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Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort - All Inclusive
3.5 star property

Ocean-view hotel with a swim-up bar, near Samara Beach
your current months are April, 2024 and May, 2024.
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Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort - All Inclusive

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Front of property
Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Beachfront
2 bars/lounges, swim-up bar, poolside bar
Interior entrance

Overview of Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort - All Inclusive

Reviews
6.6

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • GymGymGym
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
The price is NZ$611
Price available on 17/4/2024

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Map
Samara-Guanacaste, Sámara, Guanacaste
  • Popular LocationSamara Beach13 min walk
  • Popular LocationLa Selva3 min drive
  • Popular LocationBar Las Palmitas5 min drive
  • Popular LocationBar y Restaurante del Hotel Bahía5 min drive
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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
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
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
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
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 | View from room

Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Beachfront

Highlights

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

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Down duvets, in-room safe

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
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Designer toiletries
  • 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

Sámara

Located in Sámara, Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort - All Inclusive is on the beach. Samara Beach and Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Camaronal reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Safari Surf School and Jungle Butterfly Farm. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking.
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What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 13 min walk
  • La Selva - 3 min drive
  • Carrillo Beach - 5 min drive
  • Playa Barrigona - 33 min drive
  • Buena Vista Beach - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 155 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coco's Mexican Restaurant - 7 min drive
  • Microbar - 7 min drive
  • Roots bakery & Cafe - 7 min drive
  • Bar y Restaurante del Hotel Bahía - 5 min drive
  • Limey’s Bar & Restaurant - 7 min drive

About this property

Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort - All Inclusive

All-inclusive family-friendly hotel by the ocean
Located close to Samara Beach, Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort - All Inclusive provides a swim-up bar, a poolside bar and a corner/local shop. With a beachfront location, beach massages and sunloungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor treatment areas, and indulge in aromatherapy, a body treatment or a massage. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Arrecife, features pool views and a poolside location. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include surfing/body boarding, motor boating and horse riding. Guests can also expect to find a free daily manager's reception, a rooftop terrace and a garden.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers, pool umbrellas and a swim-up bar
  • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-out
  • Massage treatment rooms, motorised watercraft on-site and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage, a billiards/pool table and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All 116 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Designer toiletries, showers and hairdryers
  • Fridges, childcare services and coffee/tea makers

All-inclusive details

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

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • 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 motorised watercraft
  • Snorkelling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting
  • 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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Built in 1992
  • Floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

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 staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 200 per stay
  • 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)

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 cots/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 any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen 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 - All Inclusive have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort - All Inclusive?

As of 16 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort - All Inclusive on 17 Apr 2024 start from NZ$610.50, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort - All Inclusive pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

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 to 3 PM for a fee of USD 30.

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

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 30 (subject to availability).

Does Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort - All Inclusive 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 - All Inclusive?

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

Where is Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort - All Inclusive located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sámara hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Samara Beach and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Carrillo Beach. Buena Vista Beach and Playa Barrigona are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 200 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 200 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 200 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 200 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 200 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Debbie

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Linda, Providence

Travelled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Payton

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Tinku

Travelled with partner
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

Stephane

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Dariel

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

8/10 Good

Dorin

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Trina

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Rose

Travelled with family
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