Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Carla

Amazing views and lovely setting.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Zacarri

My first time out the country and this place was a dream everything I hoped for and more the entire staff was so helpful! And nice I will be returning

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2026

Maria

The people were very nice and friendly and the property was newly renovated.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Tania

¡Una experiencia inolvidable en Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa!
El lugar es simplemente hermoso, rodeado de naturaleza y con una paz que enamora. La atención fue excepcional: Ana en recepción nos hizo sentir como en casa desde el primer minuto, y Don José en el restaurante fue un verdadero tesoro, siempre atento y amable.
Pero lo que realmente nos dejó impresionados fue el restaurante. La comida es de otro nivel: el pulpo a la parrilla, el ceviche y absolutamente todos los platos que probamos fueron dignos de una estrella Michelin. No fue una cosa puntual, fue el conjunto completo: sabores perfectos, presentación impecable y un servicio de primera.
Si no fuera por la playa, literalmente no habríamos salido del lodge. Sin duda volveremos, ¡y lo recomendamos al 100%!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Stella

This hotel was unbelievably amazing and peaceful. The room was beautiful and the view was just as incredible as in the photos. The included breakfast was delicious and made fresh by chefs to order. The beach was a short drive away and the staff helped us with suggestions on where to go and eat. I highly recommend staying here for a romantic get away.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

jonathan

Very good attention, quiet and i to the jungle very nice

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Jesus Gustavo Betancourt

Beautiful place, excellent staff, delicious food. Definitely recommend this place.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2026

Chinmay

Amazing property

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

ALEXA TRUMBULL

Wonderful staff even moved us to a better view without even asking on second day since it was open .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Ian

Whole experience at Tiki was fantastic. Throughly recommend staying there if you get the chance. Staff are very attentive and so nice.
Breakfast and dinner was fantastic

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

Helen

Wonderful quiet retreat. Spent our evenings watching toucans and cooling off in the pool.
Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Food was excellent - avocado toast for breakfast was a highlight.
No TV in the room was great! Meant we really had a chance to disconnect from the world!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Mark

We loved our stay at Tiki Villas.
The properties were well furnished and in an idyllic location and the restaurant and pool area is exceptional.
Admittedly, you can here some road noise on occasions in the distance but this is almost inevitable along this part of the coast. Also, it's nothing compared to the noise of the wildlife 😀.
There was a problem when we booked in, as we were supposed to have a double double villa but due to some issue with their bookings, they had overbooked these type of villas but instead they offered us two double bed villas at no extra cost.
This annoyed at the time as we had booked some months ago and I asked to see the manager to explain the reasons for this.
The man at reception, Gerald, was apologetic and went to see the manager. Gerald came back and stated again we had been offered the other Villa at no extra cost and I could cancel if I wished. However, it would have been nice if the Manager himself could have come over and spoken to me, as I subsequently realised he was only seated in the restaurant close by.
Anyway, we did not let this spoil our stay and we ate at the restaurant every evening and food was excellent.
In addition, our breakfast every morning, which we hadn't realised was complementary, was also exceptional.
The staff were also very helpful. I've mentioned Gerald but I would also like to pass on a special thanks to Walter, who served us in the restaurant most evenings. He catered for our every need and was very professional

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Aiken Brent

The room was very clean, and the hotel grounds were well-maintained overall. The food and drinks, including those at the bar, always met our expectations. The staff were friendly and helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Catherine

Breakfast great
Pool smaller but lovely and picturesque

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2026

Nerissa

Yes with a beautiful view

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2026

Santiago

Everything was amazing! We’re definitely coming back

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

Robert

Food, staff, views, special place!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2026

Jennifer

This is the perfect place to come home to each day on your adventurous Costa Rican vacation. This was our first time in Costa Rica and we had an amazing experience, mostly due to the hospitality of Tiki Villas (Kerling was our guardian angel the whole week!). Their recent renovation is spectacular and so relaxing and comfortable. As for the sights, we could see the ocean from our deck, and enjoyed views of the rainforest wildlife. Simply spectacular! Pura Vida!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Jael

Perfect place ! Superb view, high quality food and amazing room.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2026

Jonathan

Easy access, super clean, excellent room design.
Chefs were outstanding. Made boring food taste good and they should be proud of their work. Nice views and cool built in hammock.

