About Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa

Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa sits on the road east of Playa Carrillo, in the Puerto Carrillo area near Sámara on Costa Rica's Pacific side. Guests have rated it 9.4 across 234 reviews, and it holds four stars. The setting is relaxed and green, with gardens, a terrace, and a sun terrace to slow your pace.

The outdoor pool is the center of daytime life. Sun loungers, sun umbrellas, and outdoor furniture are available, and there is a pool bar. Children have their own corner, with a playground, outdoor play equipment, and a water slide, so families can split the day between the pool and the garden. When you want a quieter hour, the hotel has a spa and wellness center, along with a steam room, a public bath, a hot tub, and beauty services.

Meals can be taken at the restaurant, the bar, or the snack bar. Room service is available, and a mobile app for room service is part of the setup. Happy hour, wine and champagne, and fruit add to the choices. Kid meals are on offer for younger guests, and packed lunches and breakfast takeaway containers help on days out.

Beyond the grounds, the tour desk and concierge service can help you plan your time. Activity options include hiking, cycling, horse riding, fishing, canoeing, snorkelling, diving, and windsurfing. Car hire and currency exchange are available, and free parking and free WiFi are included. Airport transfers are offered by shuttle at an additional charge. Rooms range from Standard Rooms to Suites with Whirlpool, and several have private terraces, garden views, or a kitchenette.

Who it’s best for

Rooms & suites

Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa offers a wide range of room types, so travelers can choose by group size and style. The Standard Room is the compact option at 366 sq ft, while the Superior Room categories reach 452 sq ft and many come with a private terrace and garden views. The Superior Family Room accommodates up to 6 guests and the Two Bedroom Suite up to 6, which makes them good choices for families or small groups.

For self-catering, the 366 sq ft Studio has a kitchen, a dining area, and room for up to 5 guests. The Standard Studio adds a kitchenette.

Travelers wanting a soak in private can look at the Suite with Whirlpool at 560 sq ft, the Deluxe Room, Hot Tub at 560 sq ft, or the Luxury Studio Suite, which has an indoor private hot tub. The Family Suite is also available with a jetted bathtub.

Every room has air conditioning and a private bathroom, and many have a safe, a desk, and a minibar or mini-fridge. Free WiFi is included in many rooms. Select room types are wheelchair accessible. Cribs may be available on request in some categories, so ask our agents about your preferred room.

Dining

Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa has a restaurant, a bar, a snack bar, and a pool bar, so you can eat and drink without leaving the property. Room service is available (limited hours in many room categories), and a mobile app handles room service orders. Happy hour, wine and champagne, and fruit add to the options. Families can find kid meals, and packed lunches and breakfast takeaway containers are useful for excursions. Rooms such as the Studio and Standard Studio also have kitchen facilities for making your own meals.

Location

Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa is at 2 km Este de Playa Carrillo, Puerto Carrillo, in the Sámara area of Costa Rica. The address places it 2 km east of Playa Carrillo, in a garden setting. If you arrive by car, the best route is Carretera Nicoya/Samara. Free and private parking are available, and there is an electric vehicle charging station. Without a car, the hotel offers an airport shuttle at an additional charge, and car hire is available if you want to explore the coast on your own. The tour desk and concierge service can help with local excursions.

Amenities

• Outdoor Pool
• Pool Bar
• Spa/wellness Center
• Steam Room
• Hot Tub/Jacuzzi
• Public Bath
• Restaurant
• Bar
• Snack Bar
• Free Wi-Fi
• Free Parking
• Electric Vehicle Charging Station
• Water Slide
• Children's Playground
• Tour Desk
• Concierge Service

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