Awa Beach Hotel

Costa Rica , Caribbean Coast / Tortuguero
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Punta Uva
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8/10

Excellent

14 Dec 2025

Naqqash

Staff was incredibly friendly and the room amd bed were clean and comfy. Breakfast choices were good and the quality was excellent. I ran-facing room was recently remodeled and the promised personal jacuzzi tub was not working. This was the only real miss. The bathroom is open concept so make sure your partner is comfy with you in all aspects.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

Allen

Deco, cleanliness, services, food are all 5 stars!

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2025

Jennifer Lee

Everything about this property is wonderful. We cannot say enough about the hotel staff!
Literally, EVERYTHING was great.
We highly recommend this place. Take the little plane to the Limon airport and just have them set up your transportation. They'll have someone waiting for you. We had zero problems. Everything went as smooth as possible because of the Awa staff! We will return to the Caribbean coast of Punta Cana and most definitely stay at the Awa Beach Hotel again! I'd give them 10 stars if i could!
The roim was spotless, the beach was great. Rhe included breakfast was wonderful....

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2025

Desmand Simone

This place was awesome i will be coming back

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2025

Michelle

Beautiful and secluded! Upscale tropical feels with ocean views! The staff was amazing and shout out to Dinnier for personally showing us the local wildlife including sloths and monkeys while we had an amazing dinner by the ocean. Breakfast was great too! Loved it!

8/10

Excellent

18 Apr 2025

The D

Elegant design and tasteful decoration with open air restaurant and quick walk to the beach. Staff was always busy cleaning walkways.
Room was poorly designed with clothes hangar over the bar area and nothing in the slot that looks like a closet. The door was made for ADA, but had to be unlatched from the floor and tri-folded to open it. Otherwise only about 20\" wide.
There were notices that read \"anything you need..just ask\". But the few things I asked for weren't available.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2025

Milenko

Boutique hotel on the best beach

Stunning, beach, rooms, breakfast all fabulous - stayed 3 nights, could have easily stayed longer.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2025

Patricia

If you want amazing hospitality and relaxing vibes this the place. The staff made it all perfect. We stayed for 4 nights and left completely relaxed. Don’t forget to visit the sister property they have a very nice pool. The only observation is the dining menu is always the same and very seafood forward. However they are great restaurants nearby.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2025

Michael

5 star service and accommodations

We had great time! The resort was one of the most beautiful places I've ever stayed, with a beach view right outside our room. The staff was incredibly friendly and overly helpful. My friend got sick one of the days and they went above and beyond to help her feel better, constantly offering things to help and checking up on her every hour or so.

Everyone was helpful and over-the-top accommodating. They would run and find us to show us any wildlife they happen to spot in the area. We had Christian serving us on the beach and he was phenomenal. Gave us so many recommendations for the area, and followed up by having the front desk send us the info via text. He also delivered some things directly to our room, which he didn't have to do.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jan 2025

Verified traveler

A lot of rain and buggy weather

The ride from the San Jose airport to Awa beach hotel was 5 1/2 hours. It can be a little shorter, but there was rain and crazy traffic. We went for Christmas to the end of Dec. and unfortunately it rained almost the whole time. Thanks Mother Nature! The room was clean and the AC worked great. Housekeeping did a fine job. There is only one chair in the room beyond the bed and it is in the bathroom. It is pretty bare bones but gets the job done. The beach looked nice enough and we sat out there for a few hours a couple of times. The covers on the beach chairs were pretty soiled and smelly so we needed our towels to cover them. There seemed to be a shortage of towels most days. The dedicated beach was nice. This is a hotel and just that. It is not a resort and does advertise as such, so beyond the beach, you must find activities. We did a day hike and a night hike, both were good. We ate dinner at the hotel restaurant the day we arrived but went out all other nights. It was so pricey. Breakfast is included but we were not into it. So many flying bugs are the buffet and table. A few running fans would do wonders to move them along. Also, the buffet selection of prepared food was pretty unappealing. The food off the menu was better. The staff are all nice, but could definitely use training. The housekeeeping staff are superb. For those considering a trip, we were when we arrived told it rains most days. Not the fault of the hotel at all, just bad luck!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2025

Marvin

Best experience I have ever had.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Dec 2024

tam

The hotel breakfast buffet and pools are good. However the property is small and sometimes you can smell cows when you are in the jacuzzi. Hot springs are small. Food and cocktails are very expensive. We stay 3 nights for the cost of $1,600 which is very expensive for a small property. You can’t walk to the forest as it is small. No birds or animal sightings at the hotel.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2024

Kylie

Perfect for a honeymoon!

