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Reviews of Fenix Hotel - On the Beach

100 meters south of the Wingnuts, 50205 Sámara, Costa Rica

#3 of 10 B&Bs and inns in Sámara

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 30 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    10
    Fenix Hotel is a great place to unwind, unplug and reconnect with nature. It is a beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    WiFi was very sporadic and not available for a large periods of time. You need to bring your own soap and shampoo. Kitchen could use a little extra cleaning.

    Location was great. 15 steps to the beach. We Intimate and quiet. The facilities are a bit rustic, but very accommodating. Kim is great…friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2024

    10
    Great location, best sunsets and a cool spot to stay for an extended period of time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Best sunset on the beach! The Fenix was just purchased by the new owners and they were starting some renos but our stay was really enjoyable even with the little bit of construction going on. The rooms are a good size and have small kitchens which is great. The location is awesome and you can walk to beach restaurants and the downtown area. There is also fresh fish and a small store right behind the Fenix. The outside sitting area is fantastic....so comfortable and the sunsets are absolutely awesome. New owners mentioned they were thinking of some upgrades including A/C which would be great too. We plan on going back for sure (and bringing wine....inside joke with new owners!)

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2024

    10
    I highly recommend. If you want a calm and serene beachfront experience stay here. The views, property, and staff are am
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is no AC however the ocean breeze made it comfortable to sleep well at night.

    In the beach, beautiful views, friendly and helpful staff and owners, carefully decorated and maintained, store and restaurant in close proximity, and overall pleasant vibe.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: December 17, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Although there is room for lodging 3 people, it would be crowded. Perfect for a couple's retreat.

    Hotel was clean with an enjoyable host. Location is top-notch, can't be any closer to the beach. Restaurants are available along the beach. Quiet and non-touristy beach. A perfect place to unplug and relax. The kitchenette is a great bonus for those who choose to prepare their own food.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2023

    9.0
    Great place to relax and soak up the sun.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds could have been more comfortable. No AC in rooms.

    Beachfront location doesn’t get much better. Wonderful staff.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location is perfect, it feels quiet and secluded but is a simple walk down the beach to the rest of town.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: June 16, 2022

    8.0
    Relaxing, low/key.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom was a bit smelly.

    Location on the beach. Kitchenette facilities.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2022

    10
    Relaxing - serene - fun - exceeded expectations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Nothing.

    Amazing location on the beach - stunning sunsets - easy going vibes. The rooms are large and well equipped. Will be going back as long as prices stay the same. The owner is very helpful and keeps the hotel immaculate. Thank you for the wonderful stay. Highlight of our trip.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2022

    9.0
    This place is a slice of Paradise, no question. I would stay again in a heartbeat. Jay is a great host and the place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A small detail but I would have liked a table and chair in the kitchenette area inside the room.

    l loved the location and Jay kept the property grounds immaculate. I loved the semi communal aspect of the outdoor pool area. I also loved that the property was next to Bar las Palmitas!

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: January 24, 2022

    9.0
    Great beach front location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit far from town center

    Great beach front location.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: December 24, 2021

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The setup is awesome, rooms surrounding a little pool looking out to ocean, powerful wifi signal serving a great grove of palm trees between pool and beach, complete w lounge chairs. Could have stayed a week!

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2021

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pool was tiny but still great

    Perfect location, beautiful beach private area, had all we need there, great wifi for working I could work at the beach

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2021

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Facilities are basic, no air-conditioning, no TV set, worn out stove, beds, etc. It can be fun if you look for something quaint but not so much fun if you travel with someone with special needs.

    Location location location.. just unbeatable and package makes perfect sense if you are looking for simplicity and decency, in a stunning setting. Amacas and chairs by the beach are great. The host is very good too.

    Stayed in May 2021

  • Reviewed: January 10, 2024

    6.0
    Loved beach location but hard to sleep in the heat and noise
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Too hot with air conditioning. Dogs barking at night. Roosters crowing in the early morning

    Location by the beach

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2023

    3.0
    I would not recommend this property to others.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The property is run down. The bar located next door to the property was loud each night until 12:00 midnight. Made sleeping nearly impossible.

    Honestly, not much Not the caliber of property we are accustomed to.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2022

    7.0
    very nice, beautiful, and relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    the bed in the kitchen

    location and quite

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2022

    7.0
    Beautiful spot on beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    For a family with 2 youngish children (9 and 11), it was a bit far out to walk into town for breakfast, lunch and dinner, given the heat. The were were self catering facilities a room had kitchen but we wanted to use restaurants. If breakfast were provided it would remove that issue. To accommodate 4 of us, the 4th be was a trundle which when pulled out left little room for maneuver between rooms, meaning the bed got really dirty as we had to step over/ on it. Also the rooms had mesh over open windows, which for us with quite difficult children, meant we felt we lacked privacy and that we were disturbing other guests. On the plus side good air circulation. Also had an issue with a red ant infestation one night. The room was clean on the surface but could have been cleaner under beds etc

    The location was great as beach front, which is rare in the area. Lots of palms and sunbeds and hammocks in the shade so you can enjoy the sea/ beach view without frying. I am sure it would be perfect for lots of people. The sea was safe and boogie boards available for free

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2022

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the owner was rude and condescending. would hear owning swearing when doing maintenance work at 0630 am. was not a relaxed vibe for family and same sex couple as we could not understand why owner was so rude to us

    on the beach

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: January 24, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was the best and the coffee brewer was awesome

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2022

    10
    perfect location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Super well-equipped kitchen, everything you could possibly need. Coffee maker and coffee. The walls were thick enough that we couldn’t hear the people next door. Perfect location, right on the beach. Lots of loungers and shade. Boogie boards available to use. The pool was great for cooling off. Jay was very helpful with great recommendations. He arranged a lovely potluck and grilled mahi-mahi for everybody one night.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: June 14, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2023

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