Villas Kalimba

Location:
Samara, Costa Rica

Hotel

By Cheri Lucas

Nestled in tropical gardens in a gated complex just steps away from the beach, the six private villas at Villas Kalimba are possibly the finest lodging option in the lazy, laid-back community of Playa Samara, one of the more Tico-populated towns along the northwest Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Roberto Carrer, the personable Italian owner, cooks zesty dinners for guests a couple nights a week in the “Rancho,” the outdoor kitchen and dining area. (His pasta with jumbo shrimp is a divine dish!)

Styled with New Mexican flair and splashes of color, the bright yellow villas surrounding the pool and waterfall-fed Jacuzzi have fully stocked kitchens, two bedrooms and bathrooms, air conditioning, cable TV, and a large outdoor terrace with rocking chairs and a relaxing hammock hidden behind lush green palms.

Located in the heart of the Samara’s bay of gentle, reef-protected waters, Villas Kalimba is next door to Super Samara market, within whiffs distance of the pastries and baked goodies at Panderia Bohemia, and down the road from the restaurant El Samareno, a local favorite.

Hotel Amenities, Services and Facilities Restaurant, Laundry Service, 24-Hour Reception, Safe in Reception or Rooms, Luggage Storage, Parking - Free, Linens Included, 24-Hour Hot Water, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Wake-Up Call, Towels Included, Telephone/Fax Facilities, BBQ Area

Getting There:
Sámara is about a 4.5 hours from downtown San Jose.

From San Jose, follow the Interamericana Highway North until the turnoff for the Tempisque Bridge/Puente de la Amistad. After crossing the Gulf of Nicoya, drive directly to Nicoya. From there, turn so

Room Prices:
Lower:$110
Higher:$170

Contact Information:
Phone: 506-656-0929
Fax: 506-656-0930
E-mail: info(at)remove-this.villaskalimba.com
URL: www.villaskalimba.com