Reviews of MADRE TERRA
400 m este del Banco del Costa Rica y 150 m sur de cabinas Los Laureles, 60504 Uvita, Costa Rica
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Reviewed: 9 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe facilities were beautiful and comfortable. Marcella and Sandro make sure you have what you need. Room was super clean. The pool area was a nice touch after a long day of exploring. The town had a water issue during the time we stayed there, but the hosts were quick at communicating and providing us with additional very short walk to waterfalls, restaurants, and small shops. We would definitely stay here again.
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Hi Nadia, thank you so much for your lovely review! We're really happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! Appreciate your patience during the water issue... Pura Vida! 😊 We look forward to welcoming you and your family back soon! Happy Travels!
Hi Nadia, thank you so much for your lovely review! We're really happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! Appreciate your patience during the water issue... Pura Vida! 😊 We look forward to welcoming you and your family back soon! Happy Travels… Show more
Reviewed: 25 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe friendliest place in Uvita. The owners were very kind and helpful. Nice and quite place with a lovely perks.
Hi Ziga, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you found our place comfortable. It’s great to know our kindness and helpfulness made your stay enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back for another peaceful visit!
Hi Ziga, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you found our place comfortable. It’s great to know our kindness and helpfulness made your stay enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back for another peaceful … Show more
Reviewed: 26 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewIf you’re coming to Uvita this is the place to stay in! The villas are new, thoughtfully decorated and equiped, easy to locate and close to restaurants/mercados. The pool is clean and well mantained. Although there are more villas on the property you have a sense of privacy. Marcie is super responsive and helpful! We loved staying here so much we changed our travel plans to come back for a few more days!
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Hello Katarina! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us in Uvita. It's fantastic to know that you appreciated the thoughtful decor and amenities of our villas, as well as the cleanliness of our pool. We strive to create a peaceful and private atmosphere while still being conveniently located near local restaurants and markets. We truly appreciate your kind words and are overjoyed that you loved your stay so much that you decided to extend your trip! We can't wait to welcome you back!
Hello Katarina! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us in Uvita. It's fantastic to know that you appreciated the thoughtful decor and amenities of our villas, as well as the c… Show more
Reviewed: 25 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewClean, comfortable, new accommodations! Sandro & Marcella are great hosts!
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Dear Dan, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience during your stay. It’s fantastic to know that you found our accommodations clean, comfortable, and up-to-date. We take great pride in being attentive hosts, and your kind words truly mean the world to us We look forward to welcoming you back in the future for another delightful stay. Safe travels!
Dear Dan, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience during your stay. It’s fantastic to know that you found our accommodations clean, comfortable, and up-to-date. We take great p… Show more
Reviewed: 18 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe host couple were extremely helpful and attended to our every need. The grounds were beautiful and the pool was refreshing. We highly recommend this hotel.
Everything exceeded our expectations
Hi Esther! We're thrilled to hear that everything exceeded your expectations during your stay! We are dedicated to providing top-notch service and we're glad to hear that we were able to attend to all your needs. It's great to know you enjoyed the beautiful grounds and refreshing pool. Thank you for the high recommendation, we appreciate it! Looking forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Hi Esther! We're thrilled to hear that everything exceeded your expectations during your stay! We are dedicated to providing top-notch service and we're glad to hear that we were able to attend to all your needs. It's great to know you enjo… Show more
Reviewed: 2 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewSuper friendly & responsive staff/owners. Very nice complex with about 5 beautiful bungalows (at least ours was). Restaurants in walking distance, yet very private.
Hi Fabian, thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you found our staff/owners friendly and responsive. We take pride in our beautiful bungalows and are glad you enjoyed the privacy of the complex while still being close to restaurants. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Hi Fabian, thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you found our staff/owners friendly and responsive. We take pride in our beautiful bungalows and are glad you enjoyed the privacy of the complex while still being… Show more
Reviewed: 27 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewVery nice & cozy accommodation. Recently renovated, beautiful swimming pool, well designed "cabinas". Comfortable and brand new beds. Great service and sweet and helpful staff. Location is good, if you need to be close to the Awake center or the area around Cafe Vivo. If you need to go to the beach each day, you will be a bit too far unless you have a car.
It would be great to offer an on-site breakfast package or shared kitchen. But I am just nitpicking here. You will love it anyway!
Hello Karel! We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us your review. It means a lot to us, and we'd love to have you back soon! We apologize for the confusion with the shared kitchen however we do have a villa with a full kitchen which may be better suited for your next stay! Thanks again and enjoy the rest of your time in Costa Rica!!
Hello Karel! We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us your review. It means a lot to us, and we'd love to have you back soon! We apologize for the confusion with the shared kitchen however we do have a villa with a full kitchen … Show more
Reviewed: 22 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewMarcie and Sandro were great hosts, WiFi was reliable and fast, location was awesome, and the room was comfortable and had everything I needed.
Hey Steven! Thanks so much for your awesome review, we appreciate it! You were an an amazing guest as well, thank you for sharing your stories they made my day! Thanks again for choosing us, we hope to see you again soon! Happy Travels!!
