Reviews of Yemaya Reefs, a Small Luxury Hotel 5 stars

They show a yacht in the photos but we got pick up and drop off in a local fishing boat got rain on the whole 40 min ride

Everything!!!! Beautiful place. Clean, comfortable and the staff very helpful.

Amazing location, with paradise views and great cabins that included a good floorplan division of the bathroom and toilet. The food was always very tasty, as we tried 2/3 of the dishes and also, about 2/3 of the cocktail list. The margaritas were one of the best we ever had. In addition, the two yoga instructors (Camila and Tara, were nothing short of perfect!). My friend also booked a deep tissue massage and came out feeling great. Marcos, the driver on Big Corn was also very friendly and a great start and ending of our stay.

Excluding the booking manager (turquoise guayabera) and bar/rest manager (white guayabera), the general bartenders and serving staff were often mediocre, and at times even rude in temper (particularly on Monday night!). This was a total letdown as the place is a 10/10. What’s worse, as guests you are only depending on this restaurant and bar. We have to point out that the managers did make it up to us by excluding some orders, which was a total surprise and which we appreciated. This kind of gesture showed us that the Yemaya management cares about service and are willing to improve, so we decided to still give this location a 9/10. As everything else was great. Tips for the serving staff would be to clean the tables more often, come and check-in if guests want more drinks or are missing (side) orders. The food and drink flavors were so good, that once they arrived, they made up for the loss of service. But for a 5 star resort you expect a decent service.

Everything! The location, the food and the staff. I loved it all.

I can’t think of anything.

I want to give a special shoutout to the incredible staff—they were kind, attentive, and genuinely fun from the moment I arrived. On my third day, I received the heartbreaking news that my grandfather had passed away. I was working at the bar when I found out and ran to my room in tears after asking the staff to watch my laptop. When I returned, they could see I was upset and gently offered support. One staff member even offered a hug and said they were there if I needed to talk. I’ll never forget that kindness. The managers were amazing, helping me book and extend my stay and arranging taxis even when I stayed elsewhere. The location was peaceful, safe, and just a short water taxi from town. While not much is walkable, you won’t need it—the hotel has everything. My room was spacious with a comfy bed, soft pillows, and a mini fridge. Wi-Fi was fast and reliable, perfect for remote work. Housekeeping was consistent and thoughtful—they even brought cookies and tea each evening. The snorkeling tour was a highlight (even better than scuba!), and the spa was affordable and took last-minute bookings. Room service was great, and every meal—from smoothies to cocktails—was 4–5 stars. The food and drink quality, along with the overall value, were excellent. This is truly the best hotel I’ve ever stayed at. I felt cared for, remembered, and completely at home. I’m already dreaming of coming back—thank you for making such a difficult moment easier and turning my trip into something unforgettable.

I truly loved everything about my stay and don’t have a single complaint. If I had to suggest one small improvement, it would be to consider a few extra measures to help with bugs and sand mites. They already provide small fans at the tables, which definitely help while dining, and the fresh fruit displays on the tables are absolutely beautiful—but they can attract some bugs. Maybe offering a bit more bug spray or soothing lotion on-site would be a nice touch. I came prepared with repellents, but I went through them quickly—mainly because I tend to get eaten alive! That said, this really isn’t the hotel’s fault, and they do have measures in place. It’s just a small recommendation from someone who bugs seem to love—not a complaint.

Stunning surroundings, amazing beach and pool, really great rooms with hot showers, amazing food at the restaurant and super helpful/friendly staff! It was a true tropical paradise and we loved it.

All prices shown (transport / activities / food & drinks) don’t include taxes, so the final bill was a bit of a shock.

A great place to relax and spend a great time!

The only way to reach the place is by boat. We had a very bumpy and very wet trip to reach the hotel.

One of the most beautiful spots on the world that I have ever seen. Lovely accomodation with sea view, it really has all you could wish for! Highly recommended :-)

Amazing paradise

A bit far

Absolutely magical place, amazing and helpful staff. I felt like I was in paradise. Hotel facilities, outdoor gym, beach. Absolutely amazing. The price is also great, bar and restaurant more expensive but the quality matches.

It would be nice to arrange some kind of contracted water taxi to the hotel. Because the price of a regular water taxi, 20 USD for both ways for 1 person, seemed expensive to me (it is not much, but it is not reasonable for the distance).

everything. seriously. we called this place "princess land" because it was exactly that. From the second we were picked up at the airport and brought to the resort, welcomed with a cocktail, had our luggage carried, every question answered promptly and kindly, and every need catered to. We simply didn't want to ever leave, and had wished that we had booked our entire Nicaragua trip here and that we could have spent the entire 9 days here! We will be back. OH and the food - everything has paled in comparison since eating here hahahahaha.

simply nothing???? we loved it all/

High quality customer service Rooms are beautiful and pristine The hotel itself is stunning, surrounded by stunning beaches. Good free use of snorkels and kayaks.

The pool area, there would be guests leaving towels on the beds all day and then dissapearing. There was only about 5 sunloungers around the pool area so for people to take them like this wasnt fair and there should be a policy stopping guests doing this. There wasnt much going on at night, very quiet, the rum boat we was told would be open for pizza but just found the security guard and 2 dogs growling at us. Breakfast and food is very expensive.

This is a gorgeous place, a real gem. Nice swimming pool

The restaurant is very exclusive and you pay for that. You can eat at other places but the village is a30 minutes walk

I would definitely recommend Yemaya over and over again! What a wonderful experience with my family. the rooms were kept super clean and neat, it was quite spacious. the bathroom was sooo lovely! loved the showering area. the communal pool was great. restaurant was lovely! loved the fresh smoothies and drinks, absolutely yummy! the beaches were equipped with chairs, hammocks, swings! there were kayaks and paddle boards available, although due to the strong winds we couldn't try this but great to know the hotel provides them! A special comment about concierge and staff - they were all super duper kind and approachable. they were so accommodating and helped as much as they could! they made it a 5 star experience for my family and I. Would love to come back!

It was a stunning property.

The location is about a 35 minute walk from town.

Everything.