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Best Hotels & Lodging in Samara, Costa Rica

This large, light gray sand beach has long been one of the Nicoya Peninsula’s most popular destinations among vacationing Ticos. Its relative proximity to San José—the first big beach on the Nicoya Peninsula serviced by decent roads—lures a steady stream of middle- and upper-class Costa Rican families on weekends and holidays. Unlike many beaches on the Nicoya Peninsula, there’s no single activity or superlative that defines Samara. No “must-see” reason to visit. Instead, Samara offers a little bit of everything—swimming, snorkeling, sea kayaking, nightlife—in a beach town that remains true to its Tico roots. There are no mega-resorts dominated by foreigners here, just a number of small-scale hotels, bars and restaurants scattered along the palm-fringed beach. All in all, the town remains charming in a scruffy kind of way. If you’re looking for luxury, look elsewhere. But if you’re looking for a reasonably-priced, family-friendly beach that isn’t overdeveloped—yet still has plenty to do—Samara is a good bet.

= Recommended

= Good Value

= Rated 4 or 5 “Green Leaves” by Costa Rica’s Certification for Sustainable Tourism Program

Samara Hotels – Luxury

Punta Islita

Samara Hotels – Moderately Priced

Eco-Turismo Guayacannes

Villas Kalimba

Hideaway Hotel

El Pequeño Gecko Verde

Casitas Laz Divas B&B

Montelaguna

Samara Treehouse Inn

Hotel Giada

Sámara Palm Lodge

Hotel Belvedere

Hotel Flying Crocodile

Casa Coba

Fenix Hotel

Hotel Sol Sámara

Sámara Pacific Lodge

Hotel Sámara Inn

Casa del Mar

Tico Adventure Lodge

Locanda Samara Lodge

Samara Hotels – Budget

Entre Dos Aguas

Pension Playa Samara

El Cactus Hostel

Hostel Matilori

Las Mariposas

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