Name: Umami Hotel - Adults Only
Address: Calle 219A Puerto Viejo De Talamanca Limon 70401, Puerto Viejo De Talamanca, 70401, CR

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Raymond

The staff were friendly, They provided information about the area, country and sites. Helped us before we even asked.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Bruno

Hotel muito bem cuidado, quartos bonitos, limpeza excelente, funcionários gentis. Única coisa que mudaria seria maior variedade no café da manhã. De resto perfeito.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Monica

Extremely professional staff, helpful with any questions and great location

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Paola Tiffer

Excelente experiencia! Hasta tuvieron el detalle de darme en el desayuno pancakes de cumpleaños con candelitas.
El cuarto impecable y las instalaciones preciosas.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Tiffany

The gore is a beautiful oasis on an unsuspecting street. Our room was beautiful, clean and cozy (but not too small)! The staff make you feel welcome and the breakfast was delicious. The location is perfect, a short walk to the main shops and restaurants. There’s nothing more I could have asked for!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Monica

Everything and everyone have been excellent.
Property is very professional, clean, quiet and comfortable.
This is my 2nd time staying at this location and it never disappoints.
I highly recommend this hotel for your enjoyment.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Christina

Couldn't have asked for a better stay! From start to finish they made this birthday trip amazing for my first time in CR. Communication was prompt and clear, they coordinated my airport transfers and I had no issue getting to or from the hotel. They even allowed me to check in a bit earlier knowing how long the ride from San Jose to Puerto Viejo was. Raymundo, Oscar, Janny(sp) and the whole team were wonderful. From the birthday drink, recommendations, and excursions. I felt safe at all times, everyone was friendly and the room was very comfortable. Location is very walkable with no safety issues. I look forward to booking again in the future.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Mackkedia

Love this hotel, will stay again for next trip.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2026

MARY

Beautiful, clean, quiet and relaxing! The pool was great and our room was perfect.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Keith

Great property, conveniently located in town. Staff was professional, and prompt.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Brianna

Outstanding stay. Everything from check in to check out was above and beyond. The staff was so kind. This will be my home every time I’m in PV

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Abdulkadir Nuh

Amazing very amazing 10/10 recommend

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Patrice Maurice

The breakfast is good but not fresh. Space is limited for breakfast, we have to be on schedule and they prepare plates early, affecting the freshness.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

Savoy

My girlfriend and I spent a couple nights here during my birthday trip. The staff were nice and welcoming. The hotel is small, but beautiful and

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Jennifer

Although it's listed as being in Cahuita, the location is considered Puerto Viejo and is centrally located to numerous restaurants and shops. Nature sanctuaries are accessible by car or a tuk-tuk. The hotel itself is open, airy, with a beautiful pool that's more of a water feature due to its irregular shape and shallow depth. The 2 bed/2 bath apartment with a kitchen was great, but the view was just okay. To access the apartment, you have to go climb two external flights of stone stairs that can be tricky especially when it's raining and/or you have mobility issues. The staff are incredibly helpful and kind. I really enjoyed my stay and can't wait to visit again. Pura Vida!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2026

Cath

This is a very peaceful hotel with a nice pool and beautiful landscaping. The town and main road can be overwhelmingly loud and busy at times, so it was great to have a little oasis of calm just outside the main centre. The room was comfortable and well appointed and all three breakfast options were tasty.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2026

Crawford

Very clean, nice staff. Bar is nice and breakfast was delicious! Would stay here again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

Michelle

Super clean and detailed

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

Christopher

Great staff we had problems with another hotel in the area due to cleanliness I contacted them and they helped get us in the room early so we could leave the bad hotel sooner. Super friendly super clean place. Nice staff and good drinks by the pool. The breakfast was delicious as well

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2026

Ray

The room was small, but clean and aesthetically appealing.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Feb 2026

LAURA

Clean, rooms smelled great, nice morning breakfasts and can walk anywhere in town.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Dec 2025

Markus

Schönes Zimmer, nahe den Restaurants, Shopping aber doch genug weit weg, dass es schön ruhig ist

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2025

Steven

Friendly staff, quiet oasis, great location. Good breakfast. 👍

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2025

Monica

Polite, quiet, relaxing, clean, safe and close to everything

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2025

Krystal

We had an amazing time staying at Umami. The grounds are beautiful and well-kept, the staff was amazing and the location was close to the beach. Also the drinks from the bar, 10/10. I would recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Puerto Viejo!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

Michael

Well designed oasis
Nice pool and dining area
Comfortable room

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2025

wahid

Great

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2025

Alexandra

Very nice hotel and great staff!

