There is no restaurant on site. They just serve free breakfast in the bar room. Typical Costa Rican dirt/rock road littered with potholes leading up to the Hotel.

Everything was great. Very spacious suite/apartment, and the bed was the most comfortable one I have found in Costa Rica.

Stayed in August 2025

The breakfast was ok - I expected more from a boutique hotel. The bar prices were way over priced. The tv is small and a bit outdated to 2025. Kitchen have plenty of room and storage- but the equipment was old , and really only the basics - very easy to equip it with actual cooking gear

Spacious room. The staff tried their best to improve our stay. We designed. Comfortable bed. Comfortable sofa. Lots of storage.

Stayed in July 2025

Narrow and uneven road.

Very clean.

Stayed in July 2025

It's difficult to say a bad thing about Umami but we did find our bed was exceptionally loud. It was very squeaky. It can be difficult getting comfortable when each time you move the bed sounded like it was going to snap. That said, it wouldn't deter me from staying again.

Best thing about Umami was the breakfast each morning, the peace and quiet by the pool, and the staff who go above and beyond

Stayed in February 2025

Loved that it was tucked away but still central

Stayed in March 2025

Breakfast was just ok. Refried beans served cold. Taste was bland. Fruit was excellent.

Very clean, very nice overall.

Stayed in January 2025

Only negative was the constant lounge music playing in the bar area.

The location was excellent, away from the main road but still close to all the restaurants and bars. The staff were really friendly and helpful with suggestions of were to eat and excursions. Thanks bracheal and tony.

Stayed in January 2025

Gorgeous hotel right near town, lovely rooms, comfy beds, beautiful pool. Staff were so kind and always happy to help, breakfast was delicious and we would definitely return. Would recommend eating at the local Thai restaurant and Koki beach. We went for new year and the party on the beach at jonnys place was so much fun. We also used the garage on the corner to fix a flat tyre.

Stayed in January 2025

I missed a coffeemaker in the room. Water pressure (shower) improved after talking to reception.

Beautiful room and architecture ! Great breakfast ! Fantastic bird sounds in the morning ! Amazing terrace in 2nd floor !

Stayed in January 2025

Calm and chill place, really near to the center

Stayed in December 2024

This is a beautiful hotel with modern amenities; spacious, comfortable and well-appointed rooms; gorgeous lush landscaping and absolutely phenomenal staff! Our room faced the stunning garden and swimming pool and had a designated cabana AND another private sitting area just outside the room! From our cabana, we enjoyed watching wildlife that included beautiful birds, tiny geckos and other native species. We also enjoyed an amazing on-site couples-massage. I can't say enough about the staff who were extremely courteous, attentive and helpful! We enjoyed an amazing breakfast each morning, which was included -- fresh fruit and a choice of several entrees as well as vegetarian options. This hotel is definitely one of the loveliest in Puerto Viejo, away from the noise of the downtown area.

Stayed in November 2024

Perhaps not the best location and traffic was terrible arriving, but that’s not property’s fault

Incredible service and very cute small pool.

Stayed in October 2024

They clean the floor with something that makes it slippery.

The staff was great, the breakfast as well.

Stayed in October 2024

Beautiful little hotel close to Puerto Viejo main road / beach. Everything is clean and rooms are very modern and comfy. Pool is small but a very nice extra. 3 different breakfast options to choose from with fresh juice. Staff was very friendly. Thank you Umami

Stayed in September 2024

No phone in room made unnecessary trips up and down stairs. Roads in and out were awful.

Friendly helpful staff. Clean and comfortable.

Stayed in August 2024

Gave us the key to the wrong room so walked in on another guest, staff didn’t apologise to us or the other guest, just blamed their colleague which was unprofessional Used plaster on the floor of our room Staff didn’t have that much knowledge about the area For a five star hotel, you wouldn’t think a soft drink would be served in a bottle (no glass, no ice)

Comfortable, big bed and nice room Good breakfast Relaxing atmosphere

Stayed in July 2024

The hotel is in a strange area, but not a huge problem. Also, for a 5-star hotel, it was a little weird that they charged for the coffee in the room.

A very nice, peaceful hotel with not so many rooms, so extremely relaxing. The room was very comfortable, great AC, everybody was friendly, the breakfast options were delicious.

Stayed in June 2024

Just amazing! Short walk to the beach. Really nice furniture, great breakfast. Sunny place ! Good staff! Just booked one more time

Stayed in April 2024

Beautiful and great location.

I enjoyed the hotel and the location. 2 blocks from main town and near beach. Great staff who were very accommodating. I did not want to leave.

Stayed in April 2024

An oasis in the middle of Puerto Viejo, a wonderful start to our holiday

Stayed in March 2024

The swimming pool area is quite small don’t be surprise. You are supposed to book a table for the breakfast because there are not enough tables

Great place. We had 2 nights there to visit the area. The hotel is pretty, great breakfast and nice staff. The room is big and very clean

Stayed in March 2024

The Pool Area was nice but a lot smaller in person than it appeared in the photos Breakfast was very good The room was very nice with a very nice modern bathroom and very comfortable King size bed Great walking distance to all the local shops and restaurants and beaches Very Helpful and friendly staff

Stayed in February 2024

Nada especial

El personal, muy amable y resolutivo

Stayed in March 2024

Lovely hotel in the quiet part of Puerto Viejo. It's still only a 5 min walk into town. Breakfast is very good with the usual options in Costa Rica. The rooms are spacious and well equipped. The pool is very nice and clean.

Stayed in February 2024