Good Life Lodge

Hotels
Independent
9.8 (20 reviews)
500 meter west Banco Nacional, Sámara, Provincia de Guanacaste , Sámara , CR

Facilities

Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Multilingual staff
Front desk (limited hours)
Smoke-free property
Tours/ticket assistance
Wheelchair accessible parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Excellent service
Great location
Comfortable beds
Daily breakfast
Cons:
Limited indoor seating
Occasional noise from surrounding activity

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Guests consistently mentioned cleanliness as a positive aspect.
Service
9
Service was generally appreciated, with some guests mentioning exceptional staff.
Location
9
The hotel is located in close proximity to key landmarks and beaches, making it convenient for guests.
Room Quality
8.8
Rooms were spacious, comfortable, and well-designed, contributing to a positive guest experience.
Amenities
8
The amenities provided were satisfactory, with some guests appreciating the shared kitchen and daily breakfast.
Value for Money
8.1
Guests felt that the hotel offered good value for money, especially during the off-season.
Food and Beverage
8.3
Breakfast was well-received by guests, with some mentioning it as a highlight of their stay.
Overall Experience
9
Most guests had a positive overall experience and expressed a willingness to return to the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-06-24 18:26

Property Description

Recreational Opportunities:
Take advantage of the spa tub, terrace, and garden for relaxation during your stay at Good Life Lodge.

Complimentary Amenities:
Enjoy free wireless internet access and benefit from tour/ticket assistance during your time at the hotel.

Convenient Features:
With multilingual staff, a safe deposit box, and the option of a roundtrip airport shuttle, Good Life Lodge ensures a hassle-free and secure stay for all guests.

Book now at Good Life Lodge for a memorable and stress-free experience at Samara Beach.

Important information:

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: SJO

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Payment

    Cash deposit required

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.8
Based on 20 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8.1
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 9
K
Klaus partner
10
Pros:

Die Besitzer der Unterkunft waren sehr freundlich. Immer bereit Fragen zu beantworten. Unsere beste Unterkunft auf unserer 3 Wöchigen Costa Rica Rundreise.

2023-03-17 via Nuitee
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Carolyn partner
8
Pros:

Vivien greater us like friends when we arrived and allowed us to check in hours before the posted time, which was much appreciated. Her adorable dog Bobby helped her show us to our room, which was lovely and clean. Our patio had lots of seating and it was lovely to sit and watch the hummingbirds come to the feeder. Coffee was delivered to our patio each morning before we awoke, a great way to start the morning. Samara is a small town, so everything we needed was very walkable, including the beach. There was a small kitchen available to us on the property which we didn’t need but would be nice for those not wanting to eat out each meal. Overall our stay was relaxing, and it was a great place to recharge at the halfway point of our trip. This place is a little gem in the middle of Samara

2022-11-05 via Nuitee
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luis carlos partner
10
Pros:

Beautiful room and great location .

2022-10-23 via Nuitee
T
Tracy partner
10
Pros:

A veritable oasis in Samara. Walking distance to the beach and around town. The grounds are beautiful, the room was fantastic and the owner and family were amazing!

2022-10-09 via Nuitee
J
Jeffry
10
Pros:

Excelente!! Muy bonitas las instalaciones, muy buena ubicación y excelente la limpieza. Sin duda alguna voy a regresar

2022-08-08 via Nuitee
D
Dominic partner
10
Pros:

Excellent property - serene atmosphere, perfect welcome from friendly manager. Greeted with true warmth and given an informational tour of room. Something many properties miss.
The room was excellent, generous amount of towels (including beach towels) which is really good.
Hot tub, (well - cool tub - but great for a cooling dip.)

Can see why place is so highly rated. Say hello to Spencer the dog from me.

2022-07-07 via Nuitee
E
Elias
10
Best hotel by the beach in Samara
Pros:

Beautiful experience I love the hummingbird feeder’s ❤️

2022-06-28 via Nuitee
L
Lorraine J
10
Pros:

Beautiful garden oasis, friendly and helpful family owners, very short walk to grocery store. Quick access to beach and variety of beach restaurants

2022-02-14 via Nuitee
J
Joe partner
10
Pros:

What a beautiful little spot to enjoy samara. This is a great spot to spend a few nights and be able to explore Samara by foot. Such a nice family run hotel. I highly recommend this spot! We will be back!

2021-12-31 via Nuitee
J
Jeannine
10
Wonderful stay
Pros:

Amazing location and top of the line service. The owners were so friendly and treated us with such kindness. We enjoyed the trip very much.

2021-11-06 via Nuitee
B
Bianca
10
Quaint Lodge Style Hotel- Close to Everything
Pros:

My dad and I had a great 2 night stay here. The owners were so tentative and friendly and they gave our stay a real personal care. The hotel is quaint, rooms are comfortable, clean, and beautifully decorated for a real lodge feel. We loved the access/use of the outdoor general kitchen and the hotel's location in this part of town made it quiet and private, yet close to walk to the beach and everything in town.

2021-09-05 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Pros:

Great welcome, great breakfast, great room. Would recommend to anyone visiting Sámara. I still wear the bracelet.

2021-08-28 via Nuitee
J
justin
10
Must stay!
Pros:

Sensational, awesome proprietor and stellar grounds! Easy parking and walking distance to everything! Only wish is a king bed

2021-08-17 via Nuitee
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Courtney
10
Stay here!!!
Pros:

Stay here! It’s a must! It’s your own private oasis. I loved the private feel, right next to the beach, the patio and amazing breakfast. The family is super nice and available to answer any questions!

2021-05-31 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler partner
10
Pros:

Another lovely and inexpensive stay!
The Good Life Lodge was clean, fresh, new, convenient, and classy. This place left me wanting for not.
Upon waking and coming outside, we found a fresh pot of coffee and the patio freshly mopped. The house breakfasts were inexpensive, generous, delicious, and plenty of fresh fruit. It's a short distance to the beach, far enough away to be peaceful and free of the touristy mania, but close enough so as not to be a hinderance. Grocery store around the corner, laundry a few blocks away, it's the details, and they've nailed it.

2021-05-20 via Nuitee
G
Guy
10
Good time at Good Life Lodge
Pros:

Lodge is close to beach,restaurants and shopping. Owners are on site and are very friendly and helpful. Grounds and rooms are beautifully maintained. Look forward to our next visit.

2020-03-11 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler partner
10
Pros:

The staff is wonderful, they bring you breakfast at your door in the morning, beautiful grounds, close to the beach!

2020-02-11 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Best-Kept Secret in Samara
Pros:

Good Life Lodge is the best-kept secret in Samara. Couldn't recommend more and if you can stay here, you definitely should. Steps from the beach, great recommendations for nearby restaurants, and the hosts were always available and helpful.

2019-03-19 via Nuitee
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Laura
10
Amazing experience
Pros:

The place was amazing, beautiful and fancy. Loved the room, it was huge. The family and Spencer were very kind and sweet, Always there in case we needed something. Thank you for everything guys. Hope we see you soon 😊

2019-03-12 via Nuitee
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Cecilia
10
It’s amazing!
Pros:

This place is amazing! Really nice located, close to everything. The family who runs it are superfiendly and helpful. The place is newly built and the rooms are really nice and clean.

2019-02-02 via Nuitee