Best Sámara Hotels in 2026 from HK$258 - Fully Refundable Options

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2 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers

1. Hotel Giada

Sámara

Elsa

HK$695

HK$785 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

2. Blue Iguana

Sámara

Gaëlle

HK$392

HK$443 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Aug - 20 Aug

3. Hotel Sol Samara

Sámara

Matt

HK$347

HK$393 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Aug - 20 Aug

24-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

4. Villas Verdes

Sámara

"We loved our stay at Villas Verdes. Perfect location- close to town and beach. Loved the private outdoor space and a kitchen so we didn’t have to eat out every meal. Kids loved the pool and we appreciated the boogie boards and pool toys available for beach and pool. The staff were great. There was always someone cleaning and maintaining the property and beautiful tropical gardens. We’d definitely stay here again."

Amelia

HK$665

HK$752 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

5. Montelaguna Boutique Hotel

Sámara

Robyn

HK$1,100

HK$1,243 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Aug - 20 Aug

Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers

6. Residencias Samara

Sámara

Adrianne

HK$600

HK$944 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

7. Hotel Selva y Mar Sámara

Samara

Ramona

HK$802

HK$906 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Aug - 21 Aug

8. Hotel Belvedere

Sámara

Kevin

HK$471

HK$532 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

9. Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde

Sámara

Greg

HK$667

HK$753 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing

10. Lodge Las Estrellas de Samara

Sámara

Katherine

HK$854

HK$965 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Aug - 20 Aug

11. Hotel La Flor de Coco

Samara

HK$549

HK$620 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

12. Bellavista Suites By Villas Verdes

Sámara

Javier

HK$445

HK$503 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

13. Hotel Samara Beach

Sámara

CLINTON

HK$572

HK$646 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

14. Lodge Mar y Sol

Sámara

Richard

HK$431

HK$488 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Aug - 20 Aug

1 bedroom, Tempur-Pedic beds, laptop workspace, free WiFi

15. Amaj Eco Lodge

Sámara

Valerie

HK$667

HK$753 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

16. Sandy Toes Hostel

Sámara

Alba

HK$229

HK$258 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers

17. Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows

Puerto Carrillo

Summer

HK$2,064

HK$2,332 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

18. Cabinas el Colibri

Puerto Carrillo

Kim

HK$549

HK$620 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

Free beach shuttle, sun-loungers, beach towels, beach massages

19. Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa

Puerto Carrillo

John

HK$1,367

HK$1,545 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

20. Casa Buenavista - Adults Only

Puerto Carrillo

Christian

HK$918

HK$1,037 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

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A beach with waves, palm trees, and a forested hill.

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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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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Heaven On Earth! Perfect Get-Away! Gorgeous Beach. Pool. Couples &/or Families.

10/10 Excellent

"Such an amazing place! Perfect for our 3 families. 5 min walk to beach. So many extra touches like books, beach chairs, towels, etc. We had a great stay!!"

Residencias Samara

10/10 Excellent

"We had a late flight and arrived late, but were given excellent directions which made checking in seamless and easy. The location was close to the beach, very convenient, clean and quiet. We loved our stay here!"

Hotel Belvedere

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great time staying here, the pool was perfect in the afternoon and everything is such a short walk away. They also had some beach chairs and umbrellas for us to take down to the beach. Samara is a great town and this hotel was the perfect place to stay."

Luxury by the Beach - Great for Families or Multiple Couples

10/10 Excellent

"This was a great home for a family trip! Paul was very responsive to questions and the property managers were very helpful with booking a private boat tour for us."

Hotel Giada

10/10 Excellent

"Best hotel in Samara, guaranteed! Affordable and smack downtown. Laura, Jessica and Karina were top notch with their fine customer service and friendliness. Pools and overall property is well kept. Had an amazing stay plus breakfast was a perk. Italian restaurant in site is a must! Extremely pleased. Will come back here."

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 Sol Samara

8/10 Good

"Comfortable place. Two beds in the room, that was unexpected. Nice. Staff need to be more attentive when . Serving and at the bar. But free breakfast was very good. Great beach, one of the best I have been in Costa Rica. Affordable. I don’t know if they have any beach chairs, I didn’t asked. There are none available at the beach except for the next door resort which they don’t rent. There are different activities offered by other businesses."

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

Blue Iguana

West side of the soccer field Sámara Guanacaste

HK$392

HK$443 total

19 Aug - 20 Aug

includes taxes & fees

Lodge Mar y Sol

Canto del Gavilan Sámara Provincia de Guanacaste

HK$431

HK$488 total

19 Aug - 20 Aug

includes taxes & fees

Hotel La Flor de Coco

50205 Samara Provincia de Guanacaste

HK$549

HK$620 total

23 Aug - 24 Aug

includes taxes & fees

Nosara Hotel Playa Garza

Playa Garza Nosara Guanacaste

HK$680

HK$768 total

19 Aug - 20 Aug

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (2 reviews)

Pension Playa Samara

75m Oeste Casa Paraiso Sámara Guanecaste

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9/10 Wonderful! (161 reviews)

Hotel Brisas del Pacifico

160 Provincia de Guanacaste Sámara

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8.6/10 Excellent! (203 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Sámara?

Based on our traveller data, Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only is one of the top choices for your stay. This property is a short 13-minute walk from Samara Beach, and it offers 2 outdoor pools and 6 restaurants. Other good choices for your stay include Hotel Giada and The Hideaway Hotel. 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 Comfort in the Jungle. 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?

Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only is an all-inclusive property featuring 6 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools, and a favourite with Expedia travellers. Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort is another good option for your stay. 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 in-room fridges. 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?

Hotel La Flor de Coco is a top hotel for people travelling with their pets, and offers an outdoor pool and free WiFi for its human guests. Two other good options to stay with your pet include Lodge Mar y Sol and Sandy Toes Hostel. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Sámara.

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

Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only is a top beachfront property offering 2 outdoor pools and 6 restaurants, located within a short 13-minute walk of Samara Beach . Other good choices for your stay near the beach include Hotel Sol Samara and Hotel Locanda Samara 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 Hotel Sol Samara and Cabañas Lamaite. 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 278 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, Buena Vista Beach and Carrillo Beach. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Playa Barrigona and Garza Beach. 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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Sámara hotels from HK$258

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Our top choices for Sámara hotels

1. Hotel Giada

2. Blue Iguana

3. Hotel Sol Samara

4. Villas Verdes

5. Montelaguna Boutique Hotel

6. Residencias Samara

7. Hotel Selva y Mar Sámara

8. Hotel Belvedere

9. Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde

10. Lodge Las Estrellas de Samara

11. Hotel La Flor de Coco

12. Bellavista Suites By Villas Verdes

13. Hotel Samara Beach

14. Lodge Mar y Sol

15. Amaj Eco Lodge

16. Sandy Toes Hostel

17. Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows

18. Cabinas el Colibri

19. Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa

20. Casa Buenavista - Adults Only

Stay near popular Sámara attractions

Samara Beach

Playa Barrigona

Playa Barco Quebrado

Learn more about Sámara

Top Sámara Hotel Reviews

Heaven On Earth! Perfect Get-Away! Gorgeous Beach. Pool. Couples &/or Families.

Residencias Samara

Hotel Belvedere

Luxury by the Beach - Great for Families or Multiple Couples

Hotel Giada

Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde

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

Hotel Sol Samara

Hotel Brisas del Pacifico

More cheap stays in Sámara

Blue Iguana

Lodge Mar y Sol

Hotel La Flor de Coco

Nosara Hotel Playa Garza

Pension Playa Samara

Hotel Brisas del Pacifico

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