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2025

Delio

Every single breakfast was made fresh and the service absolutely amazing.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2025

Alan

We stayed for a week at the Umami Hotel and it was wonderful. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and offered helpful suggestions. We loved our time in Puerto Viejo and at this hotel. We ate breakfast at Umami everyday and they served good-size portions of high quality food. There are many great staff members at the hotel, but I’d like to specifically recognize Ramundo, Tony, and Rodney for making our stay extra special. We will recommend this hotel to our friends and family who want to visit your beautiful part of the world!
Fondly,
Shawn & Alan Pelletier

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2025

Quishan

It's a good and cozy property. Everything is very nice.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2025

Aiste

Hotel was great! Staff was helpful, breakfast was good.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

Thauren

Great!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2025

George

Everything was perfect

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2025

Fernando

Very nice boutique hotel, super comfortable. Near the beach and good food. I had a great time with my girlfriend.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2025

SCOTT

Ma

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2025

Dana

My partner and I (LGBTQ community) stayed at this hotel and had a wonderful time! It was our anniversary and the staff helped me arrange a special cake from De Gustibus waiting in our room upon our arrival! It was so very special for us. The hotel was very walkable to the central part of Puerto Viejo and also very quiet neighborhood with it tucked back a bit. We did get woken up pretty early (5:30am) a few days of our stay because they serve breakfast starting at 7am and with it being designed as a horseshoe, we could hear the staff talking and utensils clinking as they started working. I think this place would be better off doing lunch/dinner instead of breakfast because of this reason. We booked the adult-only to hopefully have some late quiet mornings, but overall the quality of our stay was amazing and we would stay here again!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2025

Alberto

People are very clean and and their service is really good

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2025

DiAnne

The atmosphere was pleasant and relaxing. The staff that I encountered seemed to be devoted to making sure that the guests were satisfied.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2025

Christine

Clean place, beautiful pool, helpful staff. Quiet but right by everything in town

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2025

Lizbeth

Staff was so helpful, especially for booking transportation and excursions. Felt safe the entire stay, pool and breakfast were a great plus!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2025

suzanne

Wonderful

Umami was such a wonderful boutique hotel. The staff was so awesome and giving. The hotel itself was perfect for my solo trip. The middle of town and a short walk to the beach or several restaurants and markets. I especially liked the fact that you could interact with locals and not only tourists and it was only a tuk tuk ride away to really nice beaches further down the coast. So looking ready for my return to CR and will def be staying here!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2025

Arturo

This property has beautifull gardens and the common areas are extremely clean. The pool was amazing and they clean it every day.The daily breakfast was great and with variety. Overall a great stay.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2025

Vera

very nice hotel; very good standard and very friendly staff.. easy parking and rooms are very nicely designed

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2025

LuTonda

Boutique hotel that is central to everything. The spa is not a full service spa as you would expect however, the services received were great.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2025

Mikaya

Great Hotel

Excellent location, just a short walk to the beach and nearby restaurants. The staff were fantastic, and the breakfast was delicious. I highly recommend booking one of the rooms with a private sun bed by the pool for an extra touch of relaxation.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2025

Natalie

Umami is a gorgeous garden hotel! We loved our suites. The decor is just stunning. The staff is courteous and kind. Breakfast tasted amazing! We loved the rice and beans. The parking is minimal. However using bikes, a tuk tuk, or walking is the best way to get around this jungle beach town. Bring earplugs because the birds and other lodgings in the area may wake you up. As a Jamaican, I loved our culture mixed in. We loved Old Habour aka Puerto Viejo! We will definitely go back and stay at Umami again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2025

Mark

Starting with the Breakfast, excellent!! Their rice and beans should win a award and I am Jamaican so that is definitely a compliment. Best hotel in the area and you must go to eat at Lcangrejo Rojo. Caribbean seafood. Chef Larry is 5 star.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2025

Tosha

We enjoyed our stay. It's an intimate boutique hotel with modern amenities. Breakfast was great. The hotel is within walking distance of the beach, shops and restaurants

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2025

Tina

We were very comfortable

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2025

Hannah

Really nice

Really nice place in puerto viejo, close to everything but away from the noise from the main road. Great choice for a couple and a great and big breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2025

Marguerite

Umami was very conveniently located just a few blocks from the main strip of Puerto Viejo. It was quiet, comfortable, with wonderful staff. Would recommend!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2025

Mathieu

Everything perfect Tony is the man!!!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2025

