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Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront hotel near Samara Beach

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Beachfront | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe
Billiards
View from room
Sports facility

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • All inclusive
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Samara-Guanacaste, Sámara, Guanacaste
  • Samara Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Carrillo Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Buena Vista Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Nosara (NOB)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe

Garden View Junior Suite Kingbed

  • 602 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe

Garden View Two Bedroom Villa

  • 1302 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Beachfront Junior Suite King | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe

Beachfront Junior Suite King

  • 602 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe

Beach Front Deluxe Room King Bed

  • 3229 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe

Garden View Junior Suite 2 Double Beds

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Beachfront | View from room

Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Beachfront

  • 1615 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe

Garden View Deluxe Room Kingsize bed

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden View Deluxe Room 2 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe

Garden View Deluxe Room 2 Double Bed

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe

Beach Front Two Bedroom Villa

  • 1302 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe

Double Room Deluxe with Garden View

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

Room Deluxe with Sea View

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe

2-Bedroom Villa Standard with Garden View

  • 1291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe

Double Suite Superior with Sea View

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe

3-Bedroom Villa Superior with Sea View

  • 1560 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 8

Room Junior with Garden View

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe

Double Room Junior

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

Double Room Deluxe with Garden View

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

Room Junior with Sea View

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe

2-Bedroom Villa Superior with Sea View

  • 1291 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5

About the neighborhood

Sámara

On the beach.A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Samara Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Carrillo Beach. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Buena Vista Beach and Playa Barrigona.

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Carrillo Beach - 12 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Buena Vista Beach - 12 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Playa Barrigona - 13 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Garza Beach - 20 min drive - 10.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Roots Bakery & Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Limey’s Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sheriff Rustic - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort

3.5-star beachfront hotel near Samara Beach
Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort is an all-inclusive hotel. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A free manager's reception is offered daily.

A rooftop terrace, spa services, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available on request) is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Sámara hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 116 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1992
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
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.
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Parking and transportation

  • 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

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 motorized watercraft
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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 staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 200 per stay
  • 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)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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

How close is Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort to the airport?

Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort is 19.9 mi (66-min drive) away from the Nosara (NOB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Sep 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort on Sep 21, 2025 start from $217.15, excluding 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.

Does Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort have an airport shuttle?

Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort offers a shuttle from the airport to the hotel from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at scheduled times, for a charge of USD 166.4 per vehicle.

How close is Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort offer free breakfast?

Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort does not offer free breakfast.

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

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in costs USD 30 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort have a pool?

Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort have a restaurant?

Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort is home to Arrecife, which features local and international cuisine, pool views, and a poolside location.

Does Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer facials, beach massages, and body treatments.

How close is Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort to downtown Sámara?

Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort is 0.1 mi away from Sámara.