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Hotel Selva y Mar Sámara

Property class: 2.5

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a building with a thatched roof. - Hotel Selva y Mar Sámara (Samara)
A bed with a red bedspread, white curtains, and a wooden headboard. - Hotel Selva y Mar Sámara (Samara)
A house with a red tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a small patio with wooden furniture. - Hotel Selva y Mar Sámara (Samara)
A pathway lined with palm trees leading to a covered area with a tiled roof. - Hotel Selva y Mar Sámara (Samara)
A reception area with a bar, wooden chairs, and a tiled floor. - Hotel Selva y Mar Sámara (Samara)
Take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Hotel Selva y Mar Sámara. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this lodge. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

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Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Triple Room, Poolside

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a mirror.

Standard Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with a purple bedspread and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden wardrobe with louvered doors.

Quadruple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a window, a door, and a wall with butterfly decorations.

Family Room

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Terrace

A bed with a red bedspread, white curtains, and a wooden headboard.

Superior Double Room, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a tiled backsplash. There is a dining table with chairs, a basket of fruit, and a coffee pot.

Family Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Sámara, Hotel Selva y Mar Sámara is near the beach. Safari Surf School is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Samara Beach and Nosara Biological Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Sámara travel guide
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Barrio Cantarrana, Camino hacia Playa Buenavista, Samara, Guanacaste, 50205

What's nearby

  • A beach with waves, palm trees, and a forested hill.
    Samara Beach
    4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • A beach with palm trees and a calm sea.
    Carrillo Beach
    16 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • A beach with palm trees and a clear blue sky.
    Playa Barrigona
    21 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • A beach with horses running along the shore, boats in the water, and driftwood on the sand.
    Guiones Beach
    29 min drive - 14.4 miles
  • An aerial view of a coastline with waves crashing onto a sandy beach, bordered by dense green vegetation.
    Playa Pelada
    40 min drive - 18.7 miles

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB)
    50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar y Restaurante del Hotel Bahía
    4 min drive
  • Limey’s Bar & Restaurant
    2 min drive
  • Gusto Beach Bar
    3 min drive
  • Roots Bakery & Café
    2 min drive
  • Masala Indian Restaurant
    12 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 4 and October 30.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Selva y Mar Sámara have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Selva y Mar Sámara pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Selva y Mar Sámara?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Selva y Mar Sámara?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Hotel Selva y Mar Sámara provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel Selva y Mar Sámara located?

Situated near the beach, this spa lodge is 1 mi (1.6 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 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Selva y Mar Sámara Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 70 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice pool safe parking
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room overlooking farmers field. Private gated parking. Nice pool, and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was great, the staff was incredibly kind and helpful. The included breakfast was awesome. It's a little out of the way but it was nice and there's a farm next door. We heard howler monkeys at night which was cool and wild!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Coming back from the day at the beach, it was entertaining to see and hear all the farm animals on the adjacent farm.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly staff

Very nice hotel with friendly staff. About a 800 meter walk to the beach. Breakfast included with a choice of 3 different items on the menu but a full breakfast. Parking is behind solid gate.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A around 4am we heard howler monkeys. Later at breakfast we could see them in the trees across the road. Nice pool etc, but the monkey family was the best part
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful rural hotel close to town

Very friendly and helpful staff. The staff are efficient and delightful. Beautiful setting surrounded by monkeys, horses, cows, peacocks and at least one rooster. Great breakfasts. It’s possible to walk to the beach or into town from here although it is not close. The internet is not available in the Roma but sometimes in the garden area.
The garden and pool
The “backyard”
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Samara Pacific Lodge is a hidden gem for our Samara adventure! The location was perfect. We could walk to the beach for some surfing in the mornings, then head into town for delicious local eats in the afternoons. In the evenings, the pool area was a lifesaver! Nice and refreshing, with plenty of comfy loungers to catch some rays and unwind. The staff here were incredible. Kenneth and Allen were so friendly and helpful, always going above and beyond with a smile. And breakfast every morning was a delicious way to start the day. Those pancakes – seriously, amazing! The room itself was big, with balcony. The bed was comfy, and everything was spotless. Just perfect for crashing after a day of fun in the sun.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great spot for family and friends alike. A resort environment for a fraction of the cost. Great stay and we'll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was quaint, very nice staff. Easy proximaty to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice ! They were super helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful hotel with great food

The hotel is very nicely arranged around a swimming pool, bar and restaurant. The restaurant food is a cut above most of the restaurants in Samara with a wonderful new Spanish chef. The only drawback was the road into the hotel, in horrible condition but not that big of a deal as a short ride. We know the area well as we live in the mountains above.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
We have a double room with 4 beds total. Second room didn’t have an air conditioner or fan
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Friendly workers, Great Breakfast. No frills

The front desk and owner were awesome. Surprised that they didn't have a little frig/coffee maker in the room and the hotel didn't have ice unless you went to the front desk during working hours. Drink prices were reasonable. The made to order breakfast in the morning was a nice added touch. We went during the off season, so there were very few guests. The 3 rooms is a bit deceiving, the beds are basically the same that they would be in a double bed hotel, except they put up a wall and a window....no privacy. Bathroom should have been in the middle and the two bedrooms on the ends.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Kiva paikka
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Notre chambre (supérieure avec un tres grand lit) etait vraiment bien. Calme et joliment décoré. Le personnel aussi est tres sympathique. La piscine propre et le choix de dejeuner tres bien. Merci
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Personnel incroyable et sympathique.

Bon rapport qualifié/prix. Besoin d'entretien en géneral et un bon nettoyage a la presion ou la piscine. Le presonnel est incroyable. Avoir des lits queens serait un plus dans les chambres.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nos gustó el ambiente y la atencion del personal. De facil acceso desde el pueblo, aproximadamente 1.4 km. La habitación limpia y bien dispuesta asi como un baño amplio y muy higienico.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Séjour de 3 nuits en famille avec 2 enfants, charmant petit hôtel a taille humaine tenu par une française, personnel hyper accueillant, excellent petit dej, cocktail au top, nous recommandons fortement
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelentes instalaciones, lugar tranquilo y muy ameno. Viaje en familia ideal para disfrutar.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Svårt att hitta detta fina ställe via bokningssiten. Man hamnar helt snett. Vägen dit var bitvis väldigt gropig och lerig till detta annars fina boende.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing! Kids loved the pool. The location was spectacular and easy access too beach and town. Our check in process and individual was so friendly and helpful in every single way. Breakfast was delicious every day-kids loves the pancakes. Would definitely recommend this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and well staffed, with the reception service excellent. No dinner or lunch was served but the breakfast was excellent. The hotel is about 15 minute walk from town and beach. Close enough to walk but on a dusty road.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022