Cons: main pool is not that big and the other guests chairs are literally just beside it a foot away.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2026

Tyler

Beautifully renovated property (it reopened in January after extensive property upgrades). The villas were beautifully designed. The views are stunning. The pool area was lovely. The restaurant is excellent, and the staff was very friendly. No major complaints whatsoever.

A few minor things to improve, but not enough to give less stars (and the staff mentioned that they were still finalizing some things due to furniture shipments delayed, etc). The pool area could use a few more lounge chairs; the main lobby area could use a bit more decor (plants, more tables, pillows, etc) to fill out the space and create a more intimate feeling.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2026

Laura

The view from Tiki Villas is so beautiful, incredible pool/restaurant views in particular but also from each villa, they are all so well situated. The recent renovation is really well done with fantastic indoor/outdoor bathrooms and super comfortable beds. I think some finishing touches are still being done but I have no doubt it will be fantastic when finished. Staff are all friendly and the food is excellent - wonderful breakfast and really inventive dinner dishes.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2026

Meghan

Amazing stay, truly unforgettable!

Tiki Villas made us feel incredibly special as we celebrated our honeymoon. From the moment we arrived, they pulled out all the stops with flowers, thoughtful treats, and genuinely heartfelt hospitality. The entire staff went above and beyond, but Walter and Kerling deserve special recognition. They were incredible. Their recommendations were spot-on, and they helped us navigate a few unexpected challenges with ease.

The accommodations were outstanding. An extremely comfortable bed, huge soaking tub, a beautiful and relaxing pool, and an overall sense of privacy and luxury that made it feel like a true escape. Breakfast each morning was phenomenal, and the food overall was excellent.

And the dessert. Wow. The chocolate lava brownie, sadly discontinued, was hands-down one of the best desserts we’ve ever had. Truly unreal, and we can only hope they bring it back.

We cannot recommend Tiki Villas enough. Can’t wait to come back!!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

Matthew

Everything about this place was excellent. I especially appreciated the staff who were very friendly and helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2026

David

Couldn’t have enjoyed my stay more. The staff were very kind and accommodating. The room was excellent and the views were phenomenal. I’ll be back!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Megan

Had a free weekend with the girlies during our month-long study abroad trip, and we could not have made a better choice than Tiki Villas!! The hotel staff, the view, the pool and spa services—absolutely no complaints from any of us.

From the get go, we were treated so kindly; Nancy upgraded our hotel room when we arrived so we’d have more space, and the room was lovely. We had an indoor AND outdoor shower, and a balcony with a view of the ocean. It’s genuinely the nicest place I’ve ever stayed.

The restaurant staff were also so kind and patient considering we’re a group of girls who are fairly new to speaking Spanish, and they always met us halfway (or more) with communication! The food and drinks were always amazing. They gave me a bag of dry rice when my phone got soaked at Parque Nacional Marino Ballena, and I was so grateful. They went out of their way to make sure we were enjoying ourselves and did not need anything.

I definitely hope to return one day and stay for much longer. Two days was not enough. Tiki Villas has definitely been solidified as one of my best experiences in Costa Rica, and I genuinely don’t know how anywhere else I go will be able to top this place!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2025

Metuschelah

Great location, beach near by and good for exercise.
The surrounding is beautiful with lots of trees and animal sound. The Room are ok but need a little TLC, a little update which I heard they will be doing soon.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2025

Elaine

Staff very friendly and helpful, peaceful setting, wonderful views from room, dining area and the pool, which was great! Place in ceiling where there has been a leak needs to be addressed due to what appears to be mold, but overall this was a wonderful restorative stay and we hope to return!

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

23 Dec 2024

lisa

This is not a top ranked hotel. In fact it was one of the worst we ever stayed at

On the positive side the grounds and the lobby are beautiful. We were so excited when we arrived. However that was before we saw the room and interacted with the staff.

