Reviews of Samara Palm Lodge
200 m oeste del Banco Nacional, 50205 Sámara, Costa Rica

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Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe lodge was beautiful and located very closely to everything in town and the beach!
Thank you very much! saludos Pura vida, Brigitte
Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewMy 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.
Dear Allison thanks a lot for your lovely review. It was our pleasure to have you as our guest and we hope to welcome you one day back ! saludos y pura vida, Brigitte
Reviewed: 18 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe hotel was perfect. I loved the pool and the rooms are very comfortable. Excellent Staff and Room Services.
Thank you very much and see you hopfully next year!! saludos y pura vida, Brigitte
Reviewed: 22 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewSuper 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.
Dear Kristine thank you very much for your lovely review. It was our pleasure to have you boths as our guests and we hope to welcome you one day back. pura vida Brigitte
Reviewed: 16 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewImmaculate 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.
Everything was perfect.
Thank you very much Becky for this wonderfull review! It was our pleasure and we hope to welcome you one day back- Happy Easter y pura vida, Brigitte
Reviewed: 14 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThank you very much! saludos y pura vida, Brigitte
Reviewed: 13 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewEven 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.
Thank you very much for your lovely Review. It was our pleasure and we hope to welcome you back! pura vida, Brigitte
Reviewed: 3 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewGreat location. Lovely owners. Rooms were clean and spacious.
Dear Candace thank you! It was our pleasure to had you as our guest and we hope to welcome you one day back. Wishing younall the best, saludos y pura vida, Brigitte
Reviewed: 9 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe room was very clean and bed was super comfy.
You can't check in after 6pm
Thank you and enjoy your day, saludos y pura vida, Brigitte
Reviewed: 8 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewI 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!
Reviewed: 8 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewI 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!
Dear Farad thank you so much for this wonderful review and I m very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay @ Samara Palm Lodge. best wishes, as well as from Ava (dog) pura vida Brigitte
Reviewed: 8 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewA perfect little hotel to stay at and explore Sámara. Loved my room on the 1st floor overseeing the pool with lots of light and just enough space. I appreciated the little details: an umbrella, a fridge, a bottle of water, an umbrella, a safe drawer, and a beach towel. The beach and the town center are walkable distance. The owner Bridgette is super knowledgeable and has helped me a lot with my trip in Costa Rica. That alone makes this hotel a standout on my trip in Costa Rica.
Hola Inna thank you very much for your lovely words it was my pleasure and I still wish you a lovely time in Costa Rica, best wishes Brigitte
Reviewed: 13 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewIt 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!
There is some street noise, but the rooms are set back a bit from road, and it quiets down nicely at a reasonable hour.
Thank you very much and hope to welcome you one day back! pura vida Brigitte
Reviewed: 10 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewVery nice spot, owners are super kind and helpful, the pool is lovely, and it's in a great location
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
Thank you Jacob and it was our pleasure. We do have 1 single room for a better price but maybe it was booked out and you booked a Superior double room... wishing you a lovely Christmas time, pura vida, Brigitte
Reviewed: 7 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewLovely 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!
Can hear traffic noise.
Thank you very much and it was our pleasure to had you boths as our guets - hope to welcome you one day back and have a safe journey...pura vida, Brigitte
Reviewed: 11 November 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewWe 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.
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.
Reviewed: 12 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewGreat location with parking available. Very kind host
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Thank you very much and it was my pleasure! saludos y pura vida, Brigitte
Reviewed: 21 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewGorgeous grounds. Beautiful pool. Great Room. Gracious Hosts.
Thank you Amy and we are looking forward to welcome you back next year!! best wishes from Pura Vida, Brigitte
Reviewed: 19 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewSamara 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.
WIFI signal was not always very strong
Dear Sybrand it was our pleasure to have you for the 2nd back @ Palm Lodge and we are looking forward to welcome you another time back. thanks for your lovely review and best regards from Samara, pura vida, Brigitte y Lothar
Reviewed: 12 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 August 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewGreat 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.
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.
Hola Alexander thank you so much, we are very happy to hear that you had a great time @ Samara Palm Lodge and we hope to welcome you boths one day back! Pura vida, Brigitte
Reviewed: 8 June 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewLocation was what I needed. The owners were extremely nice. Lovely continental breakfast.
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Thank you Lynn and have a safe trip! Saludos y pura vida, Brigitte
Reviewed: 29 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
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