Top Hotels in Playa Samara on The Beach
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Beach access
Hotel Casa Buenavista - Adults Only
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Valet parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Full body massage
- Pool with view
The Malanoche Estuary is located 3.9 km from this 3-star hotel, and the Werner Sauter Biological Reserve is 4.1 km away. The Camaronal Beach is also located 10 minutes' drive from the Casa Buenavista.
Guests might as well visit Parque de Puerto Carrillo, which is 450 metres away.
Beach facilities at this property include umbrellas and towels. Guests can also enjoy snorkelling, canoeing, and horseback riding.
Hotel Casa Buenavista - Adults Only
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Valet parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Full body massage
- Pool with view
Hotel Casa Buenavista - Adults Only
The Malanoche Estuary is located 3.9 km from this 3-star hotel, and the Werner Sauter Biological Reserve is 4.1 km away. The Camaronal Beach is also located 10 minutes' drive from the Casa Buenavista.
Guests might as well visit Parque de Puerto Carrillo, which is 450 metres away.
Beach facilities at this property include umbrellas and towels. Guests can also enjoy snorkelling, canoeing, and horseback riding.
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Beach access
Beach Front Bahia
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun loungers
The hotel has a beachfront location 4.4 km from the Playa Buenavista. The city centre of Samara can be reached in 15 minutes on foot.
Cars for rent are available at this Samara hotel and snorkelling, hiking, and cycling can be organised.
Beach Front Bahia
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun loungers
Beach Front Bahia
The hotel has a beachfront location 4.4 km from the Playa Buenavista. The city centre of Samara can be reached in 15 minutes on foot.
Cars for rent are available at this Samara hotel and snorkelling, hiking, and cycling can be organised.
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Guest favorite
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Private beach
Hotel El Velero
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Pool with view
The centre of Playa Hermosa can be reached in 10 minutes' walk of the hotel, and such cultural venues as the Rojas Bros Boruca Indigenous Arts are 3.9 km away. Natural attractions in the area include the Playas del Coco, around 10 minutes by car from the El Velero Playa Hermosa, and a beach is approximately a 5-minute drive away.
The Playa Virador lies 4.1 km from the property.
This beachfront hotel has private access to an own beach with beach towels. A selection of sport activities, provided by the El Velero, include snorkelling, diving, and hiking.
Hotel El Velero
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Pool with view
Hotel El Velero
The centre of Playa Hermosa can be reached in 10 minutes' walk of the hotel, and such cultural venues as the Rojas Bros Boruca Indigenous Arts are 3.9 km away. Natural attractions in the area include the Playas del Coco, around 10 minutes by car from the El Velero Playa Hermosa, and a beach is approximately a 5-minute drive away.
The Playa Virador lies 4.1 km from the property.
This beachfront hotel has private access to an own beach with beach towels. A selection of sport activities, provided by the El Velero, include snorkelling, diving, and hiking.
Playa Samara Hotels on the Beach with Balcony
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Beach access
Hotel El Jardin
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Jacuzzi
- Outdoor swimming pool
The centre of Montezuma is a 10 minutes' walk of the hotel. A popular place in Montezuma is the Las Manchas Beach, which is merely 1.9 km away.
Guests might as well enjoy proximity to Parque de Montezuma, situated approximately 5 minutes' walk away. Visiting the Ylang Ylang Beach Resort, which is 0.8 km from the El Jardin Montezuma, will make you feel fully invigorated.
Enjoy an outdoor swimming pool, along with snorkelling, horse riding, and cycling for active time spending. Guests are welcome to embark on guided snorkelling trips and horse riding tours.
Hotel El Jardin
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Jacuzzi
- Outdoor swimming pool
Hotel El Jardin
The centre of Montezuma is a 10 minutes' walk of the hotel. A popular place in Montezuma is the Las Manchas Beach, which is merely 1.9 km away.
Guests might as well enjoy proximity to Parque de Montezuma, situated approximately 5 minutes' walk away. Visiting the Ylang Ylang Beach Resort, which is 0.8 km from the El Jardin Montezuma, will make you feel fully invigorated.
Enjoy an outdoor swimming pool, along with snorkelling, horse riding, and cycling for active time spending. Guests are welcome to embark on guided snorkelling trips and horse riding tours.
