Fodor's Expert Review Hotel Casa del Mar
Main beach strip, 45 m east of school, Sámara, Guanacaste, 50205, Costa Rica
Facing the beach, this small, pleasant, well-tended hotel is one of Sámara's best values. The bright, tidy rooms have dark-wood furniture, white walls, and ceramic floors. Eleven of the rooms have air-conditioning and private bath; six lack air-conditioning and share baths, but they also share a common balcony with an ocean view, and sea breezes help to cool them. The premium room is No. 19, with a private balcony overlooking the beach, air-conditioning, and a small fridge. The hotel has a giant cold-water whirlpool shaded by a vine-enlaced tree in a small garden. There's a small, pleasant bar and breakfast area, and a huge mural featuring a quetzal. Limited private parking is available and the beach is just across the road.
PROS
- close to beach
- easy on the wallet
- free Wi-Fi
CONS
- not right on the beach
- no swimming pool
- some noise from road
- six rooms have a shared bathroom
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Rate Includes: Free Breakfast