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Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort

3.5 star property
All-inclusive beachfront hotel with outdoor pool, near Samara Beach

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Game room
Beachfront Junior Suite King
Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Beachfront
Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Beachfront
Soak up the sun at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort - All Inclusive, where ocean views and beach massages await. Unwind with a swim-up bar, rooftop terrace, or aromatherapy treatments.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Airport transfer
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Fitness centre
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • Spa services

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Children's pool
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Fridge
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is NZ$616
includes taxes & fees
6 Jun - 7 Jun

Room options

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Down duvets, in-room safe

Garden View Junior Suite Kingbed

Highlights

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

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Down duvets, in-room safe

Garden View Two Bedroom Villa

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 121 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Beachfront Junior Suite King

Beachfront Junior Suite King

Highlights

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

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Down duvets, in-room safe

Beach Front Deluxe Room King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
  • 300 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down duvets, in-room safe

Garden View Junior Suite 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

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Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Beachfront

Highlights

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

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Garden View Deluxe Room Kingsize bed

Garden View Deluxe Room Kingsize bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden View Deluxe Room 2 Double Bed

Garden View Deluxe Room 2 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Down duvets, in-room safe

Beach Front Two Bedroom Villa

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 121 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Samara-Guanacaste, Sámara, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carrillo Beach - 12 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Buena Vista Beach - 12 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Playa Barrigona - 13 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Garza Beach - 20 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 66 min drive
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 137 min drive
  • Airport pickup service

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Malehu - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Microbar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort

At Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort, you can hit the beach to get a beach massage or relax on a sunlounger, plus you'll only be steps from Samara Beach. Guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages, body wraps and aromatherapy, and the outdoor pool provides fun for everyone. Offering garden views, Arrecife serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this all-inclusive hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a rooftop terrace and a poolside bar.

All-inclusive

This hotel is all-inclusive. On-site 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

On-site entertainment and activities

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 116 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

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
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • One child (4 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport pick-up from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free daily reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Local/corner shop
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Yoga classes
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/hire
  • Kayaking
  • Boat tours
  • Motor boating
  • Personal watercraft (motorised)
  • Snorkelling
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
  • Free use of nearby fitness centre
  • Free bikes nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby
  • Segway hire/tours nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 1992
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Down duvet

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms, couples treatment room(s), and outdoor treatment areas. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Dining

Arrecife – This poolside restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: USD 200 per stay

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per adult: USD 75.00
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per child: USD 25.00 (from 4 to 11 years old)

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 166.4 per vehicle. Maximum occupancy 4
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in between 8 AM and 3 PM can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 30
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 30 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and sofa beds

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort?

Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on request. The charge is USD 166.4 per vehicle.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. There's a charge of USD 30 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 30 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as horse riding, kayaking and fishing. Additional recreation on-site includes ecotours and yoga. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include 2 bars and a fitness centre. Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort also has spa services and an arcade, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort?

Yes, Arrecife offers al fresco dining, local and international cuisine and garden views.

What's the area around Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort like?

Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort is located a short 2-minute walk from Samara Beach.

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Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort Reviews

Reviews

6.8

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10

Excellent
3-night trip

8/10

Clean property and nice beach access.
1-night trip

8/10

Beautiful location on the beach. A long 5-hour drive from the San Jose Airport.
4-night trip

8/10

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.
7-night trip

8/10

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.
7-night trip

6/10

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
2-night trip

2/10

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.
6-night trip

4/10

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.
14-night trip

2/10

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.
1-night trip

2/10

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.
3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10

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

This is not a 4 star as they advertise The place is run down They have many of the rooms and villas assigned to full times residences for staff and construction workers Some rooms had been previously renovated but done poorly and it’s already breaking down and not cleaned well We got moved from our room and our new room was in a better location but the door lock was broken and bathroom was dirty They have rocks under the sink for earthy design but it had lots of hair from previous guest in it. We were so disappointed and would have preferred a refund and to stay somewhere else It took all day to get approval to move rooms and since are stay was short we wanted to just leave The buffet for the all inclusive had 6 options in total and a small salad bar, No other food areas It’s really the worst all inclusive I’ve ever seen Maybe a 2.5 star at best The staff were really nice Guest were unhappy and they were apologizing a lot but not their fault Bad management/ownership All I can say to anyone who has a reservation try to get a refund You will be so disappointed
2-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

10/10

3-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

6/10

7-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

10/10

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
2-night trip

8/10

2-night trip

6/10

2-night trip

4/10

5-night trip

2/10

3-night trip

8/10

6-night trip

10/10

Una experiencia sobre nuestras expectativas, especialmente en relación al servicio al huesped, extraordinaria disposición de quien pensamos era la manager y resultó ser la propietaria, con razón ese nivel de servicio lo replican felizmente los empleados, quedamos mas de satisfechos y agradecidos por todas las atenciones de la Sra. Faride Cano, Fressia, Mario, etc... Felicitaciones por la pasión y compromiso que ponen a su trabajo!
3-night trip