Sámara

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Abendhimmel in Samara, Costa Rica
Abendhimmel in Samara, Costa Rica
Idyllic Samara Beach Panorama, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
Beach scene in Costa Rica with boat in foreground
Small Village, beautiful sunsets and sunrises.

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Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only

4 out of 5
Playa Samara, Carrillo Sámara Guanacaste
$475 nightly
The price is $536 total per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
$536 total
Mar 6 - Mar 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach property in Sámara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (678 reviews)
Amazing Staff Hampered by Significant Management Failures I have mixed feelings about our stay. On one hand, the employees were terrific—hardworking, welcoming, and truly dedicated to service. However, the resort is severely poorly managed. We faced daily shortages of basic essentials: no beach towels, ...

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only
Montelaguna Boutique Hotel

Montelaguna Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
Calle principal hacia Playa Carrillo Sámara Guanacaste
$150 nightly
The price is $170 total per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
$170 total
Mar 6 - Mar 7
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Sámara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (211 reviews)
this hotel was very cute, and staff was very friendly. The only con was the distance from the airport, but that was expected.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Montelaguna Boutique Hotel
The Hideaway Hotel

The Hideaway Hotel

3.5 out of 5
on the road from Samara to Carrillo Sámara Guanacaste
$170 nightly
The price is $192 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$192 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Sámara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Samara ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (296 reviews)
Staff is very courteous. Clean room. Beautiful grounds. Expect limited seating around the pool because this area is small. Ocean is a flat 5 minute walk. Restaurant was delicious. Free breakfast with choices was a bonus. This small hotel does everything right.

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

The Hideaway Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Residencias Samara

Residencias Samara

3.5 out of 5
Ruta 160, esquina Calle Parque Sámara Provincia de Guanacaste
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Sámara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Samara Beach and Buena ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
This is a fantastic location and place! Lots of young families so it was great for our little one to play. The place is well maintained, the staff were friendly, and it’s a short walk to everything

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

Residencias Samara
Luxury by the Beach - Great for Families or Multiple Couples

Luxury by the Beach - Great for Families or Multiple Couples

Samara Guanacaste
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Sámara. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (191 reviews)
Paul, your home was wonderful, very surprised how well stocked the kitchen was with cooking utensils, pot and pans. Very helpful because we did lots of family dinners.The sunsets at that end of the bay were the best. Just before 6:00 the short walk to the beach the family gathered with locals to ...

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

Luxury by the Beach - Great for Families or Multiple Couples
Charming I bedroom with kitchen apartment 2 blocks from the beach.

Charming I bedroom with kitchen apartment 2 blocks from the beach.

Sámara Guanacaste
Stay at this apartment in Sámara. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Buena Vista Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
Great host!

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Charming I bedroom with kitchen apartment 2 blocks from the beach.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Sámara

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
22
5 - Excellent 58%
4 - Good
10
4 - Good 26%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 5%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 8%

5/5 - Excellent

JJ

Loved being able to rent a golf cart or ATV for traveling in the area.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Uncrowded beaches with no surf

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Small town with lots of friendly people. Great food and amazing beaches.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

Touristy in a cheap cheesy way

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

cant wait to go back

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

overall a very nice and quiet area with friendly people.

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