Hotels in Samara, CR
Fenix Hotel - On the Beach
Family friendly
About this property
A very nice place to stay for a reasonable price - hotel "Fenix Hotel - On the Beach" is located in Samara. This hotel is located nearby from the city center. You can take a walk and explore the neighbourhood area of the hotel — Samara Beach.
Location
Free Wi-Fi is available on the territory. Ask for more information when checking in. Specially for tourists who travel by car, there’s a free parking zone. The following services are also available for the guests: a massage room. You will find these entertainment amenities on the premises: a library and a barbeque area.
Swimming fans are going to enjoy a pool and an outdoor pool. You won’t have to leave your pet at home as they are allowed. There are other services available for the guests of the hotel. For example, a laundry and a safe-deposit box. The staff of the hotel will be happy to talk to you in English and Spanish.
At the hotel
Guests will find the following in the room: a shower. Please note that the listed services may not be available in all the rooms.
Room amenities
Popular facilities
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- Check-in
- From 13:00
- Check-out
- Until 11:00
- Parking
- Free
- Pets
- Allowed
- Languages
- Spanish, English
- Children
- Family friendly
- Room types
- 4
Room Information
Rooms
1 / 5 Apartment
- Private bathroom
- coffee
- fan
- fridge
- kitchen
- kitchen-stuff
- patio
- private-bathroom
- safe
- shower
- toiletries
- towels
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1 / 4 1 Bedroom Apartment
- Private bathroom
- coffee
- fan
- fridge
- kitchen
- kitchen-stuff
- patio
- private-bathroom
- safe
- shower
- toiletries
- towels
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1 / 6 Standard Apartment
- Private bathroom
- private-bathroom
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1 / 5 Basement Apartment
- Private bathroom
- coffee
- fan
- fridge
- kitchen
- kitchen-stuff
- patio
- private-bathroom
- safe
- shower
- toiletries
- towels
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Guest reviews
Recent reviews shared by hotel guests
Guest Rating
9.2/10
Excellent Featured review
Melissa G.
8/10
The staff were great and very helpful, and communication was good. They usually responded fairly quickly when we messaged with questions on WhatsApp. We also liked the sitting area outside our room. The kitchen had a full-size fridge and the basics for cooking, plus they provided coffee, filters, and dishwashing soap. There was no shower soap or shampoo/conditioner, though. The tap water was okay to drink, and a nice cold pitcher of water was waiting in the fridge. The only other thing we wished for was more beach loungers, since most of the chairs seemed to be taken each day. This small, quaint hotel is directly on the beach and about a 10 minute walk from Samara town, which we really loved. We weren't prepared for the open-air sleeping area, though. The windows in the main living space, where the twin trundle bed is, are screens and can't be closed, so we heard dogs, roosters, early morning sprinklers, and other guests. It got hot and was hard to fall asleep. We knew only the bedroom would have A/C, but hadn't realized the other beds would be in an open area. It cooled down after a few hours, and we always travel with earplugs, but it wasn't ideal for the kids. The curtains there were very light, and the outside lights stayed on all night, which might bother people sleeping on the trundle beds. The bedroom DID have good A/C. Even with that, we'd recommend the hotel.
Megan C.
10/10
We’ve stayed at the Fenix Hotel 27 times now, and it still feels special every visit. The small grounds are lovely, with shady spots, hammocks, and lounge chairs, and the rooms are clean, nicely decorated, and have kitchens stocked with plenty of supplies. The staff are attentive and pleasant. Being right on the beach is hard to beat. Already looking forward to next year. Thanks again for a wonderful stay! Kate and Jim
matthew C.
10/10
The Casa was perfect for our two-night stay. It sits on its own, so it felt private, and being just steps from the beach was great. Our boys, 11 and 13, loved the beach too. Restaurants and grocery stores are nearby, and the area is much more relaxed than Tamarindo, for example. We were really happy with it.
Gordon S.
10/10
The Fenix is a tiny, private hotel with plenty of outdoor places to relax, from hammocks and loungers to deck chairs and a big gazebo. But the best part was being so close to the ocean. We’d get up early, sit in comfortable chairs, and have coffee as the sun came up, just 30 feet from our room, which was more like an apartment. We’ve just come back from a week here, and we’ll be back. There aren’t many places in Costa Rica where you can stay this close to the beach.
aileen T.
10/10
We’ve returned to the Fenix many times, and it feels like a place that stays with you. Jay makes sure everything looks beautiful, helps arrange tours and grilling freshly caught fish, and brings guests together. We’ve made friends here who feel like family, and Jay does too. The hotel has only six units, so the property never feels crowded. There’s a clear, cool pool in the middle, perfect after the easy 10-minute walk along the beach to Samara. Our family of four gets a bed for everyone, plus a kitchen, and the shallow, lovely beach is only steps away. Palm trees, hammocks, and lounge chairs offer spots to read, nap, or find shade.
Amenities
Everything available at this property
30 Facilities
General Services
13 available- 24 Hour Reception
- Garden
- Patio
- Room service
- Laundry
- Safe Deposit Box
- Wake Up Service
- Coffeemaker
- Transfer services
- Library
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Fishing
- Family/Kid Friendly
Internet
1 available- Free Wi Fi
Parking
1 available- Free parking
Meals
1 available- Vending machine
Recreation & Wellness
1 available- Massage
Pool and beach
5 available- Swimming pool
- Outdoor pool
- Private beach
- Beach/pool towels
- Next to the beach
Pets
1 available- Pets allowed
Room Amenities
5 available- Fridge
- Family room
- Shower/Bathtub
- Shower
- Toiletries
Languages
2 available- Spanish
- English
What's nearby
Explore attractions, restaurants and transport around the hotel
44 places nearby
Closest Bus Bus to San José
1.4 km 18 min walk
Closest Bus Terminal de Buses Sámara
1.5 km 18 min walk
Top attraction nearbyMoon Body Yoga
176 m 2 min walk
Dining nearby 20 Restaurants
224 m 3 min walk
Attractions
20- Moon Body Yoga176 m 2 min walk
- Malanoche Estuary297 m 4 min walk
- Playa Samara1.1 km 14 min walk
- Tico's Surf School Sámara beach1.2 km 15 min walk
- Samara Beach1.3 km 16 min walk
Restaurants
20- Bar Rest. Las Palmitas224 m 3 min walk
- Perla Negra Cafe, Surf and Playa423 m 5 min walk
- Locanda1.1 km 14 min walk
- Ahora Sí!1.1 km 14 min walk
- Samara Sushi1.2 km 15 min walk
Transit
4- Bus to San JoséBus1.4 km 18 min walk
- Terminal de Buses SámaraBus1.5 km 18 min walk
- Parada: Carillo - Sámara - NicoyaBus3.4 km
- Bus hacia Nicoya, San JoséBus18.7 km
Stay rules
Important conditions for your stay
Check-in13:00 – 19:30Front desk timing
Check-out11:00Departure timing