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Students
have two choices for accommodations. They
may either live with a Costa Rican family
or stay in the luxury hotel connected to
the school.
HOMESTAYS:
 Families
provide an ideal way to really get to know
Costa Rica, and to receive a wonderful introduction
to rural Costa Rican culture. The families
are extraordinarily friendly, and willingly
invite you to share their vibrant, happy
lifestyle as a member of the family. Most
importantly, you get to practice your language
skills in the best possible classroom, that
of daily interactions, with people who are
patient
and enjoy helping you learn.
You will have
your own room, and receive breakfast, dinner
and laundry service at your homestay. Our
families all live within walking distance
of the school, either along the beach or
down the (unpaved) side road! You may also
rent bikes if you wish. "We recommend renting bikes for easier transportation in and around town."
You should not expect the same standard of living as you have at home. You will be in a rural, tropical area, and will probably see more insects than you are used to! Families generally do not have hot water, AC, high wattage lightbulbs, home internet access and private bathrooms.
HOMESTAY PICTURES:
 
 
 
 
HOTEL:
 We offer several hotel options for those interested. Hotels include different amenities, based on rates and availability. Most have AC and/or swimming pool. Prices are based on double occupancy; singles will have a surcharge applied. Hotel rooms all have private bathrooms with hot water.
Note:
The hotel option is based on a 5-night occupancy: Sunday through Thursday nights, leaving Friday. We also offer a 7-night option for a higher price, which includes weekend nights. Please see our price list for more details.
In both the homestays and the hotel,
no visitors are allowed, particularly overnight!
In the hotel, only registered
guests are allowed beyond the hotel lobby.
ALTERNATE LODGING (Apartments, Condominiums and Houses): For those who prefer to make their own lodging arrangements, this is an easy and economical option, especially for students planning to travel during their program, or who wish to maintain flexibility in their dates. In addition, other housing may offer more independence, cooking facilities and additional amenities. Please see our links page http://www.samaralanguageschool.com/links.html for recommendations close to the school and town centre, and http://www.samarabeach.com/hotels.htm for general recommendations. Or email directly to:
- Apartamentos Fernanda: Fully equipped, comfortable, artistic apartments located under three blocks from the school, beach and center of town. AC, cable TV, WiFi, hot water, tropical gardens with terrace, hammocks, daily visits from monkeys, toucans and more. Tel: +506-2656-0940.
Email: lucia_a@hotmail.com
- Apartamentos Karmen: salvioni@racsa.co.cr
(506) 2656-0490. Beautiful loft-studios, fully equipped, 50 metres from beach, 25 meters from school.
- Alta Vista Condominiums: Luxury, fully equipped Apartments with Pool, AC, WiFi, Laundry, Cable, Parking. 1 & 2 bedrooms, 75 meters from beach, 10-15 min walk to school by beach or road. Prices discounted for Intercultura students, from $510 per week/6 people and up. Check availability at altavistacondos@gmail.com or +506-8893-5578.
- Villas Pepitas: Luxury hotel and villas, pool, AC, kitchen, 1 block from school and beach www.villaspepitas.com
Tel./Fax (00506) 2656-0747
- Casa Mitchell: Beautiful Villa with pool, ocean views, all amenities. More info with Kay Mitchell, sailorkm@yahoo.com, http://www.goin2travel.com/vacation-property/9739.htm
- Casa del Gecko: Three vacation rentals available, pool, ocean views, full amenities: More information with Lavae Aldrich, www.casaelgecko.com lavae@casaelgecko.com,
CR 011-506-2656-1010
- Apartamentos Locanda: info@locandasamara.com
(506) 2656-0036. Spacious, fully equipped, 10 metres from beach, 300 meters from school.
- Casa Verde Apartments: angelcr94@ice.co.cr /
(506) 2656 - 0778. Large, breezy, fully equipped, 300 meters from school, 250 from beach.
- Exclusive Escapes: giovicari@gmail.com
(506) 8887-1851. Condos, Houses and Apartmentos, some with pool, fully equipped, distances vary.
- Sámara Rentals: samararentals@racsa.co.cr. Variety of rental options in Sámara, some with pools.
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IMPORTANT: For students in homestays
Families are paid from Sunday to Sunday in Sámara, regardless of whether the student leaves before Sunday. Therefore, if a student returns early to a family in Heredia the cost is $18 (with breakfast and dinner) for each additional night in Heredia. Students in homestay may also stay in Sámara until Sunday and take the public bus back to San Jose/Heredia at 8:30am or 3pm.
Students may add up to a maximum of 4 additional nights with their host family. After 4 nights, the full week rate will be charged.
There are also various local hotel options in Heredia and close to the airport:
Hotel Heredia ($16, phone: +506-238-0880);
Hotel America ($28 (with breakfast), phone: +506-260-9292),
Hotel Milenium ($45(with breakfast), phone: +506-430-5050);
Hampton Inn ($99, phone: +506-443-0343).
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