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Hotel Sol Samara

3.0 of 5
Playa Samara, Costa Rica
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Hotel Sol Samara
Ranked #8 of 16 hotels in Playa Samara
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Belchertown, Massachusetts
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8 reviews 8 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

IT is a couple of miles south of Samara-a quick ride and a half hour walk. We were there in April and it was pretty hot-too hot to walk except really early in the morning. It is a working beach not a tourist beach. Swimming was better at Carillo beach which is a couple of miles further south. A really... More

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Calgary, Canada
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

My husband and I travelled here to attend a wedding. Most of the guests were part of the wedding group so it became a wonderful spot to enjoy the festivities. The staff were amazing and so invested in making our stay as pleasant as possible. The rooms were clean and comfortable; the grounds well kept and the food was delicious.... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

We chose this hotel based on the many excellent reviews and very few poor reviews, so I feel that I need to provide some perspective. The good: the property itself is very nice, room very clean and air conditioned. Staff seemed nice and there is a charming outdoor eating area for the breakfast that is included. The bad: it's a... More

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Oceanside
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37 reviews 37 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

The last leg of our trip took us to Sámara on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. We had reservations at Hotel Sol Sámara so we were looking forward to being near the beach. So far, Gate1 Travel had done a great job of providing hotel recommendations. Hotel Sol Sámara would be no exception!!! Quite location, spacious and up-to-date rooms,... More

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San Francisco, California
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26 reviews 26 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Guanacaste was the last stop on a recent trip to Costa Rica and Sol Samara served as home base for 3 nights. It is incredibly convenient to everything... short walk to the beach, short drive to the action. The breakfasts were delicious (especially the home-made fruit smoothies!). Instead of room numbers, they had images... very quaint. Rooms were spacious, comfortable,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Sol Samara let's you live the quintessential Guanacaste live style. Relax and chilled at just one block away of a pristine beach, Sol Samara Staff welcomes you to a nice place where you are treated like Family. Leo and Don Larry cater to all your needs, and food at Doña Sixta's restaurant is always top notch. Rooms are spotless and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Leo and staff went out of their way to make our stay remarkable. We were in Playa Samara for a beach wedding. Sol Samara was our home for three days, and they also prepared and hosted the pre and post ceremony dinners. Starting there, the food was excellent and abundant. The tables filled the flower-surrounded lawn, lights twinkling in the... More

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San Jose, Costa Rica
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9 reviews 9 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

We stayed one night in this hotel while on a business trip in Samara and I agree with the previous reviewers- it is a clean and well maintained place with a friendly staff and good location about a minutes walk from the beach. The lane where the hotel is located is a bit ramschackle, with simple houses, laid back locals... More

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Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Costa Rica
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

Picked this location because it's close to the beach and they allowed our dogs. They had a good menu, great service and super friendly staff. The place is new, had clean rooms and great food which they would bring to you at the pool if you asked. There were lovely grounds with a nice pool with shaded areas. The beach... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013 via mobile

Excellent hotel. The rooms are clean, with air conditioner, tv and very comfortable beds. Incredible typical Costa Rican food, and a very nice and tasty breakfast. Good location, it takes 5 minutes to drive to the center of sámara or 45 minutes if you want to walk on the beach. And also good service. Definitely the best hotel to visit... More

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Also Known As:
Hotel Sol Samara Costa Rica/Playa Samara
Address: Playa Samara, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Guanacaste > Playa Samara
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#6 Family Hotels in Playa Samara
#8 Romantic Hotels in Playa Samara
Price Range: £
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Our hotel is a mixture of pleasure and elegance combined with a little touch of our Costa Rican flavor. Our hotel uses the natural resources that only Costa Rica as a non artificial ingredients country gives us. Our staff strongly believes in the Sustainable Tourism and we are working very hard to follow this concept. It is a hotel just 75ft away from the beach where the pleasure and comfort is our priority. ... more   less 
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