub, rainfall showerhead, hair dryer
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $146
$130 nightly
$146 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

Explore the area

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2 km Este de Playa Carrillo, Puerto Carrillo, Guanacaste, 51103
  • Place, Carrillo Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Samara Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Camaronal
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nosara (NOB)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Superior Room, Multiple Beds

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

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

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Hot Tub | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Luxury Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Hot Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Puerto Carrillo

With a stay at Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa in Puerto Carrillo, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Carrillo Beach and Samara Beach. .This beach hotel is 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Playa Camaronal and 7 mi (11.2 km) from Playa Islita.

What's nearby

  • Carrillo Beach - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Samara Beach - 10 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Playa Camaronal - 10 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Playa Islita - 14 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Playa Barrigona - 33 min drive - 14.2 miles

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Roots Bakery & Café - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sheriff Rustic - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bar y Restaurante del Hotel Bahía - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa

Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers. This Puerto Carrillo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and sports massages. The spa is equipped with a hot tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is open select days.
Make yourself at home in one of the 32 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the complimentary beach shuttle.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Leyenda, a restaurant which specializes in international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, laundry facilities, and a library. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Leyenda - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Onsite venue #2 - sports bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Leyenda

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Spa open select days
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Turkish bath

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 10 2026 to October 31 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the dining venues

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Cashless transactions are available
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
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

Leyenda Hotel Samara
Leyenda Samara
Hotel Leyenda Samara
Hotel Leyenda
Hotel Leyenda Carrillo
Leyenda Carrillo
Hotel Leyenda Puerto Carrillo
Leyenda Puerto Carrillo
Hotel Hotel Leyenda Puerto Carrillo
Puerto Carrillo Hotel Leyenda Hotel
Hotel Hotel Leyenda
Leyenda
Leyenda Hotel

Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 291 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 291 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 291 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 291 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 291 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. Everything was clean and the restaurant was excellent. Would stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, even decorated my room for my birthday. Hotel is beautiful, clean, and walking distance to the beach. The pools are lovely, especially the second pool and hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aurora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Rooms were clean and spacious. The staff was courteous and welcoming. The pool was amazing! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, nice yard and pool areas
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

André

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
modern nice room with big terrasse
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds are beautiful! Upon arriving we were greeted with a yummy refreshing drink. Had enough space to hold our large group. Food at the complimentary breakfast buffet was very good! Pool was lovely, super close to the Carrillo beach and Samara beach. Saw beautiful red macaws at Playa Carrillo. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aleksey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel at a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my wife stayed there 9 night and we took advantage of the dining at the facility,food was absolutly wounderful and the portion were generous,the room,pool restaurant was clean to perfection . The staff were wounderful has well and very polite and professionnal we would return in a flash ,we had a relaxing time thanks again
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, great breakfast and quiet hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and very nice rooms. Staff were wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. The staff were extremely accommodating and nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the cleanest places we've stayed in 30 days traveling around Costa Rica! Great for kids with the nice pool and playground.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grounds were beautiful. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

Amazing stay

We had such a great stay. The pool was pristine and great with young kids. Delicious meals and drinks and I liked being outside of Samara in some peace and quiet. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and landscaping, nice pools, clean, modern rooms and friendly and helpful staff. Good restaurant, too. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will totally recommend this hotel !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Clean. Friendly. Warm welcome. Free upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were welcomed with refreshing juice drinks, helpful staff, helpful information about the property, shuttle to beach, pick up and drop off times. Beautiful restaurant and great attentive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful small boutique hotel with a nice pool area with a poolside bar. Very clean, with a good restaurant and nice staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous, peaceful place close to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world at Playa Carillo.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joyce

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had these tiny ants everywhere. The food wasn't very good. Not in a good location. Not close to beach, noisy road next to it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mamadou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall experience was good
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025