Prime Playa Sámara Hospitality Opportunity

A landmark hospitality property in the heart of Playa Sámara, Samara Beach Hotel presents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the area’s most established and recognized hotels. Constructed between 1992 and 1994, the hotel has welcomed guests from around the world for decades and has built longstanding relationships with international travel agencies and tour operators, providing a strong foundation for continued success and future growth.

Ideally located just 100 meters from the beach, the property enjoys a prime central location within walking distance of Sámara’s restaurants, shops, and amenities. Positioned on a fully titled 3,682 m² parcel outside the Maritime Zone, the property benefits from access via two main roads, an increasingly rare feature that enhances visibility, accessibility, and future development flexibility.

The existing improvements include approximately 1,100 m² of construction featuring 22 guest rooms, 25 bathrooms, and a total accommodation inventory of 16 king-size beds, 15 double beds, and 12 single beds. The property also includes a two-story main building, an additional building with a private apartment and service areas, a central swimming pool, and a spacious restaurant housed beneath a distinctive wood-domed structure. Mature tropical gardens cultivated over more than 30 years create a welcoming atmosphere and provide a beautiful setting for guests.

Currently operating as an established hotel, the property also benefits from supplemental rental income through existing commercial leases, offering multiple revenue streams while new owners plan for future enhancements or expansion.

One of the property’s greatest assets is its exceptional redevelopment potential. The generous site offers the possibility of adding approximately 20 additional guest rooms, creating a future hospitality destination with more than 40 rooms. Whether modernized as a boutique hotel, wellness retreat, surf lodge, or expanded resort, the property’s scale, location, and existing infrastructure provide an outstanding canvas for a buyer’s vision.

Large hospitality properties with this combination of size, central location, dual street access, established operations, and expansion potential rarely become available in Playa Sámara. Samara Beach Hotel represents an exceptional opportunity to build upon an enduring local business while capitalizing on the continued growth of one of Guanacaste’s most beloved beach communities.