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Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Billiards
Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Beachfront | Down comforters, in-room safe
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
  • Place, Samara Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Teresa Beach
  • Place, Carrillo Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nosara (NOB)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Garden View Junior Suite Kingbed

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

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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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Garden View Deluxe Room Kingsize bed

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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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Garden View Deluxe Room 2 Double Bed

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Beach Front Deluxe Room King Bed

  • 3229 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • 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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Beachfront Junior Suite King | Down comforters, in-room safe

Beachfront Junior Suite King

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

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Garden View Two Bedroom Villa

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

About the neighborhood

Sámara

Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort places you adjacent to Samara Beach. This 116-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, a gym, and a rooftop terrace.

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Carrillo Beach - 14 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Garza Beach - 23 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • Guiones Beach - 28 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Playa Pelada - 36 min drive - 15.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort

Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort features an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a gym. Airport transportation is made easy with a shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available on request) for USD 166.4 per vehicle. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this all-inclusive hotel include a rooftop terrace, coffee/tea in a common area, and a meeting room.
Beds sport down comforters and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and ceiling fans are also available.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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

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

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

More

  • 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

  • One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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)

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals, you can take advantage of the airport pick-up service (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • 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. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hotel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • 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

Will I find all-inclusive options at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort?

Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort is an all-inclusive resort and rates come with all meals.

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

As of Dec 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort on Dec 24, 2025 start from $487.98, 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.

Is a free cancellation option available at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort?

Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see close to Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort?

This hotel is located in Sámara, just steps from Samara Beach. Carrillo Beach is also within a driving distance of 3.8 mi.

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

Yes, there is accessible parking and electric car charging available.

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

Spa services at the hotel include beach massages, couples treatments, and body wraps.

Does Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort feature a casino?

No, Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort a good place to stay for couples?

This beachfront hotel offers many amenities for couples, including in-room massages as well as an outdoor pool and a poolside bar.

Are there hot tubs at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort serves breakfast for a surcharge at Arrecife.

Does Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort though service animals are welcome.

Does Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

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

The closest major airport to Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort is Nosara (NOB), which is 19.9 mi away (66 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort.

Does Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort offer wedding services?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.