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Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort

3.5 star property
All-inclusive hotel with bars/lounges and fitness centre

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

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$651
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov

Explore the area

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, down duvets, in-room safe

Garden View Junior Suite Kingbed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Down duvet
3 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
  • 150 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, down duvets, in-room safe

Garden View Deluxe Room Kingsize bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, down duvets, in-room safe

Beach Front Two Bedroom Villa

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 121 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin 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
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Beach Front Deluxe Room King Bed

1 bedroom, down duvets, in-room safe

Beach Front Deluxe Room King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 300 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Garden View Junior Suite 2 Double Beds

1 bedroom, down duvets, in-room safe

Garden View Junior Suite 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Beachfront Junior Suite King

Beachfront Junior Suite King

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Garden View Two Bedroom Villa

1 bedroom, down duvets, in-room safe

Garden View Two Bedroom Villa

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
  • 121 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Sámara

An all-inclusive stay in Sámara awaits you at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort. You'll be steps from Samara Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include beachside massages and body wraps along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Arrecife, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own poolside bar, you can stop for a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site gym and kids' swimming pool. Plus you'll find a free manager's reception, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of airport pick-up service. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Sámara hotel include Carrillo Beach and Nosara Beach.

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carrillo Beach - 12 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Buena Vista Beach - 12 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Playa Barrigona - 13 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Garza Beach - 20 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Roots Bakery & Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Anglers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Limey’s Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort

All-inclusive hotel with bars/lounges and fitness centre
Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort is an all-inclusive hotel. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site 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 kids' pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Corner/local shop
  • 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 features a safe and designer toiletries. Beds feature down duvets. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.
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.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • 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

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 motorised watercraft
  • Snorkelling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1992
  • Smoke-free property

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.

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 (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'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 cots/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 guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/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 aged 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

What is the cancellation policy at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort?

Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort on 14 Nov 2025 start from AU$650.99, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort?

Yep, Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort is a short 2-minute walk from Samara Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and waterskiing. You can also find motor boats and boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as beachside massages.

Does Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort have a pool?

Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and al fresco dining, as well as massage services available in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort.

Is Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and children's meals, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort?

No, but there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort?

No, only service animals are allowed.