Samba Vallarta All Inclusive Beach Resort by Emporio Hotel’s

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All Inclusive

Wi-FI

Restaurant

Bar

Gym/Spa

Pool

Beachfront

Parking

No Pets

All Ages

Nuevo Nayarit

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About Samba Vallarta All Inclusive Beach Resort by Emporio Hotel’s

Samba Vallarta is an all-inclusive beachfront family hotel located in the exclusive Nuevo Vallarta development in Riviera Nayarit. The property features a hacienda-type architectural style surrounded by nature and offers a wide range of dining and entertainment options for the whole family. The property houses 183 large guest rooms and suites equipped with LCD cable TV, free wireless internet access, in-room electronic safe, telephone with voice mail, air conditioning, alarm clock radio, iron and board, hairdryer, and bath amenities. For large families, there are suites with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Accommodations offer views to the garden, the pool, or the sea.

The property has a pool split in three sections, one of them only for children. There is also a children’s club supervised by adults, a playground, night shows, theme parties, non-motorized water sports including kayaking, as well as beach volleyball and soccer. The hotel has a buffet restaurant and two specialty restaurants, Mexican and Italian; two bars and a snack bar. For events, there are conference facilities and outdoor areas to accommodate up to 600 guests.

The hotel is 3 kilometers (1.9 mi) from the 18-hole Flamingos Golf Course, 5 kilometers (3.1 mi) from Paradise Mall, with over 100 stores and restaurants; and 9 kilometers (5.6 mi) from Dolphin Discovery Vallarta, ideal for activities with dolphins. Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) is 15 kilometers (9.3 mi) from the hotel.

***Resort guests will receive a credit per room per stay that can be exchanged for services or products at the hotel with a value of $1,300 MXN. Valid for stays with a minimum length of 3 nights in low season and 4 nights in high season (from July 10 to August 13, 2017, and December 24, 2016 to January 03, 2017).

Benefits for booking at Samba Vallarta All Inclusive Beach Resort by Emporio Hotel’s

$1,300 MXN on Resort Credit

Free wireless internet

Food, beverages, and night shows included

Panoramic views

Offering a spectacular oceanfront location, this resort faces a long, sandy, swimmable beach in the heart of Riviera Nayarit, with panoramic Banderas Bay views.

Family activities

Water-sports equipment, on-site restaurants, family activities, nightly family-oriented live shows, and a children’s club are among amenities included in room rates at Samba Vallarta – All Inclusive.

Marble floors, baths

Samba Vallarta – All Inclusive offers guestrooms and suites in a white, 4-story Spanish Colonial-style building with yellow trim and red-tile roofs.

Location

Av. Costera y Playa S/N, Residencial Flamingos, Bahía de Banderas Nuevo Vallarta NAY 63732

All-Inclusive Details

This resort is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities and taxes are included.

Food and beverages

  • All meals, snacks, and beverages included

Activities and facilities/equipment

All non-motorized water sports are included.

Water activities

  • Kayaking
  • Surfing/boogie boarding

Land activities

  • Bicycling
  • Fitness facilities
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

  • Aerobics
  • Dancing

Kids’ club

  • Supervised activities for children between 5 and 12 years old

Entertainment

  • Onsite entertainment and activities
  • Onsite live performances

Not included

  • Motorized water sports
  • Scuba-diving excursions
  • Scuba-diving lessons
  • Airport transfers
  • Childcare
  • Laundry/dry cleaning services
  • Spa/beauty facilities and services
  • Activities and services offered by independent operators
  • Offsite tours

Resort Amenities

Samba Vallarta – All Inclusive offers its guests complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access in the hotel’s public areas, as well as luggage storage, a grocery/convenience store, tours/ticket assistance, and childcare services (surcharge). Business amenities include an Internet point, banquet facilities, and a conference room with audiovisual equipment,

Recreational facilities include an air-conditioned fitness center with cardio machines, weight machines, and free weights. A skylighted games plaza features pool tables and coin-operated foosball tables. Massage is available for a surcharge in a massage room suitable for couples. On request, an independent beautician comes to the resort (surcharge for services). Hair braiding is available from vendors selling goods and services under a thatched-roof beach palapa.

The hotel features multiple onsite dining restaurants, as well as several bars/lounges throughout the property.

