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A resort with a swimming pool, multiple buildings, and a view of the ocean.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a beach with umbrellas and lounge chairs.

A resort with a pool, beach, and ocean view.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a ceiling fan, wooden slatted walls, and a reception desk.

1. Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Sámara

Rebecca

A beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

A sign for The Hideaway Hotel in Playa Samara.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a coffee maker, and a painting.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and lush greenery.

2. The Hideaway Hotel

Sámara

Chandra

€65

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A pool area with a stone border, surrounded by lush greenery and a multi-story building with balconies.

A hotel with a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

A beach with palm trees and a distant island.

3. Hotel Giada

Sámara

Brent

€88

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and a shaded area.

A hallway with stone arches, wooden doors, and a tiled floor.

A lush garden with a winding path, surrounded by diverse tropical plants and trees.

4. Villas Verdes

Sámara

Sarah

€81

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs, a thatched-roof hut, and tropical vegetation.

A garden pathway surrounded by lush green foliage and vibrant red flowers.

A wooden interior with a bed, a table, and chairs.

5. Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde

Sámara

Greg

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a sofa, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

A garden pathway leading to a building with a wooden deck and a covered area.

A garden area with a gazebo, seating, and a variety of plants.

6. Cabañas Lamaite

Sámara

Jill

A pool area with a covered pavilion, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A hotel reception area with a garden pathway leading to the entrance.

A residential area with multiple houses, a paved road, and a staircase leading to a higher level.

7. Hotel Brisas del Pacifico

Sámara

Vivian C.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a covered seating area, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with a thatched roof.

A bedroom with two beds, a desk, and a chair, with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the beach and mountains.

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a view of the sea.

A covered outdoor lounge area with wicker chairs and lounge chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of a mountainous landscape.

8. Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows

Puerto Carrillo

Summer

€234

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A covered walkway with wooden flooring, green railings, and potted plants.

A covered outdoor area with a gravel path, surrounded by greenery and plants.

A room with two beds, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.

A two-story building with a covered patio and outdoor seating area.

9. Hotel Sol Samara

Sámara

Matt

€58

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A gazebo-style outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery.

A spacious indoor area with a wooden ceiling and large windows.

A swimming pool with a surrounding deck, a covered seating area, and palm trees.

A beach with a sunset, calm water, and footprints in the sand.

10. Hotel Samara Beach

Sámara

CLINTON

€98

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A pathway flanked by lush greenery and a stone wall.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fan, and a red table.

An open-plan lounge with a high ceiling and wooden beams, furnished with wicker chairs and tables, and large windows offering views of greenery outside.

A swimming pool surrounded by lush tropical plants and a small gazebo.

11. Hotel Belvedere

Sámara

jeff

€89

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A beach with palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a painting, and an air conditioning unit.

A boutique hotel sign with a garden backdrop.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, potted plants, and hanging plants.

12. Montelaguna Boutique Hotel

Sámara

Robyn

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a building with a thatched roof.

A reception area with a bar, wooden chairs, and a tiled floor.

A pathway lined with palm trees leading to a covered area with a tiled roof.

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

13. Hotel Selva y Mar Sámara

Samara

Ramona

A modern house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a waterfall feature.

A pathway flanked by lush greenery and various tropical plants, leading through a garden.

A playground with slides and climbing structures surrounded by lush greenery.

A staircase leading to a garden area with a view of greenery outside.

14. Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa

Puerto Carrillo

Alexandre

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and potted plants.

A swimming pool with a stone wall and a waterfall feature, surrounded by lush greenery and a lounge chair.

A spacious living area with wooden flooring, multiple sofas and chairs, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A multi-story building with a stone staircase leading to a balcony.

15. Hacienda Barrigona

Sámara

Blueberry

A pool area with a mural of a beach scene, lounge chairs, and a wooden deck.

A courtyard with a building featuring a red facade, a wooden balcony, and various potted plants.

