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Pension Playa Samara

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Samara Beach

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Outdoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Private kitchen
Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Economy Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Private kitchen

Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
75m Oeste Casa Paraiso, Playa Samara, Sámara, Guanecaste, 5655

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Carrillo Beach - 11 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Buena Vista Beach - 13 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Playa Barrigona - 13 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Guiones Beach - 24 min drive - 12.7 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Malehu - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Microbar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Pension Playa Samara

Hotel near Samara Beach
At Pension Playa Samara, you can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a poolside bar, and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • An area shuttle, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Pension Playa Samara boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Separate sitting areas, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Pension Playa Samara Hotel
Pension Playa Hotel
Pension Playa
Pension Playa Samara Hotel
Pension Playa Samara Sámara
Pension Playa Samara Hotel Sámara

Frequently asked questions

Does Pension Playa Samara have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Pension Playa Samara pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Pension Playa Samara?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pension Playa Samara?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Pension Playa Samara?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Pension Playa Samara located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Samara Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Carrillo Beach and Buena Vista Beach. Playa Barrigona and Playa Barco Quebrado are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Pension Playa Samara Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 160 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great place, to stay, great craft beer, amazing evironment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Nice simple hotel. Staff was very nice. Easy walk to the beach and town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

The people in charge were super competent and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Great friendly staff. Excellent breakfast cook to order. Staying at that particular property we were able to eat at the property next-door. Specifically the complementary breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

We loved the location and the price. the complimentary breakfast was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Well maintained hotel. Great staff. I totally enjoied my stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

The location was perfect, the breakfast was good, the olace was beautiful with the pool, the employees gave us a recommandation for a restaurant and it was a good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

A hidden gem the best place to stay in Samara Thank you Katie & Family ❤️🎁❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

the stAFF IS AMAZING AND GREAT AREA,RYAN AND ALL THE STAFF THERE ARE SO HELPFUL,
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Everything is good here!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

It was a quaint place. Nice pool. Great breakfast, the airconditioning works PLUS there were hot showers
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

This is a lovely place to stay . Thank you Katie and Family
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Staff was helpful & friendly, the breakfasts hardy & delicious, room with a/c much appreciated. Location 1 minute walk to beach, restaurants, & grocery store. A great value
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

The facility was appropriate for the pricing. Lots of howler monkeys at dawn and sunset. I enjoyed the included breakfasts
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

An easy walk to the beach for morning swims, good restaurant recommendations and good breakfasts. We enjoyed!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Price is great, breakfast was awesome. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Pool was also great. Atmosphere was excellent. Would definitely stay here again. 9 out of 10.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Exactly what I was looking for!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Great location to everything especially the beautiful beach. Yet nice and private. Pool was clean and refreshing. Good tunes and excellent breakfast! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Great Breakfast, walking distance to beach and town, great pool and simple rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10

Simple, family-friendly option very close to the beach, with decent wifi and breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

Wonderful service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10

We had insects in our room and the oven would not light, no blankets, not clean. early pool time. would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

The hotel is in the quieter side of Samara, yet close to the beach and to restaurants. It has a casual atmosphere. The weekly market is directly behind the hotel, a grocery store is a block away and there’s a great soda(Mister Warners) and seafood restaurant (Malibu) less than a 2 minute walk away.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

I thought the price was outstanding considering the great value that was provided.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024