Samara Pacific Lodge

We returned after a couple of years and after one night in a poolside room returned to our favourite one which is comfortable and lets us look out to the farmland. The pasture is filled with varied livestock during the day and at night there are sounds for birders like me: pygmy owls, lapwings, pauraques. There is a handy store close by and sodas down the road to the local beach and also buenavista. soda perla is enroute to the closer beach, about 20 minutes walk, but both were good. we used to enjoy gourmet meals on the upper deck of the lodge, sadly that is no more although one can get paninis or pizzas. My wife is vegetarian and wasn't eating bread and they kindly came up with a custom meal with cheese and tomatoes etc for her. We used to love the tranquil walk to and from playa buenavista before and after sunset. However, the area has built up and there was a near constant roaring of atv's stirring up the dust now and taking away that tranquility. Also, the forest path across the road has now been gated and locked. Nonetheless, the pool is nice, the staff great and the location continues to serve us well.

Coming back from the day at the beach, it was entertaining to see and hear all the farm animals on the adjacent farm.

Friendly staff Very nice hotel with friendly staff. About a 800 meter walk to the beach. Breakfast included with a choice of 3 different items on the menu but a full breakfast. Parking is behind solid gate.