Sámara

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Small Village, beautiful sunsets and sunrises.
Small Village, beautiful sunsets and sunrises.
Looking for the next camp site 

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Located on the Pacific Coast, Samara beach is a bit more quiet and less developed than other well-known beaches in Costa Rica. The calm waves make it perfect for surfing and stand up paddle boarding. #beach
Beautiful Samara Beach at sunset.

Located on the Pacific Coast, this beach is a bit more quiet and less developed than other well-known beaches in Costa Rica. 

The small waves make it perfect for surfing and stand up paddle boarding. #beach
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! (659 reviews)
The property is very clean and pretty modern right on the beach. The room was wonderful and the staff were pleasant and always helpful. We enjoyed the entire week. I wasn't overly impressed with the food. While there were plenty of places to eat with several different styles of food, nothing really ...

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only
Blue Iguana

Blue Iguana

2.5 out of 5
West side of the soccer field Sámara Guanacaste
The price is ₩88,475 per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
₩88,475
₩99,977 total
Jan 28 - Jan 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sámara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Buena Vista Beach are located nearby.
7.2/10 Good! (115 reviews)
It was good! Basic breakfast was included cofee, yogurt , cereal, there was a small menu you need to pay for! Mr Guillermo was very kind! And cooked some.chilaquiles, tacos, scrmabled eggs for the kids! (From the menu). The rooms were clean, they have a bathroom inside, not hot water and the toilet ...

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Blue Iguana
Hotel Brisas del Pacifico

Hotel Brisas del Pacifico

2.5 out of 5
160 Provincia de Guanacaste Sámara
Stay at this hotel in Sámara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (178 reviews)
Staff are wonderful. This property is steps away from the beach, and Samara village is not too far a walk down the beach.

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Hotel Brisas del Pacifico
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
Stay at this apartment in Sámara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Buena Vista Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
Spotlessly clean room. Really quiet. Lovely to be offered a welcome drink on arrival.

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

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! (82 reviews)
Great place, amazing staff, clean and well maintained

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

Villas Welcome to Heaven
Olas de Oro Nosara

Olas de Oro Nosara

3.5 out of 5
Calle Los Mangos Nosara Guanacaste Province
Stay at this apartment in Nosara. Enjoy free WiFi, dry cleaning or laundry services, and balconies. Popular attractions Frog Pad and Safari Surf School are located ...
Olas de Oro Nosara
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.