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Mirador de Samara

3.0 of 5
Guanacaste Samara, Playa Samara 1200, Costa Rica
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Mirador de Samara
Ranked #12 of 16 hotels in Playa Samara
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2013 via mobile

We stayed at the Mirador de Samara for one week and enjoyed it. Apartment is great with a million dollar view of the bay from our very spacious deck. No mosquitos and a pleasure to sit outside in the evening. Pool area was a bit disappointing with not much shade but, hey, there is 5kms of beautiful sandy beach only... More

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Stockholm, Sweden
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012

Me and my friend stayed in the Mirador for three and a half weeks during our 2 month trip to central america. We loved it, the place, the location and the rooms. We stayed both in a sky room and a bigger apartment with a kitchen and living area. Peaceful and quiet, but still 3 minutes to the beach and... More

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Montreal, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2012

We spent 3 weeks in Costa Rica, from Feb 14th to Mar 6th, 2012, and we stayed twice at Mirador de Samara. We first spent 7 nights during the first week of our trip; we had rented a sky room, but thanks to Max the owner and to a couple who wanted our sky room to be close to their... More

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Montreal, Canada
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2012

With its unique architecture and location, the Mirador is a very special place in Costa Rica. The appartments and rooms are very spacious. Each has a large private veranda overlooking Samara and the ocean. No american style luxury here: think of this as an authentic tica "boutique hotel" from which to take in the breeze and the incredible view. There... More

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Missoula, Montana
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2012

We loved the Mirador. The view is beautiful, although recently two cell towers have been added to it. Nonetheless, there is plenty of view to compensate. We have no complaints other than the internet was sporadic; and Max, the owner, was working to fix it when we left. The hotel is on a hill so if you do not have... More

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Charlottetown, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2012

Me and my Fiance stayed here during the rainy season for 3 months and we absolutely loved it! They speak english (bonus) and the view is large!! Very friendly people. The building is a little old but the space combined with the set up makes it great. Best Bang for the Buck!

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Asheville, North Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2011

I was in Samara for 5 days visiting my girlfriend and this was a great find. The rooms were spacious and stayed a comfortable temperature during some hot days. We had a refrigerator malfunction but Max brought us a new fridge in less than an hour. The view is incredible and we saw the most amazing sunset from one of... More

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San Ramon, Costa Rica
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 2, 2011

My wife and I live in the central valley near San Jose, and take monthly trips to the beach. On a friends recommendation we spent the weekend at El Mirador, and had a really great experience. Great view, lovely rooms, and great value for the $$. Samara/Carrillo is the REAL Costa Rica, and the Mirador is a wonderful place to... More

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San Jose, Costa Rica
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 17, 2011

The good reviews are from 2007, now the story is completely different. I called and asked for the Sky room ($87 internet) they said $30 and I was like mmm ok Good deal. Got there very late at 8pm well lets star: 1- No even one soul as guest ( we know now why ) 2- The room was literally... More

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prepayment, General Manager at Mirador de Samara, responded to this review
October 24, 2011

Mr samirth called about 9 pm asking for a room and I replied that we are renouvating the hotel , so the rooms are not in a condition what they normally should be. He insisted , he would not mind the condition and if i could make him a very good discount also that he is entering late and leaving... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 13, 2011

This is a friendly place with very spacious appartments with great views on Samara and the sea. The furniture though is very basic and old. You can cook, but don't expect to much. But if you don't care much about luxury and like big rooms with big balconies and great view, this is the place in Samara.

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Also Known As:
Mirador De Samara Hotel
Mirador De Samara Hotel Playa Samara
Address: Guanacaste Samara, Playa Samara 1200, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Guanacaste > Playa Samara
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #12 of 16 hotels in Playa Samara
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Aparthotel Mirador de Samara is built high on a hill, about 40 meters above sea level, commanding a panoramic view of the village, beach and ocean from every room and terrace. The beach is just a five-minute walk away. The building is constructed in stricty north – South position which allows the ocean breeze entering into the rooms during daytime and atnight bringing cool breeze from the mountains behind. ... more   less 
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