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Hotel Belvedere Playa Samara Costa Rica, hotel in Sámara

Hotel Belvedere Playa Samara Costa Rica is located on the shores of Samara Bay and within walking distance of a bus stop.

9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
1,011 reviews
Price from$55per night
Paraiso Cocodrilo lodge - spirit of nature, hotel in Sámara

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.

8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
506 reviews
Price from$79per night
Hotel Giada, hotel in Sámara

This green-friendly Hotel Giada is just 820 feet 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.

8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
584 reviews
Price from$72per night
Nammbú Beach Front Bungalows, hotel in Sámara

Facing the beachfront, Nammbú Beach Front Bungalows offers 4-star accommodations in Sámara and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and garden.

8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
696 reviews
Price from$216.90per night
BellaVista Suites By Villas Verdes - Samara Beach, hotel in Sámara

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.

8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
380 reviews
Price from$85.70per night
The Hideaway Hotel, hotel in Sámara

Offering an outdoor swimming pool and an on-site restaurant, The Hideaway Hotel is located just 328 feet from the beach and 10 minutes' drive from Sámara City Center.

9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
358 reviews
Price from$109per night
Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa, hotel in Sámara

Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa is located in the tropical town of Carrillo. It is just 1.2 mi from the beach and features free Wi-Fi and continental breakfast....

9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
207 reviews
Price from$189.91per night
Hotel Casa Buenavista - Adults only, hotel in Sámara

Casa Buenavista is located in Carrillo, 984 feet from the beach. It offers air-conditioned rooms in a tropical garden.

9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
454 reviews
Price from$80per night
Villas Verdes, hotel in Sámara

Set in Playa Sámara, 22 mi from Nicoya, Villas Verdes features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available on site. The rooms include a TV.

8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
145 reviews
Price from$85.50per night
Samara Palm Lodge, hotel in Sámara

Samara Palm Lodge is located on the edge of the small village of Playa Sámara. The beach as well as in the center of Sámara are 5 minutes away.

9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
277 reviews
Price from$65per night
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Sámara's best hotels with breakfast

  • Locanda Samara Beach
    Breakfast options

    LOCANDA SAMARA BEACH is set in Sámara, 23 mi 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.

    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 756 reviews
  • Nammbú Beach Front Bungalows
    Breakfast options

    Facing the beachfront, Nammbú Beach Front Bungalows offers 4-star accommodations in Sámara and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and garden.

    Everything especially the ocean front view and the staff

    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 697 reviews
  • Montelaguna Boutique Hotel
    Breakfast options

    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.

    Chefen var rigtig sjov og hyggelig. Dejlig pool og rent og lækkert

    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 303 reviews
  • Cabañas Lamaite
    Breakfast options

    Located in Sámara, a 10-minute walk from Buena Vista Beach, Cabañas Lamaite provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

    Super freundlich, super schön, beste Unterkunft je!!!

    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 205 reviews
  • Villas Kalimba
    Breakfast options

    Hotel Villas Kalimba is located in the center of Playa Sámara, features: six villas surround by a tropical garden and a pool.

    it’s a really nice villa , nice pool and really friendly personal

    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 133 reviews
  • Hotel Entre Dos Aguas
    Breakfast options

    Located in Sámara and within a 5-minute walk of Samara Beach, Hotel Entre Dos Aguas features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

    Easy going laid back atmosphere. Lovely gardens/flowers

    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 260 reviews
  • Hotel Giada
    Breakfast options

    This green-friendly Hotel Giada is just 820 feet 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.

    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 584 reviews
  • Casa Nelly Apartamentos
    Breakfast options

    Located in Sámara and within a 5-minute walk 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

    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 46 reviews

Budget hotels in Sámara

  • Las Perlitas Rentals Playa Samara
    Cheap hotel

    Featuring a terrace and views of pool, Las Perlitas Rentals Playa Samara is located in Sámara, 1.1 miles from Samara Beach.

    L’accueil et la gentillesse de Cedric, la piscine et la chambre

    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 53 reviews
  • Villas Verdes
    Cheap hotel

    Set in Playa Sámara, 22 mi from Nicoya, Villas Verdes features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available on site. The rooms include a TV.

