Sámara

Travel Guide

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.
Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only

4 out of 5
Playa Samara, Carrillo Sámara Guanacaste
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 2026/3/4

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

Montelaguna Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
Calle principal hacia Playa Carrillo Sámara Guanacaste
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 2026/2/24

Montelaguna Boutique Hotel
The Hideaway Hotel

The Hideaway Hotel

3.5 out of 5
on the road from Samara to Carrillo Sámara Guanacaste
The price is NT$5,380 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
NT$5,380
NT$6,079 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
includes taxes & 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 2026/2/27

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 2026/3/1

Residencias Samara
Villas Welcome to Heaven

Villas Welcome to Heaven

3.5 out of 5
West Corner from the soccer field Puerto Carrillo Guanacaste
Stay at this apartment in Puerto Carrillo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Samara Beach and Carrillo Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (85 reviews)
Clean, friendly staff, comfortable but squeaky beds.

Reviewed on 2026/2/13

Villas Welcome to Heaven
Solindo Stays

Solindo Stays

3.5 out of 5
160 Cuajiniquil Guanacaste
Stay at this villa in Cuajiniquil. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free beach shuttle. Popular attractions Playa Cementerio and Pitahaya Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Me encanta este lugar!

Reviewed on 2025/7/27

Solindo Stays
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.