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Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Sports facility
Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Beachfront | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe
Billiards
View from room
Travelers soak up the sun at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort - All Inclusive with its ocean views and beach massages. The resort offers a swim-up bar for refreshment, a rooftop terrace for taking in the scenery, and aromatherapy treatments for unwinding.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe

Garden View Junior Suite Kingbed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Beachfront | View from room

Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Beachfront

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Down duvet
3 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
  • 150 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe

Garden View Deluxe Room Kingsize bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe

Beach Front Two Bedroom Villa

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 121 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Garden View Deluxe Room 2 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe

Garden View Deluxe Room 2 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe

Beach Front Deluxe Room King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 300 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe

Garden View Junior Suite 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Beachfront Junior Suite King | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe

Beachfront Junior Suite King

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe

Garden View Two Bedroom Villa

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
  • 121 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Sámara, Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort is on the beach. Safari Surf School is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Samara Beach and Nosara Biological Reserve. Scuba diving and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking nearby.
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Samara-Guanacaste, Sámara, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Carrillo Beach - 12 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Buena Vista Beach - 12 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Playa Barrigona - 13 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Garza Beach - 20 min drive - 10.3 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Roots Bakery & Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Anglers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Limey’s Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort

All-inclusive family-friendly hotel near Samara Beach
You can look forward to a swim-up bar, a poolside bar, and a grocery/convenience store at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort. With a beachfront location, beach massages, and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor treatment areas, and indulge in a body treatment, a massage, or a manicure/pedicure. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Arrecife, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include boat tours, snorkeling, and surfing/body boarding. Guests can also expect to find a free daily manager's reception, a rooftop terrace and a garden.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a swim-up bar
  • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Tour/ticket assistance, motorized watercraft on site, and a front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff, a porter/bellhop, and wedding services
Room features
All 116 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Designer toiletries, showers, and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators, childcare services, and coffee/tea makers

All inclusive details

This hotel is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Number or type of beverages limited at one or more venues

Lessons/classes/games

Dancing

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge) from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Arrecife

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1992
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 30
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 30 for check-in between 8 AM and 3 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 200 per stay
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 75.00
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 25.00 (from 4 to 11 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 166.4 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: USD 30 for check-in between 8 AM and 3 PM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and sofa beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Playa Samara
Hotel Villas Playa
Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort All Inclusive
Hotel Villas Samara
Playa Samara Hotel
Playa Samara Villas
Samara Villas
Villas Playa
Villas Playa Samara
Villas Samara
Villas Playa Front Resort All Inclusive
Villas Playa Samara Beach Front All Inclusive
Villas Playa Front All Inclusive
Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort
Hotel Villas Playa Samara
Playa Front All Inclusive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 30 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 8 AM– 3 PM for a fee of USD 30.

What time is check-out at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 30 (subject to availability).

Does Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 10:00 AM–5:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 166.4 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive. Food and beverages are included (with some restrictions), and activities include dance classes.

Where is Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort located?

This Sámara hotel is on the beach, steps from Samara Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Carrillo Beach and Buena Vista Beach. Playa Barrigona and Playa Barco Quebrado are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort Reviews

6.8

7.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

6.8

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 216 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dariel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean property and nice beach access.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location on the beach. A long 5-hour drive from the San Jose Airport.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Huge swimming pool with swim up bar is amazing. Buffet meals are excellent. BUT rooms are tired and need updating. ALSO there are no real 2 bedroom units. Instead they are one bedroom units with 2 beds = Big difference!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location with easy access to beautiful beach. Property is very nice and rooms are nice--although they could stand a few minor "extras". Pool is very nice. Food needed improvement--limited choices, not great quality although pineapple and watermelon was abundant and delicious.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Joann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The website was completely misleading, but after accepting what they actually had to offer it is a nice resort and we had a great time. The website said the rooms would have sofas, they did not, and it said that there are 2 restaurants, there was 1 and it was buffet only. On multiple days housekeeping left us short on towels. That aside, the food was good, the rooms were clean and the air conditioner worked well to keep our room cool and dry, the pool was clean, the staff were wonderful (especially the servers and bartenders), the grounds were well maintained, and the beach was amazing. They need to update their website so people realistically know what to expect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Tinku

Disliked: Amenities
Resort is right by the beach yes - but so limited only 1 restaurant/buffet for every meal. Wet bar wasn’t open majority of the day. No in house entertainment as much. And our rooms had no telephone to call front desk or for support. And 1 pool
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Payton

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very misleading and incorrect information in the description on their website. They reuse dirty glass cups and plastic cups for drinks at both bars. Only one buffet style restaurant that was very unsatisfying. The property reeks of sewer. The staff were friendly, but slow with their service. The gift shop was incredibly overpriced. Overall, just not a place I would recommend to spend a vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Debbie

Disliked: Staff & service
The resort was fine and the people were nice but the food is the worst we've ever had at an all-inclusive. We all got so sick, not sure if it was the food or water. The food was never really hot. They made omelets in the morning and used so much Pam cooking spray. The rice and pasta was never fully cooked. Breakfast was supposed to be at 7am but they were never ready and it took forever to get coffee.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Ants in my bed

I'm usually a backpacker but was there for a business conference... I can take a lot but not ants in my bed... Killed 50 of them, next day told reception, who promised to spray bed and replace sheets... Which were not replaced (just dusted off), despite my repeated complains they were never replaced... Swimming pool was unusable for 5 days... Sometimes had to wait 1.5 hrs to get good at restaurant, etc etc... Def not worth the money, better of at youth hostels or at a decent hotel (nobody in my conference group of 20 people was satisfied, TV didn't work in any room etc etc)

2/10 Terrible

Stephane

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad experience, avoid if you can. Definitely not 4 star, the hotel is not maintained, rooms are smelly, light not working, clotted sink, dripping water as shower. The entrance picture is very nice but all for the new facility being developed next door, the villa playa Samara is let with poor maintenance, cheap foods and cocktails “all inclusive”, almost empty buffet, garden not maintained, feels like a let down facility. The beach and view is very nice which makes the experience even more disappointing. This might have been a nice spot some time ago but let to decline, I’m surprised it is offered by Air Canada, it must leave a feeling of being trapped in a location not worth $500 to $600 and feeling to be ripped-off. We could leverage our stay by going out to other places but it was not the plan for all inclusive villa.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do not recommend.

We would not stay here again. Check in took forever and the staff was getting complaints right and left. This is not an all inclusive as advertised. No coffee or coffee maker in room. No phone. No drink glasses. Nothing in minifridge. If you wanted a bottle of water you had to buy it at the gift shop. Buffet was terrible and dirty dishes everywhere. One of the guests even started bussing tables to try and help out the staff I guess. Alcohol for mixed drinks was the cheapest, in plastic bottles… liquor we had never heard of… Just an overall disgusting environment with less than friendly staff. Shame on this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina V.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time etc.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Gerard

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mario

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad service at check-in. Staff was silk - risk to contaminate guests. Not hot water in the room and moisture in the room. Only one buffet with a minimum of product offer as food service. Terrible hotel! Young and Weak staff and no manager to speak avalaible...
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Due to a mix up we stayed at Azura but the staff was extremely friendly and helpful and went out of their way to ensure we had a good trip. The food was excellent and we had different options each night! Overall a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Federico

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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