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Hotel Samara Beach

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A gazebo-style outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery. - Hotel Samara Beach (Sámara)
A beach with a sunset, calm water, and footprints in the sand. - Hotel Samara Beach (Sámara)
A spacious indoor area with a wooden ceiling and large windows. - Hotel Samara Beach (Sámara)
A swimming pool with a surrounding deck, a covered seating area, and palm trees. - Hotel Samara Beach (Sámara)
The entrance to Hotel Samara Beach with a red-tiled roof and a white, textured archway. - Hotel Samara Beach (Sámara)
Located close to Samara Beach and Buena Vista Beach, Hotel Samara Beach provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Active travelers can enjoy archery at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, El Rancho, serves breakfast. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A view of a swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery, with a clear blue sky above.

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 WiFi

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

A neatly made bed with an orange throw blanket, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, a wooden chair, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Double Room, Garden View, Ground Floor

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Quadruple Room, Balcony, Garden View

A neatly made bed with a blue bedspread and white linens, two decorative pillows, and a blue headboard.

Quadruple Room, Balcony, Garden View

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

View all photos for Triple Room, Balcony, Garden View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are curtains on the window, a lamp, and two wall art pieces.

Triple Room, Balcony, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Sámara, Hotel Samara Beach is in the city center and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Samara Beach and Carrillo Beach. Buena Vista Beach and Playa Camaronal are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Sámara travel guide
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Main Street, Sámara, Guanacaste, 50235

What's nearby

  • A beach with waves, palm trees, and a forested hill.
    Samara Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A beach with palm trees and a calm sea.
    Carrillo Beach
    13 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • A rocky shoreline with moss-covered rocks and a sunset over the water.
    Buena Vista Beach
    24 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • A beach with horses running along the shore, boats in the water, and driftwood on the sand.
    Guiones Beach
    30 min drive - 14.8 miles
  • Garza Beach
    26 min drive - 12.7 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR)
    127 min drive

Restaurants

  • Las Olas Beach Club
    7 min walk
  • Sheriff Rustic
    3 min walk
  • Soda La Plaza
    12 min drive
  • Mar y Fuego
    5 min walk
  • Malehu
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 15 km
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 movies

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 allowed for an extra charge of CRC 13000 per pet, per night (maximum CRC 13000 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Samara Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Samara Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, Hotel Samara Beach allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. There's a fee of CRC 13000 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Samara Beach?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Samara Beach?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for CRC 25000 (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Samara Beach located?

Located in the heart of Sámara, this hotel is steps from Samara Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Carrillo Beach and Buena Vista Beach. Playa Camaronal and Nosara Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Samara Beach Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 72 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

Darryl

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Ingalena

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

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 review

6/10 Okay

Marc

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dans l’ensemble cet hôtel a besoin de rénovation. Pas de pression dans la douche, la cafetière ne fonctionnait pas, et les équipements de la chambre sont désuètes . Au moins, L’air climatisée fonctionnait bien. Le jardin était agréable et la piscine. Petit déjeuner correct. Point fort: à 2 min de marche de la plage et restaurants. C’est la raison principale que nous avons réservé cet hôtel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adrian Enrique

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

6/10 Okay

Helga

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

10/10 Excellent

Annika

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

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 review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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 review

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 review

2/10 Terrible

Tomas

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

Boka inte detta hotell !

Dåligt! Väldigt tråkiga rum, ser inte ut som på bilderna. Det ska finnas wi-fi, men är katastrofalt dåligt. Gick i princip inte att använda. Ointresserad personal. Otroligt tråkig buffé frukost och sur personal. Ofräsch pool ( fåglar och ekorrar som bajsar) Avråder bestämt från att bo här.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

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 review

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness

Familjeresa

Spenderade fyra nätter med familjen här. Ligger perfekt till för stranden och restaurangerna. Tyvärr något slitet och golvet var väldigt smutsigt. Städades inte en enda gång under vår vistelse. Personalen dålig på engelska så vi valde att inte utnyttja deras service. Ett plus var att man fick låna strand handdukar gratis.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Playa Samara

Hôtel bien situé à quelques mètres seulement de la plage. Personnel sympathique et disponible. Petit déjeuner très complet. Le meilleur jusqu'à présent. Si l'exterieur de l'établissement est très 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 review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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