A DJ setup with a laptop, turntables, and a mixer, indicating a music or entertainment service.

A room with two single beds, a wooden desk, a ceiling fan, and a green wall.

16. Blue Iguana

Sámara

Gaëlle

€50

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A covered patio area with a wooden floor, surrounded by lush tropical plants.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a pergola, and a house with a red roof.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden ceiling beams, a ceiling fan, a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with greenery, a small kitchen area, and a wooden floor.

A modern house with a covered porch, surrounded by tropical plants and a well-maintained garden.

17. Casa Buenavista - Adults Only

Puerto Carrillo

Christian

€116

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A resort pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a thatched-roof hut.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple villas, a swimming pool, and a beach.

A beach with palm trees and a clear view of the ocean.

A room with a view of a beach, wicker furniture, and a table with decorative items.

18. Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort

Sámara

Blesson

A woman working at a wooden table by a pool with a view of the ocean.

A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a lush landscape with trees and a distant view of the sea.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the outdoors through a sliding door, a chair, and a small table.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a central swimming pool, and surrounding palm trees.

19. Lodge Las Estrellas de Samara

Sámara

Katherine

A hammock set up between trees, wooden chairs, and a small table in a garden area.

A cozy room with a wicker chair, a small table with magazines, a TV, and a bed with a view of trees through a window.

A tent with a wooden bunk bed, a white air conditioner, and a plant in the corner.

20. Amaj Eco Lodge

Sámara

Valerie

€84

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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Samara Beach

9.0/10 (726 reviews)

Samara Beach's crescent shore and reef offer calm waters ideal for families and new surfers. Enjoy snorkelling with tropical fish or relaxing at beachfront cafés serving authentic Costa Rican cuisine.

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A beach with palm trees and a clear blue sky.

Playa Barrigona

8.8/10 (23 reviews)

Discover untouched paradise at Playa Barrigona, where pristine white sands meet forest-covered mountains. Bring supplies for a tranquil day—a 4x4 vehicle is essential for accessing this secluded gem.

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Playa Barco Quebrado

8.4/10 (13 reviews)

This untouched gray-sand beach offers solitude between rocky terrain and large sand slopes. Bring supplies and a 4x4 vehicle—the reward is pristine coastline with intermediate waves for experienced swimmers.

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Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Werner Sauter

You can take time to visit Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Werner Sauter during your travels to Sámara. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

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This relaxed beach town offers perfect waves for beginner surfers and a crescent of golden sand for afternoon lounging. Join a guided kayak tour to Isla Chora or take morning horseback rides along the shore when local joggers have it mostly to themselves.

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A coastal landscape with a curved beach, rocky outcrops, and dense vegetation.

Top Sámara Hotel Reviews

Villas Verdes

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property, nice pool and great staff! Super close to grocery stores, coffee and the beach!"

Hotel Belvedere

8/10 Good

"Good service. Very quiet during September off season. Pool is good. A little warm."

Hotel Giada

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very friendly. The property was so pretty. The pool was very clean. The food was good. The rooms were very clean with comfy beds and pillows."

Residencias Samara

10/10 Excellent

"Great space and location. Staff was very helpful"

Luxury by the Beach - Great for Families or Multiple Couples

10/10 Excellent

"The check in process was easy, buy the rental office was a little challenging to find. The sign is small and it is in a back corner amongst other shops. After we found it, the process was smooth. The rental agent even escorted us to the property to be sure we were comfortable with the locks and safe. The property was clean and they had cleaners come twice during our stay which was great. The a/c units were a blessing with the heat and humidity and the pool was used a lot. We felt safe in the house, but they also had a security guard each evening which made us feel even more secure. We had to scoop a couple of crabs from the pool each morning, but there was equipment there to make this possible. We walked to the beach and swam in the ocean multiple times since it was so close. The only downside was the living room fan. It was not working and would have been nice to help with air movement in the big living room. We did contact the rental office and they checked but it was not able to be repaired during our stay.The owner and rental agency were great with communication and answering our questions."

Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff, very friendly and helpful. We felt very safe and welcomed. The food was excellent! Service was quick. Overall definitely recommend Azura!"

Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde

10/10 Excellent

"Tout était impeccable ; la chambre, la piscine,… Impossible de se sentir plus dans la jungle qu’à cet endroit! C’était magique de prendre son café dans le hamac ou se laver dans la douche extérieure. Le déjeuner était succulent et différent des « classiques » du coin. La plage de Samara était à 5 minutes de voiture: toujours facile de se stationner. Honnêtement, la tranquillité valait la distance. Excellent service, très accommodants. J’ai tout adoré!!! Merci"

Best View in Samara! 4BR/3.5BTH. Walk to the beach or town.

10/10 Excellent

"Bill's place is amazing. Of all the places to stay in Samara, this place felt perfect for our family of 7. It is easily walkable to the beach - I timed it at 4 minutes and 30 seconds. And several times on our walk to the beach, we saw and heard monkeys. The apartment has everything we could have wanted for a beach trip: beach chairs, separate towels for pool and beach, beach toys, pool floats, board games, umbrellas, etc etc. The host has really thought through what a traveling family needs for a beach vacation. The gated entrance with onsite attendant made us feel safe at all times (although Samara itself never felt anything remotely close to "unsafe") and it was nice to know someone was onsite if needed. The host, Bill, and the property management company were both exceptionally responsive and very helpful. We got held up in terrible Costa Rica traffic on our drive to Samara and the local property management company made it super-convenient to check-in after a long day of travel. While we had a rental car, a car would not be absolutely necessary here. You can still walk to many places in Samara from here, although it would probably be easier with a car to get to the more northern end of town. The A/C units worked well enough to make our stay comfortable and the view from the kitchen and the master BR are unmatched in Samara. The view from the pool was great too and we hardly ever had to share it with other residents. 10/10 we would stay here again."

Hotel Brisas del Pacifico

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful location right next to Samara beach and several nice restaurants. A short drive to wonderful Camarillo beach. Fridge, and nice shower. Make sure to ask for a room with AC."

More cheap stays in Sámara

Sandy Toes Hostel

principal Sámara Provincia de Guanacaste

€29

1 Oct - 2 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Lodge Mar y Sol

Canto del Gavilan Sámara Provincia de Guanacaste

€49

2 Oct - 3 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7.4/10 Good! (6 reviews)

Blue Iguana

West side of the soccer field Sámara Guanacaste

€50

1 Oct - 2 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Ostional Turtle Lodge

150 east from Tourist Info Booth 160 Cuajiniquil Provincia de Guanacaste

€82

5 Oct - 6 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews)

Hotel Brisas del Pacifico

160 Provincia de Guanacaste Sámara

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8.6/10 Excellent! (203 reviews)

Pension Playa Samara

75m Oeste Casa Paraiso Sámara Guanecaste

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9/10 Wonderful! (161 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Sámara?

Based on our traveller data, The Hideaway Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay. This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Samara Beach, and it offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good choices for your stay include Residencias Samara and Hotel Sol Samara. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Sámara.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Sámara has to offer?

Luxury by the Beach - Great for Families or Multiple Couples: This highly rated holiday home rental in Sámara is located on the beach, and has an outdoor pool, a patio and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 6 bedrooms, as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge and a stovetop, so that you can cook with friends or family. You can relax into your holiday with a garden and a selection of games. Some other homes for rent in Sámara include SAMARA - Stunning 2 bedroom House 15 min from the Beach. and Stunning 3 BR 2.5 Bath House With Private Pool in Buena Vista, Samara. See all vacation rentals in Sámara.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Sámara, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Sámara.

What's the best place to stay on a budget in Sámara?

