With a stay at Pension Playa Samara in Sámara, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Samara Beach and Carrillo Beach. .This hotel is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Buena Vista Beach and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Playa Barrigona.
What's nearby
Samara Beach - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
Carrillo Beach - 10 min drive - 3.6 miles
Buena Vista Beach - 27 min drive - 6.1 miles
Playa Barrigona - 31 min drive - 7.6 miles
Garza Beach - 45 min drive - 11.1 miles
Getting around
Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 136 min drive
Restaurants
Las Olas Beach Club - 14 min walk
Gusto Beach Bar - 4 min walk
Malehu - 11 min walk
Coco's Mexican Restaurant - 5 min walk
Microbar - 4 min walk
About this property
Pension Playa Samara
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Samara Beach
Pension Playa Samara offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with ceiling fans. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Languages
English, Spanish
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)
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Limited room service
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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
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
Pension Playa Samara Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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The staff were very friendly. We enjoyed the free tea and coffee and the breakfast was filling.
The air conditioning in the room chilled.it quickly.
Only concern was that the building work on it started early in the morning.
From an 8 year old: I loved the pool so much.
Louise
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Jimmy
May 25, 2024
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Jimmy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Courtney
Traveled with family
May 1, 2024
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.
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.
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.
Neil
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Deborah
Apr 1, 2024
Deborah
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Luke
Traveled with family
Mar 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very helpful and treated my son and I like we were family.
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
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!
This hotel was very basic but very nice and served the purpose for the price. The rooms were big and clean. There was hot water, which we found out was not common everywhere in Costa Rica. The property was beautiful and the staff was very nice and accommodating. I needed a hair dryer and the girl at the reception gave me hers to use. That was super nice! We asked for blankets since it got chilly with the AC and they provided us with them. Anything we needed and asked for was given to us! Breakfast options were limited but delicious, so no complains there. The hotel was only a block away from the beach and we walked everywhere. Overall, we had very good experience and were glad we stayed there!
Zhechka C
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
6/10 Okay
Michael
Dec 21, 2023
Chilled out spot popular with Ticos easy 5 min walk from the beach. Made up of private accommodations but definitely has more of a hostel vibe. Rooms are pretty rustic with thin walls and shades on only some of the windows. Door lacked a deadbolt. Only had a twist lock on the knob so didn’t feel terribly secure. Staff were friendly. Street parking is easy and there is an excellent restaurant right around the corner with solid breakfast and dinner options.