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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.

Brilliant family run hotel. Thank you to all the staff and owners. Peaceful central location. Everything was excellent.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
996 reviews
Price from£49.99per night
The Hideaway Hotel, hotel in Sámara

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.

Spacious rooms with big and comfortable beds Flowers and trees around the rooms. Breakfast was good, except for the "orange juice", which is mainly lemonade. Parking in front of the building Carillo Beach is close and very beautiful, but you need to go by car. Too dangerous walking on the main road.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
364 reviews
Price from£79.25per 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.

It is located just in the jungle, you can see monkeys from the swimming pool!
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
524 reviews
Price from£71.80per night
Nammbú Beach Front Bungalows, hotel in Sámara

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

Beautiful location, clean, large rooms. Direct access to the beach.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
689 reviews
Price from£197.13per night
Blue Iguana, hotel in Sámara

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.

Booked the place for the location and because it was one of only 2 in town accepting credit cards but was pleasantly surprised and extended for a week. Rooms were dark and somewhat dated (but, e.g., while my AC was very old, saw the room next door have a brand new one so they may be upgrading things) and the kitchen, although well-equipped, a total mess in grave need of some food marking/scheduled disposal practices. Still, the property overall was amazing – very friendly and efficient staff, big pool with multiple lounge chairs, on-site restaurant with great food (and music), and a bar with different events every night but far enough to keep the rooms quiet.
6.4
Scored 6.4
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
290 reviews
Price from£40.90per night
Montelaguna Boutique Hotel, hotel in Sámara

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.

The hotel restaurant was fantastic and the atmosphere felt like a very calm retreat. The staff went above and beyond and made us feel like family. The beach is only a 5 minute walk from the hotel and the trail had beautiful trees and monkeys along the way. The loft was roomy, very clean, and the beds were extremely comfortable. It’s a fantastic hidden gem.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
307 reviews
Price from£131.43per night
Hotel Casa Esmeralda, hotel in Sámara

Featuring free WiFi, a restaurant and a terrace, Cabinas Casa Esmeralda offers accommodation in Sámara. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. There was 5 cabins, each equipped with a flat-screen...

Nice breakfast, really nice emplacement
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
217 reviews
Price from£44.24per night
Villas Verdes, hotel in Sámara

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 location, very short walk to grocery store and to the beach.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
149 reviews
Price from£77.71per night
Samara Pacific Lodge, hotel in Sámara

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.

The property is really nice , quiet and the breakfast is really good with different options. The staff is nice and polite, they let us leave the luggage there at our checkout and let us use the swimming pool shower before to leave in the afternoon.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
229 reviews
Price from£74.98per night
Hostel Marisol, hotel in Sámara

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.

They moved us to a bigger room without charging extra
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
86 reviews
Price from£42.89per night
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Sámara's best hotels with breakfast

  • Locanda Samara Beach
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 737 reviews

    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.

  • Nammbú Beach Front Bungalows
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 689 reviews

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

    Everything especially the ocean front view and the staff

  • Tuki Tuki Lodge
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 188 reviews

    Situated in Sámara, 1 km from Samara Beach, Tuki Tuki Lodge offers accommodation with a terrace and free private parking. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk and room service for guests.

    The owner J-P is the best, he takes care of his people, the whole team is great.

  • Cabañas Lamaite
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 205 reviews

    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 Entre Dos Aguas
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 270 reviews

    Located in Sámara and within 500 metres of Samara Beach, Hotel Entre Dos Aguas features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

    Easy going laid back atmosphere. Lovely gardens/flowers

  • Villas Kalimba
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 129 reviews

    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

  • Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 270 reviews

    El Pequeño Gecko Verde is a Boutique Hotel located 1.5km from Samara center.

    tolle Lage mitten in der Natur, alles sehr gepflegt

  • Montelaguna Boutique Hotel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 307 reviews

    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

Budget hotels in Sámara

  • Hotel Casa Esmeralda
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 217 reviews

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

    El desayuno estuvo excelente y la ubicación también

  • Paraiso Cocodrilo lodge - spirit of nature
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 524 reviews

    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

  • Hotel Giada
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 593 reviews

    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.

  • BellaVista Suites By Villas Verdes - Samara Beach
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 382 reviews

    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

  • Hotel Sol Sámara
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 12 reviews

    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.

    L'accueil, les chambres, le déjeuner, le restaurant, l'amabilité du personnel

  • La Flor de Coco
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 61 reviews

    La Flor de Coco has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Sámara. With a restaurant, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.

    comfortable and clean, very quiet at night and morning

  • Blue Iguana
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 290 reviews

    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.

