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Pension Playa Samara

2.5 star property
A welcoming retreat near Samara Beach where staff greet travelers warmly, fresh coffee awaits poolside, and daily adventures begin with helpful planning

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Pension Playa Samara offers a peaceful base steps from the beach. Guests start their day with a local-flavor breakfast before relaxing in the lush garden or enjoying the poolside bar. Practical amenities include in-room WiFi, convenient parking, and an area shuttle service.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Sámara, Pension Playa Samara is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Samara Beach and Carrillo Beach. Visit our Sámara travel guide
Map
75m Oeste Casa Paraiso, Playa Samara, Sámara, Guanecaste, 5655

What's nearby

  • A view of the beach in samara, costa rica
    Samara Beach
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Couple walking towards sea, rear view
    Carrillo Beach
    13 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Sea Horses #Adventure
    Guiones Beach
    29 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Menschenleere Strand, Playa Pelada, Costa Rica
    Playa Pelada
    36 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Garza Beach
    24 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR)
    127 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gusto Beach Club - Samara
    4 min walk
  • Sheriff Rustic
    6 min walk
  • Gusto Beach Bar
    4 min walk
  • Restaurante y Pizzeria Locanda
    2 min walk
  • 2 Gringos Artisan Brewing
    5 min walk

About this property

Pension Playa Samara

Hotel near Samara Beach
At Pension Playa Samara, you can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a poolside bar, and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • An area shuttle, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Pension Playa Samara boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Separate sitting areas, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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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

Frequently asked questions

Does Pension Playa Samara have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Pension Playa Samara pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pension Playa Samara?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Pension Playa Samara?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Pension Playa Samara located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Samara Beach and within 9 mi (15 km) of Carrillo Beach and Buena Vista Beach. Playa Barrigona and Playa Barco Quebrado are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Pension Playa Samara Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

erick reginald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the stAFF IS AMAZING AND GREAT AREA,RYAN AND ALL THE STAFF THERE ARE SO HELPFUL,
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Price is great, breakfast was awesome. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Pool was also great. Atmosphere was excellent. Would definitely stay here again. 9 out of 10.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Great location to everything especially the beautiful beach. Yet nice and private. Pool was clean and refreshing. Good tunes and excellent breakfast! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Staff & service
The facility was appropriate for the pricing. Lots of howler monkeys at dawn and sunset. I enjoyed the included breakfasts
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking right out front. Staff was very friendly and willing to help with any questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in the quieter side of Samara, yet close to the beach and to restaurants. It has a casual atmosphere. The weekly market is directly behind the hotel, a grocery store is a block away and there’s a great soda(Mister Warners) and seafood restaurant (Malibu) less than a 2 minute walk away.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast with help-yourself coffee. Super staff. Peaceful central gathering area and pool. Perfect location surrounded by plenty of dining, beach, grocery, tour, misc options. Had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

dan

The place is ok - it is fairly close to the beach. Make sure to note that it is a two star hotel - so make sure your expectations are 2 star. The shower worked fine and the bed was comfortable. The staff were nice. Also Samara beach is not bad - but this is NOT a must visit destination
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayson

Liked: Amenities
Nice basic room. Good ac. Friendly helpful staff. Good breakfast. Many rooms share a bathroom. They could use another to decrease traffic.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Great basic breakfast included. Comfortable and tranquil place. Nice pool area. One minute walk to grocery store and two minute walk to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value. Staff very friendly and helpful. Apologetic for construction to repair apparent storm damage. Will definitely be coming back to stay again for a longer stretch. Very close to beach and downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Rustic perfection

What a bargain. Super friendly staff, nice pool, and close to the beach. Breakfast tipico was great. We felt safe and welcome. Our room was…. Rustic. But it got the job done.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruby Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has basic accommodations, but the staff was excellent especially Keidy and Juan. Lots of excursions to choose from which can be booked from the hotel. The breakfast was tasty and helped start the day right. Just a five minute walk from the beach and close to many restaurants. Restaurants are pricey, but there are lots of choices. A pizza will run you $20 USD. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just ok for the price

Location and price were good but everything else needs improvement. We booked based on positive reviews but didn’t enjoy many things. The room was tiny, with shared bathroom. No soap in bathroom. Dirty pool. Smelly common areas. Basic breakfast. Slow internet. Congo monkeys were a surprise.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great Value. Friendly people.

All employees great. Two choices of breakfast. Pool seemed to be cloudy so didnt swim in it. Close to beach. Beds need to be replaced as one of our beds was just springs. Good water pressure and hot water It is old and needs some updates but for value, it is a good deal. TV was not in room. Seemed to be missing. If you are in a bottom unit and there are units above, it is noisy with people thumping on the ground. Wooden structure mostly. Everyone very friendly. Would stay again. Just on no one above.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025