Why go
- Served by Playa Samara/Carrillo Airport (PLD).
History
Samara Beach is a city in Costa Rica. We do not yet hold a written history for it — the sources below are the best starting points, and this page will be expanded into a full guidebook.
Where to stay
300 mts East of the last bridge of the beach Puerto Carrillo Canton Hojancha Guanacaste Playa Carrillo, 51101, Costa Rica · hotels.cloudbeds.com
Panamerican Woods, 100 metros Oeste y 50 metros Norte de la Escuela de, C. Santo Domingo, Provincia de Guanacaste, Sámara, Costa Rica · las-estrellas-de-samara.com
20 mts este de la delegacion policial de Carrillo, Provincia de Guanacaste, Sámara, 50205, Costa Rica · hotelamiracr.com
Playa Samara, Calle Belvedere 100 metros east of ICE office Bldg 1, Guanacaste Province, Nicoya, 50205, Costa Rica · hotelbelvederesamara.com
C. Barracuda, Provincia de Guanacaste, Sámara, Costa Rica · thelogansamara.com
50 metros Este de la Iglesia de, Guanacaste Province, Puerto Carrillo, 51103, Costa Rica · cabinaselcolibri.com
Camino a Estero Buena Vista - Cantarrana Provincia de Guanacaste Playa Sámara, 50205, Costa Rica · gecko-verde.com
5, Playa Samara, Carretera Carrillo, Provincia de Guanacaste, Sámara, Km Adelante, Costa Rica · thehideawayplayasamara.com
2 km este de playa carrillo Guanacaste Puerto Carrillo, Hojancha, 51103, Costa Rica · hotelleyenda.com
frente al mar, 400 metros este del ICE, 75 metros sur, Provincia de Guanacaste, Sámara, 50205, Costa Rica · bahiahotelsamara.com
VFMF+52R, 50205 200 metros norte de la guardia rural, en la calle principal de Sámara, Provincia de Guanacaste, Sámara, 50205, Costa Rica · hotelgiada.net
Playa, Guanacaste Province, Puerto Carrillo, 51103, Costa Rica · nammbu.com
Calle principal hacia Playa Carrillo, Guanacaste Province, Sámara, 50205, Costa Rica · montelagunaboutiquehotel.com
Guanacaste Province, Sámara, 50205, Costa Rica · bellavistasamara.com
VFJC+FH4 Costado Oeste de la Plaza de Deportes, Calle Pl., Provincia de Guanacaste, Sámara, 50205, Costa Rica · blueiguanasamara.com
150 metros norte de Playa Carrillo, Provincia de Guanacaste, Puerto Carrillo, Costa Rica · hotelhaciendadelmarcr.com
800 mts Este de la oficina de correos, Provincia de Guanacaste, Sámara, 50205, Costa Rica · locandasamarabeach.com
VFCV+V2, Del Centro de playa Samara 3 kilometros sobre carretera hacia playa Carrillo, Provincia de Guanacaste, Sámara, Costa Rica · azuraresorts.com
Main Street, Via Arriba, Guanacaste Province, Sámara, Costa Rica · hotelsamarabeach.com
Del Centro de playa Samara 3 kilometros sobre carretera hacia playa Carrillo, Provincia de Guanacaste, Sámara, Costa Rica · villasplayasamara.com
VGWJ+9R7 Península de Nicoya, Provincia de Guanacaste, Puerto Carrillo, Costa Rica
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 · luvburger.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-18:00
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Tu,Fr-Su 16:00-22:00; We-Th off Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery
Indian, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, delivery · masalaacr.com
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · locandasamarabeach.com
Costa Rican, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00
Breakfast, Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-17:00 Features: vegetarian options · Calle Central
French, Modern, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-20:00
Local, International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00
International, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options · isamara.co
Seafood, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · isamara.co
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Ice Cream, Fast Food · Ice Cream fast food
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
American, Restaurant · American restaurant
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Chicken, Restaurant · Chicken restaurant
Curry, Indian, Restaurant · Curry/Indian restaurant
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Tu,Th-Fr 08:00-17:00; We 12:00-17:00; Sa-Su off
Restaurant · restaurant · ellagartobbq.com
Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
Breakfast, Cafe · Breakfast cafe
Local, Restaurant · Local restaurant
International, Restaurant · International restaurant
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · Samara
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-18:00; Su 07:00-14:00
Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 00:00-24:00 · Calle Principal
Fast Food · fast food
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
Local, Restaurant · Local restaurant
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · restaurant · Del Correo 50 Este, Sámara
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · Samara
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · restaurant · Sámara
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · restaurant
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · Puerto Carrillo
Restaurant · restaurant
39 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Nosara Airport (NOB) 19 km to the centre
Nicoya, G, CR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (CAL Cargo Air Lines) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Nicoya (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- CAL Cargo Air Lines 5C (CNA) · 1 route: Nicoya
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Playa Samara/Carrillo Airport (PLD) 3.4 km to the centre
Carrillo, G, CR — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Islita Airport (PBP) 16 km to the centre
Nandayure, G, CR — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Guanacaste Airport (NCT) 30 km to the centre
Nicoya/Guanacate, G, CR — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Monte Reina Airport 5.1 km to the centre
G, CR
Flying Crocodile Airport 5.9 km to the centre
Nicoya, G, CR
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Playa Samara/Carrillo Airport (PLD); 11 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: NOB has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Nicoya).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Samara Beach. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing