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Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Front of property
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Premium Double Villa
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$414
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June

Explore the area

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12km South of Dominical, Bahía Ballena, Puntarenas, 60504
  • Place, Playa Dominicalito
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Hacienda Baru
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Uvita Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium King Villa

Premium King Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Accessible Queen Villa

Accessible Queen Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Double Villa

Premium Double Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Bahía Ballena

At Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa, you'll be 5.3 km (3.3 mi) from Playa Hermosa and 9.9 km (6.1 mi) from Uvita Beach. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and aromatherapy. The restaurant, Las Velas Restaurant, serves Fusion cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Bahía Ballena hotel include Playa Dominical and Playa Ballena.

What's nearby

  • Playa Dominicalito - 13 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Dominicalito Beach - 13 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Hacienda Baru - 14 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Uvita Beach - 15 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Playa Dominical - 17 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fernando’s Restaurante - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Parcela - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa

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. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Bahía Ballena hotel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2012
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are 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
Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa offers 9 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. In-room massages and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CRC 10,000 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Las Velas Restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

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 lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Built in 2012
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately CRC 10000 per person
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel 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
Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge Dominical
Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge Spa
Tiki Rainforest & Spa Ballena
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Aparthotel 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
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Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa Aparthotel Ballena

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa?

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa?

As of 18 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa on 22 Jun 2026 start from NZ$414, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa?

Yep, Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa?

The closest beach to Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa is Punta Uvita (6.6 km).

Is there a spa on site at Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as sports massages.

Does Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa have a pool?

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and ocean-view dining, as well as rainfall showerheads and pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa.

Is Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa family-friendly?

No, Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa is an adults-only property.

Does Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Fusion cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 181 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Food, staff, views, special place!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Perfect place ! Superb view, high quality food and amazing room.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Amazing staff, clean rooms, great food and drinks. We loved everything about our stay both our villa and the common area with pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Everything about this place was excellent. I especially appreciated the staff who were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything was amazing! We’re definitely coming back
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
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!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Sophie

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

8/10 Good

Metuschelah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
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!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice place. Great breakfast and view. Room are well maintained
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
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10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy Baroni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

miguel

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
Verified

8/10 Good

carl

Liked: Communication
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
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