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Reviews of Fenix Hotel - On the Beach

100 meters south of the Wingnuts, 50205 Sámara, Costa Rica

#7 of 10 B&Bs and Inns in Sámara

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 27 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 6 January 2025

    8.0
    Nice property on the beach with nice staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cold shower

    Casual atmosphere right on the beach.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2024

    9.0
    Amazing chill & authentic beach front vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The facilities are simple as mentioned. Cleaning could be better.

    A magical place. It is on the beach so you can hear the waves and see the sunset from the property. My kids loved the small pool and surfing, going to the beach at will. It is simple and down to earth, reminded me of Kho Pangan in thailand 20 years ago. The town is within a walking distance. The team - Lorena and Kim are great! Helping us booking whales tour, answering every question we had. Very accomodating and freindly. Great relaxed atmosphere. Chill.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    10
    Fenix Hotel is a great place to unwind, unplug and reconnect with nature. It is a beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi was very sporadic and not available for a large periods of time. You need to bring your own soap and shampoo. Kitchen could use a little extra cleaning.

    Location was great. 15 steps to the beach. We Intimate and quiet. The facilities are a bit rustic, but very accommodating. Kim is great…friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    10
    Absolute Paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Samara beach is beautiful. The property is beach front and a short 15 minute walk to town. The beach is protected by a reef and there is no undertow and is great for kids.

    The staff, Lorena the manager and Kim the owner were so nice and welcoming. The grounds were absolutely beautiful right on the beach. There were plenty of lounge chairs and hammocks on the grounds. A great pool to soak in.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    10
    I highly recommend. If you want a calm and serene beachfront experience stay here. The views, property, and staff are am
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no AC however the ocean breeze made it comfortable to sleep well at night.

    In the beach, beautiful views, friendly and helpful staff and owners, carefully decorated and maintained, store and restaurant in close proximity, and overall pleasant vibe.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Although there is room for lodging 3 people, it would be crowded. Perfect for a couple's retreat.

    Hotel was clean with an enjoyable host. Location is top-notch, can't be any closer to the beach. Restaurants are available along the beach. Quiet and non-touristy beach. A perfect place to unplug and relax. The kitchenette is a great bonus for those who choose to prepare their own food.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2023

    9.0
    Great place to relax and soak up the sun.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds could have been more comfortable. No AC in rooms.

    Beachfront location doesn’t get much better. Wonderful staff.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is perfect, it feels quiet and secluded but is a simple walk down the beach to the rest of town.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2022

    7.0
    very nice, beautiful, and relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    the bed in the kitchen

    location and quite

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2022

    8.0
    Relaxing, low/key.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom was a bit smelly.

    Location on the beach. Kitchenette facilities.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2022

    7.0
    Beautiful spot on beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    For a family with 2 youngish children (9 and 11), it was a bit far out to walk into town for breakfast, lunch and dinner, given the heat. The were were self catering facilities a room had kitchen but we wanted to use restaurants. If breakfast were provided it would remove that issue. To accommodate 4 of us, the 4th be was a trundle which when pulled out left little room for maneuver between rooms, meaning the bed got really dirty as we had to step over/ on it. Also the rooms had mesh over open windows, which for us with quite difficult children, meant we felt we lacked privacy and that we were disturbing other guests. On the plus side good air circulation. Also had an issue with a red ant infestation one night. The room was clean on the surface but could have been cleaner under beds etc

    The location was great as beach front, which is rare in the area. Lots of palms and sunbeds and hammocks in the shade so you can enjoy the sea/ beach view without frying. I am sure it would be perfect for lots of people. The sea was safe and boogie boards available for free

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2022

    10
    Relaxing - serene - fun - exceeded expectations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Nothing.

    Amazing location on the beach - stunning sunsets - easy going vibes. The rooms are large and well equipped. Will be going back as long as prices stay the same. The owner is very helpful and keeps the hotel immaculate. Thank you for the wonderful stay. Highlight of our trip.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    6.0
    Pretty, curious to see it in 3 years….
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds are extremely uncomfortable. The noise from outside is unavoidable due to their only being netting on half the windows. And by noise, I mean the volume of the night guards phone as he watches shows, the talking of other guests as though you’re all on top of each other and the bar next door that plays music all day.

    The property has SO much potential! Unfortunately, potential is not a current factor for me now. The property is clean and well maintained. The landscaping is beautiful. The decor in our room was well executed. Our shower was warm, with good water pressure, as long as no other showers were running. Clean, small pool.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    6.0
    Loved beach location but hard to sleep in the heat and noise
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Too hot with air conditioning. Dogs barking at night. Roosters crowing in the early morning

    Location by the beach

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2023

    3.0
    I would not recommend this property to others.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The property is run down. The bar located next door to the property was loud each night until 12:00 midnight. Made sleeping nearly impossible.

    Honestly, not much Not the caliber of property we are accustomed to.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2022

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the owner was rude and condescending. would hear owning swearing when doing maintenance work at 0630 am. was not a relaxed vibe for family and same sex couple as we could not understand why owner was so rude to us

    on the beach

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2022

    10
    perfect location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super well-equipped kitchen, everything you could possibly need. Coffee maker and coffee. The walls were thick enough that we couldn’t hear the people next door. Perfect location, right on the beach. Lots of loungers and shade. Boogie boards available to use. The pool was great for cooling off. Jay was very helpful with great recommendations. He arranged a lovely potluck and grilled mahi-mahi for everybody one night.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2023

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