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 ![Abendhimmel in Samara, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601385/fa0d48d5-ea61-4f1d-89eb-1073fa84b3f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Abendhimmel in Samara, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601385/fa0d48d5-ea61-4f1d-89eb-1073fa84b3f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Idyllic Samara Beach Panorama, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601385/663de071-beef-47f7-aea6-a40076a15d75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beach scene in Costa Rica with boat in foreground](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601385/cde1c72a-91e3-4986-ae83-4634e62e98a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Small Village, beautiful sunsets and sunrises.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601385/88edb6d1-b561-4c7d-9d51-d9a3aa9d93b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## 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 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! (662 reviews) The property is very clean and pretty modern right on the beach. The room was wonderful and the staff were pleasant and always helpful. We enjoyed the entire week. I wasn't overly impressed with the food. While there were plenty of places to eat with several different styles of food, nothing really ... Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=20586535&PinnedHotelID=20586535&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=601385) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=20586535&PinnedHotelID=20586535&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=601385) ![Blue Iguana](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14770000/14761900/14761807/a708225b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Blue Iguana West side of the soccer field Sámara Guanacaste £49 30 Jan - 31 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Sámara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Buena Vista Beach are located nearby. 7.2/10 Good! (116 reviews) It was good! Basic breakfast was included cofee, yogurt , cereal, there was a small menu you need to pay for! Mr Guillermo was very kind! And cooked some.chilaquiles, tacos, scrmabled eggs for the kids! (From the menu). The rooms were clean, they have a bathroom inside, not hot water and the toilet ... Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=31%2F01%2F2026&selected=14761807&PinnedHotelID=14761807&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=601385) ![Hotel Brisas del Pacifico](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12790000/12784000/12783953/18288d93_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Brisas del Pacifico 160 Provincia de Guanacaste Sámara Stay at this hotel in Sámara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (182 reviews) Staff are wonderful. This property is steps away from the beach, and Samara village is not too far a walk down the beach. Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=12783953&PinnedHotelID=12783953&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=601385) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=12783953&PinnedHotelID=12783953&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=601385) [See all 1,198 properties in Sámara](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=31%2F01%2F2026®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! (51 reviews) Spotlessly clean room. Really quiet. Lovely to be offered a welcome drink on arrival. Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Samara-Hotels-Residencias-Samara.h89489606.Hotel-Information) ![Charming I bedroom with kitchen apartment 2 blocks from the beach.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42440000/42436700/42436695/81753182_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Charming I bedroom with kitchen apartment 2 blocks from the beach. Sámara Guanacaste Stay at this apartment in Sámara. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Buena Vista Beach are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews) Great host! Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Samara-Hotels-Charming-I-Bedroom-With-Kitchen-Apartment-2-Blocks-From-The-Beach.h42436695.Hotel-Information) ![Best View in Samara! 4BR/3.5BTH. Walk to the beach or town.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71020000/71016600/71016581/44f39553_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best View in Samara! 4BR/3.5BTH. Walk to the beach or town. Sámara Guanacaste Province Stay at this condo in Sámara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and concierge services. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Carrillo Beach are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews) This place is the very best! It’s within easy walking distance to beautiful Sámara beach and the town with its restaurants and shops.The place is super spacious, tastefully decorated, and had everything we needed to cook for the big family. Bedrooms are super comfortable and the A/C’s in every room ... 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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=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30)[29 Jan - 30 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=601385&startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=601385&startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31)[30 Jan - 31 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=601385&startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=601385&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026)[30 Jan - 1 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=601385&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=601385&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026)[6 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=601385&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![A view of the beach in samara, costa rica ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071369/995722ac-1f6f-44c7-bca5-9e452a8bc0cc.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) ![The beautiful Playa Barrigona, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997364862/65a746a4-e538-482d-bd5b-dacaede977da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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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