Hotel Samara Beach

Very friendly and accommodating staff. Rooms were huge, with a fridge and tv and a king and double bed. Beds could have been comfier but pillows were good. Rooms were very clean and serviced every day. Bathroom was lovely and plenty of hot water in the shower. Breakfast was the same every day, but plenty of food. The location was excellent, a few minutes walk to the beautiful beach, right close to shops, supermarkets and a great pub. Great value for money

Nice staff. Good location. The rooms were definitely a letdown. No refrigerator. Loudest and most uncomfortable bed I’ve slept in for quite some time. Sometimes the rooms are cleaned, sometimes they are not. Breakfast is pretty sad, so we went up the street for our cofee and food. The pool is small but kept clean. Overall it didn’t meet our expectations for the price. I’ve been in $10 hostels in Costa Rica that have nicer amenities.

Avoid This Hotel – Serious Hygiene Issues We recently stayed at this hotel near Sámara Beach and were extremely disappointed. After two nights, we discovered a red ant nest, complete with eggs, under the mattress in the bed where our 4 year old child was sleeping. This resulted in her being covered in bites on her arms and legs. Initially, we thought they were mosquito bites, but upon discovering the infestation, it became clear they were from the ants. While we understand that Costa Rica’s tropical climate encourages encounters with nature, we’d already overlooked the ants crawling across the bedroom floor, assuming it was part of the experience. However, finding an active ant nest in the bed was a step too far and completely unacceptable. We brought this to the staff’s attention and were offered another room. However, given the extent of the issue and our loss of trust in the hotel’s cleanliness, we decided to leave early. Despite escalating the matter to the reception, then the manager and even the owner, the hotel refused to refund the unused night we had prepaid for. Their handling of the situation was dismissive and unprofessional, prioritizing $115 over basic customer care and safety. If you value cleanliness, safety, and proper service, I strongly recommend avoiding this hotel. Ona separate note, the hotel in general is tired and run down. Doors hanging loose, shower head falling off, cracked walls, cracks in windows, but on the plus side, the staff are lovely and the pool is nice 🤷