Samba Vallarta All Inclusive
Flamingos, MXFamily friendly
Our take
Older, easygoing family all-inclusive on a wide Riviera Nayarit beach
- 184 rooms
- ~30 min from PVR
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Resort facts & overview
- Location
- Flamingos, MX
- Audience
- Family friendly
- Brand
- Independent
- Rooms
- 184
- Dining listed
- -
- Airport
- PVR
- Transfer
- ~30 min
Why travelers love it
“Older, easygoing family all-inclusive on a wide Riviera Nayarit beach”
Guests appreciate the quiet, small‑scale feel with family amenities like a pirate‑ship pool, kids’ club, and nightly entertainment, and a less crowded beachfront.
Food & drink
MixedFood is tasty and well-seasoned but variety is thin, with the buffet drawing mixed reactions and El Mexicano emerging as the clear standout.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- El Mexicano restaurant is a favorite
- Attentive, personable waitstaff
- Seafood options at the buffet
- Hacienda restaurant well-regarded
Heads up
- Limited buffet variety
- Basic, sometimes dry preparations
- Only two à la carte specialty restaurants
Dining overview
Three on‑site dining venues: buffet restaurant for all meals, plus two a‑la‑carte Italian and Mexican specialty restaurants with reservation required.
Food & drink photos
Food & drink photos
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Beach
StandoutThe wide, calm Playa Flamingos beach is the resort's crown jewel, with plenty of Balinese beds and loungers and gentle water ideal for kids.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Very calm, swimmable water
- Clean sand and pleasant setting
- Ample Balinese beds and loungers
- Attentive beach bar and waitstaff
Heads up
- One report of sand not being cleaned
A well‑kept beachfront with palapa umbrellas, free kayaks and boogie boards, soft calm waves and sunset views.
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Pools
StrongA large pool with comfortable temperature and enough loungers keeps most guests happy, though lounger reservations and loud music are recurring frustrations.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Large main pool, ideal temperature
- Enough loungers most days
- Attentive pool waiters like Jesús
Heads up
- Lounger reservation habit persists
- Music sometimes too loud
- No swim-up bar
Three interconnected pools, including a dedicated activities pool and a children's section with water slides.
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Rooms & suites
184 roomsVaried room categories from standard garden or partial‑view rooms to suites with separate living area, kitchenette and ocean‑front balconies.
Suite King con Terraza
Standard suite with a king bed and a private terrace looking over the grounds. Sitting area, kitchenette, minibar and two flat-screen TVs come included.
- View:Resort view
- Sleeps:2 guests
Includes
- +private terrace
- +sitting area
- +kitchenette
- +minibar
- +two flat-screen TVs
- +coffee maker
- +safe
Suite Doble con Terraza
Same layout as the King suite but with two double beds, aimed at families or friends sharing. Private terrace, kitchenette and a separate sitting area make longer stays easier.
- View:Resort view
- Sleeps:4 guests
Includes
- +two double beds
- +private terrace
- +sitting area
- +kitchenette
- +minibar
- +two flat-screen TVs
- +sofa
Junior Suite King Frente al Mar
Oceanfront junior suite with a king bed and a balcony facing the Pacific. Only a handful of these rooms exist at the resort, so they book up fast; guests describe them as the category worth the upgrade.
- View:Ocean view
- Sleeps:2 guests
Includes
- +oceanfront balcony
- +sitting area
- +kitchenette
- +two flat-screen TVs
- +minibar
- +sofa
Room details here are AI-assisted, compiled from the resort's own website and public sources. Categories and names change often — confirm the exact room when you book.
Room photos
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What’s included
MixedPriced honestly for what it is: an older, functional property that overdelivers on service and beach, underdelivers on rooms and polish.
medium confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Fair price for beachfront setting
- Service quality above the price tier
- Comfortable beds, clean rooms
Heads up
- Marketed as 4-star, feels closer to 3
- Rooms and facilities need remodeling
- Some drinks and prep quality slipping
Package inclusions and upgrade access have not been collected yet. Confirm them for your room and dates when booking.