  • Hostel Marisol
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 86 reviews

    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

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What guests said about Sámara:

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    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.
    Pilar
    Costa Rica

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Sámara

  • From £56.35 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 497 reviews
    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.
    Michelle
    Canada
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 21 reviews
    I liked the privacy and design of the villa. Its bedrooms are all self-contained and with 3 bathrooms, one in each bedroom and one in the common area, there was never any issue with that. It is designed for both indoor and outdoor loving, with a great kitchen, but also a grill and comfortable outdoor seating. The complex was secure and conveniently located between Samara and Playa Carrillo. The beach was 2 - 3 minutes away. The fact that the villa is serviced by a hotel is a real plus.
    Brian
    United States
  • From £99.06 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 707 reviews
    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.
    TJALLING
    United States
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 51 reviews
    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.
    Tsukasa Suzuki
    Japan
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 161 reviews
    I loved my stay at Casa Terra! Samara was my first destination in Costa Rica, and the trip was my first as a solo female traveller. Andres and team made me feel welcomed, safe and included in the Casa Terra family. The dorms and kitchen are simple but clean. The common space out fun is really nice and perfect for socializing with others. Best part is the location, which is close to everything one needs: grocery store, soda & beach.
    Imaiya
    Canada
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 805 reviews
    I liked everything. The style, you really feel in Costa Rica with the plants around, wooden balconies, birds singing, etc. It's relaxing. Very cute private single room with private bathroom, balcony and hammock. Super clean, there's everything to cook, good free coffee, clean beautiful pool, very welcoming and helpful staff. One of the best hotels I have been to in Costa Rica. I would certainly come back and for many nights.
    Caroline
    Canada
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 73 reviews
    We live in Costa Rica and escape to Samara as often as possible. We have stayed Casa Maiana for many years under prior and found the new owners Thierry and Christina to be gracious, welcoming and available to answer any questions you have. Casa Maiana is perfectly located for discovering Samara on foot - close to the beach, restaurants, cafes and supermarkets but off the beaten path and quiet. Highly recommend!
    Kristen
    Costa Rica
  • From £63.62 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 996 reviews
    Great, relaxing stay, friendly stuff comfortable beds, spotless enviroment, clean german-family-owned hotel. Short walking distance to thé perfect Samara beach. Best value for money place in our 3 weeks CostaRica trip. Highly recommend. Safe parking, big swimming pool and jacuzi, nice garden, aircon, fast laundry service, flexoble in booking of a extra night...Thank you for Bering your guests. :-))
    Radek
    Czech Republic
  • From £172.60 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 206 reviews
    We had a wonderful stay here for e few nights. The hotel rooms were great and very comfortable. The pools and the restaurant were outstanding. What we loved the most is the shuttle and the provided chairs at the nearby beach by the hotel. The Playa Carrillo was on our whole trip the most beutiful beach of Costa Rica we have seen so far. We enjoyed our stay here so much, thank you!
    Sandro
    Switzerland
  • From £81.80 per night
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 460 reviews
    We stayed in the bungalow. It was newly built, beautiful grounds/pool, well decorated and very clean. The staff are super nice and helpful. Playa Carrillo is one of the nicest, cleanest beaches in Costa Rica. playa carillo is a not super touristy area and a great place to unwind. only a few restaurants it’s a bit we highly recommend
    Jeff
    Canada
  • From £99.97 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 422 reviews
    genna welcomed us so kindly we feel ourselves at home. a lot of advices and kindness for a real human adventure. in addition Peke prepares wonderfull breakfast with great recommandations on the area. we were in Costa Rica since one week but our vacations began in Villas Tangerine. a wondefull place for quiet and intense moments
    Claire
    France
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 86 reviews
    The owner was really lovely, helped with any matter, high level service. The room was clean, water very hot unlike other places in Costa Rica. Very close to the beach and to the center of city. beautiful view from the property. Washing machine is accessible and generally the place is quiet and cozy.
    A
    Anonymous
    Israel
  • From £71.80 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 524 reviews
    The location was beautiful and so peaceful in nature. My room was great and the hotel pool was nice. The nearby beach was way less crowded than the other beaches I went to, only a handful of people there each day. The food at the restaurant was really good, it felt like getting a home cooked meal!
    Natalie
    Lithuania
  • From £104.52 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 364 reviews
    Lovely small comfortable hotel in a quiet location. Spacious rooms. Well located near the beach….albeit the quieter end of the beach away from central Samara. Near Playa Carillo which is also worth a visit…less touristy.
    Linda
    Ireland
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 129 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
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 270 reviews
    The owners are just lovely, the patio and the pool are comfortable and well kept, the bathroom in the room was the best we had so far in costa rica
    veronica
    Italy
  • From £99.06 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 707 reviews
    Hotel right on the beach. Very nice and helpful staff, specifically Sinia :) The food is good (best hamburger we had in Costa Rica).
    Bernardo
    Portugal
  • From £208.08 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 689 reviews
    Relaxing. Set on the most beautiful beach in the area. Quiet. Quick drive (10 min) to Samara if you want to check out the town.
    Josh
    Canada
  • From £95.43 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 270 reviews
    Quiet , we’ll kept , close to Samara and the beach. Breakfasts were great and staff was very helpful and friendly.
    William
    Canada
  • From £79.34 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 188 reviews
    Cozy little hotel on the outskirts of Samara. We felt very well taken care of by the entire staff.
    Tomas Thorsell
    Netherlands

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