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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.

Right near the centre of town and really close to the beach .
Review score
6.8
Pleasant
275 reviews
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£35.43
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

Hotel is definitely a nice place, guess I was a little unlucky with the room … on the pictures on Booking I didn’t realize it was kind of dark like on the hallway to the other rooms. Besides that I can totally recommend the hotel. It’s quiet and pool is perfect for dip. Breakfast is tasty and staff is friendly and helpful.
Review score
8.6
Fabulous
347 reviews
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£55.68
1 night, 2 adults
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Situated in Sámara, Samara Palm Lodge has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

I had a fantastic stay at this hotel! The location was perfect, just steps away from the beach, which made it incredibly convenient for relaxing and enjoying the ocean. The breakfast was great, with a nice variety of options to start the day. The entire property was spotless, and the rooms were clean and comfortable, offering everything needed for a relaxing stay. The pool was a wonderful bonus, providing a refreshing escape after a day in the sun. One of the highlights of the stay was the lovely dog on-site, who added a unique and welcoming touch. The staff was incredibly kind and attentive, always ensuring that we had everything we needed. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a clean, comfortable, and well-located spot near the beach. I’ll definitely return!
Review score
9.3
Superb
247 reviews
Price from
£57.58
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Villas Kalimba is located in the center of Playa Sámara, features: six villas surround by a tropical garden and a pool.

I spent 4 nights at Villas Kalimba with my kids (13 years old) and we loved it. The villas are conveniently located across the street from a beach access which allowed everyone to come and go as they pleased, when they pleased. The premises are cozy, well maintained, well equipped and offer a great relaxing atmosphere. It is a small compound where every villas has its privacy as well as having access to a pool and a good restaurant. The staff is friendly, responsive and helpful. From our standpoint, it was perfect and I would definitely go back there if I were to visit Samara again. Thank you Carolina for making our trip so enjoyable (and easy)
Review score
9.6
Exceptional
105 reviews
Price from
£179.31
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

dinner and breakfast was great, staff was friendly, morning sun rise was awesome.
Review score
8.6
Fabulous
169 reviews
Price from
£116.97
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

Everything! The accommodation was superb, clean, spacious and relaxing. Frederika and her husband were great hosts. The pool was lovely, breakfast was delivered and for once it wasn’t rice n beans! ( which of course is nice but fruit, cereal, yogurt and home made cake was a refreshing change) . We attended the yoga class 2 mornings out of 3 which we enjoyed. We cooked 2 nights at home and the kitchen was so well equipped, big fridge freezer too. We saw a family of howlers in the treetops from our window.. fabulous. The town was vibrant, plenty to do and many supermarkets. 3 beaches locally… all tranquil. You must visit!
Review score
9.6
Exceptional
85 reviews
Price from
£87.70
1 night, 2 adults
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Located in Sámara, Lodge Las Estrellas de Samara features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Nathan and his family are the best hosts we have had the opportunity to meet on our trip to Costa Rica! This accommodation is really worth it - amazing breakfast, equipped kitchen, coffee available all day. Nice pool and even better views. Their commitment is great and they did everything they could to make us enjoy our stay. 15 minutes to amazing beaches. We prefer Carrillo beach but others were also very nice.
Review score
9.7
Exceptional
103 reviews
Price from
£115.16
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

Location and vibe at the resort - it's beautiful
Review score
9.1
Superb
153 reviews
Price from
£75.74
1 night, 2 adults
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Casa Buenavista is located in Carrillo, 300 meters from the beach. It offers air-conditioned rooms in a tropical garden.

Great bungalow close to the beach. There are also 2 swimming pools inside the hotel. The host is very friendly and also helped to book dolphin tour. Definitely recommend.
Review score
9.8
Exceptional
401 reviews
Price from
£79.72
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Belvedere Playa Samara Costa Rica is located on the shores of Samara Bay and within walking distance of a bus stop.

Beautiful, spotless clean hotel in the center of Samara. European cleaning standards, wonderful staff and perfect location. Pictures you see here don’t do the justice for the place, it’s worth the stay! Would come back again.
Review score
9.4
Superb
911 reviews
Price from
£66.44
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Review score
    8.3
    Very good · 611 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.

    Guest review
    Everything was great, beach , pool, room and restaurant.
  • Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 169 reviews

    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.

    Guest review
    Gorgeous views, beautiful accommodation, excellent food, wonderful host!
  • Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 497 reviews

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

    Guest review
    Everything especially the ocean front view and the staff
  • Review score
    8.9
    Fabulous · 368 reviews

    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.

    Guest review
    A few minutes easy walking from two beautiful beaches.
  • Review score
    8.7
    Fabulous · 211 reviews

    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.

    Guest review
    Very friendly staff. Nice rooms and pool. Very good dinner.
  • Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 236 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.

    Guest review
    -everything was ok; -the staff was attentive and supportive; -quite good breakfast;
  • Review score
    9.0
    Superb · 42 reviews

    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.

    Guest review
    Great location, nice outdoor area, the apartment has A/C and washing machine, Nelly the owner is super friendly and helpful.
  • Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 76 reviews

    Set in Sámara, 500 metres from Samara Beach, Hotel Las Brisas del Pacifico offers beachfront accommodation and various facilities, such as a garden.

    Guest review
    Staff super friendly and took really good care of us. Perfect location for day at the beach and there was nice restaurant nearby for dinner. Walk from Samara after dark not the best possible but ok via road or beach. Parking space really good.