We had a wonderful time during our stay here - it was a great place for our honeymoon and we would highly recommend it to anyone else looking for a romantic spot with some privacy and also accessible to all that Puerto Viejo has to offer. The complimentary breakfast provided went above and beyond expectations. Extra shout out to all of the employees who were very helpful and provided great service throughout our stay :)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2024

Nancy

Perfect Caribbean getaway location

Lovely property. Awesome, kind and attentive staff. Great food. We loved our room which had a balcony with a view of the grounds and the Sea just through the trees. Comfy beach chairs kept cleaned and fresh, a bar set up and food options right on the beach. The best massage I've had maybe ever in a little secluded set up in the trees with the sound of the waves in the background. It's a very small property which was perfect and intimate.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2024

Cathleen

What an incredible place to relax. The Serenity room is wonderful. Alejandro, at reception, was very friendly and helpful.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2024

April

Stunning property with the most hospitable staff!

Stunning accommodations with the truly most fabulous staff. Your every wish is met and zero details left unturned. We had the ocean villa and it was super quiet, absolutely gorgeous and had every amenity. The food was delicious, we recommend dinner on the beach. Allejandro, Milena & Elvin went above & beyond to make our stay extra special & memerable. The beach is so relaxing and sloth viewing added to our enjoyment! A must visit hotel!!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Oct 2024

Roberto

The time to take orders and deliver food is too long. The staff, mainly female, should have a better communication with customers.
On a different area, the internal parking lot is too small.
The platinum status did not offer any advantage. We were not allowed to check in earlier and we were given only one extra hour at check out.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2024

Sarah

Wonderful Stay!

We LOVED this hotel! So perfectly set in it's surroundings! Right on the beach...so quiet and serene. The food was delicious and the staff was great! We had a wonderful couples massage with Macaws singing overhead.
The room was beautiful and the bed was comfortable.
I just wish there was a door to the bathroom.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2024

Alonso

The hotel is spectacular. I love the area and know it well, and this hotel is top-notch. The food is delicious, the staff is extremely helpful, pleasant, and friendly. The building is in impeccable condition, and the beach is delightful. I'm sure we will return!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2024

Shirish

Our stay at Ava exceeded all expectations. The staff was so friendly, and the food was delicious at breakfast. The view at the beach bar was spectacular. The room had natural handmade products and had a great view.
One of our best stays ever!!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2024

Guy

The food is average and the water pressure was poor.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2024

bradly

Very private and safe hotel! Staff was amazing and always available! Couldn’t ask for a better stay in Costa Rica!!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2024

Melissa

A tiny piece of paradise! Thank you for such a memorable and lovely stay!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2024

Lisa

Steps away from the beach

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2024

Amanda

Paradise found!!! Just wonderful

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2024

Kevin

Amazing facilities and service. Right on the beach, with a great feel of Caribbean and jungle mixed atmosphere

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2024

ERICH

Excellent location and service. Rooms are beautifully decorated. Attention to derail in everything. Highly recommended

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2024

Glenn

We had an amazing stay at Awa. Keep in mind it's in a jungle setting and right on the beach, so the ocean roar is constant as is the sounds of the jungle. The room was amazing with an outdoor shower, and a very private deck to hang out in. The service was exceptional, Dinnier, Ricardo and the rest of the staff took amazing care of us, going above and beyond on a regular basis.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2024

Chantal

This beachfront property is nestled in the jungle with regular wild animal sightings like monkeys and sloths! The staff anticipated our every need and the room decor and layout was superior! This was a magical trip

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2023

Allan

The whole experience at the aWa Hotel was amazing. The only point I would make, regarding the facility, would be the Parking at the Hotel. Management had explained that they were working on trying to improve that access and ease for the customer to park their vehicles.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2023

Anthony

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2023

Tara

We can’t wait to go back!

