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Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa

3.5 star property
3.5-star adults-only aparthotel near Playa Hermosa

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Reception
Exterior
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Reception
Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, aromatherapy

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Apart-hotel

1 bathroomSleeps 4538 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
12km South of Dominical, Ballena, Puntarenas, 60504
  • Uvita Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Marino Ballena National Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Playa Hermosa
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Quepos (XQP)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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Reception

Standard Ocean View Villa

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Ballena

Close to the beach.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this aparthotel, you'll find Playa Hermosa and Uvita Beach. Marino Ballena National Park is within 6 miles (10 km) and Playa Dominical is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Uvita Beach - 13 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Playa Dominical - 15 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 17 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Playa Hermosa - 18 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 26 min drive - 15.2 miles

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria La Fogata - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Scala - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Time - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa

3.5-star adults-only aparthotel near Playa Hermosa
This aparthotel offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at this aparthotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Ballena aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2012
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
This aparthotel offers 9 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Restaurants on site

  • Las Velas Restaurant

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 9 units
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Built in 2012
  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 16 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 180000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the aparthotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 16 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

Tiki Villas Rainforest Dominical
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa to the airport?

This aparthotel is 30.9 mi (44-min drive) away from the Quepos (XQP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa have an airport shuttle?

This aparthotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of CRC 180000 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa to the beach?

This aparthotel is 3.5 mi (9-min drive) from Playa Hermosa and 5.9 mi (12-min drive) from Uvita Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa offer free breakfast?

This aparthotel offers free full breakfast every day from 7 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa?

This aparthotel offers free self parking.

Does Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa have a pool?

This aparthotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa have a restaurant?

This aparthotel is home to Las Velas Restaurant, which features Fusion cuisine, ocean views, and a poolside location.

Does Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa have a spa?

This aparthotel has a spa, which features facials, aromatherapy, and hot stone massages.

How close is Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa to downtown Ballena?

This aparthotel is 8.6 mi away from Ballena.

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 151 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

lisa

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sophie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place & staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Great breakfast and view. Room are well maintained
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy Baroni

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Beautiful location, lovely pool, helpful friendly staff!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

miguel, kissimmee

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

CARLOS

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful. The service was excellent and the ceviche delicious. However the steps to go to rooms are steep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Pritika

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Haile

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

carl

Traveled with family
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Fabulous location and the staff were amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Manuela

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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??
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2021