We had a fantastic stay here! Had absolutely everything we needed. The room we chose had 2 comfy twin size beds, was spacious, had a/c, nice big shower and the... read more hotel is very well maintained, free parking and a really GREAT rate.
The beach was roughly less than a 5 minute walk as were some really great restaurants both on and off the beach, shops and an outdoor shopping area where local vendors sell their goods. Enjoyed the free morning breakfast. Hotel has a lot of artsy charm. There’s a great pool area in the back , surfboards for rent and a very helpful activity coordinator who set up tours for us.
What really topped our stay here was The owner Dan and all the staff. All were super helpful , friendly and very engaging with guests. These folks really have it down to a T in making you feel welcomed and at home.
It’s nice when you find a sweet spot you know you’ll be returning to. There are a couple of other beautiful beaches very close either by car or by foot. The area itself is quaint, has a real authentic feel to it and really friendly locals ... also felt very safe here as well. Thanks to everyone @ Hotel Playa Samara!

  I stayed here with my two kids. The rooms are very basic. No a/c.. I thought I had booked a room with ac but when we arrived it did not... read more have any. They did move us to a room with ac though. There are still opening in the top of the walls so you get noise and outside air mixed with it..
the pool was cute. The staff was friendly. Breakfast was ok. No hot water. Location is very close to the beach and many places to eat.

  We stayed 4 nights at the hotel and had very good time. There are plenty of rooms spreaded around a spacious patio and it didn’t feel crowded. But it was... read more also low season and not many people around. The shared kitchen is well equipped and clean. Rooms are clean and airy with shared balconies/ terraces in front. The owner Dan is a helpful and very excellent host that will take care of every concern. He definitely tries also his best to get the not often happening parties as quiet as possible...but they might happen. And then it’s loud.
Btw we traveled with a baby and the short distance to the beach and the pool is another plus. Thumbs up!

  Playa Samara is awesome and Hotel Playa Samara meets the areas criteria. It's located just 100 meters from the beach and just as close to all shopping and dining. Really... read more cool atmosphere, clean rooms and great service. Centrally located, but still has a very private and unique setting that makes a couple, a group or even a family traveling in CR feel at one with the "Pura Vida" lifestyle. With or w/out the kids, I always stay there when i go to Playa Samara and i can't wait to go back..

  We had a great time at this resort. Staff were excellent! It was my husband’s 50th birthday and Javier at the front desk upgraded our room to a pool view... read more room with tub on the balcony at no charge. On his birthday we went for supper and when we went back to our Room there was champagne on ice and chocolates’ They also had bundles of balloons all over the room! It looked great! Thank you Javier you made his Birthday trip special and truly care about your customers experience! ;)
At the bar Christopher was amazing! Ask him for his special drink “ Frog Eye”!
Our favourite server was Julian, always happy and smiling... all staff were very nice and friendly.
The reason I gave it 4 starts is because we didn’t have water in our rooms a couple of nights and 2 days there were many things they were out of on the menu at the Chill and Grill. More

  Check-In took more than 1 hour waiting, dirty rooms, stained sheets. The photographs do not represent the place as it currently is. The owner is very uncomfortable, he goes through... read more the rooms, at night he calls your attention to make you quiet early.
The attention during breakfast was terrible, they took a long time to deliver things to us. The food had no flavor. They did not want to give even an extra spoon for a girl under 5 years old.
Managers call attention to their workers strongly, at all times and in front of everyone.
In summary, the only good thing about the hotel is the location and the beds that are comfortable, but for what we paid, it is definitely a lousy place.
I would not return here nor do I recommend that you do so. More

  We had a great stay in Samara thanks to Dan and his wife. We had an issue with the reservation and they figured something out in no time.

Swimming... read more pool is very pleasant, the bar is great and wifi works perfectly! Nothing more to say, good times!

I hope I'll get a chance to come back and visit Hotel Playa Samara again!

  Great room great staff everything that was promised was delivered.Rented that casa unit great for families would come back less then 50 yards to beach shopping near by you... read more do not need a car walk to everything

  cheaper rooms , clean, with a great breakfast, close to beach, centre of town, pool, lounging chairs, bar with live music nights, all... read more around very nice, pleasant staff, and very good advice on area re surfing, fishing , waterfalls, and dolpin tours diving

  This is a great little vacay spot. There are a series of Bungalows. Each one has 1 or 2 or 4 seperate rooms.
One pool.
2 bars
Basic vacay... read more drinks available
Buffet is actually very good,and normally I avoid the buffet.
One A la carte restaurant. It's ok. Stick to the Buffet.
Snack bar available after lunch with fries and nachos
Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Room was clean and very nicely decorated.
Comfortable bed..had a great night's sleep each and every night.
Room 204. It was 1 mins walk to the beach.
Beach is great. Lots to do. Boogie boards are free. For a fee you can hire snorkeling gear and kayak or take suffer lesson's from vendors on the beach or in town (Samara) , a 20-30 mins walk depending on the tide.

I would definitely go back More