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Hotel Locanda Samara Beach

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with restaurant, near Samara Beach

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Beach bar
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self-parking
  • Children's menu

Room options

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Basic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Renovated in 2015
  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
500 meters east of post office, Sámara, Guanacaste, 50205

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 4 min walk
  • Carrillo Beach - 10 min drive
  • Buena Vista Beach - 26 min drive
  • Playa Barrigona - 32 min drive
  • Nosara Beach - 61 min drive

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 68 min drive
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 136 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Malehu - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Microbar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Locanda Samara Beach

Hotel Locanda Samara Beach offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Samara Beach. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Locanda, which serves Italian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A beach bar, a snack bar/deli and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Off-site

    • Area shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–11 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Snorkelling nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Locanda – This beachfront restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 6.00 to 12.00 for adults and USD 6.00 to 12.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 120.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts cash.

Also known as

Hotel Locanda Samara, Guanacaste
Locanda Samara Beach
Locanda Hotel Playa Samara
Locanda Samara Beach Samara
Hotel Locanda Samara Beach Hotel
Hotel Locanda Samara Beach Sámara
Hotel Locanda Samara Beach Hotel Sámara

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Locanda Samara Beach offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Locanda Samara Beach does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Locanda Samara Beach?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Locanda Samara Beach?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Locanda Samara Beach?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 120.00 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Locanda Samara Beach?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Hotel Locanda Samara Beach and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as snorkelling. Hotel Locanda Samara Beach also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Locanda Samara Beach?
Yes, Locanda offers beachfront dining and Italian cuisine.
What's the area around Hotel Locanda Samara Beach like?
Hotel Locanda Samara Beach is in the heart of Sámara, a short 4-minute walk from Samara Beach.

Hotel Locanda Samara Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel doesn't take credit cards so remember to bring enough cash. If you forget there is a bank of Costa Rica a short walk away but it only lets you withdraw 200 american dollars per day. The room could have used AC but the fan worked just fine. The nights were rather loud because of winds and trees dropping things onto the roof. The location of the hotel was ideal and the staff were quite efficient. Nothing beats waking up to the sound of waves crashing on the shore and enjoying the continental breakfast with the company of many friendly travelers and some local animal friends.
6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it here!
We booked this place because the beach restaurant area looked like fun and we thought it would be nice to stay on the beach and watch a sunset. The pictures of the rooms don't do it justice. We were blown away when they took us to our "bungalow" which is like a modern day hut and it was so awesome! Samara had the best beach area we saw out of all the cities on the Pacific side. The town is small and everything is a short walk from the hotel. I definitely recommend checking this place out!
Shala, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Amazing place. The only negative thing is that the rooms do not have air conditioner.
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

The staff were friendly and the beach very nice. I missed air conditioning.
jon, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location, food and staff
The beach chairs and beds out front are a dream, the staff is very attentive and nice. The food and drinks are delicious. There is no AC, and the fans are not very powerful, but there is a nice breeze that comes from being so close to the water so it wasn't bad. Wifi did not work in the rooms but I worked well in the restaurant and beach area. We had quite a few ants in our room
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great location and staff are wonderful.
Charlene at the reception was efficiante and welcoming,and gave us an upgrade immediately,The hotel is charming needs,a little facelift.The pillows and towels need changing,But All In All We definetly loved our little visit.A little piece of paradiseThey are building this little huts on the side of the hotel,which are gorgeous,hope to stay there one day.thank you Locanda.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

right on beach
nice place- Food in the restaurant was excellent and ideal location- The rooms need some work, If you are ok with no A/C then you will not have a problem.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel
Great Hotel,great location ,great food and staff. Very cozy decore ,beautiful view of the beach ,great breakfast and natural juices. To get to the next level they need to add AC in the room and a TV and they can charge extra because is worth it.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, nice restaurant
Relaxing day at the beautiful beach. The restaurant here is awesome and beachside. Room is average. No AC.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Good and not so good
The location of this hotel was fabulous. The photos don't lie. The restaurant was decent and the stafff was very accommodating. However the bed was so hard it was like sleeping on a 4x8 board. The hotel and restaurant are cash only, as are most places in Playa Samara. They did not provide any wash cloths and told us they did not know what one was. The last evening before checkout, suddenly one washcloth appeared. The shower did have hot water, but only when the water pressure was extremely low. We discovered there were many travelers staying at other hotels, but using the beach and lounge chairs meant for hotel guests. I would say if you are young and can tolerate a hard bed, and have lots of available cash, then go for it. Playa Samara was a great location.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

trés bien situé sur la plage
bel hôtel donnant directement sur la plage, la climatisation pourrait être un plus car il fait très chaud
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10/10 Exceptional

Sehr hübsches Hotel direkt am Strand.
Ein Ort wie in der Fernsehwerbung. Fließender Übergang des Restaurantbereichs zum Strand mit palmwedelbeckten Sonnenschirmen und dick gepolsterten Sonnenliegen. Große Zimmer, leider ohne Air condition, aber imnerhin mit Deckenventilator. Demnächst noch sehr schöne Cabins anzumieten.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

médiocre
service nul, on vous dit dix fois qu'il faut payer cash, pas de facture. les terrasses du rdc sur le parking les photos ne sont pas réalistes
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Il est dommage que les chambres du rez de chaussé donne directement sur le parking Par contre le restaurant sur le sable, face à la mer et un moment d'exception La cuisine est parfaite
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6/10 Good

Hôtel sympa
Nous avons séjourné 4 nuits dans cet hôtel. La chambre etait correcte mais assez sombre. Elle a au moins l'avantage de rester fraîche. Le personnel est très sympathique mais nous avons mis plusieurs jours à comprendre ce qui était inclus dans le petit déjeuner du fait du manque de communication de leur part. Autrement l'amenagement sur la plage est top!! Et le restaurant est également excellent!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Muy bonito
Buena estancia. Recomiendo que incorporen el uso de Tarjetas de crédito o Debito y no solo cash o efectivo.
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