My parents actually live nearby and they had a very full house due to a wedding so I decided to give myself some room and book the place down the street. The room was great, the pool was beautiful, I felt very safe as a solo female staying in the hotel.

Stayed in July 2025

The hotel was perfect. I loved the pool and the rooms are very comfortable. Excellent Staff and Room Services.

Stayed in May 2025

Super clean and well run lodge with easy walk to the beach and restaurants. Pool was refreshing and location was quiet. Excellent stay and will recommend highly to anyone.

Stayed in April 2025

Everything was perfect.

Immaculate accommodation. The little touches go a long way, attention to detail in the accommodation was beautiful. The hosts are welcoming and full of knowledge on places to travel to, they recommended Carrillo Beach and Barrigona Beach, which were both beautiful and we loved, both have shade. They also lent us beach chairs and a cool box. Breakfast was also really good, continental was more than enough, fruit, juice, tea/coffee and bread with toast and jam. You can also choose more options. Definitely recommend.

Stayed in April 2025

Even though we were only there for one night as they were booked solid, we got their business card to come back sometime. Very nice, close to everything. Quiet and exceptional. The continental breakfast was amazing but you can order as well. Definitely would stay again.

Stayed in March 2025

Great location. Lovely owners. Rooms were clean and spacious.

Stayed in February 2025

You can't check in after 6pm

The room was very clean and bed was super comfy.

Stayed in February 2025

I had a fantastic stay at this hotel! The location was perfect, just steps away from the beach, which made it incredibly convenient for relaxing and enjoying the ocean. The breakfast was great, with a nice variety of options to start the day. The entire property was spotless, and the rooms were clean and comfortable, offering everything needed for a relaxing stay. The pool was a wonderful bonus, providing a refreshing escape after a day in the sun. One of the highlights of the stay was the lovely dog on-site, who added a unique and welcoming touch. The staff was incredibly kind and attentive, always ensuring that we had everything we needed. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a clean, comfortable, and well-located spot near the beach. I’ll definitely return!

Stayed in January 2025

I had a fantastic stay at this hotel! The location was perfect, just steps away from the beach, which made it incredibly convenient for relaxing and enjoying the ocean. The breakfast was great, with a nice variety of options to start the day. The entire property was spotless, and the rooms were clean and comfortable, offering everything needed for a relaxing stay. The pool was a wonderful bonus, providing a refreshing escape after a day in the sun. One of the highlights of the stay was the lovely dog on-site, who added a unique and welcoming touch. The staff was incredibly kind and attentive, always ensuring that we had everything we needed. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a clean, comfortable, and well-located spot near the beach. I’ll definitely return!

Stayed in January 2025

There is some street noise, but the rooms are set back a bit from road, and it quiets down nicely at a reasonable hour.

It was the perfect place to start my trip off on the right note! The owners were welcoming, helpful and friendly and have created a very comfortable oasis. The room was small but perfect for one or a couple (Weather was great so i didn't spend much time inside!). Pool was lovely to dip in and cool.down, and created a pleasant spot to have a casual chat with other guests. Breakfast was good, and loved the fresh fruit plate. The location is an easy walk to town and the beach, and I enjoyed that it was across from some treed areas around the little stream...Howler monkeys were a treat to watch from the porch, along with many birds. I would happily recommend!

Stayed in December 2024

it was a little pricy and may think twice about booking if traveling solo again but it's great for a couple space/price wise

Very nice spot, owners are super kind and helpful, the pool is lovely, and it's in a great location

Stayed in November 2024

Can hear traffic noise.

Lovely property on the edge of town. The owners are super friendly and welcoming. The property is done up very nicely. Very relaxing place to stay in Sámara. Would highly recommend staying here, and we would return here!

Stayed in December 2024

We found the room extremely basic. There were thoughtful touches but overall not the most comfortable. We expected this though and it's completely fine if you spend most of your time out of your room.

We loved the location, it was super easy to walk everywhere in Samara. The pool and the common area was so relaxing, we really enjoyed our down time there. The owners really make you feel like friends and are very accommodating. It was great to have amenities in the room like air conditioning and a fridge.

Stayed in October 2024

Nothing

Great location with parking available. Very kind host

Stayed in October 2024

Gorgeous grounds. Beautiful pool. Great Room. Gracious Hosts.

Stayed in August 2024

WIFI signal was not always very strong

Samara Palm Lodge in Playa Samara, Costa Rica, is a charming small-scale hotel that offers a delightful stay for its guests. The lodge is tastefully decorated, providing a cozy and inviting atmosphere. One of the highlights of the property is its lovely swimming pool, surrounded by a beautiful inner garden, which offers a peaceful retreat for relaxation. Additionally, I liked the convenience.

Stayed in August 2024

There wasn't anything to complain about! The Samara Palm Lodge was beautiful, easy to check-in, and had a great pool. Breakfast in the morning was an additional fee, and worth it - we got it daily.

Great place to stay, the owners were very friendly, everything was well cared for, the room was great, and the pool was a nice bonus. Breakfasts in the morning were affordable and delicious! We appreciated the candid and thoughtful advice of the owners. We'd happily stay there again.

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing.

Location was what I needed. The owners were extremely nice. Lovely continental breakfast.

Stayed in May 2024

The owners are very nice and very helpful. The pool area is inviting and the premises were well-maintained and very clean. They made our stay in Samara better.

Stayed in April 2024

What. A. Gem. I felt like I was staying with some cousins and friends. Marguerite took the time to show me a map she had made up showing the different places to eat, etc. in town. The main parts of the beach and “town” are all within about a 1 km walk. She was so chill, calming, etc. I felt like I was getting a body energy counseling session just being with her in the office talking about the area. Motif is beach/wood/flowers/shells. Limited furnishings, but I wasn’t in the room much and didn’t need all the trappings of a standard hotel. One really nice touch was that Marguerite had put flower petals and sea shells on the bed and in the bathroom on the rug, toilet lid and sink. Such a nice touch. The pool was fantastic. Clean and perfect temperature. No dedicated parking, but parking on the street was no problem. Just keep valuables in your room.

Stayed in March 2024

The landscaping is super pretty at the property. The pool is very well-maintained and clean. The owners are friendly and very nice, they provided what we needed during the stay and beyond. The porch seating is nice and convenient right by our room. We enjoyed having coffee by the porch. The breakfast was great too!

Stayed in December 2023

Zero to report on a dislike on this property. Everything was above and beyond perfection.

Great location. Great value. This hotel/ is like a story book paradise, from the flower petals & shells on the bed, to the soothing sound of the pool jets and fountains splashing in the courtyard. Simply stunning. We seen Beautiful birds amongst the trees in the courtyard. They have Secure parking within the hotel property if required. Lovely breakfast options, prepared by the staff on site. Everything smelt so so good as we had our morning swim.

Stayed in December 2023

Could not fault the place

Lovely hosts, clean functional room with good air conditioning, lovely gardens and pool, convenient location for beach and restaurants etc. Wished we had booked for longer - can thoroughly recommend. 5 stars

Stayed in December 2023

Lovely rooms and garden setting. Really nice pool and good breakfast. Well priced

Stayed in November 2023