Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort

My family and I loved our stay! All of the staff were kind and friendly, the food was fantastic, and my children loved getting drinks at the pool. Yunior the chef was so kind and prepared amazing meals each day, he talked to us like we were family. Wendy and Luz took care of all of our needs daily and the front desk staff were quick to take care of any room needs we had. The beach was so lovely right by the room and we got to wake up to the ocean daily. I would recommend this place for a family. We felt so at ease here.

Yunior the head chef came to see us at our table! He is kind, gracious, and an exceptional chef! He and his team cook all the food with love and care! My two daughters loved all the food! There is no way you can only have one plate! We have been saying the whole trip just how incredible the food is! We literally count minutes until the next meal!

This resort is excellent, the food is delicious and the staff are so friendly and knowledgable. Wendy helped us plan our excursions and took care of everything we needed. The location is beautiful, we stayed in a 2 bedroom villa and it was so comfortable. I would highly recommend this resort.

This hotel is underrated on here! I kind of like that to keep it as wonderful and not over-populated as it is. But that would be unfair to the GREAT people who work there. The location is EXCELLENT. Right on a beautiful, calm beach the grounds are very natural and peaceful. The pool is good for adults and kids. The people who work are were some of the nicest we met while in CR. The villas are spacious and well appointed (if a little outdated on the decor-- but tbh that made it all the more charming). I cannot wait to return to this slice of paradise.

I don't really understand the negative reviews on this spot..though if you're looking for fancy I'd suggest staying at the sister hotel Azura next door. Our villa was spacious and clean and about 50 ft from the ocean. We had a problem with the air con late on day 3 and the maintenance team worked on it quietly and quickly. The patio was lovely to sit on in the morning and at sunset. Everyone working here was friendly and helpful. Did they ask you if you wanted something every five minutes? no but that's not what we wanted either. Christian at the restaurant was attentive and kind and always up for a chat. My 8 year old got a jellyfish sting (not very common dont worry) and he brought her a remedy. The buffet wasn't huge but always had something for everyone, everything was cooked with care. I was impressed with the fruit and vegetables available and the meat was never overcooked as is easy to do in a buffet. No stomach issues here. It's worth noting this area has a high calcium content in the water which is great for bones but less so for bloating. There are filtered water stations available. The beach is safe and swimmable even for small children. It is protected by a reef so no rip tides. It's not clear water but you can walk over to Carillo where it is. Many if not all the sea tours leave from right in front of the hotel at the beach so even though it's a walk to town its situated well. Tricoloured squirrels, parrots, parakeets, iguanas and even tiny owls are all seen from the property and the people here respect and love the beauty of the area. We could have happily stayed another week.

Super disappointed with this place. Rooms are run down, over priced, and a bit “scammy”. - Beds are horribly uncomfortable. Have tiny pillows, brutal mattresses, and make a noise every time you move. - The rooms are in disrepair. Holes in the wall, and not fully functioning. In our room the sliding door didn’t lock most of the time, toilet was clogged, linens were ragged, and there was construction items laying across the floor (screws, drywall anchors, drywall dust, etc). - It’s not all inclusive. Scam advertising. Drinks are wildly expensive and made with poor ingredients. - Ordered a drink at the swim up bar and was charged $6. Great! When they asked me to sign off, the bartender had scribbled off the $6 and wrote $12. Never said a thing to me about it. It was well liquor, watered down, and mostly ice. - The resort is concerningly empty for high season. A huge resort and only a handful of elderly Canadian couples. No atmosphere, not well lit at night, weird vibes. Seems like it only exists as part of a package for Canadian travel agencies. - Getting to downtown is a pain. A shuttle would be a great options but not offered. There is no uber in Samara, the cabs stop running at 9pm, and it’s unsafe to walk the beach at night. - Some of the staff members were indifferent at best. The male server at breakfast was openly hostile. Rolled eyes with coffee requests, etc. very odd. - As a single plus (reason for two stars). The beach is really pleasant with very easy access. Stay elsewhere. Seems like they couldn’t care less. Rooms are crumbling. Beach and Samara are wonderful to visit!