The bathroom literally had black mold in the walk and peeling paint on the ceiling. There was also mold on the curtains in the bedroom. There was no room near the sink to put personal items and the shelves that were supposed to to be on the wall were missing. In addition there was a plastic glade air freshener in the closet. The chairs around the pools were missing cushions. One cushion that did exist had a giant hole in the cover

As far as service, We were shown to our room and told the comforter that went on the bed wasn't ready yet and was still in the wash. The gentleman who showed us to the room also mentioned we were missing coffee. He left the room. Several hours went by and still no comforter or coffee. When we went to dinner at the hotel, we asked about the comforter and were handed it to bring back as we left the lobby. The poor service continued throughout the stay. Housekeeping never showed up, promises to bring towels to the room were never kept, we were told dinner reservations would be made but would not etc

Unless u care only about the setting, stay anywhere else

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Nov 2024

Sophie

Great place & staff!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2024

Gerardo

Nice place. Great breakfast and view. Room are well maintained

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2024

Charlotte

Lovely gem with amazing views of the ocean in a rainforest setting. Staff is amazing and restaurant is outstanding. So peaceful - truly a slice of heaven on earth.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2024

Gemma

This place has an outstanding view from the infinity pool, exceptional personal service from all the staff and is in a great location for exploring Uvita, Ballena and Dominical.
The rooms were a little tired but perfectly functional and having a walk in wardrobe, huge shower & kitchenette made our stay more comfortable.
Would definitely stay here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2024

Megan

Amazing location and food was excellent

Wow what a beautiful location. Staff were friendly and helpful but were very busy! This is a lovely place, food was excellent and room comfortable.

Just a few minor things that could be improved - dripping tap, modernisation of bathroom but overall recommended for a quiet stay in a wonderful location with great food.

Partner

2/10

Poor

25 Sep 2023

David

Deceiving!

I am sure 10 years ago the hotel was great. It’s just run down since it’s 2012 travel awards they received. Staff was nice but room was out dated and affected by the years of humidity. Firstly it was a challenge to locate the property. Zero signage indicating its location distance/direction to villas. Locks on doors were not functional for the patio and outdoor shower. The bed was probably the hardest mattress I have ever slept on. Sink water unsafe for consumption (teeth brushing, face washing, etc.) Property at night is not well lit, especially in the parking lot that is a distance from the hotel reception. Overall just needs to be maintained and cleaned up.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2023

Tracy Baroni

Upon booking, prior to arrival, and during our stay the staff was attentive and helpful, including recommending a 4WD rental. They booked several activities for us and shared recommendations for restaurants and additional sites. Service was excellent in the dining room, and the popen air massage was amazing.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2023

Verified traveler

Beautiful location, lovely pool, helpful friendly staff!

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

01 Mar 2023

miguel

This hotel is overpriced for the place, not much things to do in the hotel, and staff is not friendly. For this price there are a lot better options in Costa Rica

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Feb 2023

Jessica

Nice small hotel with excellent service. The views of the ocean from our balcony were beautiful and the setting was very peaceful. The room was very clean. The only draw back was that the room had a bad odor - maybe an issue with the drains or septic system. The air conditioner helped to mask it a little, but it persisted throughout the 2 night stay. Hopefully it was just our room and it can be fixed.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2022

Daphne

The property was beautiful. The service was excellent and the ceviche delicious. However the steps to go to rooms are steep.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

07 Aug 2022

Pritika

PROS
1) Geral works in the bar/restaurant, and is a great asset to this place.
2) The view

CONS
1) awful hard beds, gave us neck/back aches
2) massage terrible, boyfriend felt the gentle caress, short gasping breath, trembling hands, and sweat falling on him from masseuse victor.
3) Diego at front desk does not care. Not into customer service.
4) awful food. Ceviche with bones in it that one could choke on. Thai curry inedible. Dessert with nuts that people aren't made aware of, beware if have allergies, as Diego won't tell you about it.
5) water pressure is a trickle in sink and shower, room 3.
6) did not get the Expedia VIP benefits of $23 food discount

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2022

Jose

The staff was great, Diego and Gerald were very helpful recomending and reserving activities, and would also have a packed lunch for us.
Definately coming back.
Thanks again guys!

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2022

Charles

Stay at Tiki

We loved our stay at Tiki and enjoyed the solitude and peaceful surroundings. The staff was so pleasant and helpful. The room was comfortable and clean. The manager was so helpful and enjoyable to speak with.

