Welcome to the Samara Tree House Inn. We offer six luxury tree house style apartments right in the heart of Samara Village. We are located directly ON the beach and in the middle of town, close to numerous activities, shops and restaurants, including surf rentals and lessons next door. These charming tropical hardwood units all have WiFi and are situated amongst beautiful tropical gardens and an idyllic pool with a shallow area for sun tanning while partly submerged in the water. Wake up every morning to breakfast, the sound of the waves, and the cool breeze of the ocean. Don’t walk by and wish you had stayed here. DO stay here!
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Absolutely adorable. I stayed in a treehouse unit, and all treehouse units have an amazing beachfront view. Each treehouse unit is upstairs with a large picture window that fully opens. The main room is a sitting area with kitchen and small 2 person bar top table. There is a bathroom with a door and a bedroom at the back of the unit with AC. The main room does not have AC, but is cool at night from the ocean breeze. Hammocks, dining/game tables and comfortable lounge chairs fill the areas below the treehouses. There are grills and a shower to rinse off the salt and sand. Lovely pool and entire property is gated as well. Treehouse units are perfect for solo or couple, and there are poolside bungalows well suited for a small family. Plenty of beachside surf schools and restaurants within walking distance. Staff is warm and friendly. This was a one night trip for me, while staying in Nosara (1 hour drive). The surf here is smaller and cleaner than May in Nosara and no rip current, so great for beginners/intermediate. Overall, great experience and I’ll return here.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled solo
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This is our second year staying at the Treehouse and have reserved our week for next year already. The location can’t be beat-within walking distance of many restaurants, bars, grocery stores, shopping. No need for a car. I can’t say enough good things about the staff-friendly, helpful, attentive. A big, delicious breakfast is served everyday on the patio under your treehouse. The beach is just outside the gate. Beautiful view from inside your Treehouse.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Traveled with friends
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We absolutely loved our stay here. To begin, the property is quite unique, the elevated, natural wood rooms provide an unparalleled view of the beach and the ocean. The room was clean, the bedroom air conditioned and the large front window provided hours of joy, just looking out. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, the daily breakfast was fine. We didn't use the pool, we did use the hammock extensively.
The location is perfect. Just outside the gate is a large beach with palm trees at the edge. The ocean in this location was the perfect temperature, the waves were intense but fun. The beach is frequented by both tourists and locals.
The surrounding neighborhood offers a variety of restaurants, bars, markets, fruit vendors and more.
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Date of stay: July 2021
Room Tip:Property north of inn plays loud techno music. If you are a light sleeper, you might want to...
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We stayed for a week in one of the poolside rooms and enjoyed it immensely. You can literally walk out of the hotel, onto he beach and into the action. The included breakfast was simple but substantial and varied from day to day -- somedays eggs and toast, somedays pancakes or French toast, somedays an omelette. The staff was friendly and accommodating; in particular, Isamar was most helpful in arranging tours, transport, etc. The hotel is right across the street from a small supermarket and excellent restaurant (Samara Sushi), so it can be a bit noisy in the evenings. Although our room offered a/c, we prefer not to have cold air blowing on us in the night, so we slept with the window open. Unfortunately, it didn't have a screen so the local mosquito population is now well-fed. Also we had a busted toilet seat and the bathroom often smelled of sewer gas. Still in all, we had a great time at the Treehouse Inn. Sadly, when we tried to get a reservation for next year, we found all the treehouse units already booked for the time we plan to come.
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Date of stay: March 2022
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We just experienced two wonderfully relaxing weeks at the Samara Tree House Inn. If you are looking for a traditional Costa Rican "Pura Vida" experience, this is definitely the place to stay. First, it is conveniently located in the charming "tico" downtown of Samara with beachfront access. The location is exceptional, as you wake up in the morning to the sights and sounds of the ocean a stone's throw away. Its rustic unique look draws much attention of people passing by. This was our 4th stay at the resort. We are repeat customers for a reason - we love it! The staff has been consistent over the years and consider themselves "family." They are extremely friendly, courteous, professional, and helpful. We have had the privilege of developing personal relationships with each one. The Treehouse provides a very clean and safe environment. The amenities are simple but adequate. A traditional breakfast is served every morning which we found delicious and substantial. Rooms are cleaned and prepared daily always with a "touch of love." There's a very nice small pool for cooling off or for an extra workout. If you need a massage, transportation, laundry service or anything else, the staff will very willingly arrange these services for you. This is not intended nor presented as a "5 star hotel," but if you are looking for a relaxing quiet stay in a charming Costa Rican town, we would give it 5 stars! It is also a wonderful meeting place to make friends with other guests. We would recommend Samara Tree House unconditionally for those looking for a traditional Costa Rican experience! Norm & Susan
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Date of stay: January 2022
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Everything about our stay at Samara Tree House was absolutely perfect. The location can't be beat, it's right on the beach and close to everything; stores, shops and restaurants are all an easy 5 minute walk. The tree houses are very cool, unique, and comfortable with an open air living space, an air conditioned bedroom and a truly amazing view. The staff is exceptional, very accommodating and prepare a delicious breakfast every morning to start your day. The pool is cool and refreshing and the outdoor dining and patio space underneath the tree house are very nice. If you are looking for an amazing place to stay in Samara with a great Costa Rican feel and experience than this is the place. We couldn't imagine staying anywhere else!