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Beach access
Hotel Belvedere Playa Samara Costa Rica
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Jacuzzi
- Outdoor swimming pool
The centre of Samara is a 5 minutes' walk of the hotel. Attractions a short way from the Belvedere include Plaza Samara.
The property is situated 3.7 km from the Playa Buenavista, and Terminal de es Samara bus station lies about a 5-minute walk away.
Guests can take benefit from a swimming pool with swimming pool toys. A number of activities are offered in the area, such as snorkelling, diving, and fishing.
Hotel Belvedere Playa Samara Costa Rica
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Jacuzzi
- Outdoor swimming pool
Hotel Belvedere Playa Samara Costa Rica
The centre of Samara is a 5 minutes' walk of the hotel. Attractions a short way from the Belvedere include Plaza Samara.
The property is situated 3.7 km from the Playa Buenavista, and Terminal de es Samara bus station lies about a 5-minute walk away.
Guests can take benefit from a swimming pool with swimming pool toys. A number of activities are offered in the area, such as snorkelling, diving, and fishing.
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Private beach
La Quebrada Eco Lodge Hotel Boutique
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Full body massage
- Outdoor swimming pool
This hotel is in a beach area of Potrero. The accommodation is nearly a 15-minute drive from the Danta Beach in Potrero.
Also, the La Quebrada Potrero is just 1.9 km from the Casa Taj.
This Potrero hotel has private access to an own beach with umbrellas and beach towels. The property is a perfect place to practise diving, boating, and fishing.
La Quebrada Eco Lodge Hotel Boutique
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Full body massage
- Outdoor swimming pool
La Quebrada Eco Lodge Hotel Boutique
This hotel is in a beach area of Potrero. The accommodation is nearly a 15-minute drive from the Danta Beach in Potrero.
Also, the La Quebrada Potrero is just 1.9 km from the Casa Taj.
This Potrero hotel has private access to an own beach with umbrellas and beach towels. The property is a perfect place to practise diving, boating, and fishing.
Cheap Hotels in Playa Samara On The Beach
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Best-rated
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Beach access
Casa Papito
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Saltwater pool
The Isla Plata is located around 10 minutes' drive from the apartment. The beaches of Potrero are just 0.7 km away.
Casa Papito Apartment is approximately 30 minutes' walk from Playa Prieta.
The availability of a massage treatment ensures a truly relaxing stay for guests. An assortment of activities, such as table tennis, is available near the accommodation. Access to a swimming pool ensures a more relaxing stay.
Casa Papito
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Saltwater pool
Casa Papito
The Isla Plata is located around 10 minutes' drive from the apartment. The beaches of Potrero are just 0.7 km away.
Casa Papito Apartment is approximately 30 minutes' walk from Playa Prieta.
The availability of a massage treatment ensures a truly relaxing stay for guests. An assortment of activities, such as table tennis, is available near the accommodation. Access to a swimming pool ensures a more relaxing stay.
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Beach access
Palmetto Lodge
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Pool with view
The hotel has a beachfront setting 3.6 km from the Playa San Miguel. Playa Bejuco can be found about a 10-minute drive from the Palmetto Lodge Playa San Miguel.
If you like an active lifestyle, hiking and cycling are available on site.
Palmetto Lodge
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Pool with view
Palmetto Lodge
The hotel has a beachfront setting 3.6 km from the Playa San Miguel. Playa Bejuco can be found about a 10-minute drive from the Palmetto Lodge Playa San Miguel.
If you like an active lifestyle, hiking and cycling are available on site.
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Great deal
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Beach access
Luminosa Montezuma Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Sun terrace
The Montezuma hostel is just 450 metres from a Playa Manchas beach. Natural sights in the area include Montezuma Gardens and Butterfly Garden, in the vicinity of this beachfront hostel, and a beach is nearly a 5-minute stroll away.
The Red Stone Beach is within a 2-km distance of the accommodation.
Luminosa Montezuma Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Sun terrace
Luminosa Montezuma Hostel
The Montezuma hostel is just 450 metres from a Playa Manchas beach. Natural sights in the area include Montezuma Gardens and Butterfly Garden, in the vicinity of this beachfront hostel, and a beach is nearly a 5-minute stroll away.
The Red Stone Beach is within a 2-km distance of the accommodation.
