San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 96.8 miles/155.8 km
San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 101.8 miles/163.8 km
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Hot Rocks - 6 min walk
Salsa Brava - 5 min walk
Restaurante Tamara - 6 min walk
De Gustibus Bakery - 5 min walk
Restaurante Amimodo - 6 min walk
About this property
Umami Hotel - Adults Only
Umami Hotel - Adults Only is a great choice for a stay in Cahuita. Guests indulge in deep-tissue massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and a terrace. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
13 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 15
Check-out time is noon
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum guest age is 14
Minimum check-in age is 15
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Caters to adults only
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 7 AM–9 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service
Water dispenser
What to do
Beach nearby
Bike rentals nearby
Horse riding nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Spa services
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Espresso maker
Sleep well
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Access via exterior corridors
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Thai massages.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility or hot tub
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Umami Hotel Adults Only
Umami Adults Only Cahuita
Umami Hotel - Adults Only Hotel
Umami Hotel - Adults Only Cahuita
Umami Hotel - Adults Only Hotel Cahuita
Frequently asked questions
Does Umami Hotel - Adults Only offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Umami Hotel - Adults Only does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Umami Hotel - Adults Only?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Umami Hotel - Adults Only?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Umami Hotel - Adults Only?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Umami Hotel - Adults Only?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Umami Hotel - Adults Only?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Umami Hotel - Adults Only and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, horse riding and snorkelling. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include spa services and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Umami Hotel - Adults Only?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Umami Hotel - Adults Only like?
Umami Hotel - Adults Only is a short 11-minute walk from Black Beach and 4 minutes' walk from Talamanca Family Art.
Umami Hotel - Adults Only Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
15 November 2024
Very nice rooms and excellent costumer service
Medory
Medory, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 October 2024
Renee
Renee, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
10 October 2024
This hotel didn’t live up to the reviews. The angles of the photos are somewhat misleading so please expect a small pool and a building that varies between one and three storeys. The location is three or four streets from the centre of town at the end of a less attractive street. The short walk can be very hot on a sunny day as there is little shade however everything is close in the town. You can even walk to Cocles if happy to walk a little further.
We stayed in 5 properties across our 9 night visit to Costa Rica and this was our least favourite. We felt it was poor value in comparison. We received a room upgrade however felt this had flaws. The water pressure wasn’t great and bizarrely coffee pods were under mini bar rates. This has been compared against Selina (La Fortuna), Tabacon (Arenal), Mwamba Lodge (Tortuguero), and Exotico (Manzanillo).
The hotel lacks a high end finish with low quality soap products and a breakfast that would be much better elsewhere. The eggs were rather dry and options limited. It has no food offering on-site outwith these hours.
There was an unfortunate event on our first night which resulted in a refund for all hotel patrons. An overhead power cable exploded and caught fire outside our window but there was little concern for our safety at the time with nobody actively seeking to speak with us. The staff were very laid back about the matter but we were rather thrown. Hotels.com did a great job in confirming the refund on our behalf.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 October 2024
Nice, modern stay
We had a nice, quick stay at Umami. It's a fresh, modern little place with a nice staff. Not far from downtown/beach. The pool is smaller than it looks in the photos and the sun beds are reserved for the rooms they are in front of, so there are really only four lounge chairs.
Overall it was a nice stay.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 September 2024
All was great
Katia
Katia, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 August 2024
Umami is in a great central location - but quite part of town. Nicely designed. Not real nature and the pool is quite small - but the place is perfect. Clean, amazing design and wonderful service. Great air conditioning.
The staff helped me with my phone that had a battery problem and fixed my suite case that had a broken week. Overall great stay!!
Ronit
Ronit, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 July 2024
Nice, clean boutique hotel conveniently located in PV. Great location if you want to be able to walk to restaurants, shops and beaches. We were going to stay in Cahuita or Cocles but glad we stayed here because it was central to everything. Friendly, helpful staff. Good breakfast.
Jordyn
Jordyn, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 July 2024
Wendy R
Wendy R, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 July 2024
Jeff
Jeff, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 July 2024
The property was super clean and well maintained, especially, the rooms and the pool. We loved it!
Pamela
Pamela, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 July 2024
Amazing hotel! The place was lovely, the staff was very kind and friendly, and it was ver well located.
Julia
Julia, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 July 2024
The staff is excellent
Roberto G
Roberto G, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 June 2024
Luxury hotel with a very relax ambiance and easy going staff.
Allan
Allan, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
30 June 2024
The hotel was nice but much smaller than the pictures show. The premier garden suite was nice but the shower is too small and gets water all over the floor, the tub sits right in front of the balcony door so it was hard to get around it. Breakfast was good, drinks by the pool was nice and not over priced. The pool is very small. The staff was friendly. Location is a bit sketchy.
Catherine
Catherine, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 June 2024
Umami resort was beautiful and relaxing. The staff there was super responsive and attentive to all needs. I would say it is perfect for solo travelers or couples.
The only suggestion I have is more pool lounger chairs for the guest.
Ebony
Ebony, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
24 June 2024
This property was pretty good. The drinks were affordable and breakfast was decent. On my first day of getting breakfast though, it was unfortunate that there was a dead roach on my fruit plate, kind of killing my appetite. The rooms are clean and the maids are nice. Didn’t use the pool, but a lot of people seemed to enjoy it. It is in a neighborhood and not as convenient to a lot of things in puerto viejo, despite it seeming close to everything on the map. Tuktuks were extremely cheap and efficient and it was easy to get around.
Nickolas
Nickolas, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
21 June 2024
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 June 2024
Jose Maria
Jose Maria, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 June 2024
This was a beautiful property. The breakfast was very good. It was a 5-8 minute walk to the beach & many other shops. The pool was a bit smaller than I expected but it was pretty deep. Overall it was a great experience.
Jessica
Jessica, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 June 2024
Jennifer
Jennifer, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 June 2024
Santiago
Santiago, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
26 May 2024
maika
maika, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
26 May 2024
The staff was lovely and very helpful. The gounds were beautiful and beautifully maintained. We didn't have towels some days and had to request them. The room didn't have much storage, though.
Robynne
Robynne, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
25 May 2024
Nice hotel near town and beach
Nice hotel near to the beach, 5minutes walking, but Hotel is quite new, only 6 years old and it should be in better conditions.
Peter
Peter, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 May 2024
Affordable and very comfortable gem.
Had an amazing two nights stay here. Wish it would have been longer. In a. Wry cozy private culdesac. Convenient walk to the main Puerto Nuevo strip. Room is pleasant, comfortable and very clean.