  • Outdoor pool 
  • Poolside bar 
  • Children’s pool 
  • Spa treatment room(s) 
  • Fitness facilities 
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge) 
  • Children’s club (surcharge) 
  • Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge) 
  • Airport transportation (surcharge) 
  • Arcade/game room 
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk 
  • Multilingual staff 
  • 24-hour front desk 
  • Porter/bellhop 
  • Number of floors – 4 
  • ATM/banking 
  • Gift shops or newsstand 
  • Shopping on site 
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service 
  • Elevator/lift 
  • Number of bars/lounges – 3 
  • Wedding services 
  • Free newspapers in lobby 
  • Billiards or pool table 
  • Grocery/convenience store 
  • Tours/ticket assistance 
  • Free wired high-speed Internet 
  • Designated smoking areas 
  • Total number of rooms – 183 
  • One meeting room 
  • Terrace 
  • Luggage storage 
  • Free self parking 
  • Conference space size (meters) – 22 
  • Number of restaurants – 3 
  • Conference space size (feet) – 237 
  • Television in common areas 
  • Free WiFi 
  • Pool umbrellas 
  • On private beach 
  • Garden 

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family Hotel  
  • On private beach  
  • Outdoor pool  
  • Children’s pool  
  • Free Wi-Fi  
  • Grocery/convenience store  
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)  
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)  
  • Arcade/game room  
  • Playground on site  

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

  • Pay movies 
  • Premium bedding 
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning) 
  • Air conditioning 
  • Blackout drapes/curtains 
  • Free bottled water 
  • Private bathroom 
  • Free toiletries 
  • Hair dryer 
  • Shower/tub combination 
  • In-room childcare (surcharge) 
  • Iron/ironing board 
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible) 
  • Cable TV service 
  • Daily housekeeping 
  • Plasma TV 
  • Free WiFi 

Where to Eat

La Hacienda – Casual open-air restaurant serving buffets for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also open late hours for burgers, pizza, hot dogs, sandwiches, and other snack foods (hours subject to change).

Venezia – Air-conditioned Italian restaurant serving à la carte dinner. High ceiling. Tall windows. Red-and-white checkerboard tablecloths. Reservations required. Dress code: No sleeveless shirts for men. No bare feet.

Sample menu for Venezia

Antipasti:

  • Fried mozzarella or calamari with tomato sauce
  • Assorted cold meats with cheese
  • Shrimp canapé with octopus served in bell pepper

Soups:

  • Minestrone
  • Cream of tomato with cheese

Salads:

  • Caesar
  • Tomato and mozzarella with pesto

Pasta:

  • Create your own from various pastas, sauces
  • Lasagne Bolognese
  • Ravioli “Mammarosa”
  • Fettucine with shrimp
  • Cannelloni

Pizza:

  • Assorted

Main courses:

  • Chicken breast with bell-pepper sauce
  • Fish alla Florentina
  • Veal with ham, mushrooms
  • Beef in red-wine sauce
  • Pork with tomato, capers, anchovies

Desserts:

  • Tiramisu
  • Chocolate profiteroles
  • Cheesecake with strawberries

El Mexicano and Grill House – Casual open-air restaurant/bar under thatched-roof palapa between pool and beach. Open as El Mexicano from noon to 5 PM for burgers, pizza, sandwiches, salads, grilled chicken and fish. Bar open mid-morning to early evening. Open at night as Grill House for à la carte dinner. Dinner reservations required. Dinner dress code: No sleeveless shirts for men. No bare feet. (Hours subject to change).

Sample dinner menu for Grill House

Starters:

  • Market salad
  • Avocado stuffed with tuna
  • Soup of the day

Main courses:

  • Grilled chicken with mustard sauce or mole
  • Pork fajitas
  • Arrachera-style marinated beef
  • Tampiqueña-style beef
  • Salmon with caper sauce
  • Fish with black-corn sauce
  • Campechana-style seafood burrito

Desserts:

  • Pumpkin pie
  • Caramel flan
  • Strawberry cake
  • Fruit tart

Ambar Bar – Open-air spot serving juices, tropical drinks from early afternoon to after midnight.

Cristal – Lobby bar/lounge serving cocktails, tropical drinks early evening to after midnight.

Hours subject to change without notice.

Check-in

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Minimum check-in age is 18

Special check-in instructions:

24-hour airport shuttle service is available on request. Contact the property in advance to make arrangements.

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Visa, Mastercard, American Express.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are 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.