Amenities & activities
Couples
Not a fitAn older family-first property with little romance infrastructure; fine for laid-back returning couples but a letdown for honeymooners expecting polish or nightlife.
medium confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Calm, quiet beach setting
- Warm personalized service
Heads up
- Dated rooms lack romance factor
- Nothing tailored for newlyweds
- Crowd skews young families and retirees
Families
IdealA genuine family hotel where calm water, a busy kids club, and easy pool access carry the experience. Activities span all ages and the atmosphere is unpretentious.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Kids club with varied activities
- Very calm, safe swim water
- Beach games and entertainment staff
- Family-friendly atmosphere throughout
Heads up
- Facilities feel dated to some parents
Peace & Quiet
StrongHistorically a quiet retreat, but recent poolside music and the occasional beach speaker have chipped away at the peaceful vibe.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Small property, tranquil beach
- Calm family-oriented crowd
- No party or club scene
Heads up
- Pool music can be loud
- Occasional inconsiderate guest speakers
- Dress-code enforcement inconsistent
Features three pools, a kids' club, a playground, a fitness center, and a game room. Other amenities include sports courts, non-motorized water sports, spa services, nightly entertainment, free Wi-Fi, and wedding/meeting facilities.
Water sports included
- kayaking
Resort amenities
What guests say
High confidence134 reviews · through Nov 2026
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Consistently praised
Recurring complaints
Best suited for
What past guests say
“It's a good hotel for a family vacation”
★★★★★
“Excellent Family resort!”
★★★★★
★★★☆☆
“Overall, everything was fine, the staff was very friendly and attentive, but I had a problem. The night before, I had food poisoning (not from the hotel food). I was hospitalized that night, and when I returned in the morning, none of my things were on the sunbed: sandals, glasses, life jacket, sunglasses, towels, hat, etc. I asked at reception and filed a report from 9 am until 12 pm, when I had to leave, but they didn't offer a solution despite my insistence. I recommend not leaving...”
★★★★☆
★☆☆☆☆
Latest reviews from Tripadvisor
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Ratings breakdown
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Know before you book
- Dated décor and bland interior
- Food quality mediocre
- Some rooms lack balconies
- One report of sand not being cleaned
What you should know
What to Know
Expect an older property where the beach and staff shine but the hardware disappoints; sort out billing and reservations directly and don't count on a rental car.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Same staff (Salvador, Jesús, Emma) recognized across many stays
- Ocean-view suites limited to eight rooms
- 20 minutes from the airport
Heads up
- No on-site parking, cars sent to La Comer
- Invoicing and reservation disputes reported
- Rooms show age: mold, outdated bathrooms, weak outlets
- Entertainment programming is minimal
WATCH OUT: Seasonal heads-up
- Pacific hurricane season runs June through November, with peak storm risk August–October
- Summer months can be hot and humid with afternoon rain showers
Check‑in at 3 pm, check‑out at 12 pm. Reservations needed for a‑la‑carte restaurants. No pets allowed. Day‑pass available. Spa and massage services are extra cost.
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What we know
Everything below comes from data we collected: here's the inventory for this resort.Updated July 2026- Photos
- 119
- Review excerpts
- 20
- Dining venues
- Not yet collected
- Menus
- Not yet collected
- Room categories
- 4
- Videos
- 3
- Editorial lenses
- 8
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Where this data comes from
We tell you what we know, and what we don't.
- Last updated
- July 18, 2026
- Sources
- Official resort siteGoogle PlacesTripadvisorDirect resort media
- Completeness
- 67%
Source collection snapshot
These collection totals can differ from the items available on this page. Video totals include screened results; the inventory above counts published tours.
- 119 photos
- 42 videos
Still verifying dining, menus. If something looks thin, ask Rosie or ask our booking team and they can usually fill in the gaps.