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Rancho De La Playa

50 M Al Sur Al la Iglesia Evangelista | OR 50 M south to the Evangelical Church, Playa Samara NA, Costa Rica
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Morden, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

A friend suggested I stay at this place. Megan & Roberto are the absolute best! So helpful, caring for pretty much every need (and want!). The pool was a great place to cool off in during the heat of the day. The food served at the restaurant was top quality, and with a wide selection. And if there's something I... More

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Jaco, Costa Rica
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

I was directed to this hotel from a friend who had lived in the area. This place is really nice, fun and super friendly! They have a pool, which was kept very clean, nice size rooms that are clean and they have hot water for the shower. The manager, Megan is friendly and helpful as are everyone else working there.... More

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Davenport, Washington
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10 reviews 10 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

We stayed 2 nights at this hotel. The apartment we stayed in was not fully equipped. Our room was dirty & many things falling apart. The toilet ran non stop. The pool needed cleaning as well as the the surrounding areas. The plus was the bed was okay & the people are nice. The price we paid was high &... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

It is the utmost scam in the world when you are being promised a paradise but instead, being delivered to hell--where Garden of Eden becomes Dante's Inferno. These are the things that are likely to happen only in some Wes Craven film's Opus in some Hollywood production. The only problem this time is the location, event and characters aren't coincidental... More

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Gatineau
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

We spent 3 months in Samara, Costa Rica. We stayed at Rancho de la Playa in one of their little apartment. It was great service. The weekly entertainment is very enjoyable and their daily specials are excellent, for less than $10, you can have a nice meal. The new owners Tony and Roberto are real gentlemen and always ready to... More

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New York City, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

Great inexpensive place to stay in Samara, Costa Rica. Staff was very accomodating in any language, I would stay there again if I'm ever in Samara. Food was excellent and live music was great. Nearby Carillo beach is a must....

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montreal
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3 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013

we went there for dinner several times during our trip to Samara. The food is excellent and they have a couple of good wines. The menu is simple but the food is tasty! They always had a ''special of the day'' at an affordable price, between 2500 and 5000 colones. They speak english, spanish, french, italian and maybe more..

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minneapolis
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15 reviews 15 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2013

Clean cheap hot water good food and coffee bar cool staff. Yep. All really good. A couple drunk kids in the hall passed out, but oh well. I really like the dorm....we had it to ourselves and the beds were good!

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Corozalito, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013

Best place to drop your bags and experience Samara. Affordable dorms, that have more accomodations (such as fan, tv, nice bathrooms) than other local hostels. You'll get a pool and a restaurant that hosts a lot of live and local music as well. Muy buena vibra aqui. Also, the wait staff is fabulous and very kind. Other hostels in the... More

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Richfield, NC
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013

Rancho De La Playa was recommended and arranged by the Samara Info Center and what an amazing trip. Live music each night in a beautiful setting. Easy walking distance to the beach. Very good meals at the restaurant. Minor issues with the AC, but it was addressed immediately. Very friendly English speaking staff. Iguanas in the back yard, beautiful flowers... More

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Additional Information about Rancho De La Playa

Address: 50 M Al Sur Al la Iglesia Evangelista | OR 50 M south to the Evangelical Church, Playa Samara NA, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Guanacaste > Playa Samara
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #9 of 20 B&Bs / Inns in Playa Samara
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
A beautiful hotel located in the center of Samara and a block away from the safest and most beautiful beach in Costa Rica. We offer a variety of rooms to meet your travel needs with wonderful accommodations. Enjoy a cocktail poolside, surf our free high speed internet, enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner at the hotel and let us arrange a variety of tours for you during your stay. We speak English, Italian, and Spanish.Come enjoy.... Comfortable rooms with double size beds, Private bathrooms, Refrigerators, Air Conditioning, Cable TV, Pool in a tropical garden with frius trees, Possible Transport to / from Airport, Laundry service, Parking, Free Internet WiFi ... more   less 

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