Villas Kalimba
200 metros Este de la Estación de Policía, frente Casa Valeria
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Why people book this hotel
“The staff were amazing”
“The staff is friendly, responsive and helpful”
“Very calm and comfortable and clean, amazing staff, very delicious food, very ni…”
“The villas are conveniently located across the street from a beach access which …”
“Location perfect; very close to the town and beach but still very quiet”
“The location is ideal, close to the beach (a road to cross) and very quiet”
“It is a small compound where every villas has its privacy as well as having acce…”
“it’s a really nice villa , nice pool and really friendly personal”
“It was also spotless”
“Villa was lovely, very clean and spacious”
“Overall great value”
Overview
Hotel Villas Kalimba is located in the center of Playa Sámara, features: six villas surround by a tropical garden and a pool. Each of these luxury villas is totally independent with air conditioning, private bathroom and hot water, fully equipped kitchen. Rooms have a flat-screen TV and a large wraparound terrace with garden views. In the same property you will find another luxury house with swimming pool and private parking (it has five bedrooms and five bathrooms, two rooms with King Size beds, two rooms with two single beds and one room large with a queen bed, each with air conditioning), is distinguished by its high-class design, central location and the security of a closed house. Villa Bruga & Villa Sandy, are part of Hotel Villas Kalimba, located 1 kilometer and a half from the center of Playa Samara. Each of these villas with private pools share in common the reception located in the Hotel Villas Kalimba where all our clients arrive to check-in and our reception staff will accompany the client to their villa to provide a general introduction. Additionally, the hotel offers a paid breakfast with prior reservation, which will be served at our ranch located in Hotel Villas Kalimba The reception of Hotel Villas Kalimba offers the tour operator service for the different activities in the area. The nearest airport is Nosara, 18 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Traveller reviews
Doro Rose
family_with_children
October 1, 2025
“Perfect last nights of our vacation”
Very calm and comfortable and clean, amazing staff, very delicious food, very nice furniture, everything made with love :-) The beach is just a 3-min walk away :-))
Alison
family_with_children
July 29, 2025
“Very nice place to stay.”
The staff were amazing. Always friendly and ready to help. It was also spotless.
Melanie
family_with_children
August 19, 2024
I spent 4 nights at Villas Kalimba with my kids (13 years old) and we loved it. The villas are conveniently located across the street from a beach access which allowed everyone to come and go as they pleased, when they pleased. The premises are cozy, well maintained, well equipped and offer a great relaxing atmosphere. It is a small compound where every villas has its privacy as well as having access to a pool and a good restaurant. The staff is friendly, responsive and helpful. From our standpoint, it was perfect and I would definitely go back there if I were to visit Samara again. Thank you Carolina for making our trip so enjoyable (and easy)
Ronald
couple
May 22, 2024
“We’d be back”
Great place.
Lorena
solo_traveller
December 23, 2023
Perfect
CAROLINE
family_with_children
August 20, 2023
“Perfect location, wonderful service, highly recommended.”
Location perfect; very close to the town and beach but still very quiet. Diego and the team were superb hosts and nothing was too much trouble. Villa was lovely, very clean and spacious.
Seamus OB
extended_group
May 30, 2023
“Wonderfully relaxed Villas Kalimba.”
Everything. Stayed at seven places on our Costa Rica trip. Villas Kalimba was the best. Diego is the hardest working, best manager I have ever met, anywhere, period!!!
DA359
couple
May 11, 2023
“Great location in Samara !”
The location is ideal, close to the beach (a road to cross) and very quiet. The bungalow was well furnished and the bed was very comfy. We stayed three nights at Villas Kalimba and unfortunately, the restaurant was closed from Sunday to Tuesday. But we discovered a lot of good restaurants in the neighborhood. Samara is a nice village with an authentic soul. And the ocean is warm and safe! Very good waves for surfing...
Stefanie
extended_group
January 19, 2023
it’s a really nice villa , nice pool and really friendly personal
Tim
couple
January 15, 2023
“Great location, well fitted out and quiet.”
This is an oasis, located 50m from the beach, it’s quiet and the villas are well fitted out, air con in the bedroom. All the staff are welcoming and there is a good restaurant on site, which is currently not advised.
Sarah
couple
January 5, 2023
“Beautiful hotel”
The staff were incredibly friendly and the villas have everything you need, with lovely terraces to sit out on. Just across the road from beautiful Samara beach!
Lisa
family_with_children
November 20, 2022
“Sunny time in Samara”
Location, pool and the villa. The villa is located really close to the beach, the pool is super nice with the bar :) the villas have everything what you need.
Melissa
family_with_children
June 11, 2022
“restful and fun holidays”
the staff is super friendly and the location is excellent. 2min away from the beach and close to everything you need (restaurants bars supermarkets..) we loved staying in Samara so much and ended up extending our stay by one day
Marina
family_with_children
May 5, 2022
“Best hospitality!”
I loved everything about Villa Kalimba. To start, the hotel only has 5 villas so it feels very intimate. The staff - who are some of the friendliest I've ever encountered on any of my travels - are so helpful, warm and will know your name after one night. I traveled with my family and it was my dad's birthday during our stay (which we did not inform them about), they sent a birthday message based on the details from the passport that they collected during check-in. It's this level of attention to detail that defines good hospitality. And in terms of location, just a few steps from the beach!
Neu
family_with_children
May 3, 2022
Quaint, well kept, friendly staff. Perfect for a family of four. We would definitely stay here again.
Lacko
couple
April 5, 2022
“Great location and staff. Private and secure.”
Samara is a gem on the Costa Rican Pacific coast. One of our favourite towns and beaches in Guanacaste. Villas Kalimba is one of the nicer places to stay in this town. I would not hesitate to stay here again on a return trip. The staff is great
Michael
family_with_children
March 26, 2022
Everything
Marie
couple
February 27, 2022
“Amazing location and kind staff”
Everything was lovely - the spacious villa, the well-kept garden, the beautiful pool... The location is perfect! It’s close to everything, but it remains calm and private. We were very impressed by how kind and generous the staff was. Reception, bartender, housekeeper - they all exceeded our expectations. We were able to check in earlier and encouraged to enjoy the pool even after check out. Would have loved to stay longer if the villas weren’t fully booked :)
Sara
couple
February 6, 2022
We loved everything here! The staff is super lovely and friendly and the villas are just awesome! We had our own home with kitchen, two bedrooms & two bathrooms, a little garden and the pool in front of the door! Furthermore the beach is just across the street! We will come back as soon as possible.
Jody
couple
November 2, 2021
“Great value, exceptional service and cleanliness”
The place is super clean. Diego was amazingly helpful. Right from reaching out to confirm my arrival time, to helping us get our flat tire fixed. He was exceptional. The villas is only 20 meters walk from the beach. Just walk across the road! There is a super market a few doors down that is super convenient and everything in the town is within walking distance. Nice pool area. Villa was spacious and very clean. Overall great value.
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails, Higher level toilet, Lower bathroom sink
Activities
Beach, Spa facilities, Spa lounge/relaxation area, Spa/wellness packages, Yoga classes, Fitness classes, Personal trainer, Fitness/spa locker rooms, Walking tours, Bike tours, Fishing, Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Diving, Horse riding, Snorkelling, Water sport facilities on site
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Safety deposit box
Internet
WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year)
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking, Accessible parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Pool/beach towels, Swimming pool, Swimming Pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Security alarm, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Check-in kiosk in the lobby, Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Shuttle service, Car hire, Room service, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Valet parking, Currency exchange, Tour desk
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
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