Pet Friendly Hotels in Playa Samara on The Beach
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Beach access
Playa Grande Surf Camp
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Outdoor swimming pool
The hostel is about 100 metres from a Playa Grande beach. This Playa Grande hostel is also fairly close to Supermarket Los Malinches.
The Playa Grande accommodation enjoys a beachfront location within 30 minutes' walk of the Marino Las Baulas National Park.
Playa Grande Surf Camp
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Outdoor swimming pool
Playa Grande Surf Camp
The hostel is about 100 metres from a Playa Grande beach. This Playa Grande hostel is also fairly close to Supermarket Los Malinches.
The Playa Grande accommodation enjoys a beachfront location within 30 minutes' walk of the Marino Las Baulas National Park.
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Beach access
Hotel M&M Beach House
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Sun terrace
The Playa Bahía Hermosa is in close proximity to this Coco hotel, while the Marina Papagayo is located merely 450 metres away. At the M&M Beach House Coco you'll be about a 5-minute ride from Playas del Coco.
Guests might as well visit Parque Los Mangos, which is a mere 1.1 km away. This accommodation is also in the immediate vicinity of the Rojas Bros Boruca Indigenous Arts.
Cars for rent are available at the property and diving, hiking, and cycling can be organised. This hotel is also convenient for going fishing and canoeing.
Hotel M&M Beach House
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Sun terrace
Hotel M&M Beach House
The Playa Bahía Hermosa is in close proximity to this Coco hotel, while the Marina Papagayo is located merely 450 metres away. At the M&M Beach House Coco you'll be about a 5-minute ride from Playas del Coco.
Guests might as well visit Parque Los Mangos, which is a mere 1.1 km away. This accommodation is also in the immediate vicinity of the Rojas Bros Boruca Indigenous Arts.
Cars for rent are available at the property and diving, hiking, and cycling can be organised. This hotel is also convenient for going fishing and canoeing.
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Top location
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Beach access
Samara Palm Lodge
- Valet parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Massage
- Outdoor swimming pool
The hotel has a prime setting around a 10-minute ride from the Playa Barrigona. At the accommodation, you'll be not far from the Samara-Carrillo Info Center.
Guests might as well visit Parque, which is 950 metres away.
Beach facilities at the Samara include beach umbrellas and towels. An array of activities is offered in the area, such as horse riding and fishing.
Samara Palm Lodge
- Valet parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Massage
- Outdoor swimming pool
Samara Palm Lodge
The hotel has a prime setting around a 10-minute ride from the Playa Barrigona. At the accommodation, you'll be not far from the Samara-Carrillo Info Center.
Guests might as well visit Parque, which is 950 metres away.
Beach facilities at the Samara include beach umbrellas and towels. An array of activities is offered in the area, such as horse riding and fishing.
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Beach access
Surf Paradise
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Full body massage
- Terrace
This comfortable hotel boasts beachfront location in the immediate vicinity of the Bri'ah Art Gallery. The property is also 4.4 km from the Playa Cuevas in Playa Santa Teresa.
Located a 10-minute drive from the Playa Malpais, the Surf Paradise puts the city at your fingertips.
Surf Paradise
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Full body massage
- Terrace
Surf Paradise
This comfortable hotel boasts beachfront location in the immediate vicinity of the Bri'ah Art Gallery. The property is also 4.4 km from the Playa Cuevas in Playa Santa Teresa.
Located a 10-minute drive from the Playa Malpais, the Surf Paradise puts the city at your fingertips.
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Beach access
La Caravana
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
Guests can access the Malanoche Estuary a 10-minute ride away, while the Samara Beach is a 15-minute ride away.
La Caravana
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
La Caravana
Guests can access the Malanoche Estuary a 10-minute ride away, while the Samara Beach is a 15-minute ride away.
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Private beach
Hotel La Palapa
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Sun loungers
The hotel is in the immediate vicinity of the Kingpin Sportfishing, while Blue Trailz is merely 10 minutes' walk away. A private beach of Tamarindo is 100 metres away.
Guests might as well enjoy proximity to Parque de Tamarindo, situated approximately a 5-minute stroll away. There is the Tamarindo Church 2.8 km from the La Palapa.
This accommodation invites guests to take part in live performances to ensure a more exciting stay. Thanks to a golf course, guests can stay fit at the hotel. A comfortable stay at the La Palapa Tamarindo awaits you with a spa and wellness centre featuring a massage treatment.