This was our most favorite place to stay on our trip. Every little detail was thought of. The decor is gorgeous. The staff… love them all… the food delicious and top notch! The beds a dream, the ambiance delightful… just so cool!
We saw sloths and monkeys right outside of our room. We wished we would have stayed longer. We can’t wait to go back! We felt the quality of this place is similar to what we have received at One & Only resorts but at a fraction of the price.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2023

Valerie Lynn

This place is magical. It truly is! Beautiful, quiet, best beach i’ve seen in CR. The people there are just so welcoming. The parking is the only not great part, but don’t let that stop you!! There always seems to be someone there to help you park. Wish i could give aWa 6 stars!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2023

Jennifer

This place is charming, beautiful, everything they serve is delicious and staff were exceptional! Can’t wait to come back!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2023

Jareb

I absolutely loved my stay here. The staff was always cordial, helpful, and always willing to go above and beyond to make our experience better. The only thing that takes away from a perfect score is the food. The portions were small, and the food wasn’t great. They only include breakfast with your stay, and we tried different options each day. Yet even the food we purchased for lunch was subpar, and as mentioned, small in portion. We had to go into town for the majority of our meals (Tamara Restaurant is one of the best. The portions were great, and their food is *chef’s kiss*). Otherwise the entire resort is a dream!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2023

Sabine Maria

The hotel was great. The staff was super nice and accomodating. Very clean and everyone was so helpful. I will recommend this place to all my friends and family!!

Only \"negative\" if you can call it that, it was hard to find the place. No signs :(

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2023

Laura

Amazing place to stay! Staff are so friendly and helpful! Beach is beautiful! Food is great!! Room & common areas very nice! Loved it here! Can’t say enough good things!! ❤️

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2023

Naieema

Property is beautiful! Beach a few steps away! Staff exceptionally accommodating.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2023

Excellent place! Highly recommended

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2023

James

Fantastic hotel on a beautiful beach. The staff was extraordinary. They were all very friendly and thoughtful about the needs of the guests. The restaurant was so good we ate there almost every night.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2023

Audrey

We loved our stay at aWa! The staff is so attentive and helpful. The food and drinks were delicious. Everything was always pristine and you can tell they take pride in caring for their property. Anything we needed or asked for, the staff was quick to take care of!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2023

Trent

The property is awesome the staff is great the one thing that is a little irritating is the parking but other than that awesome place to stay

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2023

Elizabeth

Wildlife all around, we were even awakened one night by monkeys on our roof! Gorgeous, private location on a mostly private beach. Cool surf towns with good shops and eateries close by. The staff were fantastic and thoughtful. Cell reception is intermittent, but WiFi was great for being so remote and staff were willing to help with any calls or arrangements that were needed. Would definitely return. Highly recommend flying into Limon - we drove from San Jose and while pretty, it’s a long and frustrating drive that can take anywhere from 4-7 hours depending on traffic and closures. Food and beverage on property was fantastic. Would have loved a pool as an alternative to the beach on some days as waves can be rough. Parking should be on an angle for easier access as it’s VERY tight. Those were the only little things I thought would improve this otherwise perfect spot. Even at this reasonable price, this spot and its staff totally beat the high end branded resort “competition” on the other side of the country.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2023

Jennifer

The perfect place! So beautiful, secluded, and safe! The staff were so wonderful - so helpful and friendly! The room was spectacular… opened sliding glass wall directly into jungle within steps of ocean. Will definitely be back!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2022

Roni

Clean, modern, well done.
Pampering.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Nov 2022

Lynn

It was difficult to find especially at night and the parking was very difficult. Our room above the restarant was a bit noicey and very small. Fortunatly we were upgraded to a suite which was lovely. I would not reccoment the small rooms above the restarant. The staff were all very sweet and the food was great.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2022

Tiffany

Staff was kind, courteous and very professional. Food was amazing and location perfect! Will definitely return!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Eduardo

8/10

Excellent

10 Feb 2025

Alfredo

Hotel de Playa en comunión con la montaña

Hermoso hotel en Playa Punta Uva. Un contraste hermoso entre bosque y playa. Excelente atención al huésped en la playa. Pedimos unos cócteles y almuerzo y estuvo delicioso.

Personal en general muy servicial, atentos a los detalles para garantizar una excelente experiencia.

Contratamos servicio de Spa que fue una experiencia muy relajante con el sonido del mar.

La habitación tenía lo necesario sin ser wow. Tenemos claro que no nos quedamos en una suite.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2024

Federico

Lindo Lugar, tranquiilo con acceso al mar y un café espectacular

Leisure Partner