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Pension Playa Samara

Property class: 2.5

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Outdoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen
Terrace/patio
Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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75m Oeste Casa Paraiso, Playa Samara, Sámara, Guanecaste, 5655
  • Place, Samara Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Carrillo Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Barrigona
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nosara (NOB)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Deluxe Triple Room, Private Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Economy Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

Economy Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Sámara

At Pension Playa Samara, you'll be 0.5 km (0.3 mi) from Samara Beach and 5.7 km (3.6 mi) from Carrillo Beach. Highlights at this hotel include free breakfast (local cuisine), an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own poolside bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an area shuttle. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Sámara hotel include Nosara Beach and Nosara Spanish Institute.

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Carrillo Beach - 12 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Playa Barrigona - 23 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Guiones Beach - 31 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Playa Pelada - 42 min drive - 31.2 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bar y Restaurante del Hotel Bahía - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Limey’s Bar & Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sheriff Rustic - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Pension Playa Samara

You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Pension Playa Samara. Free self parking is available.

This Sámara hotel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
Pension Playa Samara offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations, with a ceiling fan. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash.

Property is also known as

Pension Playa Samara Hotel
Pension Playa Hotel
Pension Playa
Pension Playa Samara Hotel
Pension Playa Samara Sámara
Pension Playa Samara Hotel Sámara

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Pension Playa Samara?

Pension Playa Samara offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Pension Playa Samara?

Yep, Pension Playa Samara has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Pension Playa Samara?

Yep, Pension Playa Samara is a short 5-minute walk from Samara Beach.

Does Pension Playa Samara have a pool?

Pension Playa Samara has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

Does Pension Playa Samara serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary local cuisine breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pension Playa Samara?

No, Pension Playa Samara does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Pension Playa Samara?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Pension Playa Samara?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Pension Playa Samara Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 161 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Aiyana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Breakfast, walking distance to beach and town, great pool and simple rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, to stay, great craft beer, amazing evironment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nathaniel

Liked: Staff & service
Simple, family-friendly option very close to the beach, with decent wifi and breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rachel Christine

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location and the price. the complimentary breakfast was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice simple hotel. Staff was very nice. Easy walk to the beach and town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service from front desk, very helpful with any questions that we had. Cozy environment, good vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A hidden gem the best place to stay in Samara Thank you Katie & Family ❤️🎁❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stock fun place and good locations
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Beautiful town and beaches.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay close to town and beach

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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained hotel. Great staff. I totally enjoied my stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel. The staff was amazing, the room had AC, the breakfast was delicious. We would highly recommend this location to young couples or relaxed travellers!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mikayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the staff and the breakfast the most the shared bathroom was good and not used by other people very often.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely place to stay . Thank you Katie and Family
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An easy walk to the beach for morning swims, good restaurant recommendations and good breakfasts. We enjoyed!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The people in charge were super competent and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very helpful and treated my son and I like we were family.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a quaint place. Nice pool. Great breakfast, the airconditioning works PLUS there were hot showers
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

George

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cynthia

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
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

wayne

Very good value..laid back and comfortable. Great staff.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly, good balance of location and budget

Really enjoyed it here! Nice straightforward rooms with clean bathrooms. Tasty breakfast. Friendly atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Lovely spot great service thank you Katie
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 Days in Samara

Had a great time at Pension Playa Samara. The accommodations was very comfortable and the beds were great. The hotel is one block from the beach with awesome restaurants all in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022