Posted on TripadvisorVerified Amazing and Magnificent Waterfall Villas! We had an amazing stay with Waterfall Villas Costa Rica (Baru)! Could not have asked for anything beyond our experience! From contacting Monica to arrange/plan our trip, then getting all the details before arriving, until we left, it was a magnificent stay! The timing of our trip (end of April 2025) allowed us to be the only guests those days, and we felt like we were at a private resort. The resort is not large to begin with, so you would never experience a crowded stay, but being the sole occupants was truly special! The accommodations: Our room was clean, spacious, and well appointed. We had a wonderful veranda overlooking a rushing water stream. Daily maid service was provided and outstanding. Be aware that the bathrooms are ‘Bali style’ ... half walls. The resort itself is lush and secluded and just gorgeous! The food: We were looking for an all-vegan resort and the food was delicious and plentiful portions, with fresh fruit smoothies at every meal. I asked for a couple recipes as it was that good! They even made a special birthday cake for me! Offsite Activities: They offer a large assortment of excursions on their website and you can have them pre-book for you. We did: Zip Lining, Sunset Cruise/snorkeling, White Water Rafting (Class 2-3 rapids), and a 4x4 trip to Nauyca Falls (you can do horseback riding there if you prefer). The staff were also accommodating to do some rearranging of things, since we overestimated our energy level and wanted some more downtime. If you need towels for an excursion, just ask them! Onsite Activities: Yoga (with Maya) and massages (Katia), but also there are onsite falls on the property to explore. Staff: Monica will get things going and then have Sarala take over during-stay plan adjustments; she provide daily schedules for us each evening for the next day. Felipe was our driver and Man Friday for all things while we were there, and was accommodating for bathroom stops on long drives as well as hitting some roadside eateries for ‘extra’ food experiences. Kenia made the most wonderful meals for us! We could not have asked for better support from the team! Maya is a gentle and caring yoga instructor and will work with you if you’re not a yoga person (as I was not). Things to know: Bring cash for tips – need not be Costa Rican currency. I imagine the staff can get anything you might forget, but any OTC meds, sunscreen, toiletries, etc. would be wise to bring in. If you don’t habla español, just use a translator app with the folks onsite. The staff uses WhatsApp for communications.Posted on TripadvisorVerified Nervous system reset Staff was amazing. Food was amazing. Location was amazing. I can't say enough good things about my stay there. The trick now will be to integrate this feeling and emotional experience back into everyday life. I look forward to coming back with my family too!Posted on TripadvisorVerified Loved it! Highly recommend for people with restrictive diets I absolutely loved staying here! I have a very restrictive diet and the staff did an amazing job of accommodating me, and not only that, the food was fabulous! The setting is beautiful, the rooms are really lovely and the spa treatments are out of this world. Just be warned that there are a lot of stairs like a lot of other places in Costa Rica :-), especially if your room is up top like mine was.Posted on TripadvisorVerified 10/10 experience at Waterfall Villas! The food is amazing and so healthy, the rooms are lovely, Bali inspired Beautiful Bali inspired villas, amazing staff, beautiful view from the balcony of the jungle. The sounds of birds and the river down below was so peaceful! The massages we booked were incredible. The vegan food was absolutely delicious and very healthy! Loved everything about the Waterfall Villas!Posted on TripadvisorVerified Relaxing and Rejuvenating My daughter (19) and I (53) had a fabulous experience with Waterfall Villas. They created a perfect itinerary for us, balancing activities and rest. The meals were lovely. The workers on site did not speak English, but they were very friendly and helpful.Posted on TripadvisorVerified Great place to stay and relax! Stayed with family at the one of the villas for a week and enjoyed the lush greenery all around, overseeing a waterfall, great vegan food options with juicing. Good Location with proximity to the beach and the water falls. Great place to stay with familyPosted on TripadvisorVerified Nature, Serenity , Beauty We send our Son to join his friend to celebrate 18th Birthday - We loved all the pictures we received. He enjoyed, loved nature, life and comfort he had during his stay with food, staff hospitality. He simply loved it. As a parent we enjoyed the whole tour virtually with him. We will plan sometime soon with the whole family ❤️❤️. Owner and whole staff were amazing. 🤩Posted on TripadvisorVerified A perfect retreat in Costa Rica My week long retreat at waterfall villas was everything I had hoped for. Monica is the most gracious hostess. Always attentive and kind. Her staff is also lovely. Everyone is there to help you enjoy your time in the jungle and reset, heal, appreciate, and nourish. I did the 7 day juice fast and fell right into right away. I loved the whole ritual and being cared for at the same time. It felt both restorative and safe. I never had to think about when my next juice or treatment was coming. It just all happened for me. The surroundings are also beautiful and healing. The fresh cool air rising from the waterfall, the thick lush greenery everywhere, and the sweet Balinese styled casitas are so welcoming. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute I was there. And the best part is that I continue to feel the benefits months later. My fast really did reset my body and I have felt balanced ever since my time at waterfall villas. I recommend this retreat to anyone considering a vacay/ healing experience. You will cherish it. I certainly did☺️Posted on TripadvisorVerified Great Experience to Unwind! I recently spent a week at Waterfall Villas during the rainy season, and it turned out to be one of the most relaxing and rejuvenating vacations I’ve ever had. I was invited by a friend just a few weeks before the trip and hadn’t planned on participating in the juicing or vegan/vegetarian meals. However, after meeting the wonderful owner, Monica, I thought, “Why not?” and I’m so glad I did! The juices were excellent, and the setup made the process easy—even for someone like me, who was coming straight from a diet of daily steaks and no fruit. One of the things that made juicing simple was that there were no tempting meal aromas around, which made it easier to stay committed. The yoga sessions with Maya were held outdoors by the waterfalls and were incredibly relaxing and balancing. Maya was lovely and also gave us the most incredible massages, which we chose to have outside, surrounded by the peaceful sounds of nature. The villas themselves are spacious and come with balconies overlooking the waterfalls, which you can hear roaring day and night—an absolutely soothing experience. Kenia and Felipe took excellent care of us throughout our stay, ensuring everything was clean and that we had all we needed. I also appreciated the laid-back approach. There was no pressure to juice or do yoga; I was able to decide for myself once I arrived and felt inspired to participate. Plus, it was nice that coffee was available if desired. If you’re looking to unwind, reset, and experience the serene beauty of Costa Rica, I highly recommend Waterfall Villas. It’s the perfect place to regroup and take a break from a hectic lifestyle. I left feeling relaxed, recharged, and so grateful for this wonderful experience.Load more