BellaVista Suites by Villas Verdes - Samara Beach ★★★

"We spent a week at Intercultura Spanish clsses (A+++ also) and stayed here at this chicly appointed boutique property. It was a delight -- all the comforts and so reasonably priced, plus a refreshing, flower-lined courtyard pool for after-class dips. I loved that it was just a small stretch from the main hustle and bustle of town, but still 5 minutes walking distance and two minutes by golf cart. A little "soda" aka cafe next door fueled us the whole time economically and deliciously. Loved the front desk staff at Bellavista, who were so helpful with recommendations and tours. Also and of note -- incredible views of the clear field with horses and cows across the street and the ocean just beyond that. Totally unobstructed and we walked to that more remote entrance of the beach every day!"

Sandy Toes Hostel ★★

"Rooms: Classic hostel bedrooms with all the amenities. The walls are quite thin and you can hear everything. Service: Everything was very straightforward, and the girls who worked there are all lovely and helpful. Location: The location is amazing. Two blocks down from the beach, and there are bars and restaurants all around. Definitely a great place to stay if you are looking to socialize."

Residencias Samara ★★★

Hotel Giada ★★★

Hotel El Pequeño Gecko Verde ★★★

"Dieses familiär geführte Hotel ist das beste, was wir auf unserer Rundreise hatten. Es bietet ein sehr grosszügiges feines Frühstück an, was wir von unseren anderen Aufenthalten nicht kennen. Es hat ein paar kleine Häuschen in einer schönen ruhigen und sauberen Anlage. Der Pool wird täglich gereinigt und ist wirklich sehr sauber und zum Schwimmen, Baden, Planschen oder einfach nur Abkühlen gut geeignet. Auch bemerkenswert ist der sehr gute Service. Sergio war/ist immer da, kümmert sich und hilft, wo er kann. Wir hoffen nun, dass unsere Transfer zum Bus nach San José am frühen Morgen auch noch klappt. Die Häuschen in der Anlage sind gut und zweckmässig eingerichtet - Klimaanlage, Kühlschrank - alles funktioniert sehr gut. Wir hatten auch keine Moskitos im Zimmer - es war alles abgedichtet. Das einzige, was für uns nicht ideal ist, ist die Lage - ohne Auto ist man recht lang zu Fuss an einer momentan sehr staubigen Strasse in die Stadt zum Nachtessen unterwegs. Es hat Taxis für 6-10 Dollar. Alles in Allem: Sehr gut und sehr empfehlenswert- einfach mit Auto. Ein grosses Danke an das Team Gecko Verde - an Murielle, an Sergio und Hanna."

Villas Verdes ★★★

"This is a great place for families! The staff was very friendly. We had our own villa and our daughter and her family had their own villa. We hung out at my daughter's place because it was bigger and by two swimming pools. Our room needed a better mattress and better curtains to block out the light. The kitchens are very well stocked and there is a grocery store across the street for easy access to food. The beach is a 5 minute walk down a dirt road."

Hotel Belvedere Playa Samara Costa Rica ★★

"Gutes, familiär geführtes Hotel mit schöner Gartenanlage, gut ausgestatteten Zimmern, bequemen Betten und gutem Frühstück. Der Samara-Strand ist fußläufig schnell erreichbar. Leider ist die Lärmbelastung durch die anliegenden Straßen zeitweise enorm."

La Flor de Coco ★★★

"I spent a few months in this terrible place cause I didn't not have another option. Owners are living onsite and looking at everything you do. They get annoyed by everything whole they watch you on camera, then they send you messages to ask you not to let kids splash in the pool. The place we stayed was filthy, dust everywhere because the apartment didn't have windows up top, just a mosquito screen and crap smells from the drains. Owner mid twenties daughter and son operate this chicken coop sh$#& hole, who are extremely passive aggressive and fake. Walls were paper thing and windows didn't seal so I woke up many nights at midnight 1 or 2 am to cigarettes smoke that filled my bedroom from people smoking down by the pool. The place is on the main 160 highway, only road through town, loud motorcycles, cars and trucks woke me up on a regular basis. Same hotel people will party and keep you up cause nothing is sound proof. Hotel laundry matching at 11 pm woke me many times. Gladly low season started and I could find another place in town. Never come to this place, save your headache and money."

The Hideaway Hotel ★★★