The Aparthotel Mirador de Samara is built high on a hill, about 40 meters above sea level, commanding a panoramic view of the village, beach and ocean from every room and terrace. The beach is just a five-minute walk away.

The hotel is situated in a one acre tropical garden, where you can watch animals like howler monkeys, armadillos, iguanas and a lot of different tropical birds.

Samara, a beach on Costa Rica's Pacific coast, has maintained its original charming village character. The town and its surrounding area offer a large variety of plants and exotic animals, a 5-kilometer beach with coconut palms and other tropical plants, and the shelter of a coral reef offshore.

It is an excellent vacation spot, with horseback riding, surfing, cycling, boat tours, trips to nearby national parks, discos, rent a car, supermarkets, international-style restaurants and more.

The main building consists of 2 main buildings with 8 apartments and 4 skyrooms. Each apartment sleeps up to six guests and features, 1 or 2 sleeping rooms, loundge, fully equipped kitchen, big bath room with hot water, private safe box, big terrasses or balconies with panoramic ocean view.

All Skyrooms are good for two (max. 4 people) and offer balcony with ocean view, fridge, nice bath with hot water, safe box, cable tv, internet connection, orthopedic matrasses, etc. Good for 2 max. 4 pers.

A restaurant serving breakfast and private bar for guests of the Mirador adjoins the hotel in a tower with a 360-degree panoramic view.

The hotel also offers a large garden area, parking and reception, and services such as safe deposit box, phone & fax, laundry, ground transfer to/from international airport, etc.

RATES 2011

TRANSPORTATION OPERATED BY RAIN FOREST TOURS

Transfer from San Jose area hotels or San Jose's Juan Santamaría International Airport to hotels in Guanacaste range from $155 to $275.00 each way for a minivan with a capacity of up to 9 passengers. Approximate time from San José to the area is from 4^1/2 to 6 hours.

Transfer from Juan Santamaría International Airport to any hotel in San José $35, including airport assistance, for a minivan with a capacity of up to 9 passengers.