Located near Samara Beach, this hotel offers a free breakfast buffet, archery activities, and spa treatments. Relax by the outdoor pool with sun loungers or visit nearby Buena Vista and Carrillo beaches. Enjoy the on-site restaurant, coffee shop/cafe, garden, and praised staff.
Located in Sámara, Hotel Samara Beach is in the city centre 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 hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Sámara travel guide
Main Street, Sámara, Guanacaste, 50235
What's nearby
Samara Beach
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Carrillo Beach
13 min drive - 6.4 km
Buena Vista Beach
15 min drive - 8.5 km
Guiones Beach
29 min drive - 21.1 km
Garza Beach
24 min drive - 17.6 km
Getting around
Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
127 min drive
Restaurants
Boulangerie
7 min walk
Las Olas Beach Club
7 min walk
Sheriff Rustic
3 min walk
2 Gringos Artisan Brewing
1 min walk
Gusto Beach Club - Samara
3 min walk
About this property
Hotel Samara Beach
Hotel near Samara Beach
Located close to Buena Vista Beach and Carrillo Beach, Hotel Samara Beach provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Active travellers can enjoy archery at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, El Rancho, serves breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
Free self-parking
Extended parking, a local area shuttle and express check-in
Multilingual staff, beach towels and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Samara Beach offer thoughtful touches, such as first-run films and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with showers and bidets
32-inch LED TVs with cable channels and first-run films
Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and daily housekeeping
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 are 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 10 kg per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
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)
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 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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Hotel Samara Beach
Samara Beach
Samara Beach Hotel
Hotel Samara Beach Hotel
Hotel Samara Beach Sámara
Hotel Samara Beach Hotel Sámara
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Samara Beach have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Samara Beach?
As of 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Samara Beach on 11 Mar 2026 start from RM288, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Hotel Samara Beach pet-friendly?
Yes, Hotel Samara Beach allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg 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 at Hotel Samara Beach?
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?
Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout 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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
FERNANDO
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Ingalena
3 Dec 2022
Liked: Staff & service
There is room for improvement for the breakfast.
Ingalena
8/10 Good
Jessyca
15 Jan 2023
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.
Jessyca
6/10 Okay
Marc
21 Feb 2025
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.
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
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.
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.
Per-Erik
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
6/10 Okay
Jessica
27 Dec 2017
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.
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.
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.
Samira
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
8/10 Good
Raul, Edmonton, Alberta
11 Oct 2017
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.
Raul
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
8/10 Good
Patrick
31 Aug 2017
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.