Our only comment would be regarding the breakfast. Sometimes the food did not come out hot and seemed to have been prepared earlier. It was not necessarily fresh tasting.

We enjoyed our stay and will certainly return.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Feb 2022

carl

Lovely staff, terrific restaurant onsite; terrific ocean view with lots of birds. Cons: no place to sit in the room other than on the beds. The balcony deck has a table and a couple of chairs that we moved inside; toilet sounded like the furnace failing in A Christmas Story. Overall the rooms could use a facelift.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2022

Christa

Such an incredible recluse feel, with gorgeous views of the ocean. The 4x4 only road continues past the resort up to the very top of a look out, where we saw monkeys and watched a spectacular sunset. The team at Tiki Villas were kind, and it was absolutely serene and peaceful. Very convenient location, immaculate grounds, and the feel of the seclusion was what made it perfect. Wonderful place for reflection, grounding and peace for the soul. Will absolutely recommend and stay again!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2022

Alison

Fabulous location and the staff were amazing.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Dec 2021

Jennifer

Beautiful room and view with outdoor shower. Stunning property. hotel restaurant was okay but overpriced with no vegan/gf options for breakfast. Drive up to the hotel is off-road.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2021

Jose De Los

Vey plesant people. Great place to have a good relaxing time

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Aug 2021

Manuela

Two nights

Hotel and room really amazing - clean. Personal staff is not really helpful though - charged twice the room, recommand a really bad surf guy

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2021

Danielle

I have never walked into a hotel and just wanted to stay put. This place is up the hill with a view overlooking the ocean. We swam as we did some bird watching and watched the sun set. Our alarm was set to the howler monkeys. The staff were friends that we hung out with sharing about the surroundings. The chef, who took advantage of the local culture made the best food that you could not get enough. Why would I ever leave this place??

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 May 2021

Verified traveler

Property was okay, wasn’t what I thought it was going to be.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

05 May 2021

Verified traveler

It is a great place to relax since it's adults only and there aren't many villas. What we were most dissapointed was by the restaurant. Breakfast was acceptable but our experience with dinner was not good, the food was greasy, portions were small and the price was too high. I would definitely encourage people to eat out in many great restaurants in Dominical and Uvita. We had to eat at the hotel because of Covid restrictions. To top it off, we ordered a creme brulee and it was easily the worst one I have ever tried, and I have a sweet tooth and eat just about everything.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jan 2021

Julie

One Week Stay at Tiki

The facilities are nice and clean. The pool and deck are small, but fine. The best part about the hotel was the staff, Adrian and Girard, who were friendly, attentive and helpful. The worst thing about the hotel was the internet service. Was very spotty. There is no cell signal on the property so you have to rely on wifi and the wifi there was terrible -- coming in and out sporadically.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jan 2021

Verified traveler

Lower Your Expectations

This is a tough one. The staff was amazing and could not be more helpful, but everything else was disappointing. No wifi in rooms, no water pressure, terrible food, small pool, tired rooms, no blanket. The money was a lot for what you get. The location, however, was great as it was near where we needed to be each day.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2021

Verified traveler

Friendly and helpful staf, nice pool, great vibe.
The rooms are very clean and the views are magical.
Lots of wildlife ...

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2020

Raydel

Very good and excellent place. Nature, animals and condition very good

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2020

Angel

Beautiful exotic property on a mountain side with views of the ocean. Great staff super friendly and helpful in guiding us with activity choices. Would definitely stay again and if you want a more exotic view they have a sister hotel that is amazing and we will definitely stay there next time because of the quality of the staff and properties. The other one is HotelThreeSixty.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2020

Antoine

Great place but a bit expensive

Great infinity pool with fantastic view. Great clean rooms and good location for surfing close to playa hermosa.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2020

Steve

It was perfect for us. Quiet, serene,and beautiful. Katherine, Gabriel, and all the staff were wonderful. The room was very comfortable, the food was excellent, and the pool was spectacular..We are already planning our return next year.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2020

Ann

Staff was very courteous and incredibly helpful. Breakfast should be earlier than 7am, or at the very least have coffee available.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

When we arrived to the hotel it was everything we expected it to be, the views are amazing and its so relaxing. The staff did everything to make us comfortable. Gabriel, Kathy, Ronald, and Gerald provided us with non-stop services which made us feel like family. Definitely have to go back and Visit a second time. Pura Vida !

