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The Best Beach Hotels in Sámara

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Sámara

Trying to decide where to stay near the beach in Sámara? The area is a fun, active, and exciting beach destination. When researching the best beach hotel in Sámara for your next trip, you'll probably want to look for a variety of amenities such as a nice pool, oceanfront location near the water, free parking, fitness center, and access to water sports. For families traveling with children, a kid-friendly environment is also a must. And for couples seeking a romantic getaway, perhaps a spa, hot tub, and ocean views might be essential. Safety is also a top priority, as is the price, nearby activities, and guest ratings. With so many hotels near the water to choose from, finding the perfect beach resort or hotel can be overwhelming. That's why this guide will highlight the top hotel stays on the beach in Sámara based on traveler ratings and these criteria. From the soft sand to the luxurious amenities, Sámara's beach resorts and hotels offer the best of everything for vacationers looking for a relaxing and enjoyable beach trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Villas Kalimba

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $210 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at 200 metros Este de la Estacion de Policia, frente Casa Valeria, Villas Kalimba has great rooms from $210 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 9.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.3 km from the city center, visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes at this beach hotel. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Villas Verdes Samara

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $112 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Sámara
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is Villas Verdes Samara which has nice rooms starting at $112. Offering an outdoor pool, snorkeling, hiking, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 150mts. Oeste de Iglesia Catolica Villas Verdes. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, city views, and cooking classes which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.4 km from the city center. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Hotel El Pequeno Gecko Verde

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $129 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Sámara
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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We found Hotel El Pequeno Gecko Verde to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $129. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Hotel El Pequeno Gecko Verde - Cantarrana. You'll also find hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, a game room, and free parking which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 1.8 km from the center of town. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Hotel Paraiso del Cocodrilo

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $79 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Sámara
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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With terrific rooms from $79, Hotel Paraiso del Cocodrilo, at 400 metros Norte Playa Buenavista provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms. It's located just 4.1 km from the city center, too. The restaurant serves delicious food, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Hotel Belvedere Playa Samara Costa Rica

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $73 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Sámara
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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Hotel Belvedere Playa Samara Costa Rica has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. The great rooms here start at $73 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Calle 5 Playa. Furthermore, it also offers hiking, cooking classes, a hot tub, free parking, and horse riding, which is nice for visitors. Just 0.7 km from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
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Hotel Peace & Lodge

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $123 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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The great guest rating of Hotel Peace & Lodge is 9.50 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $123, and it's located at 4km norte del parqueo de adoquines de la playa Carrillo Boca del Toro. We also love the a bar, breakfast, hiking, mountain views, and laundry services which are great for travelers. And since it's just 6.8 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
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Hotel Giada Samara

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $90 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Sámara
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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A cool place is Hotel Giada Samara because it has great rooms that start at $90. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Playa Samara. Only 0.2 km from the city center, beach-goers will especially love hiking, laundry services, city views, a hot tub, and free parking at this fun hotel. It's also less than the average price for beach hotels, so it's a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
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Samara Beach Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $96 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Sámara
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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Samara Beach Hotel offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $96 (before taxes). It's located at Samara Main Street and has earned a guest rating of 8.10/10. This beach hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.2 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
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Casa Paraiso Ahora Si Vegetarian Restaurant Samara Beach

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $53 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
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Located at Diagonal Casa Esmeralda, Casa Paraiso Ahora Si Vegetarian Restaurant Samara Beach has great rooms from $53 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find breakfast, hiking, child care, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms which visitors will love. And this terrific hotel is just 0.4 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free breakfast
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Picnic area
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Hotel Samara Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $130 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Sámara
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is Hotel Samara Inn which has nice rooms starting at $130. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 500 Metros Oeste del Banco Nacional. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers a hot tub, bicycle rental, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and an airport shuttle. It's located just 0.1 km from the city center, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Air-conditioned
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Also, take a look at the Beach hotels in nearby destinations: Tamarindo, Santa Teresa, Nosara, and Playa Hermosa.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Sámara, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Sámara, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Sámara, Best Hotels for One Week in Sámara, or Best Hotels for One Night in Sámara.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Sámara?

Sámara Average Beach Hotel Price
$99

Travelers to Sámara will have a large number of terrific beach accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of beach hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 12 beach hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $99. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Sámara.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $210
  • 3-star hotels: $104
  • 2-star hotels: $72


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