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- Excellent63%
- Very good25%
- Average6%
- Poor4%
- Terrible2%
Travellers talk about
Free Wifi
Free Parking
Air Conditioning
Beachfront
Pool
Non-Smoking Hotel
Restaurant
Airport Transportation
Family Rooms
Poolside Bar
Fitness centre
Kitchenette
Multilingual Staff
Wheelchair Access
Business Centre
Dry Cleaning
Shuttle Bus Service
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All reviewsshared bathroomthe ownerhot afternooncosta ricaquiet streetin towntwo nightsgreat poolgood vibeswould stay here againcomfortable bedssamara beachkitchenhammocksshade
damiennnn
New York City, New York
Reviewed 30 January 2014 Undoubtedly the best combination of delicious food, awesome live music, dancing, and the best damn staff in ALL the Americas you'll come across in your travels. Beautiful, fun people make you feel right at home at this gorgeous outdoor space where you can play ping...More
vincentsedlmeyer
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Reviewed 30 January 2014 what can i say....the service is fantastic. live music 3 nites a week, excellent and attractive bartenders,nice hotel owners(super), food cooked with love, pool, pingpong. they will arrange anything you need or direct you to someone who can. i cannot say enough about this place!!!...More
Dannielle M
Playa Samara, Costa Rica
Reviewed 30 January 2014 Good food + live music + amazing staff = place to be!
Rancho on a Saturday night brings all types of people to experience a great time with their open mic night. Milo starts things off and jumps in and joins other who want to...More
Spencer A
San José, San Jose, Costa Rica
Reviewed 30 January 2014 I don´t normally write reviews but my week long visit to rancho de la playa was awesome! the food we had was prepared with love and always to an excellent condition and the staff were always happy to make exceptions and run over time if...More
Reviewed 25 January 2014 Second time visiting the Rancho - just as good as the first. Megan and the other beautiful bar crew keep the drinks appearing as if they were being fast-track couriered. The food they deliver is tasty to say the least - Costa Rican dishes, Italian,...More
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Awards & Recognition
Certificate of Excellence Amenities
Top amenities
Pool
Free Parking
Restaurant
Bar/Lounge
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Beachfront
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Hotel Amenities
Free Parking
Banquet Room
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Shuttle Bus Service
Airport Transportation
Dry Cleaning
Meeting Rooms
Business Centre with Internet Access
Multilingual Staff
Room amenities
Air Conditioning
Microwave
Refrigerator in room
Things to do
Pool
Restaurant
Bar/Lounge
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Details
Price range
US$ 46 - US$ 76 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Hotel Style
#1 Best Value Hotel in Playa Samara
#2 On the Beach Hotel in Playa Samara
Room types
Non-Smoking Rooms, Kitchenette, Family Rooms, Smoking rooms available, Accessible rooms
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"Away from the front desk/bar -- mornings can be noisy."
"Shared rooms are good value"
"They offer every type of room possible!"
"All rooms are on ground level except the apartment above the bar."
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