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Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa

Adults-only aparthotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Apart-hotel

1 bathroomSleeps 450.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa

Adults-only aparthotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free aparthotel has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are onsite. The apartment features free WiFi and a balcony, plus a kitchenette with a refrigerator and a stovetop. Comforts include a pillowtop bed and Egyptian cotton sheets, and also available are room service and a rainfall shower.
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.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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
  • 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

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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 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

Tiki Villas Rainforest Dominical
Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge Dominical
Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge Spa
Tiki Rainforest & Spa Ballena
Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa Ballena
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Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge
Tiki Villas Rainforest
Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa Ballena
Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge Spa
Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge Ballena
Tiki Villas Rainforest Ballena
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Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa Aparthotel Ballena

About the neighborhood

Map
12km South of Dominical, Ballena, Puntarenas, 60504

What's nearby

  • Playa Hermosa - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Uvita Beach - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 13 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Playa Dominical - 13 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 24 min drive - 22.2 km

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

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. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CRC 180000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa located?

Situated near the beach, this spa aparthotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Playa Hermosa, Uvita Beach, and Marino Ballena National Park. Playa Dominical and Playa Ballena are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 149 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sophie

Great place & staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Nice place. Great breakfast and view. Room are well maintained
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful location, lovely pool, helpful friendly staff!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

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

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

miguel, kissimmee

Disliked: Communication
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

2/10 Terrible

lisa

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: 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

6/10 Okay

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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Inaki

Huge Disapointment
Huge disapointment with this hotel. Photos don't reflect the reality : hotel with a strong lack of care and maintenance. Rooms are very old especially the bathroom (photos attached). We also had dirty bed sheet with holes. The swimming pool was dirty / water was flashy green and opaque. This is part of the high prices and were unable to enjoy it. (They justified it as filter issue, and not the first time that happened). + bleach stained beach towel. Breakfast was limited in quality and service extremely long (1H to get a yoghurt with granola - having only to serve 3 tables). Be careful with this hotel as high end prices are not justifiable.(Except for the views and balcon in the room). We were supposed to get a voucher of $23 as VIP access (from Hotels.com) but staff was not aware, then we didn't have the opportunity to use it...
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Martin

Ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Dusche nur ein Rinnsal. Die Beschallung im Restaurant war sehr laut. Die Wege vom Chalet zum Restaurant sollten etwas beleuchtet werden. Die Lage sehr schön
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Hotel con privacidad
Bonitas vistas, muy buena atención y muy tranquilo el ambiente en el hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Todos son super amables super recomendado!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jesus

excelente lugar nos encanto y trato del personal
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

CARLOS

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Marlène

Liked: Communication
Nous sommes assez déçus de cet hôtel qui n’est pas à la hauteur du prix des chambres. Nous avons globalement passé un bon séjour malgré des chambres vieillissantes, la literie est assez dure et un brin de ménage supplémentaire aurait été le bienvenue pour éliminer les toiles d’araignées… De plus personne n’est venu faire la chambre pendant notre absence. La wifi est catastrophique et bug beaucoup… Le restaurant a une carte très limitée avec des prix trop élevés pour la qualité. Le jardin, la piscine et la vue sur l’océan est très tout de même très belle. Le personnel est sympathique et fait ce qu’il peut avec ce qu’il a. Cet hôtel doit certainement être mieux géré en pleine saison.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Haile

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022