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      Hotel Samara Pacific Lodge

      534 Reviews
      #3 of 16 Hotels in Playa Samara
      Camino Playa Buenavista, Playa Samara 50205, Costa Rica
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      Overview
      4.5
      534 reviews
      • Excellent71%
      • Very good22%
      • Average5%
      • Poor1%
      • Terrible1%
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      Free Wifi
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      Breakfast included
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      Reviewed 15 February 2010
      Had a great time

      We stayed at this hotel for 4 nights in January and had a great time. We liked the beach of Samara very much, it's good for swimming and very tranquil. The Lodge is located 1 km from the town, but you don't want to walk...More

      1  Thank HidWoen
      Reviewed 9 February 2010
      Great Vacation!

      My dad, my husband, my 9 year old boy and I had a great time at the hotel. The pool is nice and has confortable pool chairs. The food was excellent. The room has a small terrace and we enjoyed the country view with cattle,...More

      Thank ecotrip
      Reviewed 17 November 2009
      Great hotel in a peaceful location

      We stayed at Samara Pacific Lodge for 5 nights and couldn't have been happier. It is located about 1 Km from town and the main beach. I would suggest that you rent a scooter or car if you do not like walking. We rented a...More

      2  Thank 3monthsineurope
      Reviewed 24 September 2009
      Gorgeous place! Great people!Still can't say if it felt like being with friends or at home?

      Hi to all, If you plan to go to Costa Rica, you HAVE TO go to the Pacific Coast, any tico or tica will tell you this. It's the nicest coast with the nicest beaches!!! If you plan to go on the Pacific Coast, you...More

      1  Thank LaTicaLoca
      Reviewed 9 September 2009
      yes

      My partner and I ( americans living in Paris ) stayed at samara pacific lodge 5 days early august. We loved the hotel. Clean, excellent food, full attention from owners and staff, far enough from busy and noisy village center but close enough to reach...More

      Thank clairettedeparis
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      About
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      Amenities
      • Top amenities
      • Pool
      • Free Parking
      • Restaurant
      • Bar/Lounge
      • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
      • Breakfast included
      • Hotel Amenities
      • Free Parking
      • Breakfast included
      • Laundry Service
      • Room amenities
      • Air Conditioning
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      • Pool
      • Restaurant
      • Bar/Lounge
      Details
      • Price range
      • US$64 - US$143 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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      • Hotel Style
      • #5 Romantic Hotel in Playa Samara
      • #5 Family Hotel in Playa Samara
      • Room types
      • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
      • Family Rooms
      • Number of rooms
      • 16
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      • Playa Samara
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      Check room no 14 I think it's bigger than the normal rooms.
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      "We booked the "family room" and it was great! Two bedrooms with full beds and then an anteroom with..."
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      "The rooms on the ground floor facing the pool are the nicest we think."
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      "#15 I believe ... King size bed and French doors opening to a little patio"
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      "I was nervous about the pool because the rooms are just feet away, but they were good about keeping it quiet..."
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