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    Fenix Hotel - On The Beach

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    Mts Sur de Pulperia Stephanie 100 | Samara de Nicoya, Playa Samara 50205, Costa Rica
    011 506 2656 0158
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    4.5
    545 reviews
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    Mts Sur de Pulperia Stephanie 100 | Samara de Nicoya, Playa Samara 50205, Costa Rica See on map
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    Reviewed 29 November 2017
    Peaceful Paradise

    Super relaxing quaint hotel right on the beach! It has a very authentic Costa Rican feel to it, especially being a little further from town and immersed in the local culture of Samara. I stayed here for 6 nights as part of an all ladies...More

    Thank jjcampbell89
    Reviewed 25 November 2017
    Relaxing vacation in the paradise

    Fenix Hotel has a beautiful location, practically right on the beach. You fall asleep to the sounds of the ocean and you wake up ready to relax at the beach whether it's watching the calm waters or swimming in a delicious Pacific Ocean. The hosts...More

    Thank Marlena S
    Reviewed 5 November 2017
    On the beach

    We were very fortunate to find the Fenix Hotel. It is right on the beach, with a meticulously maintained beautiful garden and plenty of hammocks and cushioned lounge chairs to relax and watch the ocean and the sunset. Our room had a perfect little kitchen,...More

    Thank hmbmomof1
    Reviewed 25 October 2017 via mobile
    Relaxing

    I just passed another wonderful 8 days at the Fenix. Seems that I always meet new interesting friends when I am there. With Samara center a short 15 minute walk, plenty of restaurants and shopping then simply escape to the tranquillity of the Fenix. Thanks...More

    Thank GaryonAlani
    Reviewed 25 October 2017
    Awesome

    My husband and I stayed for a week in their lovely hotel. Simply beautiful and peaceful. A 15 minute walk to town on the beach. Hotel is on the beach and the views are spectacular, a beautiful sunset every night. Peaceful sitting area with lounge...More

    Thank Colleen J
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    Free Parking
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    US$ 106 - US$ 135 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #1 On the Beach Hotel in Playa Samara
    #2 Family Hotel in Playa Samara
    #3 Romantic Hotel in Playa Samara
    Room types
    Kitchenette, Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms
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    US$ 106 - US$ 135 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Hotel Style
    #1 On the Beach Hotel in Playa Samara
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    #3 Romantic Hotel in Playa Samara
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    Bunna2010
    27 September 2015|
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    Response from Fenix_Samara | Property representative |
    Buenas días, We have rooms available for many of the nights in January and February 2016. There are also many nights that we are full. If you send me an email with the dates you are looking at and the length of time, I... More
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    18 July 2015|
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    Response from Fenix_Samara | Property representative |
    Buenas dias again Jackie, Our hotel is located at the center of the beach. Once on the playa, you would need to walk south for ten minutes. If you want restaurants and bars, you will need to go to Samara central... More
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    18 July 2015|
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    Response from Fenix_Samara | Property representative |
    Buenas dias, We do have wood chairs in our rooms. Some of our guests use a pillow. Our sunbeds on the beach have 3 inch foam cushions. Let me know if you have other questions. Sincerely, Phyllis @ the Fenix
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    "Every room is a good room."
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