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Sámara – 103 hotels and places to stay

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.

The property was in a good location for our needs. We had a rental car so it was easy for us to get around. The breakfast was good and the service was great.
Review score
8.5
Very Good
349 reviews
Price from
$62.86
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

This place is in a wonderful location and affordable. The pool is nice and the Breakfast tipico is really good. The rooms are small and ours specifically didn't get internet, so we had to go out of the room for that. Not a big deal but worth mentioning. I feel safe there. It has a shared kitchen, which always seemed clean, and they sell beer, water and tea. The staff is super friendly and always available to help. And although the restaurant is separate, they all work together to make sure everyone is taken care of. It isn't a 5 star hotel but it is a great place for family, work-cation. 2 min walk from the beach.
Review score
6.8
Pleasant
272 reviews
Price from
$40
1 night, 2 adults
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Located in Sámara, Samara Palm Lodge has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Even though we were only there for one night as they were booked solid, we got their business card to come back sometime. Very nice, close to everything. Quiet and exceptional. The continental breakfast was amazing but you can order as well. Definitely would stay again.
Review score
9.3
Wonderful
243 reviews
Price from
$65
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.

Nice staff
Review score
8.6
Excellent
166 reviews
Price from
$132.05
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.

The property was beautiful and the rooms very comfortable. The staff went above and beyond and was genuinely happy to help us. We loved the pool and the restaurant is really good! We are very grateful we found this location as it made our vacation even more lovely. Thank you to all the staff at Kalimba for being truly awesome.
Review score
9.6
Exceptional
103 reviews
Price from
$202.42
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

We stayed for a week. The owners are kind and helpful. Loved the included yoga and breakfast every morning. Great swimmable beach with some areas to snorkel just a quick walk from the property. Excellent restaurants were easy to find and great live music during happy hour.
Review score
9.6
Exceptional
87 reviews
Price from
$99
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.

The staff at the Lodge were amazing. Nathan and his family were so friendly and helpful. And, the view from our was beautiful.
Review score
9.8
Exceptional
102 reviews
Price from
$130
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

Everything
Review score
9.1
Wonderful
151 reviews
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$85.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Casa Buenavista is located in Carrillo, 984 feet from the beach. It offers air-conditioned rooms in a tropical garden.

Stunning! Vincent and his family were kind and accommodating. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Highly recommend!
Review score
9.8
Exceptional
399 reviews
Price from
$90
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.

Everything was great
Review score
9.4
Wonderful
907 reviews
Price from
$67.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Sámara's best hotels with breakfast

  • Review score
    8.3
    Very Good · 609 reviews

    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.

  • Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 166 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
    great location and view, very helpful and kind staff
  • Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 492 reviews

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

  • Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 367 reviews

    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.

  • Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 213 reviews

    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.

    Guest review
    Extremely relaxing, quiet, beautiful, clean, multiple pools, close to quiet beach, town and restaurants and helpful staff!!! All Good!! Highly recommend!
  • Review score
    8.2
    Very Good · 233 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.

  • Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 136 reviews

    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.

    Guest review
    A little paradise - pool is so nice especially at night
  • Review score
    9.4
    Wonderful · 241 reviews

    Located in Sámara and with Samara Beach reachable within a 5-minute walk, Hotel Entre Dos Aguas provides a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a garden.

Budget hotels in Sámara

  • Review score
    8.2
    Very Good · 113 reviews

    La Flor de Coco has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and bar in Sámara. This 5-star hotel offers a shared kitchen, a business center and free WiFi.

    Guest review
    Great ambiance, warm welcome from the host! Very good breakfast and location!
  • Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 209 reviews

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

    Guest review
    The staff was so kind, the breakfasts were super delicious, and the location was perfect.
  • Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 448 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.

  • Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 204 reviews

    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.

  • Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 588 reviews

    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.

  • Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 349 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.

  • Review score
    8.0
    Very Good · 73 reviews

    Located in Sámara, a few steps from Samara Beach, Samara Beach Hotel has accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

    Guest review
    I definitely recommend this hotel . Pool . quiet .
  • Review score
    6.8
    Pleasant · 272 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
    Proximity to beach In town. Easy walk to all basic needs and beach.

Hotels located in the center of Sámara

  • Review score
    9.4
    Wonderful · 76 reviews

    Las Perlitas Rentals Playa Samara is located in Sámara, 1.1 miles from Samara Beach and 1.6 miles from Buena Vista Beach.

    Guest review
    The owners were great. Very friendly and helpful. The facility was beautiful, clean, and a 10-15 minute walking distance from the beach if you are inclined to enjoy walks like us. Would definitely consider staying there again.
  • Review score
    9.3
    Wonderful · 243 reviews

    Located in Sámara, Samara Palm Lodge has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Guest review
    Even though we were only there for one night as they were booked solid, we got their business card to come back sometime. Very nice, close to everything. Quiet and exceptional. The continental breakfast was amazing but you can order as well. Definitely would stay again.
  • Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 42 reviews

    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.

    Guest review
    Really close to the beach and in the heart of Sámara
  • Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 76 reviews

    Located in Sámara, Hotel Las Brisas del Pacifico offers beachfront accommodations a 5-minute walk from Samara Beach and facilities like a garden.

    Guest review
    excellent location right on the beach and a fantastic pool, friendly staff and good breakfast

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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 Belvedere Playa Samara Costa Rica

    Sámara
    Review score
    9.4
    Wonderful · 907 reviews
    The accommodation is located just outside the centre and is therefore very quiet. However, the centre of Samara and the beach are only a few minutes' walk away. The hotel also has plenty of parking spaces. The hotel complex is nestled in a beautiful tropical garden. The rooms are very large, stylishly furnished and offer a lot. We really appreciated the small balcony so that we could enjoy a coffee every morning at sunrise with a view of the garden. The rooms are very clean.
    Guest review by
    Gabriella
    Switzerland

  • Casa Bea Apartamentos

    Sámara
    Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 3 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.
    Guest review by
    Claire
    United Kingdom

  • Samara Palm Lodge

    Sámara
    From $96.05 per night
    Review score
    9.3
    Wonderful · 243 reviews
    This accomodation was our favourite one in Costa Rica. The hosts are super lovely and give you any support you need. The position of the lodge is ideal to get to the beach or to the next supermarket. The rooms are beautiful and the pool was perfect. 10/10
    Guest review by
    David
    Germany

  • The Hideaway Hotel

    Sámara
    Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 367 reviews
    Everything you need. Beautiful room, location, pool. We'd spent 2 weeks exploring Costa rica, so this was our relaxed time. We maybe missed out on night life but its not us, so it was perfect. Howler monkeys as an alarm amazing.
    Guest review by
    Christine
    United Kingdom

  • Casa Maiana

    Sámara
    Review score
    9.4
    Wonderful · 119 reviews
    One of the best apartments we had in Costa Rica! The host Thierry is very nice and helped although he was in Europe.
    Guest review by
    Michael
    Germany

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