10 Bed and Breakfast Inns in Playa Samara: Best hotel deals for 2023

May 13, 2023 Cedrick Jardin

Horseback riding, fishing and yoga are just a few of the myriad things to do on the gorgeous Playa Samara. The white-sand beach is the perfect place to relax with a book or run wild with the kids, offering a fabulous setting for any beachside activity you could dream of. Offshore, a coral reef rewards snorkelers with active, beautiful marine life.
Restaurants in Playa Samara

1. Villas Kalimba

Playa Samara Costa Rica
Excellent
90%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 919 reviews

Villas Kalimba

We are just steps away from one of the most beautiful beaches on the Pacific Ocean and within easy walking distance to restaurants, bars, shops, grocery, and other services. Our villas feature fully equipped kitchens, air conditioning, cable TV, telephone, internet connection, in-room safes, and 24 hour security. We offer a perfect and safe place from which to explore the many attractions of the area, or for relaxing in the swimming pool and inviting jacuzzi.

Villas Kalimba ... Paradise on earth

Reviewed By 745lynno

My son and I stayed a Villas Kalimba for 5 days at the end of May and I can not say enough good things about it. This Small boutique hotel across a tiny (not busy) street to the beach, has everything one could want for a beach vacation. The villas are well appointed and very clean. The staff (especially Diego) are so accommodating. Town is easily accessible by foot yet the Villas somehow seem removed. I can't wait to return.

2. Samara Palm Lodge

250 mts del Banco Nacional oeste, Rio Lagarto, Playa Samara 50205 Costa Rica
Excellent
92%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 485 reviews

Samara Palm Lodge

The Lodge is situated around 5-7 minutes from the village /center of Playa Samara. (Walking distance 5-7 minutes) and nearby the Beach (around 5 minutes)The Lodge is under a Swiss- German Managment.We know how important holidays are for you, and we promise you an unforgettable, lovely stay at our Lodge.We are looking forward to welcome you in our little paradise.

A Great Stay in Samara

Reviewed By Holidays_KD

We spent 5 nights at Samara Palm Lodge and had a great experience. Lothar and Brigitte are great hosts and run this amazing place which is very conveniently located to all amenities i.e the beach, restaurants, supermarket etc. Brigitte was very prompt in responding to all our questions and offered assistance in arranging transportation from Liberia airport. On arrival we were greeted by Lothar who gave us an orientation of the property, recommended things to do and restaurants nearby which were extremely helpful. The property is well maintained and the room was spacious, airy and spotlessly clean. The AC worked well as it was very hot during the day. Breakfast by the pool was a great start to the day. We spent the afternoons relaxing on the balcony or at the great outdoor oasis by the pool. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend it for best value and great hospitality.

3. Villas Verdes

Villas Verdes, Samara 2 blocks after PALI SUPERMARKET on the right side, Playa Samara 50205 Costa Rica
Excellent
96%
Good
1%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 90 reviews

Villas Verdes

Strategically located just a 5-minute walk from the beautiful beach of Samara and with a welcoming family atmosphere, our villas are designed to offer you an ideal environment for a truly relaxing holiday. The VILLAS VERDES hotel is just a few minutes from the center of Samara, where you will find restaurants, banks, pharmacies, souvenir shops, etc. CAPACITY OF THE VILLAS: MODEL WITH 1 BEDROOM: All of these villas are facing the main pool and can accommodate from 2 to 3 people maximum by using the sofa bed already installed. MODEL WITH TWO ROOMS: The one facing the main pool can accommodate from 2 to 6 people maximum. The other villas in the rear part of the property facing the garden can accommodate from 4-6 people adding an extra single bed. MODEL WITH THREE ROOMS: can accommodate from 6 to 8 people maximum making use of the sofa bed already installed.

Perfect place to stay in Samara with family

Reviewed By FrequentTraveller177

We stayed in Villas Verdes for a month from end November to Christmas 2021 and it was the perfect place for us, a couple with a 4-yr old daughter. We stayed in apartment #4 on the upper floor and with one big bedroom, a spacious salon & fully-equipped kitchen, a practical bathroom and a huge terrace with 2 bars to eat outside and 2 rocking chairs. There is A/C in the bedroom and ventilators in all rooms and on the terrace - which worked very well for us. The apartment looked EXACTLY as in the photos on the website! The big pool downstairs was wonderful to swim and cool down and we had it for ourselves most of the time! :-) Villas Verdes has the possible best location in Samara: It is just across a big supermarket to get everything you need if you want to cook, close to many restaurants and 5 min from the wonderful beach as well as from Intercultura language school (where I studied Spanish). Still it is surrounded by green and lots of plants and beautiful flowers. This great location allowed us to give back the (expensive) rental car and to do all by walking. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the owners Koryinne and Angelo are very lovely, caring and also very interesting people, and so Villas Verdes started to feel like home for us - and we still think back a lot to our wonderful time there. :-) Only one downside: Breakfast is not served (anymore), so you need to organize yourself - while meanwhile a coffee shop has opened next door. Also, the cleaning was reduced down to once per week due to Covid when we were there, but as we asked for more, our apartment was cleaned 3 times per week. We also could get fresh towels whenever we asked for. Laundry service was also available and very quick. Wifi was okay (very good in the morning, slower in the evening).

