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.

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.

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.