Hotel La Palapa
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Sun loungers
Hotel La Palapa
The hotel is in the immediate vicinity of the Kingpin Sportfishing, while Blue Trailz is merely 10 minutes' walk away. A private beach of Tamarindo is 100 metres away.
Guests might as well enjoy proximity to Parque de Tamarindo, situated approximately a 5-minute stroll away. There is the Tamarindo Church 2.8 km from the La Palapa.
This accommodation invites guests to take part in live performances to ensure a more exciting stay. Thanks to a golf course, guests can stay fit at the hotel. A comfortable stay at the La Palapa Tamarindo awaits you with a spa and wellness centre featuring a massage treatment.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Beach Hotels in Playa Samara, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Hotel Casa Buenavista - Adults Only |
9.7 / 10 (393 Reviews) |
From 79$ | |
| Beach Front Bahia |
9.2 / 10 (959 Reviews) |
From 89$ | |
| Hotel El Velero |
8.7 / 10 (1006 Reviews) |
From 95$ | |
| Hotel El Jardin |
9.1 / 10 (815 Reviews) |
From 78$ | |
| Hotel Belvedere Playa Samara Costa Rica |
9.4 / 10 (696 Reviews) |
From 113$ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which 5-star hotels near Samara Beach offer luxurious amenities?
Hotels like Hotel Belvedere Playa Samara and Hotel El Velero provide luxurious stay options near Samara Beach. They both feature full-service spas, outdoor pools, and fine dining options.
Book in advance during the off-peak season from May to November for better rates and availability.
Where can I find 5-star hotels with pools in Playa Samara?
The Hotel Belvedere Playa Samara and Hotel Casa Buenavista offer beautiful outdoor pools set amidst tropical gardens. These hotels also feature additional amenities like whirlpools and relaxation areas.
Arrive early to secure a poolside spot, especially during weekends when the hotels may be busier with guests.
What 5-star hotels in Samara have spa services?
Hotel Belvedere Playa Samara has a full-service spa with a variety of treatments, including massages and facials. Hotel El Velero also offers relaxing wellness options for guests.
Book a spa treatment early in your stay to enjoy maximum relaxation at the end of your vacation.
Which 5-star hotels near restaurants in Playa Samara are great for dining?
Hotels like Hotel Belvedere Playa Samara and Hotel El Jardin are situated close to various local dining options, offering guests a wide range of culinary choices nearby.
Explore local restaurants along the beach strip after sunset for a more vibrant dining atmosphere.
Are there any 5-star hotels with balconies in Samara?
Hotel Casa Buenavista offers private terraces and balconies overlooking its lush garden atmosphere for a more tranquil stay. This feature is perfect for unwinding with morning coffee.
Request a balcony room when booking to ensure you enjoy the beautiful views during your stay.
Which 5-star hotels near outdoor recreation are best in Playa Samara?
Hotel Belvedere Playa Samara is close to adventure activities like diving and hiking. Additionally, you can experience local parks and outdoor areas nearby.
Consider joining guided tours offered by the hotel to explore the best outdoor experiences in the area safely.
What budget-friendly options are available for 5-star hotels in Playa Samara?
Hotel El Velero and Hotel Belvedere Playa Samara offer competitive rates while providing 5-star amenities. Their locations near the beach allow for easy access to affordable activities.
Book during the off-peak months (May to November) to enjoy the best room rates without sacrificing quality.
What unique local experiences should I try while staying in Playa Samara?
While in Playa Samara, consider visiting the local farmer's market on Thursdays for fresh produce, crafts, and local flavors. It's a great way to experience Costa Rican culture.
Arrive early around 8 AM to get the best selection of local fruits and artisanal products.
What are the best season events in Playa Samara for visitors?
In February, the Samara Beach Festival features local music, dance, and food, providing excellent entertainment for the whole family. It's highly recommended to visit during this festival.
Book accommodations early for the festival, as nearby hotels fill up quickly with visitors.
How do I get from Liberia International Airport to Playa Samara?
You can reach Playa Samara from Liberia International Airport via shuttle service, taxi, or rental car. The drive takes about 2 hours along scenic coastline roads.
Pre-book your airport transfer to ensure a smooth arrival, especially during peak travel times.