Title: Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=888268&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort Ocean-side relaxation meets adventure at this all-inclusive resort where guests enjoy on-site yoga classes or explore paradise on horseback ## Photo gallery for Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers - Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort (Sámara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/888300/888268/fa5382e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Beachfront | Down duvets, in-room safe - Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort (Sámara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/888300/888268/617ad169.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Food court - Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort (Sámara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/888300/888268/717220bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior entrance - Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort (Sámara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/888300/888268/c892e17f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Beachfront | View from room - Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort (Sámara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/888300/888268/2f6369af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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. ## Reviews 6.8 ## Popular amenities - Pool - All-inclusive - Spa - Restaurant - Air-conditioning - Gym £318 includes taxes & fees 12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026 ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 18 - Dec 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-18&endDate=2025-12-19&selected=888268&PinnedHotelID=888268&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-18&endDate=2025-12-19&selected=888268&PinnedHotelID=888268&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 19 - Dec 20](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-20&selected=888268&PinnedHotelID=888268&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-20&selected=888268&PinnedHotelID=888268&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 19 - 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602 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Beachfront ![Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Beachfront | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/888300/888268/2f6369af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Beachfront ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Air conditioning Fridge Ceiling fan Down duvet 3 bedrooms Private bathroom - 1615 sq ft - 3 bedrooms - Sea view - Sleeps 6 - 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Garden View Deluxe Room Kingsize bed ![Down duvets, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/888300/888268/a409302d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Garden View Deluxe Room Kingsize bed ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge LCD TV Down duvet Ceiling fan Designer toiletries Hairdryer Minibar - 355 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Beach Front Two Bedroom Villa ![Down duvets, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/888300/888268/148b9056.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Beach Front Two Bedroom Villa ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Air conditioning Fridge Ceiling fan Down duvet 2 bedrooms Hairdryer - 1302 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Ocean view - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Garden View Deluxe Room 2 Double Bed ![Garden View Deluxe Room 2 Double Bed | Down duvets, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/888300/888268/f8b931a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Garden View Deluxe Room 2 Double Bed ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge LCD TV Down duvet Ceiling fan Designer toiletries Hairdryer Minibar - 290 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Queen Beds ### View all photos for Beach Front Deluxe Room King Bed ![Down duvets, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/888300/888268/a409302d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Beach Front Deluxe Room King Bed ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge LCD TV Down duvet Ceiling fan Designer toiletries Hairdryer Minibar - 3229 sq ft - Ocean view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Garden View Junior Suite 2 Double Beds ![Down duvets, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/888300/888268/16d63777.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Garden View Junior Suite 2 Double Beds ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Air conditioning Fridge Down duvet Ceiling fan Designer toiletries Hairdryer - 322 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Double Beds ### Double Room Deluxe with Garden View - 344 sq ft - Sleeps 4 ### Room Junior with Sea View - 430 sq ft - Sleeps 3 ### Room Junior with Garden View - 430 sq ft - Sleeps 3 ### Room Deluxe with Sea View - 344 sq ft - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Beachfront Junior Suite King ![Beachfront Junior Suite King | Down duvets, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/888300/888268/49e08de2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Beachfront Junior Suite King ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Air conditioning Fridge Down duvet Ceiling fan Designer toiletries Hairdryer - 602 sq ft - Ocean view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Garden View Two Bedroom Villa ![Down duvets, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/888300/888268/78c699fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Garden View Two Bedroom Villa ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Air conditioning Fridge Ceiling fan Down duvet 2 bedrooms Designer toiletries - 1302 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Double Room Deluxe with Garden View ![Down duvets, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/888300/888268/e27ac2c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room Deluxe with Garden View - 344 sq ft - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Double Room Junior ![Down duvets, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/888300/888268/227bf7c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room Junior - 430 sq ft - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for 3-Bedroom Villa Superior with Sea View ![Down duvets, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/888300/888268/da2da6f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 3-Bedroom Villa Superior with Sea View - 1560 sq ft - Sleeps 8 ### View all photos for Double Suite Superior with Sea View ![Down duvets, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/888300/888268/03987625.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Suite Superior with Sea View - 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With a beachfront location, beach massages and sunloungers, 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 facial, a manicure/pedicure or a massage. 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 hiking/biking, horse riding and snorkelling. Guests can also expect to find a free daily manager's reception, a rooftop terrace and a garden. You'll also find perks such as: - An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers, pool umbrellas and a swim-up bar - Airport pick-up service (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-out - Motorised watercraft on-site, multilingual staff and a front desk safe - Massage treatment rooms, a gift shop and beach towels Room features All 116 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as safes. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Designer toiletries, showers and hairdryers - Fridges, childcare services and coffee/tea makers ### All-inclusive details This hotel is all-inclusive. On-site 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 ### Lessons/classes/games Dancing ### Entertainment On-site entertainment and activities ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/800000/793800/793778/d7fe7117.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive Tamarindo - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - All-inclusive 7.6 Good 1,001 reviews £317 includes taxes & fees 21 Dec - 22 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-21&endDate=2025-12-22&selected=793778&PinnedHotelID=793778&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20590000/20586600/20586535/ec2ab034.