Hotel Samsara

Hotels
7.5 (36 reviews)
100 metros sur de la Ferreteria el Colono la Jungla , Uvita , cr

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Suitable for short stays
Generally acceptable conditions
Cons:
Cleanliness could be better

Categories

Cleanliness
6.89
The review mentions it was acceptable for a short stay, suggesting cleanliness could be better.
Service
7.86
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
7.9
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
7.35
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
7.38
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
7.84
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
7.39
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
7.36
Overall experience aligns with the target rating for a short stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 14:15

Property Description

Experience Paradise at Hotel Samsara

Luxurious Accommodations: Stay in rooms with elegant wooden furniture, a terrace offering serene garden views, and modern amenities like TV and air conditioning.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in a variety of Tico, Cuban, and Italian cuisine at the on-site restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Adventure Awaits: Explore the lush garden, take a dip in the outdoor pool, or head to the nearby Uvita Beach for a day of sun and sand. Enjoy activities like hiking, snorkeling, and fishing, all conveniently arranged by the hotel's tour desk.

Book your stay at Hotel Samsara now to experience the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure!

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for US$20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 36 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.89
Service: 7.86
Location: 7.9
Room Quality: 7.35
Amenities: 7.38
Value for Money: 7.84
Food and Beverage: 7.39
Overall Experience: 7.36
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FERRAN • family_with_children • es
7
Pros:

solo estuvimos de passo,pero no esta mal para una sola noche

2025-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Juan • young couple • cr
6
Pleasant
2025-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Seller • family with young children • cr
4
Disappointing
Pros:

The location

Cons:

It was soo dirty and abandon, the swimming pool was like a hang over party , beers empty cans and cigarettes around the pool

2024-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Sean • young couple • us
9
Superb
2024-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Fievel • young couple • cr
3
Convenient to the beach, huge problems with bugs in the food and beds
Pros:

The big pros: 10-15 minute walk to local access of the beach, relatively comfortable beds (the mattresses appeared to be new, and had comfort tops), and the pool is set back into the trees, so it feels very immersed in the rainforest. The two staff members we interacted with were also very friendly, as was the very charming rescue dog in the office.

Cons:

HUGE cons: (1) At the first breakfast, my partner found a literal cockroach leg in the gallo pinto (just the leg - where was the rest of the body? who else got cockroach in their meal??). When we told the hotel, they casually apologized and said they would tell the kitchen, but otherwise did not follow up with us at all. Obviously, we did not eat the breakfast the rest of our stay so had to buy food elsewhere. (2) The room smelled very moldy when we got in - we also live in a rainforest area, so we understand the issues of mold in the climate and how much effort is required to clean it, but we would not accept this level of mold in our home, and had to spend a lot of time airing out the room, which did help somewhat. (3) On the second night, we noticed small bloodstains on our sheets from insect bites overnight. This can be a sign of bedbugs, so we looked and were not able to find any - not a guarantee they aren't there, since the mattresses looked new so the evidence may not have been visible yet - but it's possible this was due to other biting insects instead. However, we did find many other small bloodstains on the sheets and pillowcases that had not been appropriately bleached out from previous guests, which was gross and points to an ongoing issue. (4) Smaller concern about noise - as many other folks have added, there is substantial noise from the road (not just cars, lots of heavy trucks air braking loudly). It is also a pet friendly hotel (we appreciate this as we have sometimes traveled with pets in the past) but there was a fair amount of dog barking from several dogs, so it's not a good option for anyone who is afraid of dogs. We already both sleep with earplugs so the noise wasn't that disruptive, but not a good choice for anyone with sensitive hearing or sleep difficulty.

2024-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Laura • group • bs
9
Wonderful hospitality! Super helpful above and beyond.
2024-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Gregory • solo traveller • us
1
Horrible experience… left after finding and killing at least 5 bed bugs… which bit me during the night. Hotel refused to
Pros:

Staff initially friendly

Cons:

The room had bed bugs that bit

2024-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Ritaly • young couple • us
8
Very good
2024-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Carol • with friends • us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Everything

2024-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Renee • family with young children • us
8
Very friendly, clean and accommodating place to stay near Uvita.
Pros:

Hotel Samsara is tucked into the jungle, on the edge of the town of Uvita, which made it a very beautiful place to stay. The owners and staff were very friendly and helpful if you had questions or needed assistance. They served a wonderful breakfast every day with great coffee. The rooms were comfortable with plenty of space to spread out. The pool was clean and very relaxing. There was a beach nearby that can be walked to, but with my disability I was not able to go there. If you don't have a car, you can easily get a taxi to take you to nearby restaurants, beaches and other attractions. The staff will help you get a taxi, if you're not sure who to call. Besides breakfast, they serve beverages (soda, juice, beer, drinks, water) in the restaurant, and will serve dinner if you let them know you will be dining there.

Cons:

They hotel is situated along a busy highway, and is on a curve, so pulling out of the parking area is a bit hairy. The noise of the traffic can get loud at times but settles down to almost nothing at night. I thought it might be a problem for me, but it didn't really bother me at all.

2024-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Simpson • family with young children • us
9
Superb
Pros:

Good food, good service

Cons:

All good

2024-02-07 • via Nuitee
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Nelson • family with young children • cr
9
Superb
2023-12-31 • via Nuitee
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Rolando • family with young children • cr
7
Good
Pros:

The gentleman in charge was nice and helpful
Nice location, nice rooms and great pool with lots of shadow because of the trees.

Cons:

We stayed on first floor and could hear all steps from people walking on 2nd floor and them talking

2023-12-30 • via Nuitee
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Laura • family with young children • ca
6
Pleasant
Cons:

Hotel needs maintenance
The tenant upstairs had a party and it was very noisy, therefore, we couldnt sleep.
No direct access to the beach

2023-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Roman • with friends • ca
5
Very good but no sound proofing and you hear every car, bike, and truck at night.
Pros:

No sound proofing, so you heard every single truck and car go by, even though we had the room on the opposite side of the road. The owner was great and very accommodating. Breakfast was also good. The hotel is for sale and you can tell it needs some work. If you are a hard sleeper you won't have too many issues otherwise bring ear plugs. Good for one night's stay.

Cons:

The noise at night.

2023-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • review category business travellers • us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Convent to highway easy to get to. Staff very nice

Cons:

Need chairs in the rooms= and new mattress

2023-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • family with young children • us
8
Beautiful Jungle Surrounding a lovely hotel
Pros:

Owners are delightful. Costa Rican setting is beautiful. Wonderful breakfast. Lovely restaurant on site. Good parking . Nice size rooms. Good beds.

Cons:

Location was isolated .

2023-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Audrey • young couple • gb
10
Exceptional
2023-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • group • us
6
i wouldn’t go back. the staff was really nice & accomodating though!
Pros:

we didn’t like it that much, the pool was the best part.

Cons:

the road noise! the dark, simple rooms.
also, the toilet & sink made an annoying squeaky noise every time we used them. uncomfortable beds. the property is worn down and needs a facelift.

2023-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Bailey • young couple • us
10
Exceptional
2023-03-05 • via Nuitee