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Good Life Lodge

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, 3-minute walk to Samara Beach

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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500 meter west Banco Nacional, Sámara, Provincia de Guanacaste
  • Place, Samara Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Teresa Beach
  • Place, Carrillo Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nosara (NOB)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Sámara

Samara Beach is a short stroll from Good Life Lodge, and other popular attractions like Carrillo Beach are within a 15-minute drive. This 4-room, 3-star hotel has free in-room WiFi along with free self parking and a hot tub.

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carrillo Beach - 14 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Buena Vista Beach - 15 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Guiones Beach - 28 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Playa Pelada - 36 min drive - 15.7 miles

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boulangerie - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sheriff Rustic - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Malehu - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪2 Gringos Artisan Brewing - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Good Life Lodge

Hotel with free parking, 3-minute walk to Samara Beach
At Good Life Lodge, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and a terrace. There's free parking and an airport shuttle for a fee. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours/tickets and securing valuables. This smoke-free hotel also has a garden.
120-cm LED TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Furnished patios, ceiling fans, and safes are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip 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

  • Hot 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: noon
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property only accepts cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Is free cancellation available at Good Life Lodge?

Good Life Lodge provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do near Good Life Lodge?

This hotel is located in Sámara, just steps from Samara Beach. Carrillo Beach is also within a driving distance of 4 mi.

Is parking available on site at Good Life Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Good Life Lodge feature a casino at the property?

No, Good Life Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Good Life Lodge?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Does Good Life Lodge have a hot tub?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does Good Life Lodge feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Good Life Lodge offers buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Good Life Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Good Life Lodge.

Are there connecting rooms at Good Life Lodge?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Good Life Lodge?

The closest major airport to Good Life Lodge is Nosara (NOB), which is 20.1 mi away (56 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Good Life Lodge?

Yes, every guestroom at Good Life Lodge comes with a furnished patio with some featuring garden views.

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

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Traveled 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 traveler, Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

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

Traveled 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

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