    Great villa, lots of space, nice garden and pools.

    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 145 reviews
  • Hotel Casa Esmeralda
    Cheap hotel

    Featuring free WiFi, a restaurant and a terrace, Cabinas Casa Esmeralda offers accommodations in Sámara. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

    El desayuno estuvo excelente y la ubicación también

    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 209 reviews
  • Paraiso Cocodrilo lodge - spirit of nature
    Cheap hotel

    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

    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 506 reviews
  • Samara Pacific Lodge
    Cheap hotel

    The Samara Pacific Lodge is located 2625 feet 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.

    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 222 reviews
  • BellaVista Suites By Villas Verdes - Samara Beach
    Cheap hotel

    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

    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 380 reviews
  • La Flor de Coco
    Cheap hotel

    La Flor de Coco has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Sámara.

    comfortable and clean, very quiet at night and morning

    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 57 reviews
  • Blue Iguana
    Cheap hotel

    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.

    Location close to the beach and close to the shops.

    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 297 reviews

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What Guests Said About Sámara:

  • 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 of America
  • 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 of America
  • 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 of America
  • 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.
    Pilar
    Costa Rica
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Samara is a beautiful beach town on the West Coast of Costa...

    Samara is a beautiful beach town on the West Coast of Costa Rica. It was our first time visiting and we were very impressed with how beautiful and safe the area is. We expect to be returning many times in the future with our adult kids and their partners. The Town itself has everything you need to visit, enjoy and live here. Every place we visited was exceptional and the staff very professional! Our hotel was a pleasure to stay at. A small place with everything you need to have a wonderful experience. I fully recommend Bellavista Suites by Villas Verdes for a great time.
    Delores
    United States of America
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Samara beach still keep the natural looking of Costa Rica ,...

    Samara beach still keep the natural looking of Costa Rica , although has a lots of commercial development , when you are on the beach you can not see this , the only thing you see and enjoy is the blue sky, the sand and few people enjoying the beach. There is lots of restaurants to eat delicious food. it is safe place for walking, super markers, restaurants, banks, Goverment's offices are conveniently located near to each other. Very nice small town with a huge beach .
    Ivannia
    United States of America