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Wonderful an attentive staff! Had a great time!
Thank you!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

It was a stunning location, the food at the restaurant was delicious, the staff was super friendly and helpful, the excisions were tremendous and the massage was amazing. Highly recommend.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2019

Cameron

When we arrived we were greeted and helped with our luggage. The room was very clean and had an equipped kitchen. The restaurant was excellent, as was the staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

The view and location were breathtaking. It was so peaceful and serene at the hotel. The rooms were spotless and spacious. The best part was how caring and friendly the staff was. They went out of their way to give us safety tips, book unique excursions, and make sure that we always had what we wanted and needed. I would recommend this hotel to anyone! It was definitely my best vacation thus far.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2019

Steven

Nicel hotel to stay near Uvita

Very nice hotel facility, with a great view from the pool and balcony. The food in the restaurant was good as well. Also the rooms are clean and have a nice outdoor shower.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2019

Maya

Gorgeous and relaxing

Absolutely wonderful! The views are a highlight, but the room, dining area, infinity pool, and gardens were all beautiful, and we saw lots of birds and butterflies. The food and drinks were delicious, especially the Costa Rican breakfast. Many thanks to Jason and Diego for being so helpful and welcoming.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Has a beautiful view to the ocean , the food and services was just prefect. The pool was a good time to relax and enjoy. The area was just perfect , near to activities and beaches to drive .

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

After a long drive to get to the property from San Jose, we arrived and were checked in after a few minutes. As it was dinner time someone had to come away from serving but check in was easy and quick. He helped us get our bags from the car as the parking is a little walk from the actual rooms (because it's on the side of a mountain). The only downside to the drive into the property is firstly it's very remote so I didn't have a cell phone signal and I ended up at the property next door in the dark with no way to contact the hotel to find out where I was meant to be but the neighbors sent me in the right direction. Then the drive in really does need a 4x4 but our little rental car did OK.

The individual villas are fantastic. The view from every room is incredible. The beds are a little hard but not like some beds I've slept in in Costa Rica. It was impeccably clean and while we were told not to drink the water by the staff they do give you bottled water and the room also had a kettle that I would boil before bed to have water to make coffee with in the morning. The balcony is large and looks out over the rainforest and the ocean. The location couldn't be more perfect,.

The restaurant breakfast was very good, but I wasn't impressed with the selection for dinner as it was a little limited and fairly expensive but what I ate was very good. If you're lazy you're not going to like the stairs to the restaurant.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Very peaceful and relaxing, the property is exceeded my expectations and the staff was wonderful!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Our stay in Tiki was very relaxing and one of a kind. The team is very accommodating and is so kind and also very hard working. We highly recommend anyone to stay in Tiki Villas.

Friends_and_family Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2019

India

I like how the staff was very willing to accomodate for their guests and gave discounts to guests during certain events. What I did not like is how high pricing was for food and drinks.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2019

STEPHEN

Relaxing and beautiful hotel with great service!

This was actually my favourite hotel of many places in Costa Rica. The gracious and friendly service, especially from Gerald and Jason, was outstanding from the start and made this place feel even more high end. Our villa was very spacious, had a beautiful view and felt private, yet was only a 20 second walk to the dining building. The outdoor shower was a treat as well. A highlight was lounging by the infinity pool with a good drink, while watching toucans and other birds fly and sing around us as the sun went down.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2019

Verified traveler

Great view. Very attentive staff. Food was amazing!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

TikiVillas was the best place to spend our vacation in Uvita. The views were breathtaking, the staff was friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was to die for.

