Hotel Bahia Esmeralda

Potrero sunsets on a simpler budget

A sunset at Potrero Beach can be reason enough to leave the afternoon open. Hotel Bahia Esmeralda gives budget-conscious travelers a base in this Guanacaste beach town, with a restaurant and swimming pool for the time between outings. It is a two-star option for those drawn to the coast without planning a premium resort stay.

The beach is the area's main attraction, but snorkeling, fishing, catamaran trips and scuba diving can add a different perspective on the water. ATV outings, swimming and boating offer other ways to spend an active day. Back at the hotel, take a swim or walk into town and let the pace soften.

Choose a room or make space for cooking

All four accommodation styles have air conditioning, ceiling fans and cable television. Standard Rooms have two double beds; Apartments, Villas and Suites add fully equipped kitchens, refrigerators, microwaves and coffee makers when you want to make some meals part of your own routine.

An Apartment pairs a balcony with one double and one single bed; a Villa has a terrace and two double beds. Suites add a living room, terrace and table and chairs, with three doubles and three singles. Choose the sleeping layout and outdoor space around your party, letting a balcony or terrace become part of the slower hours.

Complimentary internet helps with onward plans. Leave time for Potrero’s beach and evenings by the coast as well as the activities you choose.

Why choose a simple Potrero base?

• Coastal value: This two-star budget hotel in Playa Potrero suits travelers who want an affordable beach-town stay without premium accommodation prices.
• Beach and town time: Potrero Beach brings sunsets and a quieter stretch of coast into the trip. Walk into town for a change of scene, or keep an afternoon free for the hotel pool.
• Everyday conveniences: A restaurant, swimming pool and complimentary internet make it possible to spend time at the hotel between outings without building every hour around an excursion.
• Kitchen flexibility: Apartments, Villas and Suites have fully equipped kitchens, refrigerators, microwaves and coffee makers. Choose one when preparing meals is part of the stay you want.
• Group layouts: Apartments have a double and a single bed with a balcony; Villas have two doubles and a terrace; Suites add a living room, terrace and three doubles plus three singles. Standard Rooms keep the arrangement simpler with two double beds, air conditioning, a ceiling fan and cable TV. Match the space to your party.
• Active options: ATV outings, snorkeling, fishing, catamaran trips, scuba diving, swimming and boating give an active trip several directions beyond the hotel.