No cribs (infant beds) available

No rollaway/extra beds available

This Resort has other names

  • Samba All Inclusive
  • Samba Vallarta
  • Samba Vallarta All Inclusive
  • Hotel Samba Vallarta
  • Samba Vallarta All Inclusive Hotel Nuevo Vallarta
  • Samba Vallarta Hotel
  • Samba Vallarta Pueblo Bonito

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Entertainment

Activities include:

  • Nightly entertainment, including music/dance shows
  • Disco dancing in El Mexicano restaurant
  • Talent shows
  • Spanish lessons
  • Dance lessons
  • Yoga lessons
  • Cooking/cocktail lessons
  • Bicycle tours
  • Bingo
  • Pool aerobics
  • Pool volleyball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach soccer
  • Table-tennis tournaments
  • Lawn bowling

Nearby Things to Do

Three connected freeform pools include one for toddlers, one for children, and one for families. Swimming is also available off the resort’s 100-meter (109-yard) section of the mile-long beach extending along Banderas Bay’s north shore.

Samba Vallarta – All Inclusive supplies boogie boards and kayaks. For surcharges, independent operators offer horseback riding and personal watercraft on the beach. Also on request, a yoga instructor comes to the resort (surcharge).

Mayan Palace golf course 5 km (3 mi) away offers discounts to resort guests. Flamingos golf course is 1.5 km (1 mi) away and El Tigre is 4.5 km (2.75 mi).

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

  • Golfing nearby 
  • Personal motorized watercraft on site 
  • Sailing nearby 
  • Fitness classes on site 
  • Basketball on site 
  • Horse riding/rental on site 
  • Playground on site 
  • Surfing/boogie boarding on site 
  • Volleyball on site 
  • Windsurfing on site 
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site 

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.

  • Accessible bathroom 
  • In-room accessibility

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FAQ

  • The Marina and the Romantic Zone are considered some of the safest areas to stay in Puerto Vallarta. Both areas are popular among tourists and offer a variety of accommodations, restaurants, and attractions. The Marina is known for its upscale atmosphere, luxury resorts, and high-end shops and restaurants. It has a very secure, controlled environment with 24/7 security personnel. The Romantic Zone offers a more authentic Mexican experience with cobblestone streets, colorful colonial buildings, and a vibrant mix of galleries, cafes, and bars. As a central tourist area, it also has a strong police presence and is considered very safe.

  • Locals in Puerto Vallarta enjoy spending time at the city’s beautiful beaches, scenic parks, and lively local markets. Popular beach spots include Playa de Oro, Playa Las Animas, and Playa Camarones for their soft sand and calm waters. Many locals visit the Vallarta Botanical Gardens to enjoy the lush vegetation and hiking trails. They also frequent authentic local food venues like Birrieria las 3 Regiones taco stand, cafes like Cafecito Vallarta, and neighborhood bars like La Cerveceria Union. The downtown Lazaro Cardenas market is a favorite for produce, spices, crafts.

  • Yes, downtown Puerto Vallarta is an exceptionally nice and popular area, celebrated for its vibrant mix of historic Mexican charm and a lively beach town atmosphere. It features a picturesque historic center with cobblestone streets, colorful buildings, and the iconic Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe church. The downtown seamlessly blends into the scenic Malecón, a beautiful oceanfront boardwalk lined with fascinating sculptures, shops, and restaurants, making it perfect for strolling and enjoying the stunning ocean views.

    The area offers an excellent variety of dining, from upscale restaurants to authentic street food, along with fantastic shopping in boutiques and art galleries. Adjacent to the main center is the popular Zona Romántica (Romantic Zone), known for its trendy vibe and energetic nightlife. The entire downtown is considered safe and is very walkable, allowing visitors to easily explore its captivating blend of culture, cuisine, and coastal beauty on foot.

    Tip: For an unforgettable experience, head down to the Malecón or any beachfront spot about 30 minutes before the scheduled sundown to watch the spectacular sunset over the bay.

  • Old Town, also known as the Romantic Zone or Zona Romántica, is considered the historic heart of Puerto Vallarta. It is characterized by its picturesque cobblestone streets, classic whitewashed buildings, red-tiled roofs, and a lively mix of shops, galleries, restaurants and bars. Nestled between the Sierra Madre mountains and Banderas Bay, Old Town has a traditional Mexican village charm with its colonial architecture and slower pace compared to the rest of Puerto Vallarta. Its romantic ambience comes from the area’s natural beauty, outdoor cafes, and charming boutique hotels. Old Town offers visitors a taste of an authentic Mexican neighborhood.

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