A welcoming retreat near Samara Beach where staff greet travelers warmly, fresh coffee awaits poolside, and daily adventures begin with helpful planning
Pension Playa Samara offers a peaceful base steps from the beach. Guests start their day with a local-flavor breakfast before relaxing in the lush garden or enjoying the poolside bar. Practical amenities include in-room WiFi, convenient parking, and an area shuttle service.
Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Bar
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At Pension Playa Samara, you can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a poolside bar, and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An outdoor pool
Free self parking
An area shuttle, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Pension Playa Samara boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
Separate sitting areas, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Frequently asked questions
Does Pension Playa Samara have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Pension Playa Samara pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Pension Playa Samara?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Pension Playa Samara?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Pension Playa Samara located?
Situated near the beach, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Samara Beach and within 9 mi (15 km) of Carrillo Beach and Buena Vista Beach. Playa Barrigona and Playa Barco Quebrado are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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The location was perfect, the breakfast was good, the olace was beautiful with the pool, the employees gave us a recommandation for a restaurant and it was a good experience.
Decent place to stay for a couple of nights a short walk to the beach and town
Good breakfast included and nice to have complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day
Really nice pool area also
Room was basic but fine
An easy walk to the beach for morning swims, good restaurant recommendations and good breakfasts.
We enjoyed!!!
Rebecca
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
George
2025/6/8
Liked: Cleanliness
Great friendly staff. Excellent breakfast cook to order. Staying at that particular property we were able to eat at the property next-door. Specifically the complementary breakfast.
It was a quaint place. Nice pool. Great breakfast, the airconditioning works PLUS there were hot showers
Mary
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Cynthia
2025/1/27
Staff was helpful & friendly, the breakfasts hardy & delicious, room with a/c much appreciated. Location 1 minute walk to beach, restaurants, & grocery store. A great value
Cynthia
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Luke
2024/3/28
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very helpful and treated my son and I like we were family.
the stAFF IS AMAZING AND GREAT AREA,RYAN AND ALL THE STAFF THERE ARE SO HELPFUL,
erick reginald
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cathy
2025/1/8
Great location to everything especially the beautiful beach. Yet nice and private. Pool was clean and refreshing. Good tunes and excellent breakfast! Would definitely recommend!
Price is great, breakfast was awesome. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Pool was also great. Atmosphere was excellent. Would definitely stay here again. 9 out of 10.
This is a lovely inexpensive place to stay in Samara. It is only a block away from the beach and close to everything, but quiet and safe. Breakfast is included, which is convenient. Ryan was very helpful in answering all our questions and finding information for us.
gloria
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Dan
2025/3/11
Liked: Staff & service
The facility was appropriate for the pricing. Lots of howler monkeys at dawn and sunset. I enjoyed the included breakfasts
The hotel is in the quieter side of Samara, yet close to the beach and to restaurants. It has a casual atmosphere. The weekly market is directly behind the hotel, a grocery store is a block away and there’s a great soda(Mister Warners) and seafood restaurant (Malibu) less than a 2 minute walk away.
Nice breakfast with help-yourself coffee. Super staff. Peaceful central gathering area and pool. Perfect location surrounded by plenty of dining, beach, grocery, tour, misc options. Had a wonderful time!
Warren
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
dan
2025/1/3
The place is ok - it is fairly close to the beach. Make sure to note that it is a two star hotel - so make sure your expectations are 2 star. The shower worked fine and the bed was comfortable. The staff were nice. Also Samara beach is not bad - but this is NOT a must visit destination
Excellent value. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Apologetic for construction to repair apparent storm damage. Will definitely be coming back to stay again for a longer stretch. Very close to beach and downtown.
Very friendly and helpful staff. Great basic breakfast included. Comfortable and tranquil place. Nice pool area. One minute walk to grocery store and two minute walk to the beach.
David
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jayson
2024/11/23
Liked: Amenities
Nice basic room. Good ac.
Friendly helpful staff.
Good breakfast. Many rooms share a bathroom. They could use another to decrease traffic.
Jayson
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Courtney
2024/5/1
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rustic perfection
What a bargain. Super friendly staff, nice pool, and close to the beach. Breakfast tipico was great. We felt safe and welcome. Our room was…. Rustic. But it got the job done.
The hotel has basic accommodations, but the staff was excellent especially Keidy and Juan. Lots of excursions to choose from which can be booked from the hotel. The breakfast was tasty and helped start the day right. Just a five minute walk from the beach and close to many restaurants. Restaurants are pricey, but there are lots of choices. A pizza will run you $20 USD. Will definitely be back.
Location and price were good but everything else needs improvement. We booked based on positive reviews but didn’t enjoy many things. The room was tiny, with shared bathroom. No soap in bathroom. Dirty pool. Smelly common areas. Basic breakfast. Slow internet. Congo monkeys were a surprise.