Set in Samara just a one-minute walk from the beach, Blue Iguana features a swimming pool and on-site award-winning Asian Sushi restaurant.
michael
Canada
Rooms dirty, security is a 10 cent latch, restaurant is lousy. Very hot - fan was too small and too weak. Pool and bar both good. Rooms cheap, but certainly get no more than you pay for.
The tropical BellaVista Suites Hotel is only 2 blocks from scenic Samara Beach, and features a rooftop terrace with stunning sunset views. It offers horseback riding, boat tours and diving lessons.
Andrew
United Kingdom
Great location just on the edge of town . Super freshly cooked breakfast, friendly helpful staff. Our room was comfortable and clean, the pool area was a delight. A most enjoyable stay.
Hotel Peace & Lodge features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Sámara. With a bar, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.
Betty
United States
dinner and breakfast was great, staff was friendly, morning sun rise was awesome.
Situated in Sámara and with Samara Beach reachable within 1.5 km, Hostel Marisol features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.
Located in Sámara, 1.7 km from Samara Beach, Las Perlitas Rentals Playa Samara features a terrace and views of the pool.
Barbara
Canada
Quiet neighborhood, baked onto a field with farm animals. Lovely pool, which was very welcome with the hot temperature outside. Close walk to town or to the beach. There was several grocery stores in the area. "Soda's" were are favorite eating places. There was a great variety offering local dishes and gelanti. The manager was very helpful.
Set in Sámara, 400 metres from Samara Beach, The Inner Light Yoga Lodge offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Eric Stanley John
United Kingdom
Inner light lodge is an oasis of peace, serenity and harmony located in a central position, very close to the beach and the various restaurants.
We loved the silence, the spaciousness of the rooms equipped with all comforts, the veranda where a rich breakfast prepared by the hosts with cake and fruit was served.
Last but not least, the possibility of a yoga class in the morning which Federica leads with professionalism and care. Highly recommended
Offering an outdoor swimming pool and an on-site restaurant, The Hideaway Hotel is located just 100 metres from the beach and 10 minutes' drive from Sámara City Centre.
Scott
United Kingdom
The accommodation was clean and the room had everything we needed. Beds were very comfortable and the room was only a short walk from the pool and restaurant. Breakfast was delicious. A plate of fresh fruit with coffee, followed by a choice of cooked breakfasts was sufficient to keep us going. The staff were lovely, always smiling and happy to help with anything. The restaurant served delicious meals using locally caught fish and the brownie is the best we have tasted. The hotel sits between 2 lovely beaches that are easy to access and don't get crowded. There is a lot of wildlife around and the hotel is visited regularly by howler monkeys, motmots and iguanas. The hotel is a nice distance from Samara to avoid the hustle and bustle but near enough to walk into the town for a meal or shopping.
Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa is located in the tropical town of Carrillo. It is just 2 km from the beach and boasts free Wi-Fi and continental breakfast.
Alexandre
Spain
Place is fair and convenient. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Casa Buenavista is located in Carrillo, 300 meters from the beach. It offers air-conditioned rooms in a tropical garden.
Luis
Costa Rica
Well... I had booked two nights and ended up staying an extra day at this well-run and relaxed place in Carrillo.
Vincent and his family gave us a warmly welcome and made our stay very pleasant. Their homemade breakfast is exquisite with the panqueques and jams far above anything (You must try it)
The room is nicely decorated and very confortable and has a private terrasse for breakfast, the garden is beautiful, the place is very quiet, and the Carrillo beach is just 350 meters away.
But what this place makes really that special are the hosts themselves, they are so friendly and always took time to talk to us although they had a lot of things to manage, they helped us whenever we needed.
We'll certainly be back!
LOCANDA SAMARA BEACH is set in Sámara, 37 km from Nicoya. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. The rooms include a private bathroom equipped with a shower.
Beautiful place on a great location. Comfortable rooms and nice food.
Located 4 minutes’ walk from Samara Beach and from Carrillo Beach, Montelaguna Boutique Hotel features free buffet breakfast, an extensive garden with a furnished terrace and a swimming pool.
Es un lugar muy tranquilo y la comida y atención es excelente
Located in Sámara, less than 1 km from Buena Vista Beach, Cabañas Lamaite provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Super freundlich, super schön, beste Unterkunft je!!!
