The pictures of this place do not do it justice. The rooms are beautiful and the view is jaw dropping. The staff is also super friendly. They attract wildlife through their kindness. We saw them bathe 4 toucans with the hose while there. This place is a fanatic getaway for a couple.

We booked Lodge Las Ranas on the web and once we arrived in Samara we were Extremely GLAD we did! Everything about this hotel was perfect. The location was just the beginning of perfection, as it sits on a hillside just outside of the main-town. The rooms were very quiet and clean, mattresses were very comfortable, and the views were... More

We liked this place. The rooms are a bit basic but the balcony incredible and the views amazing - we saw Toucans and monkeys. The pool was quite dirty and the entrance is a bit sketchy - very steep and not the easiest to navigate but the overall energy of the place is really good and it's a very nice... More

This small hotel restaurante is situated on a hilltop above the beach town of Playa Samara, Costa Rica. Only a five minute walk to town you will find yourself debating whether to bother, so good are the views. Surrounded by jungle covered slopes and old ranches, and with a view of the western sunset over Playa Buenavista it is a... More

My friend and I returned to Lodge Las Ranas for the third time in March, which in itself says something! The hotel is in a beautiful spot, peaceful, fantastic views and a perfect pool. Cody and Shelly are wonderful hosts and went out of their way to make us feel welcome and to generally have a great trip. About the... More

We stayed at Las Ranas for 6 nights, originally intending to stay for only 3, as it was so relaxing and peaceful. Cody, the owner is very friendly and welcoming. The rooms are lovely and each has a beautiful outlook, we spotted monkeys every day and an array of different birds. Las Ranas is situated just outside the main town... More

Had a fantastic stay here. The hotel feels new, is very clean and has really high quality rooms. The pool area is really nice in the heat of Samara. The owner is a Canadian expat who does a really phenomenal job keeping up the place. Breakfast is included and is also excellent. The hotel is about 2 miles from the... More

We stayed at Las Ranas for only two days as a resting point during a two week tour of Costa Rica. From arrival, we received a very warm welcome from the manager, Cody and his mother Shelly who was visiting at the time. There are only a small number of rooms, which ensures good access to the pool and a... More

Before our arrival, we knew Lodge Las Ranas was about a 30 minute walk to the beach. Having obtained 4 local taxi names/numbers beforehand, our plan had been to walk to the beach each morning after breakfast, have lunch afterwards in town, and return by taxi to the hotel for an afternoon swim. We also planned on taxi service to... More