Hotel Sol Samara
- Liberia airport (LIR)
- About 2 hours and 30 minutes
Hotel Sol Sámara, between Playa Sámara and Playa Buenavista
Hotel Sol Sámara is a small hotel about 50 m from the beach, between Playa Sámara and Playa Buenavista, around 2 km, or 5 minutes by car, from the center of Sámara. Thatched roofs, long balconies and an open-air restaurant sit in a tended tropical garden. It suits families, couples and friends who want a calm beach stay a little outside the town, with the sand a short walk away.
Why we choose it
- The beach without the town noise. You are about 50 m from the sand, on the quieter stretch toward Buenavista, yet 5 minutes from Sámara's restaurants.
- A Family Suite. The Family Suite gives parents and children one space, and the garden is a safe place to play.
- An accessible room. There is a room with a roll-in shower and a layout with no barriers, which is still rare at small beach hotels.
Rooms and views
The Standard Rooms have a queen bed and look onto the garden. The Twin Rooms, with two single beds, open with a step straight into the tropical garden, nice for friends traveling together. The Family Suite is the choice for families.
There is also an accessible room with a roll-in shower and a layout with no barriers. Rooms have a TV, a phone, a safe and a hair dryer, and the long balconies are where most guests end up in the late afternoon.
On the property
The open-air restaurant is in the garden and serves Costa Rican cooking with a focus on fresh seafood, with wine and cocktails in the evening. The morning starts with a Tico breakfast. There is an outdoor pool and a jacuzzi for the hot hours, and spa services when you want a massage.
The hotel is a secure place to stay, with 24-hour security and secure parking, and there is a laundry service, which helps on a longer trip.
From here the beach does most of the work: swimming in the calm water of the bay, snorkeling, sunbathing. When you want more, we can arrange kayaking to the island in the bay, birdwatching, horseback riding and rainforest tours, or a trip to Playa Carrillo, one of the prettiest palm-lined beaches on the peninsula.
Location and getting there
Sol Sámara is between Playa Sámara and Playa Buenavista, about 2 km from the town center and about 2 hours and 30 minutes by road from the Liberia airport. See more about Playa Sámara.
Hotels we book in Samara
From our own hotel records: stars, themes and amenities. Nothing here is a price.
| Hotel Sol Samara | Hotel Giada | Hotel Villas Playa Samara | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Spa | Yes | Not listed | Yes |
| Team favourite | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Check availability | See hotel | See hotel |
What you will find there
Where it is
- Liberia airport (LIR): about 2 hours and 30 minutes by private transfer
Your Costa Rican driver waits at arrivals and stops whenever you like on the way: fruit stands, a sloth in a tree, a bathroom.
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Facts checked by our team: 1 November 2026