Good Life Lodge

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Samara Beach

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Pool
Pool
Exterior
Exterior
Shared kitchen facilities

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
500 meter west Banco Nacional, Sámara, Provincia de Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carrillo Beach - 16 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Buena Vista Beach - 24 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Playa Barrigona - 32 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Garza Beach - 37 min drive - 17.2 km

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 near Samara Beach
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a spa tub at Good Life Lodge. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Good Life Lodge offer comforts such as furnished patios and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 120-cm LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 10.00 for adults and USD 10.00 for children

Things to do

  • Spa tub

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 120-cm LED TV
  • Satellite channels

Outdoor space

  • Furnished patio

More

  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 Good Life Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Good Life Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Good Life Lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Good Life Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Good Life Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Good Life Lodge located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Samara Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Carrillo Beach and Buena Vista Beach. Playa Barrigona and Playa Barco Quebrado are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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

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