Samara Pacific Lodge - Playa Samara

I am doing a two week moto trip in Costa Rica, and this place was a wonderful stopping point! Close enough to down town to enjoy all that there is to offer and yet far enough for peace and quiet. Monkeys and other wild life very close by, and the rooms and food were great.

Great night in Samara Pacific Lodge. We unfortunately stayed for only one night, but after three weeks in Costa Rica, and almost 10 different hotels, we have to admit that the room in Samara Pacific lodge was one of the best! Bathroom was totally refurbished, very clean room and nice view on the countryside. We were very well welcomed. Perfect night for this category of price.

We stayed here for 6 nights while our kids attended Mareas Academy (4 minute walk, great opportunity for kids to attend a local school for a week or more). We had connecting rooms (room #7) that had included 3 rooms, 4 beds, mini fridge, 2 bathrooms and a view of the pool. It also included a large, private balcony overlooking scenic countryside grazing cows, horses and even a peacock. A full, made to order breakfast is included and is so filling, we skipped lunch most days. We LOVED the coffee. The location is on a dirt road but they spray the road with a molasses solution to prevent dust settling on the hotel. Wifi is just in the common areas, but they have nice sofas and tables. We saw howler monkeys, iguanas and a lot of birds. I recommend ear plugs for sleeping as the monkeys and birds are early risers (you'll find this most places in Costa Rica). Friendly staff, clean rooms, big pool. Great value!

Friendly and good service, good advice about excursions (we went for the Dolphin tour with snorkeling included, really worthwhile, even spotted whales! Close to the beach so you can even walk if you like. Rooms are cool, airco or fan and slept really well here. Swimming pool is very nice, kids have it max stars on our trip!

Great haven near the edge of Samara and by the jungle to relax after a day exploring. The pool, bar and sunloungers provide a great focus to the retreat