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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Bar

All-inclusive

Gym

Pool

Spa

Housekeeping

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Samara-Guanacaste, Sámara, Guanacaste

Samara Beach
2 min walk
La Selva
10 min drive
Carrillo Beach
13 min drive
Carrillo (PLD)
14 min drive

Room options

Garden View Junior Suite Kingbed

56 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Garden View Two Bedroom Villa

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

Beachfront Junior Suite King

56 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Beach Front Deluxe Room King Bed

300 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Garden View Junior Suite 2 Double Beds

30 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Double Beds

Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Beachfront

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

Garden View Deluxe Room Kingsize bed

33 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Garden View Deluxe Room 2 Double Bed

27 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Queen Beds

Beach Front Two Bedroom Villa

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

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Pool

Hot tub

Breakfast included

All-inclusive

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

8 Dec - 9 Dec

About the area

Sámara

With a stay at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort in Sámara, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Samara Beach and Carrillo Beach. .This all-inclusive hotel is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Buena Vista Beach and 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Playa Barrigona.

What's nearby

Samara Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Carrillo Beach - 13 min drive - 6.2 km
Buena Vista Beach - 26 min drive - 10.9 km
Playa Barrigona - 30 min drive - 12.0 km
Garza Beach - 44 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

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

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

Ocean-view hotel with a swim-up bar, near Samara Beach

Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort offers 116 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and designer toiletries. Beds feature down comforters. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 116 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Bathrooms feature showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Pamper yourself with onsite massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include an arcade/game room, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.

This hotel is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Satisfy your appetite with local and international cuisine at Arrecife, a poolside restaurant where you can take in the garden view and dine alfresco. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges.

Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available on request).

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

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.

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

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

1 restaurant
2 bars/lounges, 1 swim-up bar and 1 poolside bar
Free daily reception
Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

Arrecife

Things to do

Arcade/games room
Billiards/pool table
Boat tours
Children's pool
Ecotours
Fishing
Fitness centre
Hiking/biking trails
Horse riding/hire
Kayaking
Motor-boating
Motorised watercraft
Outdoor pool
Snorkelling
Spa services
Surfing/body boarding
Yoga classes

Family friendly

Arcade/games room
Children's pool
Corner/local shop
In-room childcare (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Fridge
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand
Corner/local shop

Guest services

Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour/ticket assistance
Wedding services

Business services

Computer station
A meeting room

Outdoors

BBQ grill(s)
Beach loungers
Beachfront location
Garden
Pool sunloungers
Pool umbrellas
Rooftop terrace

Spa

Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body treatments
Body wraps
Couples treatment room(s)
Facials
Manicures and pedicures
Massage - on the beach
Massage/treatment rooms
Outdoor treatment areas

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Beach towels
Smoke-free property
TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Down duvet

Bathroom

Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Shower
Towels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Fridge

Access via exterior corridors
In-room massage
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

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 (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 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

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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

Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort Reviews

6.6

7.0/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with partner

18 Aug 2024

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

22 Apr 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

9 Apr 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Debbie

Travelled with family

29 Feb 2024

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

17 Feb 2024

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

Verified traveller

16 Feb 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

Payton

Travelled with partner

1 Feb 2024

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

6 Jan 2024

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

29 Dec 2023

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

22 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Clean property and nice beach access.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Dorin

12 Dec 2023

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Trina

Travelled with partner

29 Nov 2023

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

17 Dec 2022

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

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Travelled with family

25 Apr 2022

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

This property is very dated. A lot of the units had furniture stacked inside them as though it was being stored. And I think more employees lived there than guests were there. A coffee maker in the room, but no coffee to make a pot. Fridge in the room was an added bonus, but is in need of cleaning and deicing. Pool bar and gym were closed. No bar to hangout in, one restaurant with the same food every day, but inconsistent on how it was prepared, towels and sheets were very worn, holes in our sheets and some of our towels had strings hanging off of them. The staff were very nice and the location was great, but the resort is in desperate need of updating. The second property is an adults only one, but looked busier and seemed to have better amenities. I love the country of Costa Rica and will return, just not to this property. Not sure if this property was closed for a long time due to COVID, but it sure does need some updating. Over all it was a pleasant experience, but not a 5 star one!

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Rolando

22 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Amenities

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 Apr 2022

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

Una bendición

Hola, la experiencia fue increíble, el trato, la comida, las villas, todo con excelencia. Disfrutamos mucho la estadía y regresamos muy satisfechos. Todo el personal súper especial muy amable, realmente fue una gran bendición haber optado por dicho lugar. Lo recomendamos al 100. Estamos muy agradecidos

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Rodrigo

Travelled with family

17 Apr 2022

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

El aire acondicionado no funcionaba, la habitación es pequeña, no hay closet ni mueble donde poner la ropa, en el baño no hay mueble, la habitación no tiene ventanas, el personal del restaurante es amable pero no tiene capacitación ni experiencia. Muy mala experiencia, no se lo recomiendo a nadie.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Yuniel

Travelled with family

16 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nada recomendable!!!

Hay mucho que mejorar, servicio ineficiente. No conocen las más mínimas normas de servicio, puede llegarte la comida primero, las bebidas detrás y los cubiertos de último. La habitación que me asignaron no servía el aire acondicionado, no tenía refrigerador (a pesar de decirlo en la reserva) la luz de la habitación quemada. Nos cambiaron a otra y en la espera, pudimos hacer uso de las instalaciones a hasta las 6 de la tarde. Realmente una experiencia nada positiva. No creo que regrese a este lugar.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Karina

13 Apr 2022

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

zena

15 Mar 2022

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Dinia

11 Mar 2022

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner

26 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excelente lugar, nos gustó mucho. Las instalaciones son muy bonitas y seguras.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

tanya

30 Dec 2021

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

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Adam

Travelled with family

29 Dec 2021

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

Worst vacation experience in years, possibly ever.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Fiorella

1 Dec 2021

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

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About the area

Sámara

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

About this property

Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort

All-inclusive details

Food and beverages

Lessons/classes/games

Entertainment

Languages

Property amenities

Parking and public transport

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Spa

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

Property is also known as

Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort Reviews

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7.0/10

6.6/10

6.0/10

6.4/10

7.0/10

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10/10 Excellent