Travelers soak up the sun at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort - All Inclusive with its ocean views and beach massages. The resort offers a swim-up bar for refreshment, a rooftop terrace for taking in the scenery, and aromatherapy treatments for unwinding.
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Garden View Junior Suite Kingbed
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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Garden view
56 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Beachfront
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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Sea view
150 sq m
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed
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Garden View Deluxe Room Kingsize bed
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Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Garden view
33 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Beach Front Two Bedroom Villa
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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Ocean view
121 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Garden View Deluxe Room 2 Double Bed
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Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Garden view
27 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Queen Beds
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Beach Front Deluxe Room King Bed
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Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Ocean view
300 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Beachfront Junior Suite 2 Double Beds
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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Garden view
450 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Double Beds
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Garden View Junior Suite 2 Double Beds
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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Garden view
30 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Double Beds
Double Room Deluxe with Garden View
32 sq m
Sleeps 4
Room Junior with Sea View
40 sq m
Sleeps 3
Room Junior with Garden View
40 sq m
Sleeps 3
Room Deluxe with Sea View
32 sq m
Sleeps 2
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Beachfront Junior Suite King
Highlights
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Ocean view
56 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Garden View Two Bedroom Villa
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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Garden view
121 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Double Room Deluxe with Garden View
32 sq m
Sleeps 2
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Double Room Junior
40 sq m
Sleeps 2
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3-Bedroom Villa Superior with Sea View
145 sq m
Sleeps 8
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Double Suite Superior with Sea View
40 sq m
Sleeps 2
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2-Bedroom Villa Standard with Garden View
120 sq m
Sleeps 5
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2-Bedroom Villa Superior with Sea View
120 sq m
Sleeps 5
About the neighborhood
Located in Sámara, Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort is on the beach. Safari Surf School is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Samara Beach and Nosara Biological Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking. Visit our Sámara travel guide
Samara-Guanacaste, Sámara, Guanacaste
What's nearby
Samara Beach
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Carrillo Beach
13 min drive - 6.4 km
Buena Vista Beach
15 min drive - 8.5 km
Playa Pelada
36 min drive - 25.7 km
Playa Barco Quebrado
17 min drive - 10.3 km
Getting around
Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR)
137 min drive
Restaurants
Boulangerie
7 min walk
Las Olas Beach Club
8 min walk
Sheriff Rustic
2 min walk
2 Gringos Artisan Brewing
1 min walk
Gusto Beach Club - Samara
3 min walk
About this property
Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort
All-inclusive family-friendly hotel near Samara Beach
You can look forward to a swim-up bar, a poolside bar, and a grocery/convenience store at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort. With a beachfront location, beach massages, and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor treatment areas, and indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a massage, or a body scrub. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Arrecife, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include snorkeling, kayaking, and boat tours. Guests can also expect to find a free daily manager's reception, a rooftop terrace and a garden.
You'll also find perks like:
An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a swim-up bar
Airport pick-up service (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
A computer station, massage treatment rooms, and coffee/tea in the lobby
A gift shop, smoke-free premises, and 1 meeting room
Room features
All 116 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Designer toiletries, showers, and hair dryers
Refrigerators, childcare services, and coffee/tea makers
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
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 motorized watercraft
Snorkeling
Surfing/bodyboarding
TV in common areas
Yoga classes
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
Conveniences
Gift shop/newsstand
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
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 elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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1 floor
Built in 1992
Smoking not allowed
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Property 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 (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 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
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 have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Is Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
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 is available for a fee of USD 30 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 8 AM–
3 PM for a fee of USD 30.
What time is check-out at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort?
Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 30 (subject to availability).
Does Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort 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?
Yes, the property is all-inclusive. Food and beverages are included (with some restrictions), and activities include dance classes.
Where is Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort located?
This Sámara hotel is on the beach, steps from Samara Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Carrillo Beach and Buena Vista Beach. Playa Barrigona and Playa Barco Quebrado are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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Reviews
Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort Reviews
6.6
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Huge swimming pool with swim up bar is amazing. Buffet meals are excellent. BUT rooms are tired and need updating. ALSO there are no real 2 bedroom units. Instead they are one bedroom units with 2 beds = Big difference!
William
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Charles
8 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Villas Playa Samara is a lovely property situated on a small bay with a large, rocky island offshore. Beautiful views and sunsets! Our rooms were very clean and well-maintained by housekeeping during our stay. However, we did have some problems with the plumbing -- stopped-up toilets and showers that had very little pressure. These were corrected, but it was a bit frustrating. The villas are roomy and comfortable but a bit outdated.
The staff in general was extremely friendly and helpful. Only the front desk attendants were a bit testy when we brought our complaints to them regarding our bathrooms. We also had a lot of problems checking in due to the computer system being down. We were switched from room to room before they figured it all out. And one of our four rooms was NOT the junior suite that we had booked, but a smaller room. We didn't get a good explanation as to why this couldn't be corrected.
The pool is beautiful and the beach is quite nice, but they don't seem to have enough towels. We often were told that they are in the dryer and more will be available in 30 minutes.
There's not much assistance available for booking activities or tours. We eventually found a boat/snorkeling tour on-line that actually left from the beach right next to the property. It turned out to be great fun. But there's no concierge able to assist guests with activities off-property.
We were there over New Year's Eve and they threw a fantastic party for everyone!!
Charles
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Tinku
6 January 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
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.
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
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.
Bad service at check-in. Staff was silk - risk to contaminate guests. Not hot water in the room and moisture in the room. Only one buffet with a minimum of product offer as food service. Terrible hotel! Young and Weak staff and no manager to speak avalaible...
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.
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
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
4/10 Poor
Debbie
29 February 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.
I'm usually a backpacker but was there for a business conference... I can take a lot but not ants in my bed... Killed 50 of them, next day told reception, who promised to spray bed and replace sheets... Which were not replaced (just dusted off), despite my repeated complains they were never replaced... Swimming pool was unusable for 5 days... Sometimes had to wait 1.5 hrs to get good at restaurant, etc etc... Def not worth the money, better of at youth hostels or at a decent hotel (nobody in my conference group of 20 people was satisfied, TV didn't work in any room etc etc)
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.
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
Una experiencia sobre nuestras expectativas, especialmente en relación al servicio al huesped, extraordinaria disposición de quien pensamos era la manager y resultó ser la propietaria, con razón ese nivel de servicio lo replican felizmente los empleados, quedamos mas de satisfechos y agradecidos por todas las atenciones de la Sra. Faride Cano, Fressia, Mario, etc... Felicitaciones por la pasión y compromiso que ponen a su trabajo!
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!
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
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
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
6/10 Okay
Yuniel
16 April 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.