Hotel Peace & Lodge features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Sámara. With a bar, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.
great location and view, very helpful and kind staff
Set in Playa Sámara, 35 km from Nicoya, Villas Verdes boasts air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available on site.
Great villa, lots of space, nice garden and pools.
Offering outdoor pool plus an à la carte restaurant, Paraiso Cocodrilo lodge - spirit of nature is located in Sámara, in Playa Buenavista Beach. Free Wi-Fi access is available.
Nice peacefull stay in jungle. Helpful staff and comfortable bungalow
The Samara Pacific Lodge is situated 800 metres from the Samara Bay shores and offers a fresh-water pool, a bar and breakfast. American, Continental or local breakfast is included.
Pool , comfy bed , friendly people, the breakfast.
This green-friendly Hotel Giada is just 250 metres from Sámara Beach on Costa Rica’s west coast. It offers an outdoor pool and spa bath, and air-conditioned rooms with cable TV and a private balcony.
Nice hotel in a good location, not far from the beach.
The tropical BellaVista Suites Hotel is only 2 blocks from scenic Samara Beach, and features a rooftop terrace with stunning sunset views. It offers horseback riding, boat tours and diving lessons.
Quiet location, close to gorgeous beach, good breakfasts
Situated in Sámara, 1.2 km from Samara Beach, La Flor de Coco features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
comfortable and clean, very quiet at night and morning
Situated in Sámara and within 500 metres of Samara Beach, Casa Nelly Apartamentos has a garden, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.
Really close to the beach and in the heart of Sámara
Set in Sámara, 1.4 km from Samara Beach, Hotel Sol Sámara offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
excelente desayuno, muy limpias las habitaciones y muy amable el personal
Situated in Sámara and with Samara Beach reachable within 1.5 km, Hostel Marisol features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.
La hospitalidad y los utensilios para poder cocinar
FAQs about hotels in Sámara
On average, it costs US$93 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Sámara for tonight. You'll pay on average around US$194 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Sámara will cost around US$113 (based on Booking.com prices).
Samara is a fairly busy small town that has a lovely beach.
Samara is a fairly busy small town that has a lovely beach. There are many other beaches nearby. It has quite a few restaurants and cafes to choose from. Lots of great fish. Prices are "reasonable" by comparison with some fancier locations along the coast, but all prices in US dollars are high for Canadians.
Just two hours from Liberia airport, this town has a laid back feel. Not sure how long that will last.
Deborah
Canada
10
Scored 10
Samara is a funky little beach town with lots of little...
Samara is a funky little beach town with lots of little eateries and shops, and a number of restaurants right on the beach undercover with enough variety to make it interesting. There were also enough activities and beaches in the area to enjoy.
Christa
Canada
10
Scored 10
This is a great little town with a beautiful beach and yummy...
This is a great little town with a beautiful beach and yummy food options. We wish we could have spent more time here to explore the different restaurants a bit more. We hope to come back soon! We also really enjoyed the neighboring beach of Carrillo, which we drove to - but it didn't have food options the way Samara did.
Luan
United States
10
Scored 10
A wonderful walkable town with many restaurants, excellent...
A wonderful walkable town with many restaurants, excellent couple massages, friendly community, and beautiful beaches. I did the Warner preserve tour with a native Samarian - he was EXCELLENT - a fantastic visit. My husband and I are thinking about coming back and staying much longer. The community seems very low key - just the right pace for us :)
Busch
United States
10
Scored 10
Very easy to get around.
Very easy to get around. Everything is close and you feel safe walking there. Very friendly local people.
I would recommend checking out the restaurants Las Olas, AhoraSi, Mana, Malehu coffee shop, L'Ulvio, and the Saturday local market.
Alexandra
United States
8.0
Scored 8.0
The beach and ocean are beautiful.
The beach and ocean are beautiful. There are lots of restaurants and fun bars to have a drink. The city government has to work harder at keeping the town clean. Sidewalks, store fronts and some restaurants need to be improved, there were so many flies at one of the restaurants where we ate, that we ended up having to leave. There is very limited parking, there should be a place where excursion buses can park further away from town, it feels chaotic.
The staff were all very friendly and helpful. This is the only place we stayed where we were asked if we wanted our garbage changed and room tidied. Large kitchen area with designated spots in the fridge for each room. Our room was spacious, clean and quiet. Very convenient location, close to the beach, restaurants and grocery store. We appreciated having cold drinking water as Samara was by far the hottest stop on our journey! There is no designated parking however we had no issue parking across the road.
