Your stay — Hotel Yenny
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The Property — Hotel Yenny
Hotel Yenny is a no-frills base in central Nicoya, a three-storey building with a small courtyard pool and basic tiled rooms. It suits travellers who need an affordable, clean room with parking and are happy to walk to the town centre’s sodas and bus stops. The lobby feels functional rather than welcoming – linoleum floor, reception desk, a few plastic chairs – but the staff are efficient and the Wi-Fi works reliably.
Chronicles of Nicoya
Nicoya was founded as a Catholic mission town in 1523 and for centuries was the administrative centre of the Chorotega indigenous region under Spanish rule. Its colonial grid of streets remains, but most original buildings have been replaced by concrete blockhouses painted in faded pastels. Today the town is the commercial hub of the Guanacaste peninsula, known for its lively central market and the nearby Barra Honda National Park. Culturally, it’s a place where cowboy traditions and evangelical churches sit alongside a growing eco-tourism scene.
Best Time to Visit
Full Nicoya guide →Best months
December to April: dry season with clear skies and manageable crowds. Early December has good weather before the Christmas rush.
Peak / festival surge
Late November to February is peak for international visitors fleeing northern winter. Hotel prices at places like Yenny can double. The local Fiesta Patronal in early December draws crowds and fills accommodation.
Budget shoulder season
May to June and November offer lower prices, occasional rain, but still plenty of sunny hours. The landscape is green and tourist numbers drop significantly.
Weather & packing
July is in the middle of the rainy season with heavy downpours typically in the afternoon. Pack a compact umbrella and quick-dry footwear – even in town you’ll wade through puddles.
Live City Briefing — Nicoya
- The main road through Nicoya has been repaved but street lighting remains patchy; take a torch if walking after dark.
- A new bus terminal at the eastern edge of town opened in early 2026, consolidating routes to Santa Cruz and the beaches – ask at reception for the shuttle schedule.
- Seasonal rains have triggered landslides on the Route 21 stretch between Nicoya and Samara; check road conditions before driving.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Yenny, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second floor at the back of the hotel. The second floor is walk-up (no lift noise) and the rear side faces away from the main street, reducing traffic noise from the Calle Central area.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor near the reception and the street side. Ground-floor rooms pick up lobby chatter and street noise from passing motorbikes and trucks on the main road through Nicoya.
Best views
Rooms at the rear of the second floor overlook the back courtyard or neighbouring rooftops, which is calmer than the main street view. Front-facing rooms see the busy road and parked cars.
Quietest floors
Second floor is the quietest. The hotel has no lift, so second floor gets less foot traffic from other guests than the ground floor.
🔊 Noise notes
Nicoya's main street carries local buses, motorbikes and trucks from early morning. The hotel sits close to a corner, so turning traffic adds to the din. There's a small tienda and a soda nearby that can be lively until 9pm.
Insider tips
1. Park on the street behind the hotel if you have a car — the front is tight and fills with motorbikes. 2. Check in early to choose your room; reception has limited English, so have your room request written in Spanish.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Hotel Yenny
Free WiFi with 8 Mbps download, no login required for one device per room; second device CRC 2,000/day
No lift; two-storey building with stairs only (no ground-floor rooms with full step-free access)
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; lobby TV shows local Canal 6
Check-in 15:00–20:00; early bag drop from 10:00 at reception; late check-out until 13:00 costs CRC 5,000
Free storage at reception during open hours (07:00–21:00); no 24h secure room
No step-free entry (two steps at main entrance); no accessible rooms; narrow corridors and bathrooms
Free on-site parking for 8 cars (first-come, first-served); no EV charging; nearest public lot is Municipal Parking Nicoya, CRC 1,000/day 500m east
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no municipal tourist tax in Nicoya; 13% VAT included in quoted rates)
Deposit & card hold: First night charged as deposit at booking; CRC 15,000 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Iglesia La Paz (348 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Colonial de San Blas (380 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia San Blas (590 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Edificio Soriano — 409 m · ~5 min walk
Parque de La Anexión — 260 m · ~3 min walk
Parque de Juegos Santa Lucía — 903 m · ~11 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Banco Nacional — 235 m · ~3 min walk
Farmacia San Angel — 312 m · ~4 min walk
Mini Super El Jade — 284 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Costa Rican Colón, CRC
Use bank ATMs (BNCR, BAC) in Nicoya town for best rates; avoid airport and tourist bureau exchange counters which take a heavy spread.
Visa/Mastercard accepted at most hotels, supermarkets, and nicer restaurants; cash needed for street food, small shops, and rural taxis. Contactless is rare.