Budget hotels in Sámara

  • Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 210 reviews

    Located in Sámara and with Samara Beach reachable within 100 metres, Hotel Casa Esmeralda provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

    Guest review
    Staff really friendly and ask Bryand to play guitar , nice ambience
  • Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 449 reviews

    Offering outdoor pool plus an à la carte restaurant, spirit of jungle lodge is located in Sámara, in Playa Buenavista Beach. Free Wi-Fi access is available.

    Guest review
    Nice peacefull stay in jungle. Helpful staff and comfortable bungalow
  • Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 206 reviews

    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.

    Guest review
    Pool , comfy bed , friendly people, the breakfast.
  • Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 590 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.

    Guest review
    The restaurant was exceptional. Was very impressed
  • Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 347 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.

    Guest review
    Nice facilities, excellent staff, good location, the breakfast was quite good
  • Review score
    6.8
    Pleasant · 275 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.

    Guest review
    Location close to the beach and close to the shops.
  • Review score
    9.6
    Exceptional · 135 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.

    Guest review
    great atmosphere in a quiet area. the place is very neat and the communication was fast and friendly
  • Review score
    9.4
    Superb · 244 reviews

    Located in Sámara and with Samara Beach reachable within 500 metres, Hotel Entre Dos Aguas provides a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a garden.

    Guest review
    Easy going laid back atmosphere. Lovely gardens/flowers

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What guests said about Sámara:

  • Review score
    10.0

    We loved Samara.

    We loved Samara. It's a small town of only about 3,000 permanent residents. We LOVED the beach. It was perfect. It was clean and safe and peaceful and there isn't anybody walking up and down trying to sell you anything. The town is small but friendly and lovely; plenty of restaurants to check out, live music to hear, ice cream treats, great Sushi in town, grocery store, cheese & sausage store, etc. We went to Limey's twice for the great food and live music:) We could live here; we didn't want to leave:)
    Guest review by
    Farrell
    United States
  • Review score
    10.0

    We like the beach at Samara because there is a reef...

    We like the beach at Samara because there is a reef protecting the bay, so it is safe to swim for everyone in the family. The beach is clean and nice sand for walking. There are a wide variety of restaurants and grocery stores for eating out or cooking in your apartment.
    Guest review by
    Lehmann
  • Review score
    10.0

    Samara is wonderful.

    Samara is wonderful. It's a touristy beach town, but a very low-key one. The beach was never terribly crowded, the restaurants were never very crowded, and it was not full of obnoxious, loud partiers. Just a laid-back place full of friendly people.
    Guest review by
    Anonymous
    United States
  • Review score
    8.0

    Very laid back small village.

    Very laid back small village. Tourists were very chill during my month long stay. Food at sodas and restaurants was very tasty. Do not expect resort type accomodations. A true surfer would go elsewhere but I saw many people getting their first rides here. Everything is walkable. I attended Intercultura Spanish Immersion School for 4 weeks. I hope to return for another month next year. All residentss appeared to enjoy their lives with quiet contentment.
    Guest review by
    Tineke
    United States
  • Review score
    10.0

    The town of Samara is very busy and bustling.

    The town of Samara is very busy and bustling. Quite touristy. There are some nice restaurants on the beach though. Carillo is just about 2 miles away and as a tiny village with a few very good restaurants a nice beach and is very quiet.
    Guest review by
    Lisa
    United States
  • Review score
    10.0

    Samara is a small beach town that is entirely walkable.

    Samara is a small beach town that is entirely walkable. It is not home to large resorts (which we like). We LOVED Carrillo beach (10 minute drive south of town) and I would rate it one of my all time favourite beaches in the world (extremely long beach with palm trees lining it for ample shade, beautiful sand, safe surf for kids and families, easy parking along the road, no parking fees, no resorts, no cruise ships, quiet - perfection!).
    Guest review by
    Sandra
    Canada

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  • Hotel Peace & Lodge

    Sámara
    From £110.73 per night
    Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 169 reviews
    Laura is a brilliant host and the location is stunning. She’s has created a little slice of heaven up on the top of a mountain. Yes you will def need a 4x4 and the roads are very ‘Costa rican’ but what awaits is truly worth it. The food - from breakfast to the dinner options were really nice. Laura went out of her way to help us with her onward travel and we can’t thank her enough. There is also 3 lovely friendly dogs, 2 cats and a pig called Brad Pig. What more could you really ask for…
    Guest review by
    Sam
    United Kingdom

  • Samara Chillout Lodge - Adults only

    Sámara
    From £90.15 per night
    Review score
    8.7
    Fabulous · 222 reviews
    What can we say....you have a property where almost every imaginable detail is taken into consideration. it's a new, modern build. Rooms all are comfortable and have air conditioning. Shower's great, mattress is great, pillows are great (these are always issues in Costa Rica). Having a small soaker pool on the property was a great way to spend our afternoon after we went dolphin watching. We spent 3 nights here and wished it could have been 5. Would recommend to everyone.
    Guest review by
    Richard
    Canada

  • The Hideaway Hotel

    Sámara
    Review score
    8.9
    Fabulous · 368 reviews
    Beautiful place with lovely garden between forest and ocean. Rooms are very spacious. it is a 5 minutes drive from Samara center. the hotel has a good restaurant with fair prices, dinner was delicious.
    Guest review by
    Hrisanta
    Germany

  • Hotel Entre Dos Aguas

    Sámara
    Review score
    9.4
    Superb · 244 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.
    Guest review by
    Tim
    United Kingdom

  • Good Life Lodge

    Sámara
    From £115.16 per night
    Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 402 reviews
    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
    Guest review by
    Michael
    Austria

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