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Locanda Samara

300 mts oeste de el correo, Playa Samara, Costa Rica
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Locanda Samara
Ranked #14 of 18 Playa Samara B&B and Inns
3.5 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
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Odijk
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

The big plus about this location is that its located at the beach front and next to a surf school where you can rent surf boards. The downside is: - rooms are a bit cramped - its very warm in the rooms and there is only a fan - rooms are noisy, music from very nearby bars plays till late... More

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14 reviews 14 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012

We were there for a week in August 2011 as a family of 4. We had an apartment so we would not have to go to restaurant every day. It was cheap but for a reason. They never came to clean or get the garbage and we had to ask for clean and dry towel more than once. We stayed... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

This was our second to last hotel stop on a two week vacation across Costa Rica. What a nightmare. The entire room was covered in ants. Lighting was dark and depressing. It felt like a jail cell. The only redeeming quality was the ocean side restaurant.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2011 via mobile

We stayed in front of the place on the beachfront; Massimo told us that the beds are free so we stayed the whole day having drinks and lunch. Janeth makes the best clubsandwiches in Costa Rica! I cannot comment on the rooms but the ambiance on the beach was great!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2011

This place really is right on the beach, yet it is quiet at night. Our room was spacious and had everything we needed: comfy beds, a fridge, a bathroom, and a front patio with chairs. We didn't once find the need to eat off site as the restaurant at the hotel was really wonderful and we quickly fell in love... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2011
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We dropped in to Locanda for dinner one evening (were staying elsewhere in Samara)- we were seated and had our drinks served, placed our order for two starters for the table and entrees. We had been in country for almost a week and were totally comfortable with the Costa Rican pace of service, but the fact that we didn't have... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2011

We stayed only 1 night in this hotel during our trip to Costa Rica. We wanted a place right on the beach, and were impressed by the inexpensive rates here. The room was not air conditioned, but the heat was manageable with the fan in the room. The rooms were clean and quiet, but there were a few minor problems... More

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Lugano, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2011

beautiful, just on the beach. The new owner are very kind and Domenico is one of the best cook of Costa Rica!!

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Tamarindo, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2011

We were very happy with our stay here. Maurizio the Italian owner was very helpful, welcoming and always assured that all of our needs and questions were met. The rooms are newly remodeled and very very lovely and clean. We ate at the restaurant almost every day for lunch and dinner and the entire time we felt very welcomed. The... More

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Disregard the previous reviews of this place as it has been recently taken over by two Italians. Max speaks excellent English and is really helpful - he negotiated our taxi off to Mal Pais (well worth a visit if you get a chance). The rooms are fairly basic and there isn't anywhere to hang clothes however they are clean and... More

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Address: 300 mts oeste de el correo, Playa Samara, Costa Rica
Price range (per night):* INR1,960 - 6,161

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