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.
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.
Arsenault
Canada
The owners are very nice and very helpful. The pool area is inviting and the premises were well-maintained and very clean. They made our stay in Samara better.
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.
Rachel
United States of America
Amazing views. Terrific meals. Great breakfast. Friendly staff
Located in Sámara and with Samara Beach reachable within a 17-minute walk, Hostel Marisol has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.
Chad
Canada
Very welcoming, fully stocked kitchen available for use, quiet area.
Located in Sámara, a 4-minute walk from Samara Beach, The Inner Light Yoga Lodge has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Vera
Canada
It was lovely and offered all the amenities you might need.
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.
Laura
United States of America
quiet, good location between Samara beach and town, and Playa Carrillo which was a beautiful more secluded beach. Had to drive to both
Located in Sámara, Lodge Las Estrellas de Samara features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.
Christa
Canada
Our host, Nathan and his family were so friendly and great to talk to, the breakfast were absolutely outstanding and delicious, and dinner was cooked for us upon request, which was equally tasty. Even a lovely assortment of wines to choose from! Our bungalow was absolutely gorgeous!!
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.
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
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!!!
Located in Sámara, a 4-minute walk from Samara Beach, The Inner Light Yoga Lodge has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Location was perfect and the hospitality was exceptional.
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
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
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.
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
Located in Sámara and with Samara Beach reachable within a 17-minute walk, Hostel Marisol has 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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The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Sámara this weekend is $96 or, for a 4-star hotel, $313. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Sámara for this weekend cost around $85 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs $97 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Sámara for tonight. You'll pay around $159 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Sámara will cost around $85, on average (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 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.
It really doesn’t get much better than this in Samara especially for the price. The most amazing friendly staff. All the gifts they give for staying makes it feel that much more special. Included breakfast is super convenient and makes the room price cheaper when you consider that you’ll spend $20-30 as a couple on the same breakfast at a nearby restaurant. Lots of seating for beach chilling. The bar is very creative and high quality use of ingredients. The dinner serving staff is so professional and knowledgeable,
This stay was perfect! If you are looking for being in touch with Costa Rica’s wonderful nature then this is the place for you! Celine was the nicest and made sure everything was good for us. The tent is surprisingly comfortable, with very very little insects. However, if you do not like being around animals of if tiny bugs bother you it’s not worth to come and then complain :) just know what to expect and enjoy the wonderful shade under the florest trees, with families of monkeys and coatis walking around
The modern chic lodge is up in the hills above Samara with a wonderful view of both Playa Samara and Playa Carillo, and a lovely pool. A 4 x 4 vehicle is advisable due to the climb on the dirt roads. Samara itself is my favorite Costa Rican cramped beach town of restaurants, hotels, bars, shops, etc., crowded during high season, so this is an excellent option for being near to it but getting away from noise at night.
It was far away from the tourist area of Samara Beach. We hiked 10. minutes through forest to get to what felt like our very own beach. There also were other beaches within walking distance that were beautiful . .Buena Vista is one. Waves were amazing. The staff was very personable and helpful. The owner is very accommodating. The grounds, bungalows, and pool were beautiful. I highly recommend this place.
We really liked this place.
We had the basic quadruple room room with two bunk beds and shared bathroom.
The shared bathroom was the best bathroom we had in Costa Rica.
It had aircon as well.
Plus where was a pool.
Really liked the patio area we had with hammock, bench, chairs and table.
Really liked the shared kitchen and the coffee on tap.
Would stay here again. Very good value for money.
Beautiful hotel with lush plants everywhere! so charming and relaxing. Magnificent pools and privacy. Tucked away from the town yet the town is still easily accessible. We totally loved it! The walk to the beach through the cozy chill town is super quick and lovely. Lots of fauna and flora to admire on property. Our favorite stay in Costa Rica hands down. BEST place for a relaxing CR vacay!
Beautiful location in the jungle just 100 yards from a beach. Beautiful Carrillo beach was a very short drive away. The restaurant was very good. All staff spoke excellent English and were very attentive. The room was spacious and had nice seating. We saw iguanas, 20 howler monkeys and several macaws from our hotel. Be sure to walk to the beach for sunset!
Located in the cutest little surf town, Tico’s was everything I needed for my solo adventure in Costa Rica. The staff immediately were welcoming and always ensured I was safe, supplied me with awesome recommendations and even went on excursions or to dinner with me. 11/10 would go back and recommend to all my friends and family. I miss them already.
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.
Easy walking distance to the town of Samara. When you walk inside the tropical landscape of the hotel grounds you leave the busy, disheveled town vibe of Samara behind. Use of the outdoor kitchen facility and the tables to prepare meals and play cards was great. Big shower in the bathroom with good natural lighting.
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.
Everything Really, the staff is very nice, the location was fabulous, the rooms are big and spacious, big bed, nice shower. In Costa Rica we are only into local food... This hotel has also a italian restaurant, the plates looked amazing...we didn't have dinner but the smell was amazing...
This is the place you must be in Costa Rica. The perfect mix between jungle and high-level services.
You can hear the monkeys singing from your place, still you get to have a delicious "gallo pinto" for breakfast (ora whatever else you need).
Staff is super, always smiley!
Samara is a gem on the Costa Rican Pacific coast. One of our favourite towns and beaches in Guanacaste.
Villas Kalimba is one of the nicer places to stay in this town. I would not hesitate to stay here again on a return trip.
The staff is great
1) The location: amazing, feet-in-the-sand on a beautiful beach in the quiet side of town. Yes, you are sleeping 200ft from the waves and that on its own, is something you don’t get anywhere.
2) The cleanliness: Very clean (per Costa Rican standards)
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.
Lovely hotel tucked away between two beaches with frequently visiting monkeys, iguanas, birds and butterflies 🦋 Very comfortable rooms, freshly cooked breakfast. 2 min walk to Sámara beach
Clean rooms, great beach, walking distance to Samara center (but not thaaat close...), great staff, and the food in the restaurant is awesome - get the seafood pasta!
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