Stephen

Umami Hotel Feb 25

We stayed 3 nights at Umami in Puerto Viejo. The hotel is lovely, quiet and set back from the main road through the town but still only a 5min stroll to the seafront. Room itself was clean and modern with AC. Breakfast was typical Costa Rican and served by the pool each morning which was great. Free parking right outside. I’d certainly return to the hotel and only have good things to say about our time there. One advice I’d give is to avoid the sister hotel’s restaurant (Num at Namu) - it’s overpriced, quite basic and has no atmosphere and eat in the town itself.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2025

blake

No Glass Shower

The hotel grounds ,the staff, the location and the breakfast
was all great.
We had a premium room. The shower is the problem.
There is no glass around it, so by the time you finish there is a flood on the bathroom floor, Now you get to stand in water and brush your teeth ,shave ext. then you track water around the rest of the room. I wish the owners would try taking a shower in this room and see how they like it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2025

Catherine

The Umami is a wonderful oasis in Puerto Viejo. Very nice room (no moisturizer provided tho) and the shower was nice. The staff is VERY helpful and would stay there again if we were in the area

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jan 2025

Taslimah

I hope the owner appreciates how far they go to please their guests.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2025

Verified traveler

Bra frukost och trevlig personal. Gillade även läget.
Hade önskat fler solbäddar vid poolen (fanns enbart 4 st).
Rummen var fräscha men sängen knarrade väldigt mycket, skulle behövas bytas ut. Var även relativt lyhört från rummet vilket ibland störde. Lite förvånande att de även tog betalt för små vattenflaskor på rummet.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2025

Joaquin

Excellent stay

Review for Umami Hotel

I had an amazing stay at Umami Hotel! The service was excellent—the staff was friendly, attentive, and always ready to help with anything we needed.

The price-to-quality ratio is fantastic. The rooms are modern, clean, and very comfortable, offering great value for the price.

Breakfast was a highlight—delicious and well-prepared with fresh ingredients. It’s a great way to start the day before exploring the area.

Another big plus is the location. There are plenty of dining options nearby, all within walking distance, making it super convenient to enjoy local cuisine without needing transportation.

I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for comfort, convenience, and excellent service at a reasonable price! Would definitely stay here again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2024

Michele

We would likely rebook this place. Only wish it could have been on the beach, but was close by. Breakfast was amazing! Do wish they offered 3 meals

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2024

Larissa

Happy Umami

We’ve stayed here twice and it’s a beautiful hotel. They go out of the way to accommodate your checkins and travel. The staff is always very sweet and helpful. The hotel is super clean and that’s important to me because I am not fond of critters. The front desk people have helped us find activities, transportation, and late night food:) the hotel has a nice, full bar which is prefect for pool time. We love the breakfast, always awesome! If you want a quiet, romantic place where you can easily walk to restaurants, grocery, bars and the beach then make your reservation soon!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2024

Sha-kora

Staff was very nice and helpful

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2024

Medory

Very nice rooms and excellent costumer service

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2024

James

Beautiful room.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2024

Andrea

Muy buen hotel

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2024

Natalia

Great hotel! Clean, spacious, easy parking, and walking distance to town.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Oct 2024

Verified traveler

This hotel didn’t live up to the reviews. The angles of the photos are somewhat misleading so please expect a small pool and a building that varies between one and three storeys. The location is three or four streets from the centre of town at the end of a less attractive street. The short walk can be very hot on a sunny day as there is little shade however everything is close in the town. You can even walk to Cocles if happy to walk a little further.

We stayed in 5 properties across our 9 night visit to Costa Rica and this was our least favourite. We felt it was poor value in comparison. We received a room upgrade however felt this had flaws. The water pressure wasn’t great and bizarrely coffee pods were under mini bar rates. This has been compared against Selina (La Fortuna), Tabacon (Arenal), Mwamba Lodge (Tortuguero), and Exotico (Manzanillo).

The hotel lacks a high end finish with low quality soap products and a breakfast that would be much better elsewhere. The eggs were rather dry and options limited. It has no food offering on-site outwith these hours.

There was an unfortunate event on our first night which resulted in a refund for all hotel patrons. An overhead power cable exploded and caught fire outside our window but there was little concern for our safety at the time with nobody actively seeking to speak with us. The staff were very laid back about the matter but we were rather thrown. Hotels.com did a great job in confirming the refund on our behalf.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2024

Sarah

Nice, modern stay

We had a nice, quick stay at Umami. It's a fresh, modern little place with a nice staff. Not far from downtown/beach. The pool is smaller than it looks in the photos and the sun beds are reserved for the rooms they are in front of, so there are really only four lounge chairs.
Overall it was a nice stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2024

Mark

Beautiful landscaping, room was perfect. Quiet location.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2024

Katia

All was great

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2024

Ronit

Umami is in a great central location - but quite part of town. Nicely designed. Not real nature and the pool is quite small - but the place is perfect. Clean, amazing design and wonderful service. Great air conditioning.
The staff helped me with my phone that had a battery problem and fixed my suite case that had a broken week. Overall great stay!!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2024

