Sámara Travel Guide

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Small Village, beautiful sunsets and sunrises.
Small Village, beautiful sunsets and sunrises.
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Located on the Pacific Coast, Samara beach is a bit more quiet and less developed than other well-known beaches in Costa Rica. The calm waves make it perfect for surfing and stand up paddle boarding. #beach
Beautiful Samara Beach at sunset. Located on the Pacific Coast, this beach is a bit more quiet and less developed than other well-known beaches in Costa Rica. The small waves make it perfect for surfing and stand up paddle boarding. #beach
Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only

4 out of 5
Playa Samara, Carrillo Sámara Guanacaste
Stay at this beach resort in Sámara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (659 reviews)
The property is very clean and pretty modern right on the beach. The room was wonderful and the staff were pleasant and always helpful. We enjoyed the entire week. I wasn't overly impressed with the food. While there were plenty of places to eat with several different styles of food, nothing really ...

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

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Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only
Blue Iguana

Blue Iguana

2.5 out of 5
West side of the soccer field Sámara Guanacaste
The price is AU$101 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
AU$101
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sámara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Buena Vista Beach are located nearby.
7.2/10 Good! (114 reviews)
It was good! Basic breakfast was included cofee, yogurt , cereal, there was a small menu you need to pay for! Mr Guillermo was very kind! And cooked some.chilaquiles, tacos, scrmabled eggs for the kids! (From the menu). The rooms were clean, they have a bathroom inside, not hot water and the toilet ...

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Blue Iguana
Hotel Brisas del Pacifico

Hotel Brisas del Pacifico

2.5 out of 5
160 Provincia de Guanacaste Sámara
Stay at this hotel in Sámara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (178 reviews)
Staff are wonderful. This property is steps away from the beach, and Samara village is not too far a walk down the beach.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

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Charming I bedroom with kitchen apartment 2 blocks from the beach.

Charming I bedroom with kitchen apartment 2 blocks from the beach.

Sámara Guanacaste
Stay at this apartment in Sámara. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Buena Vista Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
The house was super comfy, very clean and cute. 5 min walk from the beach, very quiet ! We loved it ! We will come back !

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Charming I bedroom with kitchen apartment 2 blocks from the beach.
Residencias Samara

Residencias Samara

3.5 out of 5
Ruta 160, esquina Calle Parque Sámara Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this apartment in Sámara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Buena Vista Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
Spotlessly clean room. Really quiet. Lovely to be offered a welcome drink on arrival.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Residencias Samara
Best View in Samara! 4BR/3.5BTH. Walk to the beach or town.

Best View in Samara! 4BR/3.5BTH. Walk to the beach or town.

Sámara Guanacaste Province
Stay at this condo in Sámara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and concierge services. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Carrillo Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews)
This place is the very best! It’s within easy walking distance to beautiful Sámara beach and the town with its restaurants and shops.The place is super spacious, tastefully decorated, and had everything we needed to cook for the big family. Bedrooms are super comfortable and the A/C’s in every room ...

Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

Best View in Samara! 4BR/3.5BTH. Walk to the beach or town.
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Popular places to visit

Samara Beach, Costa Rica: A Tranquil Paradise

Samara Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Samara Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Sámara. Wander the seaside in this relaxing area.

Samara Beach

Playa Barrigona

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Barrigona during your trip to Barco Quebrado?

Playa Barrigona

Playa Barco Quebrado

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Barco Quebrado during your trip to Barco Quebrado?

Playa Barco Quebrado

Activities

Jungle and Beach Horseback Riding Tour - 2H 1/2

Jungle and Beach Horseback Riding Tour - 2H 1/2

AU$90
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Jungle and Beach Horseback Riding Tour - 2H 1/2
ATV Mountain & Beach Tour

ATV Mountain & Beach Tour

AU$185
per traveller
ATV Mountain & Beach Tour
Sailboat Adventure in Nosara

Sailboat Adventure in Nosara

AU$195
per adult
Sailboat Adventure in Nosara
Isla Chora Kayak and Snorkel Activity

Isla Chora Kayak and Snorkel Activity

AU$88
per adult
Isla Chora Kayak and Snorkel Activity
Samara Horseback Riding

Samara Horseback Riding

AU$118
per adult
Samara Horseback Riding
3 Hours Private Guided Surf Therapy Session in Tamarindo

Surf Therapy Session

AU$134
per adult
Surf Therapy Session
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