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Sámara

  • From $89.27 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 506 reviews
    A little piece of paradise, Andre and Rainer went above and beyond for me. Any request I had was immediately accommodated, Andre even got me some bug spray from Samara. They took me to the white sand beach, Rainer showed me the aloe vera when I had too much sun and even dropped me off for my next location. My room was beautiful, the best shower I've had in Costa Rica! The restaurant is very comfortable for hanging out, and the food is incredible. I can go on and on. Amazing hosts, thank you so much. Leanne
    Leanne
    Canada
  • From $124.30 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 402 reviews
    This place is absolutely beautiful. The best place we stayed in all of Costa Rica. Peke is an amazing cook and the breakfast and coffee and juice were fantastic. The dining area is beautiful. Jenna is so warm and welcoming. What a gem of a place. Rooms and grounds are lovely. The pool is wonderful. Because there are only 5 rooms, it is a really peaceful and quiet place and the pool was often empty. Easy and flat walk to the beach takes about 15 mins.
    Molly
    United States of America
  • From $79.10 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 807 reviews
    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!
    Emma
    United Kingdom
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 454 reviews
    We absolutely loved our stay here and would highly recommend it! The hotel is the best we saw in Costa Rica and one of the best overall. It is a small family-owned hotel. New, beautifully and smartly designed, with beautiful pools, friendly owners and staff, an amazing tasty breakFast. The absolute highlight was our room with a tropical shower. Beautiful and peaceful beach is located in 7 mins walk from the hotel
    Tatiana
    Switzerland
  • From $50.85 per night
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 297 reviews
    The location is really nice! Close to the beach and nice chill out area at the hostel. Our room (Economy Room) was very small. For 2 nights ok but for a longer stay you should book a bigger room. The restaurant is nice. Samara Beach is one of the best beaches from Costa Rica. Very beautiful and you can surf (5$ a board per hour)! You should bring a hammock for the beach. Best Thing Ever!
    M
    Michelle
    Germany
  • From $134.47 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 663 reviews
    The property was excellently located touching Samara beach. The rooms and facilities were nice and clean and the staff members were friendly and helpful at all times. Breakfast was generous and delicious! If you are searching for a place to disconnect for a weekend, I would strongly recommend you to spend the night at Beach Front Bahia.
    M
    Miriam
    Costa Rica
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 14 reviews
    Lovely traditional Costa Rican apartment very well kitted out kitchen with large fridge and a freezer also. Close to the beach and supermarkets. The host was exceptional, very responsive to my questions. I had caught sun the previous day and she knocked on my door with some aloe Vera which was very sweet. Thank you for my stay.
    Claire
    United Kingdom
  • From $28.25 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 614 reviews
    Location - it is about 5-10 minute walk from the Samara beach Friendly staff and guests - super easy to talk and make friends! Not only the kitchen area is sociable, but the second floor where the dormitory rooms are is equipped with beds on the lobby, which makes it easy to chat Cute dogs and a cat at the property!
    Yeosong
    South Korea
  • From $194.72 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 112 reviews
    It was an excellent option to be hosted. The apartament is completed with a lot of necessary amenities. In addtion is a nice residencial place. Also, is very close to Samara beach and dowtown. Besides, the hosts are very friendly and be attentive to help. Full recommended yo spend time with friends, family or couple.
    Fabián
    Costa Rica
  • From $169.50 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 266 reviews
    Everything was amazing - the lush, well-kept grounds complete with iguanas and coatis (and howler monkeys roaming around), the beautiful pool w/ a waterfall, the spacious bungalow with a gorgeous outdoor shower. The staff and owner were very friendly and helpful. We want to come back to Costa Rica just to stay here!
    Bruce
    United States of America
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 277 reviews
    The stay at this hotel was beyond exceptional! Bridgette, the host goes above and beyond to make sure your stay is everything you expected. The tranquil waterfall by the pool combined with the great breakfast, comfortable beds, clean rooms and proximity to town makes her place a MUST stay when in Samara.
    Alison
    United States of America
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 158 reviews
    The best hostel in Costa Rica. All the staff and owners were very friendly. They made our stay very enjoyable and different. We loved the energy. The place is very clean and confortable and the outside space is lovely. The house makes you feel at home, you'll probably extend your stay ;) Eva & Célia
    Eva
    France
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,012 reviews
    Beautiful clean and full of nature! So many birds to watch from our balcony and the pool was always clean and a great addition to our stay. The bathroom was amazing and by far the best one we've had in Costa Rica so far! Pura vida!
    Owen
    United Kingdom
  • From $124.30 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 402 reviews
    Very nice quiet, small resort in beautiful area,with very friendly staff, good breakfast , nice room. The best , we think, is the warm attention they have for their guests. Best place, so far, in Costa Rica.
    Anita
    Netherlands
  • From $89.27 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 506 reviews
    The hotel is located not too far from the beach but if you have mobility issues it would be best to take the car. The hotel is surrounded by nature and it is peaceful and the staff was very helpful.
    Frances
    Canada
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 260 reviews
    Lovely hosts, good location on the edge of Samara and an easy walk to the beach and local area. The pool was a refreshing treat, gardens beautiful and a really pretty hotel.
    Tim
    United Kingdom
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 133 reviews
    Everything. Stayed at seven places on our Costa Rica trip. Villas Kalimba was the best. Diego is the hardest working, best manager I have ever met, anywhere, period!!!
    Seamus OB
    Ireland
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 550 reviews
    Close to the beach and many restaurants in Sámara. Staff was friendly. Grounds and rooms are very pretty.
    Michael
    United States of America
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 454 reviews
    The staff was very welcoming and the place was clean. Felt like a European bed and breakfast in Costa Rica
    Gunn
    United States of America
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,012 reviews
    Our favourite town in Costa Rica and a wonderful hotel.
    Andrea
    Canada