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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This is our fourth year staying at the Treehouse and have reserved our 2 weeks for next year already. The location can’t be beat-within walking distance of many restaurants, bars, grocery stores, shopping. No need for a car. I can’t say enough good things about the staff-friendly, helpful, attentive. A big, delicious breakfast is served everyday on the patio under your treehouse. The beach is just outside the gate. Beautiful view from inside your Treehouse. The only downside is that as word about this idyllic hotel, it is harder to get a reservation!
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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This is not a review I'm happy to write. We've been coming to Costa Rica for years and usually carve out some time to go to Samara, our favorite spot. Every time we are in Samara we make a point of staying at the Samara Tree House Inn. This will be our last time staying there.
Let me start out by saying that the staff at the property is wonderful. Everyone we encountered is warm and friendly and ready to assist in any way. This has been our experience the other times we've stayed there. The people working at the property are all amazing.
The problem is that the interiors of the treehouses are terrible. We noticed two years ago that the buildings were a bit dated and in need of updating. Unfortunately, things have only gotten worse. Tiles missing off the walls in the bathrooms, broken off towel bars, bathroom fan that doesn't work, terribly stained sinks, termite dust, ants literally in the bed (lots of them!!). And the wifi was horrible. Is it that difficult to get a proper wifi modem for the property? I could get Samara wifi across the street at Samara Sushi but not in my treehouse. This property is in need of serious renovations to maintain the status of being one of the best places in Samara
This property is for sale and I'm just assuming the owner doesn't want to put any money into the property. It's shame because they literally have the best view in town. It is an amazing property but I could no longer recommend it to others. Such a shame.
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Date of stay: March 2021
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We were excited about staying at the tree houses. The location being on the beach is awesome. The grounds were clean and the space outside was inviting. We booked three nights but ended up leaving at 5pm the first day. We agree with the other reviews about deferred maintenance. Tiles broken and fridge rusted. Our biggest issue was with the evidence of termites eating the bed. Dust was in the bed and the bugs themselves were on the bed. We also noticed the térmite dust on shelves in the kitchen. When we notified the staff they were very accommodating and nice. They understood why we could not stay. They offered us another unit but we declined. They also reached out to me the next day when we left some belongings in the unit. I am not sure how they will remedy this issue since the units are completely made of wood. We wish them luck.
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Traveled solo
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We have stayed here several times and it just gets better! Can't beat the location right on the beach and a few minutes walk to restaurants, groceries. The grocery store across the street is bigger than last time we were here a few years ago and carries most things. There are also a couple of bigger grocery stores within a short walking distance. They now have lunch, dinner and drinks available right at the Tree House in addition to the usual included breakfast. We requested a red snapper dinner and it was fabulous and very reasonably priced. About$25 each for seafood bisque, fish with potatoes and vegetables and dessert. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. We also had great massages right here by Shirley and Stefan, highly recommend their services! We'll definitely be back!
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:We flew from San Jose to Nosara on Sansa air, a great timesaver and really fun! The hotel can...
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My wife and I, 60 and 65 years old, enjoyed immensely our time in the ocean here. The water temperature (in early April) was lovely, and, much of the time, the water was calm, enabling us to swim; occasionally, the waves were large/strong enough to be more suitable for the surfing school that operates here. I did not snorkel, so I cannot advise regarding that activity, but I saw others using masks, snorkels, and fins..
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LOCATION
Costa RicaProvince of GuanacastePlaya Samara
NUMBER OF ROOMS
6
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