Good Life Lodge

3.0 star property
Hotel in Sámara with free parking
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Balcony
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Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
500 meter west Banco Nacional, Sámara, Provincia de Guanacaste
  • Samara Beach
    3 min walk
  • La Selva
    10 min drive
  • Carrillo Beach
    16 min drive
  • Carrillo (PLD)
    17 min drive

Room options

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Sámara

At Good Life Lodge, you'll be 0.2 km (0.2 mi) from Samara Beach and 6.3 km (3.9 mi) from Carrillo Beach. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, furnished patios and LED TVs. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include a hot tub, tour/ticket assistance and multilingual staff. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Sámara hotel include Nosara Spanish Institute and Buena Vista Beach.

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 3 min walk
  • Carrillo Beach - 16 min drive
  • Buena Vista Beach - 24 min drive
  • Playa Barrigona - 32 min drive
  • Garza Beach - 37 min drive

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Malehu - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Microbar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Good Life Lodge

Hotel in Sámara with free parking
As a guest of Good Life Lodge, you'll find a hot tub, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi. Good Life Lodge also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a front desk safe. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Sámara hotel is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Good Life Lodge offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a ceiling fan. Rooms open to furnished patios. 120-cm LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Sámara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children

Things to do

  • Spa tub

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 120-cm LED TV with satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 10.00 for adults and from USD 10.00 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property only accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Good Life Lodge Samara
Good Life Samara
Good Life Lodge Hotel
Good Life Lodge Sámara
Good Life Lodge Hotel Sámara

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Good Life Lodge?

Good Life Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Good Life Lodge?

Yep, Good Life Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Good Life Lodge?

Yep, Good Life Lodge is a short 3-minute walk from Samara Beach.

What makes Good Life Lodge a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, plus private patios in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Good Life Lodge.

Does Good Life Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Good Life Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Good Life Lodge?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Good Life Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Good Life Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

luis carlos

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and great location .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elias

Best hotel by the beach in Samara
Beautiful experience I love the hummingbird feeder’s ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine J

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful garden oasis, friendly and helpful family owners, very short walk to grocery store. Quick access to beach and variety of beach restaurants
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint Lodge Style Hotel- Close to Everything
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great welcome, great breakfast, great room. Would recommend to anyone visiting Sámara. I still wear the bracelet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Must stay!
Sensational, awesome proprietor and stellar grounds! Easy parking and walking distance to everything! Only wish is a king bed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay here!!!
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!
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good time at Good Life Lodge
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is wonderful, they bring you breakfast at your door in the morning, beautiful grounds, close to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Mer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best-Kept Secret in Samara
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience
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 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s amazing!
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Klaus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Die Besitzer der Unterkunft waren sehr freundlich. Immer bereit Fragen zu beantworten. Unsere beste Unterkunft auf unserer 3 Wöchigen Costa Rica Rundreise.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente!! Muy bonitas las instalaciones, muy buena ubicación y excelente la limpieza. Sin duda alguna voy a regresar
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
sehr tolle Unterkunft
kann nichts aussetzten. die unterkunft wie auch die gastgeber und samara ist empfehlenswert.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022