This green-friendly Hotel Giada is just 250 metres from Samara Beach on Costa Ricas west coast It offers an outdoor pool and spa bath, and air-conditioned rooms with cable TV and a private balcony The hotel organises boat tours, snorkelling and diving trips Staff at reception can provide information about what to see and do in Costa Rica The rooms at the Giada feature tiled floors and tropical-style decor Each one has a ceiling fan and a private bathroom with a hairdryer The hotel has a restaurant, and tere is also a bar serving drinks and snacks throughout the day