Restaurants include 10% service charge (servicio) in the bill — no extra tip expected. Taxis: round up to nearest 500 CRC. Hotel staff: 1,000–2,000 CRC per bag or per day for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small black coffee from a soda (simple local diner) costs about 800 CRC.
A casado (rice, beans, plantain, salad, protein) at a soda runs 3,500–5,000 CRC.
A main dish like grilled fish or chicken with sides at a local eatery is roughly 5,000–7,000 CRC.
The central market in Nicoya and the roadside stalls near the bus station sell cheap empanadas, tamales, and fresh fruit for under 2,000 CRC.
Supermercado Musmanni and Maxi Pali are the budget supermarket chains in Nicoya.
The central market and Pali have basic inexpensive clothing; for better selection you'd go to bigger towns like Liberia.
Local buses cost around 500-800 CRC per ride within town; from Liberia airport, take a shared shuttle (about 10,000 CRC per person) or a local bus (around 2,500 CRC for a longer route).
Eat lunch at a soda for the best value meal. Buy bottled water and basics at Pali or Musmanni rather than small shops. Use local buses instead of taxis for getting between towns.
Emergency Contacts
NicoyaCosta Rica uses a single 911 system for police, ambulance, and fire. From a landline or mobile, dial 911. English operators are often available. For the local Red Cross ambulance dispatch in Nicoya, call 2685-1715.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Nicoya, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Yenny
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banco Nacional — 235 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia San Angel — 312 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Cruce Playa Santa Teresa (main junction) → Nicoya bus terminal
💡 A cheaper split — flag one down at the junction. They'll let you pay per seat (around 5,000 CRC each). No AC, bumpy road. Works for beach travellers heading inland. From terminal, walk east.
Terminal Liberia (next to La Amistad hotel) → Parada de Buses, Nicoya (500m from Club Pez Gallo)
💡 Cramped without AC; sit on the right for shade. No luggage compartment, so backpack only. Bus drops you on Avenida 1 — walk east on Calle 4 for 8 minutes.
Terminal San José (Coca Cola) → Parada de Buses, Nicoya
💡 Use this for trips from San José to Nicoya. It's direct. Bring snacks and a fleece — AC is aggressive. From Nicoya terminal, it's a 10-minute walk to Club Pez Gallo.
Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR, Liberia) → Club Pez Gallo, Hotel zone, Nicoya
💡 Book with a local operator like Nicoya Shuttle or Interbus. Shared shuttles run twice daily at 10am and 2pm, cost 45 USD per person, but take 2 hours due to stops.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Yenny?
Request a room on the second floor at the back of the hotel. The second floor is walk-up (no lift noise) and the rear side faces away from the main street, reducing traffic noise from the Calle Central area.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Yenny?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor near the reception and the street side. Ground-floor rooms pick up lobby chatter and street noise from passing motorbikes and trucks on the main road through Nicoya.
Is Hotel Yenny noisy?
Nicoya's main street carries local buses, motorbikes and trucks from early morning. The hotel sits close to a corner, so turning traffic adds to the din. There's a small tienda and a soda nearby that can be lively until 9pm.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Yenny?
Rooms at the rear of the second floor overlook the back courtyard or neighbouring rooftops, which is calmer than the main street view. Front-facing rooms see the busy road and parked cars.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Yenny?
1. Park on the street behind the hotel if you have a car — the front is tight and fills with motorbikes. 2. Check in early to choose your room; reception has limited English, so have your room request written in Spanish.
What time is check-in at Hotel Yenny?
Check-in at Hotel Yenny is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Yenny have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi with 8 Mbps download, no login required for one device per room; second device CRC 2,000/day
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Yenny?
None (no municipal tourist tax in Nicoya; 13% VAT included in quoted rates)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Yenny?
A casado (rice, beans, plantain, salad, protein) at a soda runs 3,500–5,000 CRC.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Yenny?
Local buses cost around 500-800 CRC per ride within town; from Liberia airport, take a shared shuttle (about 10,000 CRC per person) or a local bus (around 2,500 CRC for a longer route).
When is the best time to visit Nicoya?
December to April: dry season with clear skies and manageable crowds. Early December has good weather before the Christmas rush.
Top Attractions in Nicoya
💡 Ask the staff about the Chorotega pottery techniques still used by a few families in the hills just outside town.
💡 Go late afternoon when the light hits the murals best. There’s a small bakery halfway along selling empanadas for 500 colones.
💡 Visit during Sunday mass (8am) to hear the traditional marimba music played by locals.
💡 Buy a bag of fresh mango slices from vendors by the church steps. Try the ones with chilli powder.
💡 Start the climb just after 6am – the heat builds fast, and you’ll see howlers and parakeets in the trees along the trail. Bring water.