Hotel Mermaids features pleasant grounds with a pool and an on-site restaurant, and offers comfortable rooms within walking distance of the beach and local shops. The hosts, Carla and Gary, are consistently friendly and helpful with activity suggestions. Occasional complaints note room maintenance, noise or amenity issues.

• Pool
• Air conditioning
• Wi-Fi
• Parking

La Mansion offers comfortable, clean rooms with good beds, reliable air conditioning and private baths set around a lush hacienda-style courtyard with mango, bougainvillea and shared balconies. It sits a block from the beach in a central yet quiet pocket, where attentive hosts serve fresh courtyard breakfasts and maintain a friendly, communal atmosphere (guests should note limited fridge management).

Cantarrana offers clean, comfortable rooms set in attractive, well-kept grounds, creating a relaxed, pleasant atmosphere in Sámara. The hosts are friendly and attentive, focused on guests' comfort and helpful service.

Casa Coba offers spacious, clean, well-equipped self-catering units with linens, towels and an outdoor dining terrace set in a well-kept garden. The property sits a short walk from Sámara beach and local services, and the friendly, attentive hosts run yoga classes and provide helpful local tips.

Villa Martina offers comfortable rooms and well-kept grounds with a private pool, outdoor kitchen/grill and a scenic lookout surrounded by nature. Its Sámara location creates a tranquil, nature-filled atmosphere where howler monkeys are sometimes seen. Hosts and staff are approachable and helpful, and guests can purchase a day pass for pool access.

Blue Bike Hostel offers comfortable private and shared rooms and pleasant grounds just minutes from Sámara beach, with a relaxed, social atmosphere. The hosts are friendly and helpful, arranging activities like sunrise walks, sharing local tips, and providing services such as laundry and occasional room upgrades.

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The villas offer well-equipped cabins with kitchens, AC, Wi‑Fi and TV, plus pools and leafy grounds a short drive from Playa Sámara and downtown. Hosts are attentive and provide meal service and secure parking, and the atmosphere is relaxed and family-friendly, though some guests note occasional cleanliness or space issues.

The beachfront casitas offer cozy, well-maintained rooms and simple, attractive grounds just steps from the sand. The location provides easy access to town without the bustle, and hosts are friendly and knowledgeable, offering local tips and assistance.

Casa Azul offers comfortable, well‑appointed rooms and lush, secure grounds with a full‑sized pool and generous outdoor living spaces, often noted for A/C, bikes and beach gear. It sits within walking distance of Sámara and nearby beaches, and hosts are generally responsive and helpful, though a small number of guests report occasional cleanliness or maintenance concerns.

• Pool
• Air conditioning
• Parking
• Pet friendly

Upmarket all-inclusive beachfront hotel for adults only offering dining, a spa & an outdoor pool.

• Pool
• Free breakfast
• Spa
• Wi-Fi
• Parking

Hotel Bahia Beachfront sits right on Sámara’s beach, a short stroll from town, offering a relaxed, quiet atmosphere with easy beach access. Rooms are simple, clean and comfortable (sometimes compact), and the on-site restaurant/bar serves fresh local dishes throughout the day. The family-run staff is friendly and helpful, providing attentive, personal service.

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• Wi-Fi
• Parking

Amaj Eco Lodge offers spacious, well-equipped domes that are clean, comfortable and include AC, fridge and seating, set on quiet, private grounds where wildlife and sea proximity blend with easy access to Sámara and the main beach. The hosts maintain a friendly, attentive presence in a gated, secure community.

Casual rooms in a relaxed hotel offering breakfast, plus gardens, an outdoor pool & a restaurant.

• Pool
• Air conditioning
• Wi-Fi
• Parking

The villas sit on meticulously landscaped acreage with panoramic jungle‑to‑ocean views, a sunlit pool, fire‑pit lookout and abundant wildlife; grounds feel private and quiet but are about 15 minutes from Sámara. Interiors are well equipped with kitchens, comfortable beds, AC and Wi‑Fi. Hosts are attentive and helpful, creating a relaxed, nature‑focused atmosphere.

• Pool
• Air conditioning
• Wi-Fi