We arrived after sunset and were a little spooked because the resort is up an unpaved road marked \"dead end\" but other than that our stay was great. Loved seeing toucans out our window every morning

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Loved everything about this hotel. Pool was nice food was great and staff was very friendly

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

The setting was incredible, in the rainforest with excellent views of the ocean. The rooms were comfortable (beds a little too stiff though). The staff were excellent, too, extremely helpful with day to day issues, with excursions and were very friendly. Breakfasts were great, dinners a little less so but that was ok, it encouraged us to explore the local cuisine in Uvita and Dominical.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2019

Brendan

One of the best places I’ve ever stayed at. We had an amazing stay for my girlfriends birthday. Ronald, Diego and Gerald and the rest of the team went way out of their way to make sure everything was perfect for our entire stay. The place is beautiful and the food was amazing. Would highly recommend for a relaxing trip in the rainforest.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2019

Joel

Great place to stay

Great place. Truly enchanting. Lovely pool too!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2018

Jane

Amazing place!

We came for our final few nights of our honeymoon. It’s a hidden gem. Just off the main road up a hill. We woke up to views of the rainforest and watched the sun set over the Pacific from the infinity pool. The staff were really friendly and wanted to make sure we were comfortable. Incredible location!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2018

Steve

Great place

Great place, great people and lots of animals!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

The pool was amazing, there was also a path with a 30 minute hike through the rainforest to the beach

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

09 Oct 2018

Juliano

So disappointed... dirty and outdated hotel. This is not a four star hotel at all, looked like a one star hotel.
Kitchen was closed due to the hotel only having two guests on site! What kind of service do they provide!?!?! None!
Hotel had no staff after 11pm, a young guy greeted us with a lantern and led us to our room at night, that was the service!
Narrow uphill road is not paved at all, drive at your own risk! Be careful, at night as it is pitch black in that hotel area and loaded with wild animals.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2018

Vanessa

TikiVillas is a wonderful place to stay. The location is amazing, and Tiki staff will make you feel that you are in paradise. Staff is friendly, and well prepared to assist you. The TikiVilla restaurant offers limited menu but each meal is extremely worthy to taste.
The room has a wonderful view to the sea, besides green nature surrounds your room. The open balcony as well as the double shower (one indoors, and the other outdoors) is a plus.

8/10

Excellent

08 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Overall the property was very nice, small and quaint. Not alot of traffic/guests staying there so it felt very remote, which was nice and relaxing. The villas have amazing views of the ocean & jungle, it was really nice to sit outside on the private balconies and listen to the sounds of the rainforest. The villas themselves were very spacious, clean and fairly modern. The bathrooms we're very nice and spacious with an adjacent outdoor private shower which we used almost every night- very cool! The staff was very friendly and helpful with tours around the area. I would recommend TikiVillas to anyone coming to this area.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2018

Kathe

The personal care of staff is amazing. Views ant atmosphere unbelievably relaxing and beautiful. Bathrooms are very nice. Pool is nice and kept very clean. Chefs excellent.

No real comfortable place to sit. Chairs are a bit hard. Bed slightly firm but ok.

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2018

E. Neco

Beautiful tropical views from the infinity pool!

Tiki Villas is a nice property in the rainforest, offering beautiful ocean views. I especially liked the boutique size of the property with only 12 cabins and an inviting infinity pool. I was not impressed with the cleanliness or maintenance of the property. The ceiling fans and deck chairs were rusted really bad and the cleaning sponge in the kitchen was well, well worn (which I assume is what was used to clean my dishes?!)
Overall, I would recommend Tiki Villas as a pleasant stay that is centrally located in the Dominical/Uvita area. There are plenty of cool birds (even toucans) and animal sightings right on the property. I also think the price was a bit high for the return.

Special thanks to Gerald, who wore many hats as the receptionist/waiter/bartender/concierge for a wonderful stay!

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

Stunning views

Brilliant place with stunning views and very attentive service. Best thing was seeing wildlife like toucans and howler monkeys right on the doorstep.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jan 2018

Brooke

Beautiful Setting, Poor Satisfaction

The hotel is overpriced compared to the amenities offered. Rooms and buildings are in need of repairs, broken blinds gave the rooms a shabby appearance and were not sufficiently stocked with amenities like iron and ironing boards or televisions. I expected more for the price.The air conditioners were very under powered and were unable to cool rooms in the mid day heat and humidity. Food and service was average and the dining area was not very accessible for early morning coffee etc.
However, the setting was indeed very beautiful and the staff pleasant, just not well experienced. We left a day early, forfeiting our last night prepayment for two rooms just to get some quality rest in another hotel with better amenities at a comparable price. I felt naive and assumed too much based upon past experience in like priced boutique hotels. Should not have prepaid for two rooms and five days. Live and learn.

