Oceanside stay.You'll find Parque Reptilandia and Nauyaca Waterfalls within 3 miles (5 km) of this villa. Playa Barú and Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge - 10 min drive
Playa Dominical - 11 min drive
Getting around
Quepos (XQP) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
Coco's Restaurant - 7 min drive
Fuego Brew Company - 7 min drive
Cafe Mono Congo - 6 min drive
Restaurante Charter - 4 min drive
Phat Noodle - 6 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Waterfall Villas
Family-friendly stay with free breakfast in Barú
Waterfall Villas offers its guests a full-service spa, a complimentary water park, and a lazy river. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily.
Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Waterfall Villas. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.
This Barú villa is smoke free.
6 guestrooms or units
Full breakfast (free)
Towels for the beach
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Wedding services available
Library
Terrace
Garden
Outdoor picnic space
No smoking on site
Water dispenser
1 conference room
Dining venue
Waterfall Villas offers 6 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.
Waterfall has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology.
The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Beach
White sand beach nearby
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
2 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Ayurvedic treatments
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Detox wraps
Facials
Full-service spa
Hot stone massages
In-room massages
Manicures/pedicures
Outdoor treatment areas
Reflexology
Sports massages
Swedish massages
Parking and transportation
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free uncovered self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Family friendly
Children stay free (see details)
Restaurants on site
Cascada Verde
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
Water dispenser
Dining
Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A restaurant
Champagne service
Chef service
Couples/private dining
Bedrooms
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Separate sitting area
Window screens
Entertainment
Library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Work spaces
Meeting room
Comfort
Ceiling fan
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.
1 accessible parking space
Area rugs in room
Front entrance ramp
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Free bottled water
Housekeeping (daily)
Luggage storage
Proposal/romance packages
Safe at front desk
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Location highlights
Near the boardwalk/promenade
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Free water park on site
Yoga classes on site
Boat tours nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Rafting nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surf lessons nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park 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)
General
6 units
Access via exterior corridors
Connecting units available
Garden
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Soundproofing
Water dispenser
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Up to 2 children stay free when using existing bedding.
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: USD 400.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve sofa beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve sofa beds. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. The property is professionally cleaned.
We should mention
Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the villa before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Up to 2 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using exisiting bedding.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Property is also known as
Waterfall Villas Villa Dominical
Waterfall Villas Dominical
Waterfall Villas Villa Baru
Waterfall Villas Baru
Waterfall Villas Barú
Waterfall Villas Villa
Waterfall Villas Villa Barú
Frequently asked questions
How close is Waterfall Villas to the airport?
Waterfall Villas is 25.9 mi (35-min drive) away from the Quepos (XQP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Waterfall Villas have an airport shuttle?
Waterfall Villas offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 400.00 per vehicle, roundtrip.
How close is Waterfall Villas to the beach?
This villa is 3.7 mi (6-min drive) from Playa Barú and 3.9 mi (11-min drive) from Playa Dominical. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Waterfall Villas offer free breakfast?
Waterfall Villas offers free full breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10 AM.
Is there a casino at Waterfall Villas?
No, there is no casino at this villa.
What time is check-in at Waterfall Villas?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.
Is there free parking at Waterfall Villas?
This villa offers free self parking.
Does Waterfall Villas have a pool?
Waterfall Villas does not have a pool.
Does Waterfall Villas have a restaurant?
Waterfall Villas is home to Cascada Verde, which features vegan cuisine.
Does Waterfall Villas have a spa?
Pamper yourself with a day at Waterfall, where you can enjoy body scrubs, body wraps, and sports massages.
How close is Waterfall Villas to downtown Barú?
Waterfall Villas is 3.1 mi away from Barú.
Waterfall Villas Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Okay
PAUL
Traveled with partner
Mar 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The rooms a very unique and they property is beautiful.
We had tiny bats roosting on our villa and it was fabulous to watch them swoop and dive over the river in the evening.
The owner & staff were lovely although my lack of Spanish made communication difficult. There was few maintenance issues, and the room it’s self could do with a little love.
Beware, not your normal 3 star hotel in the forest
Disappointing, beautiful setting and wonderfully crafted property. Unfortunately it has very little to no services or facilities.
Retreat or eco friendly properties should not use these badges as an excuse to compromise on the service side of the experience.
Felt unwelcome right from the start after asking for a glass of wine. 24h notice required for dinning and very average food.
Be warned, unless you are looking for a detox, a place to meditate and contemplate life you may be disappointed with what you find, as we were.
Boutique niche market premise that makes the average person feel out of place.
The proprietor, Fateh, was kind, attentive and helpful. Our room was beautiful as were the surroundings. Fateh took care of arranging our tours and saw that we had breakfast every morning before heading out. We took advantage of a wonderful meal in the Villas restaurant, walked the grounds to see the waterfall, and took a yoga class from Fateh herself.
The experience provided at Waterfall Villas was relaxing, nurturing and enjoyable. We loved it there!
The room we stayed in was extremely hot throughout the day and night. My wife and I could not sleep through the night. They have ceiling fans and another fan in the room however the Puntarenas heat is unbearable and the fans don’t do anything (just hot air). We asked for a room with ac but were going to charge 40$ more for the AC, which the room itself was already expensive.
Nice small lodging next to a beautiful waterfall
Only issue would be it’s too close to a major road with big trucks take away from the peaceful ambiance