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Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort

3.5 star property
All-inclusive beachfront hotel with outdoor pool, near Samara Beach
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Sports facility
Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Beachfront
Billiards
Game room

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

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 price is AU$580
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

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
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Designer toiletries
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden View Two Bedroom Villa

Highlights

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

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Garden View Junior Suite 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 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
Ceiling fan
3 bedrooms
Down duvet
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

Highlights

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

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Beach Front Two Bedroom Villa

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
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 - 13 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Buena Vista Beach - 26 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Playa Barrigona - 30 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Nosara Beach - 61 min drive - 27.2 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

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

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.

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.

Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort Reviews

Reviews

6.6

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Luis, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Aaron, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Federico, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Michael, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Debbie, 14-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Linda, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Payton, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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
Tinku, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Stephane, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Clean property and nice beach access.
Dariel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Dorin, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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
Trina, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Beautiful location on the beach. A long 5-hour drive from the San Jose Airport.
Rose, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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!
Pamela, 8-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Rolando, 4-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Rodrigo, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Yuniel, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Karina, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

zena, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Dinia, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excelente lugar, nos gustó mucho. Las instalaciones son muy bonitas y seguras.
Paola, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

tanya, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Worst vacation experience in years, possibly ever.
Adam, 3-night family trip
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