Reviewed: 19 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewMarcie and Sandro were really welcoming, helpful, and friendly. The property was perfectly clean and well appointed. Nice pool. Nice bars and restaurants within walking distance. Waterfall and natural pools also within walking distance
Thank you for your lovely words Nigel, your review is a great way to let us know we’re on track for making our customers smile! We appreciate you taking the time to give your feedback and look forward to serving you both again in the future!
Thank you for your lovely words Nigel, your review is a great way to let us know we’re on track for making our customers smile! We appreciate you taking the time to give your feedback and look forward to serving you both again in the future… Show more
Reviewed: 18 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewMadre Terra is the perfect place to just 'be'. The rooms are so comfortable and the vibe so chilled that you won't want to leave. Relax in the pool, say 'hello' to the dogs, grab some food from the nearby restaurants or just lounge around on the sunbeds, it's all there. Marci and Sandro are so friendly, helpful and just add to the already relaxed atmosphere. Also the attention to detail and thought put into the rooms didnt go unnoticed. Staying with them is exactly what we needed.
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Your review made our day Catherine, thank you! Comments like yours make our work worthwhile. We love that you enjoyed your stay and found Madre Terra tranquil. We couldn’t create/provide the 'chilled' vibe that we do without great customers like you! We hope you were able to get in some rest and relaxation that you both certainly deserve. Thanks for choosing us, we can’t wait to see you both again!
Your review made our day Catherine, thank you! Comments like yours make our work worthwhile. We love that you enjoyed your stay and found Madre Terra tranquil. We couldn’t create/provide the 'chilled' vibe that we do without great customer… Show more
Reviewed: 13 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThis is a small 4 unit property in Uvita, centrally located and test quiet and serene. The owners are some of the kindest and friendliest people who get satisfaction from making your stay perfect and they went above and beyond to make me comfortable. I loved the casita, the pool, the location and the serenity of the space. I spent almost two weeks there and will definitely go back. Restaurants, cafes and waterfalls are close by. The beaches are about 10 minutes away.
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Hey Morgan! You made our day! Thank you for your kind words and for being such a great guest as well! We look forward to seeing you again soon! Enjoy your next adventure!
Reviewed: 7 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewVery clean and secure
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Thank you Richard for sharing your experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that it met your expectations. We can’t wait to welcome you both back soon!!
Reviewed: 30 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
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Adelaida, thank you very much for leaving us a review! It was an absolute pleasure to host you and your family! We look forward to seeing you both very soon, perhaps in Jaco! 🤗
Reviewed: 6 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified review10/10! They have a beautiful room and loved the pool and the modern facilities. Excellent and very clean place to stay. The hosts were very welcoming, friendly and caring!! Amazing hospitality and it was a pleasure staying at Madre Terra!
Hi Vijay! We are really grateful and appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you soon!
Reviewed: 19 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 October 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewWell looked after, so clean, tidy and modern. The rooms have really great air conditioning, the pool is wonderful to cool off. There is a communal shaded area to sit and relax outside of your own unit. The host is very friendly. I chose to have breakfast there which was fresh and healthy. Great start to the day. Very safe and secure. Close to great cafes, bars and restaurants. You need to rent a bike if you would like to get to the beach.
The only thing that bothered me was the nearby road. But hey, this is Costa Rica and there is always going to be some noise either from the roads or the dogs :-D so I am not really complaining !
Thanks for your review Vicky. I'm glad you appreciated our facility, thank you very much for the compliments.
Reviewed: 18 September 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified reviewExcellent location! close to everything, yet very private. Clean and well maintained. Easy check-in and check-out
Thanks Ana, a good summary of what we offer our customers.
Reviewed: 10 July 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewGreat place to stay
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Reviewed: 1 May 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewGreat stay. Loved that the windows and doors are fully screened so we could leave them open all night and avoid having to use the AC. Bed was comfy and shower was good too. Location is also vg, just a minute from town. Wifi also works very well. Howler monkeys woke us up in the morning which never gets old.
Tiny bit of noise from surrounding area but this stopped before we were trying to sleep and wasn’t anywhere near how it’s been in most places in costa rica!
Thanks for the review. Indeed we are in the center of Uvita and there may be some surrounding noise, but luckily at 10pm everything shuts down, thanks again!
Reviewed: 13 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewThe apartment, the nice and clean pool, the extremely nice host Demetrio who gave many tips around Uvita and the amazing breakfast. We would definitely stay at MADRE TERRA again!
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Hi Laura! Thank you very much for your rewiew! Nice to meet you!
Reviewed: 10 April 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
Verified reviewThe space had everything you needed. Clean, cute and simple. The swimming pool was such a delight, especially with the high temperatures. Breakfast and hosting was so welcome! Thank you!
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Thanks for your rewiew Reena! I hope to see you next year! Bye!
Reviewed: 23 March 2023 · Stayed in February 2023
Verified reviewmany thanks, see you soon