Based on our traveller reviews, Sandy Toes Hostel is a top choice for a less expensive stay. Other choices for your budget-friendly stay include Hostel Samara and Hostel Marisol Playa Samara. View all budget hotels in Sámara.

What's the best family accommodation in Sámara?

Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort is a hotel with a children's pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Also, attractions in the area such as Safari Surf School are fun for the whole family. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Sámara.

What's the best all-inclusive hotel in Sámara?

Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort is an all-inclusive hotel featuring 2 bars and a children's pool, and a favourite with Expedia travellers. See more all-inclusive resorts in Sámara.

What's the best LGBTQ-friendly hotel in Sámara?

Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort is a top LGBTQ-friendly hotel, and features a fitness centre and free Internet. The Hideaway Hotel and Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde are other good options for your holiday. See all available hotels listed as LGBTQ-friendly in Sámara.

What's the best dog-friendly accommodation option in Sámara?

Lodge Mar y Sol is a top dog-friendly lodge, and offers 15 outdoor pools along with free WiFi for its human guests. Two other good options to stay with your pet include Sandy Toes Hostel and Hotel Samara Beach. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Sámara.

What's the best accommodation option to stay near the beach in Sámara?

Hotel Sol Samara is a top beach resort with free breakfast and free WiFi, and it's located close to Samara Beach . Hotel Locanda Samara Beach is another good choice for your stay near the beach. See more stays near the beach in Sámara.

What are some accommodation options with pools in Sámara?

Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort is a top hotel with a children's pool, an outdoor pool and 2 bars/lounges. A couple of other options that feature an on-site pool include Modern Shipping Container With Beautiful Pool! and Hotel Sol Samara. View all hotels with pools in Sámara.

What is the best spa hotel in Sámara?

Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort is a top spa hotel featuring a rooftop terrace, a fitness centre, an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Treat yourself to a facial, body scrub or body wrap at the on-site spa. In-room massages are also available. Other popular spa hotels in Sámara include Hotel Selva y Mar Sámara and Hotel Belvedere. See all spa hotels in Sámara.

What is staying in Sámara like?

Travellers to Sámara give high marks for the beaches. The relaxing and secluded setting also entices those visiting the city. In Sámara, there are 271 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Sámara.

What should I see while I'm in Sámara?

The natural setting is picturesque, namely the beaches, and places to see include: Samara Beach, Carrillo Beach and Garza Beach. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Buena Vista Beach and Playa Barrigona. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Sámara guide.

What's the weather like in Sámara?

The hottest months are usually March and April, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are December and January, with an average of 26°C. The rainiest months in Sámara are October, September, June and August, with each month seeing an average of 390 mm of rainfall.

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Our top choices for Sámara hotels

1. Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only

2. The Hideaway Hotel

3. Hotel Giada

4. Villas Verdes

5. Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde

6. Cabañas Lamaite

7. Hotel Brisas del Pacifico

8. Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows

9. Hotel Sol Samara

10. Hotel Samara Beach

11. Hotel Belvedere

12. Montelaguna Boutique Hotel

13. Hotel Selva y Mar Sámara

14. Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa

15. Hacienda Barrigona

16. Blue Iguana

17. Casa Buenavista - Adults Only

18. Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort

19. Lodge Las Estrellas de Samara

20. Amaj Eco Lodge

Stay near popular Sámara attractions

Samara Beach

Playa Barrigona

Playa Barco Quebrado

Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Werner Sauter

Learn more about Sámara

Top Sámara Hotel Reviews

Villas Verdes

Hotel Belvedere

Hotel Giada

Residencias Samara

Luxury by the Beach - Great for Families or Multiple Couples

Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde

Best View in Samara! 4BR/3.5BTH. Walk to the beach or town.

Hotel Brisas del Pacifico

More cheap stays in Sámara

Sandy Toes Hostel

Lodge Mar y Sol

Blue Iguana

Ostional Turtle Lodge

Hotel Brisas del Pacifico

Pension Playa Samara

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