4. Pension Playa Samara

75M oeste Casa Paraiso, Playa Samara 5655 Costa Rica
Excellent
74%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 34 reviews

Pension Playa Samara

Charming Inn steps from the Ocean

Reviewed By sarahmE8131UO

I stayed here for 3 nights. I'm a solo travelling female, 60 years old, and I felt very happy, safe and comfortable here. The breakfast is very nice. I could hear the ocean waves all night, even though they were a couple hundred meters away. I recommend this place. The pool is also very nice and relaxing.

5. Hotel Casa del Mar Samara

50 metros al Este de la Escuela de Samara 50 Mt, Playa Samara Costa Rica
Excellent
54%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
5%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 164 reviews

Hotel Casa del Mar Samara

Our hotel located opposite the beach has 17 rooms. 11 rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioning, fan, fridge and breakfast included in the price. We also have 6 "economy" rooms which have two shared bathrooms, fan and breakfast is now included in the price. But these rooms do not have air conditioning. We have rooms for 2, 3, 4 or 5 people. We also provide free beach towels.

Really great hotel

Reviewed By AnnieL808

This is a fantastic hotel to stay in. The location is perfect for the lovely beach, great restaurants, numerous coffee houses/bakeries and supermarkets. The staff at this hotel were excellent. They were very helpful, friendly, warm and funny. We really enjoyed chatting to them whenever the opportunity presented itself. The hotel is very clean and spacious. We stayed in room 15 on the top floor of this two storey building. The room was perfect with a good sized room, nice sized bathroom, good shower, very comfortable bed, air conditioning and a fridge. There were two chairs and a coffee table just outside the room where you could sit and relax or you can go to the courtyard which has a jacuzzi and places to sit. The breakfast area is open air with plenty of room. We were served a plate of fresh fruit, juice, coffee and you can choose from three different breakfasts which are really well cooked and very tasty. We loved Samara, a pretty little town with a beautiful beach. This hotel made our stay that bit more special and we will definitely stay there again when we can get back to this lovely location. We thoroughly recommend staying at this hotel.

6. Villas Verdes

Villas Verdes, Samara 2 blocks after PALI SUPERMARKET on the right side, Playa Samara 50205 Costa Rica
Excellent
96%
Good
1%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 90 reviews

Villas Verdes

Strategically located just a 5-minute walk from the beautiful beach of Samara and with a welcoming family atmosphere, our villas are designed to offer you an ideal environment for a truly relaxing holiday. The VILLAS VERDES hotel is just a few minutes from the center of Samara, where you will find restaurants, banks, pharmacies, souvenir shops, etc. CAPACITY OF THE VILLAS: MODEL WITH 1 BEDROOM: All of these villas are facing the main pool and can accommodate from 2 to 3 people maximum by using the sofa bed already installed. MODEL WITH TWO ROOMS: The one facing the main pool can accommodate from 2 to 6 people maximum. The other villas in the rear part of the property facing the garden can accommodate from 4-6 people adding an extra single bed. MODEL WITH THREE ROOMS: can accommodate from 6 to 8 people maximum making use of the sofa bed already installed.

Perfect place to stay in Samara with family

Reviewed By FrequentTraveller177

We stayed in Villas Verdes for a month from end November to Christmas 2021 and it was the perfect place for us, a couple with a 4-yr old daughter. We stayed in apartment #4 on the upper floor and with one big bedroom, a spacious salon & fully-equipped kitchen, a practical bathroom and a huge terrace with 2 bars to eat outside and 2 rocking chairs. There is A/C in the bedroom and ventilators in all rooms and on the terrace - which worked very well for us. The apartment looked EXACTLY as in the photos on the website! The big pool downstairs was wonderful to swim and cool down and we had it for ourselves most of the time! :-) Villas Verdes has the possible best location in Samara: It is just across a big supermarket to get everything you need if you want to cook, close to many restaurants and 5 min from the wonderful beach as well as from Intercultura language school (where I studied Spanish). Still it is surrounded by green and lots of plants and beautiful flowers. This great location allowed us to give back the (expensive) rental car and to do all by walking. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the owners Koryinne and Angelo are very lovely, caring and also very interesting people, and so Villas Verdes started to feel like home for us - and we still think back a lot to our wonderful time there. :-) Only one downside: Breakfast is not served (anymore), so you need to organize yourself - while meanwhile a coffee shop has opened next door. Also, the cleaning was reduced down to once per week due to Covid when we were there, but as we asked for more, our apartment was cleaned 3 times per week. We also could get fresh towels whenever we asked for. Laundry service was also available and very quick. Wifi was okay (very good in the morning, slower in the evening).

7. Montelaguna Boutique Hotel

Calle principal por Carrillo, frente Punto Indio, Playa Samara 2235 Costa Rica
Excellent
68%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 230 reviews

Montelaguna Boutique Hotel

If you are looking for a quiet place to stay, somewhere nesteled in the greenery of Costa Ricas' nature, and very close to two beautiful beaches, consider Montelaguna Boutique Hotel.Our brand new hotel has been made with you in mind. We have all types of rooms and suites to accomodate the single traveller up to a small family reunion. Our goal is to make your vacation a memorable one.

