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      Hotel Samara Pacific Lodge

      544 Reviews
      #2 of 16 Hotels in Playa Samara
      Camino Playa Buenavista, Playa Samara 50205, Costa Rica
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      Overview
      4.5
      544 reviews
      • Excellent71%
      • Very good22%
      • Average5%
      • Poor1%
      • Terrible1%
      Travelers talk about
      “french couple” (5 reviews)
      “nice trail” (2 reviews)
      “excellent cuisine” (2 reviews)
      Free Wifi
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      Breakfast included
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      1 - 5 of 144 reviews

      Reviewed September 17, 2017
      Great hotel

      We really enjoyed our stay at Samara Pacific Lodge, which is well located, a short walk from the local beaches and the village. The hotel room was fine - perfectly clean and comfortable - and the pool area was lovely. But what really sets this...More

      Thank littlegreenfrog28
      Reviewed September 10, 2017
      Nice cosy place to stay

      very friendly people, good services. nice cosy place to stay, Rooms are clean , there is AC and a safe. Breakfast is very good. The restaurant was closed; low season. In the trees next the hotel are a lot of monkeys

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      Thank mimomaca
      Reviewed August 10, 2017
      Friendly help

      Unfortunately our son got sick during our stay. The entire hotel crew helped us to get through this demanding period. Thank you so much! Lovely hotel with an excellent cuisine. Nice swimmingpool. Located near the different beaches and next to a nice trail to walk.

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      Thank Heinrike
      Reviewed August 9, 2017
      Excellent place.

      Relaxed admosfere. Good food, due to the french influences. Nice pool, not too big but it's all you need. The sea is nearby. The management provides good info of the beach area. The beach is good for surfing, swimming without children and relaxing without a...More

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      Thank bramv398
      Reviewed August 6, 2017
      Family feel, great staff but not very clean.

      The lodge is owned by a French family who lived on the premises and the staff made it feel like a hometown feel. It is very rustic with geckos and a couple of insects as your roommates. Farm animals come close to your back door...More

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      Thank Layla S
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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
      • Laundry Service
      • Breakfast included
      • Room amenities
      • Air Conditioning
      • Things to do
      • Pool
      • Restaurant
      • Bar/Lounge
      • Outdoor pool
      Details
      • Price range
      • $72 - $145 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
      • Hotel class
      • 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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      • Province of Guanacaste >
      • Playa Samara
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      • Hotel Samara Pacific Playa Samara
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      Response from suzanaji | Reviewed this property |
      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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