Honestly could not fault this property, we stayed here for 3 nights at the end of our trip and it was a perfect way to finish an incredible stay in Costa Rica. All the rooms face onto the beautiful gardens and pool, with a small seating area for each room which was a very peaceful and quiet area. Breakfast was cooked fresh each morning, and each breakfast was different and absolutely delicious! The staff are so friendly and are happy to help with anything. Would definitely stay here again!
It doesn't get any more beachfront than this place, and the beach itself is wonderful. A few minutes walk down the beach from the small town, and well away from any busy roads, so very peaceful. A fantastic and unpretentious place to relax, with a superb restaurant - some of the best food we had in our entire Costa Rica stay was eaten out on the patio. Really pleasant and helpful staff who almost instantly felt like friends. Highly recommended, and we hope to be back before long.
The room had a lovely little balcony with chairs and a hammock which was great to relax on. The air conditioning worked well, the bed was comfortable and I loved the pool area. The pool is small but refreshing to get in on a hot day and there were comfortable sun loungers. It was only a short walk to the beach, Samara feels compact but big enough to have a range of restaurants- perfect for a relaxing last few days of my trip to Costa Rica!
Garden: well-maintained with beautiful flowers. my wife really likes.
Shower and bath room: very large space.
Beach: it is located rip current. but we enjoyed sitting down in front of the beach.The hotel provides several shade between trees. we moved the beach chairs to one of them and enjoyed a relaxing time.
Breakfast: basic but enough and tasty. we can choose one from 4 options
Restaurant: no restaurant for lunch and dinner.
We really liked the hotel. It was affordable, convenient! Only a 5 min walk to beach! In fact in Samara everything is no further than a 5 min walk. Pool area was nice and quiet, room a good size.
Unfortunately we never got to stay overnight as my husband suffered an emergency and had to be airlifted to hospital in San Jose.
The owners were really wonderful and understanding! Highly recommend Hotel Belvedere!
The location is really nice! Close to the beach and nice chill out area at the hostel. Our room (Economy Room) was very small. For 2 nights ok but for a longer stay you should book a bigger room. The restaurant is nice. Samara Beach is one of the best beaches from Costa Rica. Very beautiful and you can surf (5$ a board per hour)! You should bring a hammock for the beach. Best Thing Ever!
Location: Easy access to town. If you stay in hotels located farther east than this hotel, it is recommended to walk on beach to/from town.
Beach: stunning and super clean. we really like to relax in the cabana. they have also several beach chairs are on the beach.
Restaurant: The taste is good. they take time, but we were there on vacation. It was not problem.
It’s a small hotel, pretty quite, walking distance to one part of Samara beach and 5 mins by car to playa Carrillo (very nice beach especially at sunset). The hotel has all the key features, big beds, A/C, small nice swimming pool. The onsite restaurant is a decent option or Samara restaurants are at 10 mins by car (Ahora si is an excellent Italian one).
The location was perfect! Basically beachfront because it took a 2 minute walk to get there! I liked how the rooms were private and you can sit outside and hangout. The pool was amazing! Very nice place. I have been to Samara before this trip a few times and this is the best hotel I stayed at. Very nice staff as well.
private and serene setting . friendly and relaxed vibe. rooms are comfortable
and unique . feels more like a home than a hotel . big pool , beautiful beach and surrounding lands . the wifi was surprising reliable in restaurant and too. . I am
coming here next time I’m in Sámara
Best location in town with amazing team of staff who know your name. Great beach restaurant with unique decor, live music and a great Italian chef. The hotel has lots of amenities so you definitely don't need to leave unless you want to.
Great rooms, quiet location and close to the beach, amazing breakfast, beautiful and clean pools and incredible hosts. Would go back anytime! Best hotel we stayed in during our 14 day Costa Rica trip. Can‘t recommend enough!
Amazing place!! Our favourite in Costa Rica so far!! Its right on the beach!!
+ Beautiful not crowded beach with calm water (great for kids)
+ Tasty (5 options) breakfast
+ Monkeys on top of trees
+ Friendly helpful stuff
Nice pool, very nice hotel, delicious breakfast and dinner is also more than good. To get to Samara beach etc. you need a car but that is it worth to stay here.
we stayed in more than 8 high-class hotels/Airbnbs during our Costa Rica trip, yet good life lodge had the cleanest and most modern rooms of all of them
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