Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort

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

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Dates

July 2025

August 2025

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

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.

Good

Popular amenities

Gym
Airport transfer
Electric vehicle charging point
Bar
Pool
Spa

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
On the beach
Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
Outdoor pool
Rooftop terrace
Fitness center
Beach sun loungers
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)
Refrigerator
Garden
Daily housekeeping

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 19 of 19 rooms

Garden View Junior Suite Kingbed

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Down duvet

Ceiling fan

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

56 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Garden View Two Bedroom Villa

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Down duvet

Ceiling fan

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

121 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Beachfront Junior Suite King

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Down duvet

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

56 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Beach Front Deluxe Room King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Down duvet

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

Designer toiletries

300 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Garden View Junior Suite 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Down duvet

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

30 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Double Beds

Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Beachfront

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Down duvet

Ceiling fan

Separate bedroom

Designer toiletries

150 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 6
1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

Garden View Deluxe Room Kingsize bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Down duvet

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

Designer toiletries

33 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Garden View Deluxe Room 2 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Down duvet

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

Designer toiletries

27 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Queen Beds

Beach Front Two Bedroom Villa

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Down duvet

Ceiling fan

Separate bedroom

Designer toiletries

121 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room Deluxe with Garden View

Sleeps 2

Room Deluxe with Sea View

Sea view
Sleeps 2

2-Bedroom Villa Standard with Garden View

Sleeps 5

Double Suite Superior with Sea View

Sea view
Sleeps 2

3-Bedroom Villa Superior with Sea View

Sea view
Sleeps 8

Room Junior with Garden View

Sleeps 3

Double Room Junior

Sleeps 2

Double Room Deluxe with Garden View

Sleeps 4

Room Junior with Sea View

Sea view
Sleeps 3

2-Bedroom Villa Superior with Sea View

Sea view
Sleeps 5

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Free breakfast
Spa
Free parking

R7 369 total

includes taxes & fees

08 Jul - 09 Jul

About the area

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
Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 137 min drive
Airport pick-up 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 in a sun lounger, plus you'll be just 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. 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

Languages

English, Spanish

More about this property

At a glance

Hotel size

- 116 rooms
- Arranged over 1 level

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

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

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

Children

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

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Parking

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

Transfers

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

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

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)
Children's pool
Childcare in room (surcharge)
Grocery/convenience store
Children's menu

What to do

On the beach
Yoga classes
Ecotours
Hiking/biking trails
Horse riding/rentals
Kayaking
Boat tours
Motor boating
Personal watercraft (motorized)
Snorkeling
Surfing/body boarding
Pool table
Fishing
Free use of nearby fitness center
Free bicycles nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Segway rentals/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 sun loungers
Beach towels
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas

Facilities

Built in 1992
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Television in common areas
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
Arcade/game 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 comforter

What to enjoy

In-room massage

Freshen up

Shower only
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Food and drink

Refrigerator

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite 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 specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco 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 check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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)

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 check-out 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 cribs/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/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

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 to 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 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 onsite activities like horseback riding, kayaking, and fishing. Additional recreation onsite 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 center. 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 alfresco 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

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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Room

Beach

Buffets

Bar

Food

Service staff

Villa

Coffee

Restaurant

8/10

Clean property and nice beach access.

1-night trip

10/10

Excellent

3-night trip

8/10

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!

2-night trip

8/10

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

4-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

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

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

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

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

4/10

2-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

2/10

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...

2-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

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About the area

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

About this property

Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort

All-inclusive

Food and beverages

Lessons/classes/games

Entertainment

Languages

More about this property

At a glance

Hotel size

Arriving/Leaving

Special check-in instructions

Required at check-in

Children

Pets

Parking

Transfers

Other information

Property amenities

Food and drink

Traveling with children