Jordyn

Nice, clean boutique hotel conveniently located in PV. Great location if you want to be able to walk to restaurants, shops and beaches. We were going to stay in Cahuita or Cocles but glad we stayed here because it was central to everything. Friendly, helpful staff. Good breakfast.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2024

Pamela

The property was super clean and well maintained, especially, the rooms and the pool. We loved it!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2024

Julia

Amazing hotel! The place was lovely, the staff was very kind and friendly, and it was ver well located.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2024

Roberto G

The staff is excellent

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2024

Allan

Luxury hotel with a very relax ambiance and easy going staff.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2024

Catherine

The hotel was nice but much smaller than the pictures show. The premier garden suite was nice but the shower is too small and gets water all over the floor, the tub sits right in front of the balcony door so it was hard to get around it. Breakfast was good, drinks by the pool was nice and not over priced. The pool is very small. The staff was friendly. Location is a bit sketchy.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2024

Ebony

Umami resort was beautiful and relaxing. The staff there was super responsive and attentive to all needs. I would say it is perfect for solo travelers or couples.

The only suggestion I have is more pool lounger chairs for the guest.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2024

Verified traveler

This property was pretty good. The drinks were affordable and breakfast was decent. On my first day of getting breakfast though, it was unfortunate that there was a dead roach on my fruit plate, kind of killing my appetite. The rooms are clean and the maids are nice. Didn’t use the pool, but a lot of people seemed to enjoy it. It is in a neighborhood and not as convenient to a lot of things in puerto viejo, despite it seeming close to everything on the map. Tuktuks were extremely cheap and efficient and it was easy to get around.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2024

Jessica

This was a beautiful property. The breakfast was very good. It was a 5-8 minute walk to the beach & many other shops. The pool was a bit smaller than I expected but it was pretty deep. Overall it was a great experience.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2024

Robynne

The staff was lovely and very helpful. The gounds were beautiful and beautifully maintained. We didn't have towels some days and had to request them. The room didn't have much storage, though.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2024

Peter

Nice hotel near town and beach

Nice hotel near to the beach, 5minutes walking, but Hotel is quite new, only 6 years old and it should be in better conditions.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2024

Marlon

Affordable and very comfortable gem.

Had an amazing two nights stay here. Wish it would have been longer. In a. Wry cozy private culdesac. Convenient walk to the main Puerto Nuevo strip. Room is pleasant, comfortable and very clean.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2024

Alvaro

Very nice location and excellent room

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2024

Erin N

Perfect!!!

It was amazing in every way, we will definitely be back!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2024

Michael

First time solo traveler stay in Puerto Viejo

Awesome location for a first time stay in Puerto Viejo. Hotel had what one needed to be comfortable with a little luxury in a hot and muggy climate. The daily included breakfast was very good and presented well. Staff was professional and attentive; especially Marisol at the front desk.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2024

Cheree

The staff was very friendly, able to answer questions and constantly cleaning. The area is walkable to the main strip in Puerto Viejo. My friend and I were concerned before we arrived because questions about a shuttle took over a week for a response, but everything was fine once we got there.

There was a power outage in town for about 4 hours. There was no backup generator, but we were still able to get breakfast.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

06 May 2024

Verified traveler

Decent hotel

The stay was decent. The hotel was over priced and wouldn’t stay again. It’s peaceful and relaxing

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 May 2024

Colleen

Amazing hospitality: delicious breakfast. The dinners at Num were exceptional and reasonably priced. The area surrounding the boutique hotel was a bit sketchy however.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2024

Mohammad

Beautiful upscale property in a quiet area! Had an amazing time here. Highly recomended!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2024

Margaret

It was a marvelous stay. Nice property, excellent breakfasts bed and services. Front desk staff Marisol and Rodneys’ kind care was mirrored by the rest of the staff.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2024

Edward

Nice property and nice hotel: amazing breakfast also walkable; few inside repairs need to made but nothing especial, good place for rest

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2024

jacqueline

Great hotel. Has everything you need for a fabulous holiday.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2024

Steffi

It was absolutely gorgeous and amazing

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2024

Anthony

I will go back!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2024

Cody

Very nice

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2024

Krystal

Absolutely beautiful

My stay was amazing here at this resort. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The setup for the resort is absolutely beautiful and the food is delicious. Rooms were clean and I felt safe here. I would definitely recommend or stay again while visiting.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2024

Zachary

Beautiful hotel with not many rooms, so there was a nice personal feel to everything. The rooms were beautiful, and the pool was a great place to hang out. Everyone working there was so friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend this hotel if you’re in Puerto Viejo!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2024

John

Very clean property greeting by the manager and all staff was extremely warm great stay! Breakfast was excellent and welcome drink was very thoughtful!
Thank you

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Jan 2024

Babis

Nice room , good breakfast, peaceful

Leisure Partner