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Azura Beach Resort - 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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 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 ### Payment types at the property ## 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 (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 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen 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? ### How much does it cost to stay at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort? ### Is Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort? ### What time is check-out at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort? ### Does Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Are there all-inclusive benefits at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort? ### Where is Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort Reviews 6.8 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.0 Cleanliness ### 7.6 Location ### 6.8 Staff & service ### 7.4 Eco-friendliness ### 6.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 52 8 - Good 56 6 - Okay 49 4 - Poor 26 2 - Terrible 33 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Dariel 22 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Clean property and nice beach access. ##### Dariel Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### William 28 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities 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 ### 6/10 Okay #### Tinku 6 Jan 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 ##### Tinku Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Stephane 29 Dec 2023 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. ##### Stephane Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aaron 18 Aug 2024 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 ##### Aaron Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolina V. 30 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great time etc. ##### Carolina V. Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luis 4 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent ##### Luis Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Rose 17 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful location on the beach. A long 5-hour drive from the San Jose Airport. ##### Rose Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Linda 17 Feb 2024 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. ##### Linda Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Mario 24 Feb 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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... ##### Mario Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Joann 15 Jan 2025 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. ##### Joann Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Payton 1 Feb 2024 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. ##### Payton Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Debbie 29 Feb 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. ##### Debbie Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 7 Sept 2014 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Ants in my bed 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) ##### Verified traveller ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 16 Feb 2024 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Trina 29 Nov 2023 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 ##### Trina Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Octavio 25 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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! ##### Octavio Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Pamela 25 Apr 2022 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! ##### Pamela Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 17 Apr 2022 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 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Rodrigo 17 Apr 2022 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. ##### Rodrigo Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Yuniel 16 Apr 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. ##### Yuniel Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel 9 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Mycket bra mat för att vara ett all ink, bra strand med stolar o parasoll. Bra service o trevlig personal ##### Daniel Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paola 26 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excelente lugar, nos gustó mucho. Las instalaciones son muy bonitas y seguras. ##### Paola Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Adam 29 Dec 2021 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Worst vacation experience in years, possibly ever. ##### Adam Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### elaine 30 Nov 2021 Liked: Room comfort Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Terrible, service mauvais et hôtel en piètre état Pire hôtel depuis plusieurs années. Plus de la moitié de l’hôtel nécessite d’énormes rénovations. Les serviettes sont bonnes à faire des guenillesLa nourriture laisse réellement à désirer et même plus… temps d’attente pour recevoir un burger de 50 minutes au diner…. Pas de buffet, seulement service aux tables dehors en tout temps et seulement 3 serveuses. Nous sommes arrivés tôt vers 11h am et ils voulaient nous facturer 30$ U.S./ personne pour early check-in…. Avons eu notre chambre vers 16h seulement…. Piscine sale, aucun service de bar à la piscine. Vraiment terrible, je ne le recommande à personne surtout pour le coût exorbitant vs la qualité et service….. ##### elaine Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Villa Lapas Jungle Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jaco-Hotels-Villa-Lapas-Jungle-Village.h1330482.Hotel-Information) > > [The Green](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Hotels-The-Green.h527457.Hotel-Information) > > [5 Star Hotels in Camp de Mar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Camp-De-Mar-Hotels.s50-0-d6035122.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [El Remanso Rainforest Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Jimenez-Hotels-El-Remanso-Lodge.h11640675.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Belmar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monteverde-Hotels-Hotel-Belmar.h37178213.Hotel-Information) > > [Domes White Coast Milos, Small Luxury Hotels of the World – Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Milos-Hotels-White-Coast-Pool-Suites-Adults-Only.h48214292.Hotel-Information) > > [Makanda by the Sea](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Quepos-Hotels-Makanda-By-The-Sea.h2328562.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penas-Blancas-Hotels-Heliconias-Nature-Lodge.h8386216.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Alykanas Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alykanas-Beach-Hotels.0-l553248621593240861-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Koora Hotel by Sandglass](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monteverde-Hotels-Hotel-Aguti-Lodge-Reserve.h33594530.Hotel-Information) > > [Poas Volcano Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vara-Blanca-Hotels-Poas-Volcano-Lodge.h5259118.Hotel-Information) > > [Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Arenal-Observatory-Lodge-Spa.h11820519.Hotel-Information) > > [Wyndham Tamarindo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tamarindo-Hotels-Wyndham-Tamarindo.h10356916.Hotel-Information) > > [The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Hotels-The-Arden-Hotel-Leisure-Club.h1184887.Hotel-Information) > > [Cloud Forest Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monteverde-Hotels-Monteverde-Cloud-Forest-Lodge.h2050850.Hotel-Information) > > [Casa Luna Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Casa-Luna-Hotel-Spa.h2305532.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Accademia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Verona-Hotels-Hotel-Accademia.h21507.Hotel-Information) > > [5 Star Hotels in Sheffield](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Sheffield-Hotels.s50-0-d5682.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotel Magic Mountain SPA & Conference center](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Hotel-Magic-Mountain-SPA-Conference-Center.h1636277.Hotel-Information) > > [4 Star Hotels in Albufeira Old Town](https://www.expedia.co.uk/4Star-Albufeira-Old-Town-Albufeira-Hotels.s40-n553248633981728125-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Jardín del Edén Boutique Hotel - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tamarindo-Hotels-Jardin-Del-Eden-Boutique-Hotel-Adults-Only.h2818928.Hotel-Information) > > [Stone House Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hawes-Hotels-Stone-House-Hotel.h11974569.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Cappadocia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cappadocia-Hotels.d6054888.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ### Flights ### Cars ### Activities ---