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Hotel Samara Beach

Main Street 50 Metros Norte de la Plaza de Samara, Playa Samara 50205 Costa Rica
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#14 of 19 hotels in Playa Samara
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Samara Beach Hotel is located just 50 meters from the beach, on the Main Street of Playa Samara. Our Hotel is decorated in a tropical style with a Garden with unbelievable blooming flora everywhere and swimming pool where YOU CAN RELAX AND ENJOY A PEACEFUL ATMOSPHERE. Our Hotel has 20 spacious rooms, everyone equipped with a private bathroom with hot water, air conditioning, king size bed and one double bed, TV, mini-refrigerator, security box and balcony overlooking our garden and pool. For those arriving by car, vehicles can be left in our private secure parking lot. THE BREAKFAST IS INCLUDED IN THE RATE and it is served in a typical "Rancho" SURROUNDED WITH A RICH AND VIBRANT VEGETATION full of flowers, plants, and unexpected surprises. SAMARA BEACH HOTEL's wonderful location offers our guests RICHNESS AND COMFORT. Our friendly staff will help and assist you in organizing a wonderful holiday in Samara. Guided tours available for those who wish to truly immerse themselves in this BEAUTIFUL PARADISE. For those looking for adventure we offer horseback riding, boat tour, diving, canopy, kayak tours, surfing, sport fishing, turtle tours, and more. We also offer transportation and assistance. We are very close to bus stop; taxi service is available from Liberia Airport (2 hours away) or from San Jose Airport (4 hours away). Bus service is available from San Jose (get off at in the center of town), and Nosara Airport (1 hour a half away) offers domestic flights to and from San Jose Airport. Our Hotel is the perfect place for replenish yourself with the positive sensation of this enchanting atmosphere.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
Bicycle rental
Diving
Babysitting
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Breakfast buffet
Hiking
Horseback riding
Snorkelling
Fishing
Car hire
Couples massage
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Massage
Neck massage
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Sun terrace
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
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Ironing service
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Private balcony
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HOTEL CLASS
3.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Centrally Located
Family
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish, Italian

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Main Street 50 Metros Norte de la Plaza de Samara, Playa Samara 50205 Costa Rica
Hotel Samara Beach
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Elsa C wrote a review Jan 2023
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Excellent location, right in the main street and 2min from the beach. Excellent, helpfull staff, great garden/pool area. Confortable room, with nice balcony and confortable bed, the decor and equipment is a little outdated.
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Date of stay: January 2023
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MiCambrolaCR wrote a review May 2022
Liberia, Costa Rica7 contributions2 helpful votes
We spent couple of nights there, the hotel was clean, the room was OK for the price. The check in was not that good to be honest, they charged our credit card wrongly, reason why we had to wait 6 days to get our money released for this error. Not much information provided, as a turist we want to hear recommendations, advices, things going on in town, this as part of the good service you expect when u do a check in in any hotel. Along our stay, we mentioned that there was a weird smell in the bathroom area but they quickly send people to check and clean it and the smell was gone. Quick solution, very appreciated. We liked thet fact there was security at night. We love the fact that we had a mini fridge, nice amenity. We met the italian owner next morning, very kind man open to heard feedback, which is really important when u manage a hotel. As part of the feedback for this hotel, breakfast was Ok, open from 7am to 9am, but 2 things: we normally like to sleep until 8am, so we went down for breakfast around 08:30am the 2 days we were there, unfortunaty the food was cold and the area itself kind of messy. The orange juice is NOT orange juice, it is just water with a bunch of sugar, you gotta improve that or get it out of the menù to not create fake expectations. Cleanness and Hygiene are very important nowadays, the spoon, knife and folks shouldn't be on the table without protection, cloth napking or paper cover might be a better idea. Hope you work and take in consideration this opportunity areas to improve. Its a beautiful hotel, well located with lots of potencial.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Laura P wrote a review May 2022
Amsterdam, The Netherlands5 contributions1 helpful vote
We booked this hotel very last minute while waiting for another place to become available. Customer service was great, the girls at reception were very helpful, the hotel pool is nice and clean and the hotel is centrally located, close to the beach. However, rooms need quite a bit of maintenance. Tiny fridge was not working, some light bulbs were burnt/ not working and it was full of mosquitos from the moment we walked in the room. We also did not find the bedsheet very clean. Breakfast was very simple, no fruits and not lots of choices.