Never more

Reviewed By whayoz

Top rooms, clean and generous. But, that was it then! The most unfriendly staff ever, from the very first contact to checkout. Checkin was more like an army briefing. And you must eat out your 2nd class breakfast ? Replace them immediately. Walking distance to beach is theoretical. 10 min dangerous road trip and then another 15 minutes to the first palm tree. Rating much too high! Hotel had its best time most likely before Corona.

8. Hotel Playa Samara

Calle Plaza Detras De La Plaza de Fultbol de Samara Centro, Playa Samara 50205 Costa Rica
Excellent
62%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
7%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 55 reviews

Hotel Playa Samara

Hotel Playa Samara is a hotel with history, built since 1980 and remodeled, the facilities inspire a PURA VIDA, familiar, fun and community atmosphere. Rooms - we have options for all tastes, private rooms with a / c, with fan and shared rooms. Facilities - shared kitchen, pool, dining room. Services - tour desk, souvenir shop, bar and entertainment.

Very bad experience we left angry and uncomfortable with almost everything

Reviewed By 309jorgealbertom

Check-In took more than 1 hour waiting, dirty rooms, stained sheets. The photographs do not represent the place as it currently is. The owner is very uncomfortable, he goes through the rooms, at night he calls your attention to make you quiet early. The attention during breakfast was terrible, they took a long time to deliver things to us. The food had no flavor. They did not want to give even an extra spoon for a girl under 5 years old. Managers call attention to their workers strongly, at all times and in front of everyone. In summary, the only good thing about the hotel is the location and the beds that are comfortable, but for what we paid, it is definitely a lousy place. I would not return here nor do I recommend that you do so.

9. Locanda Samara

Mts Oeste de El Correo 300 On The Beach, Playa Samara 50205 Costa Rica
Excellent
33%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
10%
Terrible
13%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 193 reviews

Locanda Samara

Hotel Locanda is located in the heart of Samara, right on beautiful Samara Beach! 'Locanda' comes from the traditional Italian name for a Tavern, modest restaurant with annexed accommodation. In the past centuries, it had nobler significance corresponding to the modern hotel, and also indicated, in the eighteenth century, luxury hotel. Hotel Locanda proposes to you alternative solutions for your accommodation in relation to the various needs: 2 fully equipped apartments with a large terrace 2 two-bedroom family apartment with patio 4 double rooms with patio or small terrace 2 triple rooms with patio 1 luxury beachfront triple room 4 double luxury bungalows and 2 family luxury bungalows in a tropical garden. All rooms and apartments have just been completely remodeled at the end of 2011. Bungalows are just recently built. Private parking, 24/7 security, wi fi, daily domestic cleaning, in-room dining, congierge services, pet friendly accommodation are available and free for our clients

Perfect, but there is a big „Nope“

Reviewed By 536annikah

First want to say that our Bungalow was very, very nice, clean and perfect and even the staff does a great work and I would give 5 stars for it! The breakfast yes, as mentioned a lot, is okay but could be better! What we really had a big problem with and the reason for our bad feedback is that the selfmade cowboy-guy whos poor horse living there next to the cars is tormenting that animal every day in the hottest midday sun in front of and through to the guests lying on the sands for hours, even riding through children playing while there is a lot of space in other places of the beach! He uses hard curb bits and does not seem to have a real idea how to use those without pulling and hurting the horse! It‘s sad that nobody has the courage to stop it! Sure there are a lot of things about horses and other animals around that’s not much better… But sorry, that is the only reason why we won’t come again to not support people who support that! Everything else was very beautiful and an awesome stay

10. Lodge Las Estrellas de Samara

Metros Oeste y 50 Metros Este de la Escuela de Santo Domingo 100, Playa Samara 50205 Costa Rica
Excellent
92%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 24 reviews

Lodge Las Estrellas de Samara

New. Set on the heights of Samara, in Santo Domingo quarter, the lodge overlooks The Pacific Ocean: panoramic view on Samara and Carillo. A short drive to the sea: only 4 km from the beach, 5 km from Samara center. Spacious rooms: double or tripe room in cosy bungalows of 40 m² with king size bed 200x200 cooler, panoramic terrace on the sea. Swimming-pool, bar, food service, parking free wifi

10/10 for Las Estrellas de Samara!

Reviewed By juliefT3234OZ

We had the loveliest three night stay at Las Estrellas de Samara. The lodge is a 10min drive from Samara up a dusty and windy road (you will need a 4x4 to access the property). Once at the top you will be greeted by the most amazing view over Playa Samara and Playa Carrillo. The individual lodges are modern, comfortable, spacious and clean. Our hosts, Jean-Luc and Paolo, ensured throughout our stay that we had everything we needed and went as far as offering that we borrow a hammock to take with us to the beach which was a nice touch. Breakfast is made to order every morning - absolutely delicious (in particular the French crepes made by Jean-Luc himself).

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