Straightforward quarters in a humble beachfront hotel offering a shared kitchen & ocean views.
- Air conditioning
- Pet friendly
The property offers comfortable, well-maintained rooms and pleasant grounds in a relaxed setting, making it easy to unwind. Its location provides easy access to local sights, and hosts deliver attentive, friendly service that keeps stays smooth and enjoyable.
The campground sits directly on Sámara beach with easy beach access, sunset views, nearby restaurants, and rustic roofed camp spots with sockets and basic Wi‑Fi. Grounds and shared bathrooms are simple and sometimes run-down, and guests should expect limited showers, occasional noise, and a casual, low‑security management style.
Informal hostel featuring a communal kitchen, plus a leafy garden with hammocks.
- Airport shuttle
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
Casa & Casita Amarilla offers a cute studio with a rooftop deck that provides scenic views, set on grounds that feel remote and private. The owner's home is on-site but discreet, so guests enjoy privacy while hosts remain available. The atmosphere is tranquil and secluded.
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Pet friendly
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Natural Mystic sits steps from the beach amid large trees and a growing garden, offering relaxed, rustic grounds with comfy outdoor seating; rooms range from clean, modern-equipped spaces to units still under construction. Hosts are generally friendly and helpful, though the property’s renovation can lead to occasional check-in or maintenance hiccups.
Cabinas y Apartamentos Lilliana offers simple, sometimes recently renovated cabins in Sámara with kitchenettes and a relaxed, hostel-like atmosphere close to town. Staff are generally friendly and helpful, though cleanliness and maintenance can be inconsistent and some guests report reservation mix-ups or worn furnishings.
Rancho Angela offers comfortable rooms and a fully equipped shared kitchen just steps from the beach, set within pleasant grounds. The atmosphere is familial and welcoming, with family hosts attentive to guests' comfort and needs. Guests feel included and well cared for during their stay.
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.
Rooms and grounds are basic with a pool and ample parking, though some guests note maintenance and cleaning issues, occasional odors, and limited cooling (fans rather than air conditioning). The property is about 300 meters from Torito Beach and the bus stop, offering a family-style, budget atmosphere with friendly, attentive hosts.
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.
- Wi-Fi
Cabinas El Jardín offers comfortable rooms set on a spacious, gardened country property with fruit trees and livestock, creating a peaceful, estate-like atmosphere ideal for stargazing. The owner is warm and attentive, though amenities are basic — some beds are firm and there is no hot water or shared cooking facilities.
ONDA - Playa Grande offers clean, comfortable rooms with daily housekeeping and shared kitchen facilities, set in lively grounds with a large social space and nightly activities. The property sits a short walk from the beach and the staff are friendly and accommodating, running a bar and food service that keeps the atmosphere welcoming even during local outages.
- Pool
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
Airy accommodations in a beach-area hotel offering a restaurant/bar, 2 pools and yoga classes.
- Pool
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Casual all-inclusive resort with 2 restaurants, 2 bars & a spa, plus an outdoor pool & beach access.
- Pool
- Spa
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
Elegant quarters in a posh beachfront getaway featuring restaurants & a spa, plus an infinity pool.
- Wi-Fi
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Pipe House Playa Grande offers clean, well-maintained rooms and peaceful, tropical grounds with a gym and simple daily breakfast, just steps from the beach. Hosts are friendly and helpful, though rooms can be compact and often require air conditioning, and orientation at arrival may be minimal.
- Beach access
- Spa
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
Warm dorms, rooms & villas in a relaxed beachfront property featuring surf lessons.
- Beach access
- Pool
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
Indra Inn has clean, comfortable rooms, pleasant gardens and hammocks, plus shared kitchen facilities, about a ten-minute walk from Playa Grande and local restaurants. The family hosts are friendly and attentive, fostering a relaxed, wildlife-rich atmosphere. Prominent road noise is possible, with occasional cooling or pest issues and limited parking.
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Relaxed beachfront resort with multiple dining & drinking options, plus a casino, 5 pools & a gym.
- Free breakfast
- Wi-Fi
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Colorful quarters in an unpretentious lodging with a pool, a cafe & a free breakfast buffet.
- Pool
- Free breakfast
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
The surf camp offers comfortable thatched-roof rooms, a courtyard with hammocks and a pool, and shared kitchen facilities. Located a two-minute walk from Playa Grande beach, it maintains a relaxed, non-party atmosphere and hosts friendly, on-site staff and surf instructors who help with lessons, rentals, and local arrangements.
- Beach access
- Pool
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
Upscale hotel offering bungalows & an outdoor pool, as well as a bar & a covered patio.
- Beach access
- Pool
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
Casa Tropical Playa Grande offers clean, comfortable rooms — including a treehouse with AC — set on well-kept, gated grounds with on-site parking. The location is a short walk to quieter Playa Grande, near restaurants and a supermarket, and the hosts are friendly, communicative, and respectful, creating a relaxed atmosphere.
The hotel offers comfortable, well-maintained rooms with AC, partial ocean views, and beachfront gardens with access to the adjacent Diria pool and breakfast buffet. It sits in a lively, convenient spot on Tamarindo beach — staff are professional and helpful, though the main road can be noisy at night and guests occasionally report small pests and limited front‑desk hours.
- Beach access
- Free breakfast
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
Airy quarters in an upmarket boutique hotel offering direct beach access, a spa & an outdoor pool.
- Pool
- Free breakfast
- Spa
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
Relaxed hotel offering a guest kitchen, plus an outdoor pool & a tropical garden.
- Pool
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
Polished seaside resort with 10 restaurants & 4 bars, plus a gym, tennis courts & an outdoor pool.
- Pool
- Free breakfast
- Spa
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Trendy suites, villas & apartments, most with balconies & ocean views, plus a quirky outdoor pool.
- Pool
- Free breakfast
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
Elegant hotel offering refined rooms & villas, plus a gourmet restaurant, yoga classes & a spa.
- Pool
- Spa
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Airy rooms with ocean views in an upscale hotel offering a restaurant, a spa & an infinity pool.
- Pool
- Free breakfast
- Spa
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Upscale, adults-only hotel with a lagoon pool & a beach bar, plus free breakfast & evening meals.
- Pool
- Free breakfast
- Spa
- Wi-Fi
Chic rooms in a sophisticated hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a terrace with garden views.
- Air conditioning
Refined hotel offering a dive center & a spa, as well as a rooftop bar & a restaurant.
- Pool
- Spa
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Relaxed property with free WiFi & breakfast, plus dining, a swim-up bar & surf lessons.
- Pool
- Free breakfast
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
Sleek resort across from the beach with an outdoor pool & 3 restaurants, plus a golf course & a spa.
- Pool
- Spa
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Casual hotel opposite the ocean featuring low-key quarters, a private beach area & an outdoor pool.
- Beach access
- Pool
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
Simple quarters, some with kitchens, in a rustic beachfront hotel offering dining & a French bakery.
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
Bright rooms with colorful decor in a laid-back beachfront hotel offering an outdoor pool.
- Beach access
- Pool
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- LGBTQ+ friendly