I spent three weeks backpacking around Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Samara and Playa del Casa was my final port of call before heading back to San Jose for our flight. I highly recommend this hotel. The girl on reception was fabulously friendly and helpful - always smiling. The owner of the hotel was a lovely man also. He was a... more

As a female solo traveler, safety and cleanliness was a priority for me. I didn't want to stay at just any hotel, so I did some research. I decided on Casa del Mar after reading such great reviews on tripadvisor, and after seeing that I could get a room for $30 US/nite (this rate got me a room with shared... more

Very good value hotel, right across the road from the beach. Rooms are very simple, nothing fancy at all, but are very clean and spacious and have air con. Breakfast was generous. Staff were helpful with any questions. Very good choice if not spending too much money and you want to be close to both beach and amenities of Samara... more

I stayed here for one night in June and it was great! Awesome price, beach access right across the street, free breakfast (which was the best free breakfast at any of the breakfast included accommodations I stayed at). For the price and location, you really can't ask for more. Also great service from the front desk staff, very helpful and... more

Like everyone else said, this is a clean simple hotel with a wonderful crew of people to take care of things. The owners, Owen and Sue and their manager, Carolina, were helpful and had good suggestions. I looked at several other hotels in the the area and some had more beautiful grounds, others had a better view or a larger... more

The hotel is small, but clean and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The ocean is just accross the street and the hotel has it's own private access. The breakfast that is included with the room is very good and served with fresh fruits. What a value for $64. And yes I would stay there again. more

Great location, free breakfast, friendly staff, private beach access and beach chairs. Balcony to see the water and the people in the street. Super market next door. Cheap beer. small pool. more

Stayed here for two nights in Feb 2009. We had a double AC room overlooking the courtyard which has a very small pool. Clean, light, basically furnished room . Good breakfast included in the rate and free wifi. No fridge or coffee maker in the room. Own access to the beach through the large private car park across the road... more

I went to Samara by myself and stayed here based on reviews only. I had a great little room with a shared bath, paid $30 America per nite. There were 3 toilet rooms and 3 bath rooms, more than enough to accomodate the guests sharing them. My room had a perfect view of the ocean/bay, a comfy queen-sized bed, a... more