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Date of stay: April 2022
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CrosCrek wrote a review Apr 2022
East Nassau, New York119 contributions64 helpful votes
Spent 2 nights there. Each room has a patio in front with 2 chairs, the pool was really nice, short walk to the beach (2-3 blocks), small fridge in the room. Breakfast buffet was included. Located right in the middle of town. Easy walking to many restaurants.
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Room Tip: It is easier to get to the pool from the rooms on the lower level
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Catbert10 wrote a review Feb 2022
Austin, Texas131 contributions124 helpful votes
Stayed here one night while waiting for our AirBnB to become available. The rooms were basic but comfortable. Centrally located, but just about everything in Samara is centrally located. 5m to the beach. Showers were large and the AC worked well. The breakfast was a bit limited. The staff was very nice and helpful.
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Date of stay: February 2022
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Miranda J wrote a review Jan 2022
Canada8 contributions2 helpful votes
Haven't stayed at the hotel BUT - Steffany and the staff went above and beyond and I couldn't be happier with the service at this hotel. My mom was staying in the hotel for her 65th birthday and when I reached out to them to see about having a cake delivered to her, they did one better and showed up to her room with a special breakfast, flowers, a cupcake with a candle AND they sang happy birthday to her. I was so excited to be able to surprise her for her big day, and couldn't have pulled it off without Steffany's help. Thank you thank you thank you!!
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Date of stay: January 2022
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Bonnie D wrote a review Feb 2020
Portsmouth, New Hampshire80 contributions56 helpful votes
Found this hotel by accident. About $70 to $90 a nite. Owned by Don who made is feel very welcome. Community vibe with shared breakfast, kitchen, laundry, pool. Great to convene with all the international young people. Tattoo friendly. Rooms small and clean. Most have a/c, tiny bathroom, fans. Really nice atmosphere. Nice pool. Great staff. Meeting lots of interesting people from all over the world.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Julia E wrote a review Jul 2019
Maidstone, United Kingdom6 contributions1 helpful vote
Excellent friendly staff ,close to beach and restaurants. Oasis if calm in the middle of Sámara Particular mention to the English speaking chap in reception who made a point of finding me after checking out to return some clothes I had left in a wardrobe !
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Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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gr33nsp1der wrote a review Apr 2019
Bangor, United Kingdom200 contributions69 helpful votes
The Samara Beach is a small hotel on the main street of the town, conveniently located close to the beach, shops and restaurants. We stayed here for two nights at the end of a walking trip and it was a lovely place to relax. The room very plain and unpretentious, with painted walls and no pictures or other decoration. it was clean and the plumbing and aircon worked well and the bed was comfortable. It was nice to walk out of the room to the poolside. The pool is small but fairly deep at one end, set in pleasant gardens. The chairs and loungers were very basic white plastic but the served their purpose, and we enjoyed watching the iguanas and birds sharing the pool with us. The wifi worked well by the pool, which was a bonus as all the other places we stayed in Costa Rica only had small wifi hotspots in public areas. Breakfast, served in a roofed open area near the pool and garden, consisted of fruit, fried eggs or omelette, rice and beans, toast, pancakes and coffee. The location is very convenient, making it a great place to chill out after travelling.
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Date of stay: April 2019
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Room Tip: Avoid rooms nearer the street if you are disturbed by music from bars at night. These are 1-3 and...
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Happy Camper wrote a review Mar 2019
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clean pools, friendly staff. Zero racism. My family had a great time. We cant wait to go back to this hotel. If you are looking for a clean hotel with nice staff this is the place for you. Happy trails fellow travelers!
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Date of stay: February 2019
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PRICE RANGE
R 2,151 - R 2,585 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
Costa RicaProvince of GuanacastePlaya Samara
NUMBER OF ROOMS
20
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Samara Beach
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Samara Beach?
Nearby attractions include Heart To Heart Guidance (0.8 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Samara Beach?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel Samara Beach?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Hotel Samara Beach?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Samara Beach?
Conveniently located restaurants include Samara Pacific Lodge Restaurant, Soda La Perla, and L'Authentique.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Hotel Samara Beach?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Hotel Samara Beach?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Samara Beach?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hotel Samara Beach?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and Italian.
Is Hotel Samara Beach accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.