Fenix Hotel - On The Beach (Playa Samara, Costa Rica): See 239 Reviews and 157 Photos

Also Known As:: Fenix Hotel Playa Samara; Fenix Boutique Hotel

Address: 100 mts sur de Arbol Matapalo, Playa Samara 5235, Costa Rica

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Region: Costa Rica > Province of Guanacaste > Playa Samara

Amenities:

Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Pets Allowed Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool

Hotel Style:

#1 On the Beach Hotels in Playa Samara

#2 Family Hotels in Playa Samara

#9 Romantic Hotels in Playa Samara

Price range (per night): S$119 - 144

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Winner of the Traveler´s Choice Award in 2009, 2012 & 2013! Beachfront hotel just footsteps from the ocean. Comfortable tropical rooms with full kitchens and separate bedroom. Lush gardens and a small pool. Movable wood sunbeds with thick cushions. Hammocks and BBQ. Ranchos and palm trees provide plenty of shade. Our deluxe room has AC and 42¨ widescreen TV. Our hotel has a comfort level that our guests enjoy, making it one of the best places to stay in Costa Rica. We have an honor system for beverages, boogie boards and pool. Over half of our guests are either referred or return for another stay. Ten minute walk to Sámara central, on the beach. There is a small store and fish market in our neighborhood of Matapalo, along with fresh pastries and ceviche. ... more less

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Catherine B

Guelph, Canada

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Best place on the beach!”

Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

What a great place! I definitely would like to go back. Phyllis was a wonderful host. She gave us a lot of information and was always around to help or answers questions. The facility was very clean and very well maintained. Our rooms felt like home. Each room had a kitchen which we used a lot. Grocery store and fresh... More

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Kelli W

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Senior Reviewer

6 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

1 helpful vote

“Home away from home”

Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

Fenix Hotel was the perfect home away from home! Right away Phyllis made me and my group of friends feel very welcome. She took the time to get to know us a little bit and frequently checked in to make sure we were happy and had everything we needed. Staff on hand were also very friendly and catered to our... More

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Sharon C

Jasper National Park, Canada

1 review

“Wonderful stay on the beach”

Reviewed 9 May 2013

This is the second time we stayed at the Fenix,both times were great,Phyllis is very nice, helpful and informative,beer is on hand as well as book and boogie boards.The ocean waves put you to sleep at night and wake you up in the morning.This is a great place to stay,Many animals live close by.hermit crabs are always busy at night... More

TexasTicaCR

Turrialba, Costa Rica

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3 reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

“Perfect Vacation Spot”

Reviewed 7 May 2013

Our family had a really nice vacation at Hotel Fenix. We live in Costa Rica and we were looking for a place where we would feel at home at the beach. We were not disappointed! The hotel is really conveniently located and just right on the beach where the kids could boogie board all day in the waves. Its a... More

ckfortcollins

Fort Collins, Colorado

“Perfect Stay”

Reviewed 30 April 2013

The Fenix was a perfect place to stay for our family. Very quaint, friendly hotel, directly on the beach. Kids enjoyed waking up and going straight to the waves. It is very close to the town, an easy walk to restaurants, kayaks, surfing lessons, etc. Phyllis was very nice in answering all of our questions, even making sure we timed... More

PeeGeeWhee

Asheville, North Carolina

“Great vacation experience”

Reviewed 28 April 2013

My wife and I spent five days with the fine folks at Fenix Hotel at the end of March 2013. This is a nice property beautifully situated right on the beach in Playa Samara. The hosts and staff were excellent and there is an air of trust and respect among guests, staff and all. The rooms are very large and... More

CIndyHanson52

Saskatoon, Canada

“Great setting and service”

Reviewed 13 April 2013

Hotel Fenix is a small, quaint hotel on a lovely stretch of beach. It's not a place for people looking for a all inclusive resort. But if you're looking for a reasonable, local-style place to stay this is it. The beach in front was especially interesting with fishers, hundreds of pelicans and sardines jumping in the water. Also if you... More

JoC64

Vancouver, Canada

2 helpful votes

“The trip of a lifetime”

Reviewed 29 March 2013

We just came back from 2 weeks in Costa Rica. We had never been before so relied heavily on tripadvisor reviews to pick places to stay. We spent our first week at the Fenix based on the excellent reviews and we were not disappointed. What a great place to get away from it all. Hanging out in the many hammocks... More

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howie_ja

“Complete relaxation”

Reviewed 23 March 2013

We spent 6 days at the Fenix in February, 2013. During the day, we read or surfed the web in the shade, chatted to other guests, walked or exercised on the beach, tried paddle-boarding, or rode rented bikes to nearby Playa Carrillo, all in glorious weather. The "bodega", with easy access to cheap, chilled drinks, is a great idea. In... More

RedDeer55

Alberta

10 reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

5 helpful votes

“Fabulous Fenix”

Reviewed 14 March 2013

We stayed at the Fenix from January 26-February 15 2013. What a great place to relax and enjoy life. The six room hotel is perfect for getting to know others. The rooms are very clean and the grounds are kept lovely by Javier. Phillis and Bill, the owners are very friendly and helpful. It was great to be able to... More

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