Title: Sámara Travel Guide: Best of Sámara, Guanacaste Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Sámara](https://expedia.co.uk/Samara-Hotels.d601385.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Sámara](https://expedia.co.uk/Samara-Holiday-Rentals.d601385.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Sámara](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Samara.d601385.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Sámara](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Samara.d601385.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Sámara Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Samara.d601385.Car-Hire-Guide)[Sámara Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Samara.d601385.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Sámara Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo by David Reyes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/bc0cef3826b728f7c5d7e032066733c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by David Reyes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/bc0cef3826b728f7c5d7e032066733c6.jpg) ![Photo by Frank Methling](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/193869f9ef5b2ec6977568aec61f53b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Frank Methling](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/193869f9ef5b2ec6977568aec61f53b8.jpg) ![Photo by szerjav21](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a5767fe19400255601d6c27c485e86e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by szerjav21](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a5767fe19400255601d6c27c485e86e6.jpg) ![Photo by ‎Michelle Stevens](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/92d350c670b42fe1e2b9d5f74ee894f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by ‎Michelle Stevens](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/92d350c670b42fe1e2b9d5f74ee894f6.jpg) ![Photo by Ashley Wanders](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/238f36b3de73b489f2b053da0d39d281.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Ashley Wanders](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/238f36b3de73b489f2b053da0d39d281.jpg) ## Visit Sámara Things to do Reviews - Top hotels in Sámara - Top Holiday Rentals in Sámara ![Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20590000/20586600/20586535/2f1aa356_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only Playa Samara, Carrillo Sámara Guanacaste £314 15 Dec - 16 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach resort in Sámara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (639 reviews) My fiancé and I were traveling and checked into our rented condo, but unfortunately the AC was broken. We looked up AZURE and decided to check out this location for our week-long stay. From the minute we walked in the door, the staff was kind and welcoming, and we received a tour of the resort and ... Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F12%2F2025&endDate=16%2F12%2F2025&selected=20586535&PinnedHotelID=20586535&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=601385) ![The Hideaway Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11030000/11027400/11027376/76adffb7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Hideaway Hotel on the road from Samara to Carrillo Sámara Guanacaste £144 15 Dec - 16 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Sámara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Samara ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (280 reviews) Great stay! Nice hotel with top staff and great food. Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F12%2F2025&endDate=16%2F12%2F2025&selected=11027376&PinnedHotelID=11027376&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=601385) ![Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/888300/888268/fa5382e0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort Samara-Guanacaste Sámara Guanacaste £319 2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026 includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Sámara. Enjoy a beach locale, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Buena Vista Beach are located ... 6.8/10 (211 reviews) Great time etc. Reviewed on 30 Apr 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F01%2F2026&endDate=03%2F01%2F2026&selected=888268&PinnedHotelID=888268&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=601385) [See all 1,211 properties in Sámara](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=15%2F12%2F2025&endDate=16%2F12%2F2025®ionId=601385) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Residencias Samara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89490000/89489700/89489606/d2e0b2ca_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Residencias Samara Ruta 160, esquina Calle Parque Sámara Provincia de Guanacaste Stay at this apartment in Sámara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Buena Vista Beach are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews) Great location close to everything and easy walk to restaurants, grocery stores and the beach. Property was kept very clean. Bedrooms were pretty noisy being right on the main road. Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Samara-Hotels-Residencias-Samara.h89489606.Hotel-Information) ![Comfort in the Jungle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95380000/95375800/95375787/w1170h862x0y2-945b735f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Comfort in the Jungle Sámara Guanacaste Province Stay at this holiday home in Sámara. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Buena Vista ... Perfect Jungle Hideaway We really enjoyed our stay! The location is close enough to town, a vehicle is still recommended though. The house was very clean and spacious, and having the covered outdoor patio was perfect for the rainy evenings. The pool is a perfect touch to this wonderful getaway! Reviewed on 8 Nov 2023 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Samara-Hotels-Comfort-In-The-Jungle.h95375787.Hotel-Information) ![SAMARA - Stunning 2 bedroom House 15 min from the Beach.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74880000/74870600/74870545/w720h1280x0y160-7176de77_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SAMARA - Stunning 2 bedroom House 15 min from the Beach. Sámara Provincia de Guanacaste Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Sámara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Buena Vista Beach are ... 10/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews) We had a great stay. Nury our host was wonderful and attentive. Thank you! Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Samara-Hotels-SAMARA-Stunning-2-Bedroom-House-15-Min-From-The-Beach.h74870545.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Sámara](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=601385&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Sámara hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=601385&startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15)[14 Dec - 15 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=601385&startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=601385&startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16)[15 Dec - 16 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=601385&startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=601385&startDate=19%2F12%2F2025&endDate=21%2F12%2F2025)[19 Dec - 21 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=601385&startDate=19%2F12%2F2025&endDate=21%2F12%2F2025) ### Popular places to visit ![Samara Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/8c9a4e3cc627a7897dea0b4aed2e290c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Samara Beach 4.5/5(2 reviews) If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Samara Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Sámara. Wander the seaside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Samara-Beach-Samara.d6071369.Attraction) #### Playa Barrigona Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Barrigona during your trip to Barco Quebrado? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Barrigona-Barco-Quebrado.d553248635997364862.Attraction) #### Playa Barco Quebrado Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Barco Quebrado during your trip to Barco Quebrado? 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