4/10

Poor

23 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

Not worth it, bed horrible, food disappointing, room condition very dated

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

Excellent service and hotel. epic location.


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10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2017

Amado

My new 2nd home

We absolutely loved this place from the moment we arrived we were greeted by incredibly polite staff . The staff made the place very welcoming and easy to stay comfortable . The room was very clean and the view was spectacular . This town was unlike any place I ever visited . I am not huge on tourism I would rather hang with locals and this place was just that. The town's of uvita and dominical were very tight knit . If you get a chance go eat at kemvari it's a little place on the side of the road and is great food and the family that runs it were great . Tikivillas and uvita were an amazing experience .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2017

Amelia

Nice hotel with great view

This place was great. Very private with a view overlooking the ocean and our room had an outdoor shower which was pretty cool. The room was really clean and the staff was very helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2017

Terri

Great place to stay!

We were in Costa Rica for my daughter's wedding which was about a half mile up the mountain.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2017

William

Great experience! The staff is beyond helpful & ensured we we're accommodated beyond means! Gary, Joe & staff made this vacation well worth the trip! Plus the Food is truly top chef- Curry Chicken dish was amazing... Looking forward to seeing you guys again soon. William

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2017

S.Cameron

Beautiful hotel with incredible staff

The villas were huge and beautiful - real luxury. In the middle of nowhere so real peace and quiet! So much to do and close to Dominical and Uvita and all the sights!

There had been an earthquake so pool was out so staff went above and beyond to assist, drive us places, offered complimentary breakfast etc.

This was the best hotel staff experience I have ever had! Truly exceptional - being 2 girls they looked after us and ensured we always had transportation booked for us to come home. Had lots of helpful suggestions, organised trips and transportation and were pleasant to be around!

4/10

Poor

08 Feb 2017

Eric

Dont waste your money!

My experience here was not good. We stayed 2 nights. During that time we had no or barely any hot water. No pressure from the hot water. Electricity went out a few times. Internet/WiFi service was horrible. At one point the Internet went out completely. I actually fixed there Internet service for them. This place has no paved roads. There was no phone in the room to even call the concierge. Had no towels in the room.

Bottom line is that for the money they charge here you are better off staying somewhere nicer with more amenities for the same price or cheaper. I know I will not be stay here again.

Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Jan 2017

Verified traveler

A paradise combined with great service. Only drawback is it's a bit pricey (but not unlike all of Costa Rica).

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2017

Kim

Fabulous to have your own private villa!

Location great. Our favorite part of Costa Rica. The staff could not have been nicer. Adrian was extremely helpful. The chef Roberto made awesome meals with the help of Leroy. We met the owner Thomas too. He is so nice. Gary was a great guy as well. As you can see, we felt like family learning everyone's names.. Will definitely recommend to anyone! Awesome view, great pool, toucans, monkeys, ETC!!!

Partner

4/10

Poor

15 Dec 2016

Kate

Very disappointing visit.

I have stayed at this hotel before and was expecting the polite service of the previous owner. He was so polite and really cared about the hotel and guests. Unfortunately, we were sorely disappointed with the staff members currently working. There was one young guy who really gave no effort at all. He did not greet us when we arrived. No smiles. When he was working the front desk we felt awkward in the pool reception area.
I booked a tour a week before we arrived through the hotel. I enquired about it when we arrived. He said he would get back to me. Never did. I asked about it again the day before and he told me the tour was not going to happen, there was no room. Meaning, they never made the booking.
The water in the hotel is not safe to drink due to not treating to save the poison dart frogs. So at check in we were told that water bottles would be available at the front desk- to just come back and ask for more when we ran out and there was no charge, but don't drink the tap water. At check out we had charges for water on the bill and we were told the young guy should have told us we needed to refill the same water bottles from their water filters.
There was absolutely no wifi in the room. You had to be in the lobby. But the lobby environment was not friendly.
Power went out one night. They have no flashlights or candles in the rooms.
The rooms are nice with a pretty view. But the service and complete lack of an ounce of friendliness ruined the stay.