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Hotel Samara Beach

3.0 star property

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Breakfast served
In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach nearby, beach towels
Reception
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Main Street, SĂĄmara, Guanacaste, 50235
  • Place, Samara Beach
    â€Ș5 min walk‬
  • Place, Carrillo Beach
    â€Ș13 min drive‬
  • Place, Guiones Beach
    â€Ș25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nosara (NOB)
    â€Ș40 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View | Balcony

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Garden View, Ground Floor

Standard Double Room, Garden View, Ground Floor | In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Garden View, Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Balcony, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Triple Room, Balcony, Garden View | In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Balcony, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About this property

Hotel Samara Beach

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area and dry cleaning.
Hotel Samara Beach offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels and first-run films.

Bathrooms include a shower and bidets. This SĂĄmara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Hotel Samara Beach, you're just a quick walk from Samara Beach. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes archery
  • Steps from Samara Beach and 11 minutes by car from Carrillo Beach
  • Theme park and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Hotel Samara Beach. An area shuttle within 15.00 km and a theme park shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free. The property offers extended parking privileges.

This 3-star SĂĄmara hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
El Rancho – This restaurant only serves breakfast. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 15 km
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • El Rancho

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1993
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels
  • First-run films

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CRC 25000

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CRC 13000 per pet, per night (maximum CRC 13000 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: CRC 13000 per pet, per night (maximum CRC13000 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: CRC 25000 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old.
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Samara Beach
Samara Beach
Samara Beach Hotel
Hotel Samara Beach Hotel
Hotel Samara Beach SĂĄmara
Hotel Samara Beach Hotel SĂĄmara

Hotel Samara Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 71 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

CLINTON

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I liked the price for a hotel and the location right in the middle of town
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gabrio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient location. staff are charming. Love staying here!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful location, with lush landscaping and only a five minute walk to the beach. Many excellent restaurants very close by on Samara’s main street. We loved the variety of birds by the pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ingalena

Liked: Staff & service
There is room for improvement for the breakfast.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STACEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing...did everything they could to make stay enjoyable and comfortable. Only drawback is Hotel advertises on site bar. Hotel does have onsite bar but not in operation. It is only there to borrow a glass, opener, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the beds comfortable. The staff, especially the cleaning lady was incredibly nice (she also served breakfast most days). The property was nice and tucked away and I actually preferred the pool area over the beach! Breakfast was always very good too. Location couldn’t have been better with the 2 supermercados and mini Mercado, food/dessert options, souvenir shops and the beach, all within walking distance. Note: there were some insulation problems as well as ants and a couple lizards in the room. This can be mitigated by not leaving food out though. There is some exposed piping where bugs get in behind the toilet and sink. That being said, that is extremely common at 3/4 places we stayed while in Costa Rica and should be known for transparency, not because it was a huge problem.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessyca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable, convenient, great service & breakfast. It is outdated yes, but it is clean. The proximity to the beach, shops, restaurants (Sherrif - good, cheap & great service) is perfect if you are not looking for quietness. It is located in the heart of Sámara (which is quite small of a town). Don’t blame them if it gets noisy at night. We are a couple on vacation that would recommend the hotel.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is great to walk to the beach, like 3 mins, the place is quiet, clean and lots of places where to eat all around. The only thing I would improve is the A/C, it does not cool as they should. I set up on 20c and really was like 24c, then set up on 18c and got to 22c, maybe needed a gas recharge to actually feel cool. Besides that place is good, staff are very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

FERNANDO

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located a 2 minute walk from the beach. Conveniently located to walk to restaurants and shops. None of the power outlets were working in our first room. Hotel staff was friendly and helpful and immediately accommodated us in the room next door. This is an older hotel with very basic necessities. Overall hotel grounds need maintenance. Especially the pool area. The grass was overgrown underneath the lounge chairs. Personally, it wasn’t for us. Booked a two night stay and ended up leaving after one night. Highly recommended eating at the Italian restaurant a few doors away from the hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marc

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dans l’ensemble cet hĂŽtel a besoin de rĂ©novation. Pas de pression dans la douche, la cafetiĂšre ne fonctionnait pas, et les Ă©quipements de la chambre sont dĂ©suĂštes . Au moins, L’air climatisĂ©e fonctionnait bien. Le jardin Ă©tait agrĂ©able et la piscine. Petit dĂ©jeuner correct. Point fort: Ă  2 min de marche de la plage et restaurants. C’est la raison principale que nous avons rĂ©servĂ© cet hĂŽtel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Adrian Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Personal muy amable, excelente ubicaciĂłn
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Helga

Disliked: Amenities
Leider etwas abgewohnt.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfekt lÀge!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me gusto mucho. E personal ( staff ) muy amable y intencionado. Llegamos mojados de un restaurante y la señora nos dió toalla en la oficina antes de subir a la habitación. Un desayuno bien rico , piscina amplia . Es un 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff were wonderful, very helpful and friendly. Also, the hotel grounds are very nice, and it is close to good restaurants and the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brenda B.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Close to beach, but not a nice place to stay

Not updated at all, old, smelly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Tomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Boka inte detta hotell !

DÄligt! VÀldigt trÄkiga rum, ser inte ut som pÄ bilderna. Det ska finnas wi-fi, men Àr katastrofalt dÄligt. Gick i princip inte att anvÀnda. Ointresserad personal. Otroligt trÄkig buffé frukost och sur personal. OfrÀsch pool ( fÄglar och ekorrar som bajsar) AvrÄder bestÀmt frÄn att bo hÀr.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Per-Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel in Samara beach, Costa Rica

Really nice hotel with good location near the beach and restaurants. The staff was very helpful.Breakfast was good.Next time I go to Samara I will book this hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness

Familjeresa

Spenderade fyra nÀtter med familjen hÀr. Ligger perfekt till för stranden och restaurangerna. TyvÀrr nÄgot slitet och golvet var vÀldigt smutsigt. StÀdades inte en enda gÄng under vÄr vistelse. Personalen dÄlig pÄ engelska sÄ vi valde att inte utnyttja deras service. Ett plus var att man fick lÄna strand handdukar gratis.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Large room and breakfast too!

Hotel owner and staff want to make your stay enjoyable. Great value for a large room with a complimentary large breakfast. Extremely close to beach, shops, and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Samira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Right in the center of town. Clean, nice grounds and pool, good bfst - right across from a nightclub so can be a little loud but other than that - all good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This hotel is very good for people who travel on a budget ang want good service/attention without paying too much. It is also located in a safe area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Playa Samara

HÎtel bien situé à quelques mÚtres seulement de la plage. Personnel sympathique et disponible. Petit déjeuner trÚs complet. Le meilleur jusqu'à présent. Si l'exterieur de l'établissement est trÚs bien entretenu, il n'en est rien des chambres. Avons du changer de chambre le jour de notre arrivée car, à la tombée de la nuit, pas d'éclairage. Mobilier désuet. Ensemble vétuste.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The one redeeming quality of this hotel is the location. Right in the heart of Samara, you are a block or so away from everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017