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Hotel Casa del Mar Samara

Playa Samara, Costa Rica
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Hotel Casa del Mar Samara
Ranked #9 of 16 hotels in Playa Samara
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Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

We did a room w/o A/C and a shared bathroom but had an ocean view with no extra cost to have that ocean view! If you want a quieter room and one with your own bath and with A/C you'll be further in the back of the place and NO ocean view. The staff was SUPER friendly. Great restaurant right... More

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New York City, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

This is a nice little hotel that costs very little to stay in. If you're looking for a five star experience with tons of luxuries, this isn't the right place for you, but if you're looking for a pleasant, quiet place to rest at night, this one is great. The staff is helpful and friendly and the price is right,... More

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Chicago, Illinois
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

After exhaustive research on Costa Rica in general and Playa Samara in particular, we stopped by this fantastically clean & friendly B&B, and booked the rest of our stay here. Every single detail exceeded our highest expectations. Our first contact, Laura from Lake Como, who serves as the weekend receptionist, charmed my husband by showing the very best room 19,... More

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Montreal, Canada
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2013

We'd made a reservation at the hotel so you'd think they'd be expecting us. We arrived at the hotel early around 11:00am and we told our rooms would only be ready for 2:00 which is check in time. When we went back at 2:00pm our rooms were still not ready. The cleaning staff are the same that run the kitchen... More

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Vancouver, Canada
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2013

Best location in town, SERIOUS. Great value, fantastic cleaning, joyful people. All around, pretty much one of the most enjoyable for a good price. Not luxury though, but has everything you need for sure. My fav spot.

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Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2013

Perfect choice in Samara! My husband & I were in room 5 (shared bathroom) and it was absolutely perfect value for being right on the beach. Exotic bird chirping woke us up to tender morning light, a couple of minutes later we were on the beach for a morning swim! Great breakfast, awesome service, friendly staff... Don't hesitate!

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Toronto
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33 reviews 33 reviews
21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2013

Excellent choice for playa Samara in Costa Rica. I loved the place. The staff is excellent, spoke english, assisted with everything I needed. This place houses a cold water jackuzzi. In front of every room it had a mini hammock with some chairs and a table. Rooms are great, air conditioner, private bath, the best stay in Costa Rica during... More

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Houston, Texas
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28 reviews 28 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2013 via mobile

We spent just recently 3 days at Casa del Mar, and we certainly loved this place. Our room was very spacious, 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and a/c. No TV in the room...but honestly, we didn't miss it at all. Carolina and Laura the clerks are very friendly and helpful. You can tell they love their job. There is no... More

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Menlo Park, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2013

My friend and I stayed in a private room with shared bath with fan. The room has a sink which is convenient. The balcony was outside our room and can be noisy at night as people were chitchatting. The hotel has a private beach access area and provides complimentary beach chairs on a first-come-first-serve basis. The staff was friendly and... More

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Austin
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18 reviews 18 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2012

The room we opted for was one without air conditioning or private bath. Room was a bit small and basic, but clean, comfortable and quiet enough. Restaurant and staff were so-so. The best features were front porch, extreme proximity to the beach, and Bella the entertaining resident parrot. There are better deals in the area, but still within a few... More

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Address: Playa Samara, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Guanacaste > Playa Samara
Amenities:
Free Parking
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Ranked #9 of 16 hotels in Playa Samara
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The owners from Arizona bought the hotel in June 2005. Located in the center of Samara, across the street from the beautiful beach with private beach access. It offers beach chairs and lounges for the guests. There are 17 rooms, 11 with A/C and private bath and 6 with fan and shared bathrooms. The courtyard garden area has a cold water Jacuzzi. ... more   less 

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