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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 | Down comforters, in-room safe
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Beachfront Junior Suite King | Down comforters, in-room safe

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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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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Garden View Junior Suite Kingbed

  • 602 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden View Two Bedroom Villa

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

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Beachfront Junior Suite King | Down comforters, in-room safe

Beachfront Junior Suite King

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

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Beach Front Deluxe Room King Bed

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

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Garden View Junior Suite 2 Double Beds

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Beachfront

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

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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 | Down comforters, in-room safe

Garden View Deluxe Room 2 Double Bed

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Beach Front Two Bedroom Villa

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

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

  • ‪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

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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 May 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort on Jun 3, 2025 start from $362.83, 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 aromatherapy, body scrubs, and body wraps.

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.

Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 215 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Traveled with partner
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

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

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

4/10 Poor

Debbie

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Verified traveler

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Traveled with family
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

Traveled with family
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

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

zena

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Dinia

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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