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Pension Playa Samara

2.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property entrance

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

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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
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nosara (NOB)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Triple Room, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room, Private Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Pension Playa Samara

Sámara hotel walkable to Samara Beach
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free breakfast (local cuisine), free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite.
Pension Playa Samara offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with ceiling fans. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
A poolside bar is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Sámara hotel also offers an outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Pension Playa Samara is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

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 elevator
  • 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Eugene

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Henny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good here!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

wayne

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what I was looking for!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

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