Reviews of Alaya Yoga & Surf & Retreat 5 stars
Via Isla Cañas, Cañas, Tonosi, Los Santos, Playa Venao, Panama
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Reviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewNice tents, special design, amazing view!
Airco was leaking on the bed, showers had not always hot water.
Reviewed: 5 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewEverything- beds comfy, food delicious, beautiful
nothing
Reviewed: 5 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewA wonderful place for a getaway. The service is exceptional and the food is superb. Even better than some Michelin star restaurants.
Nothing to mention…
Reviewed: 29 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewEverything
Reviewed: 27 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 October 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewAmbiente increible, vistas preciosas
Reviewed: 23 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewAlaya is a unique and magical place, you feel completely relaxed as soon as you arrive. The service and food was next level and the Alaya family welcomes you and ensures your experience is truly unique. Whether you choose to unwind and relax or want do go on some adventures, there’s something for everyone! We will definitely be going back and look forward to returning soon!
Reviewed: 4 June 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewThis was a very interesting experience given the atypical type of room. That is a great alternative to try something new. Overall a very good experience, with very friendly staff and comfortable room.
The rooms are a bit far from the parking lot as well from the restaurant. Definitely manageable to move around on foot but given the weather made it unpleasant. The staff however helped a couple of times giving a ride with their carts that are the ones allowed to move around the hotel - this helped especially when taking the bags to the room and taking back to the car during checkout.
Reviewed: 14 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewExcellent bed
Night bugs
Reviewed: 4 May 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewCool domes, amazing owners, friendly staff. We enjoyed a relaxing stay full of star gazing at this hotel
the walk from the parking to my dome, they also wanted to charge us $50 for checking in an hour ealier, I don't think that was nice
Reviewed: 25 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewExcellent location and establishment.
Nothing.
Reviewed: 12 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewVery unique property. The food the staff were amazing. We look forward to returning some day.
Reviewed: 7 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewVery unique and lovely
All good
Reviewed: 3 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewExcelente
Reviewed: 11 October 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewFood is amazing
Reviewed: 10 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewAmazing experience with a wonderful staff
Reviewed: 31 July 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 May 2023 · Stayed in May 2023
Verified reviewbeautiful comforyable accomodation. amazing food and service. will definitely be back!!!
Reviewed: 11 January 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
Verified reviewEverything about the Alaya experience was superb. from the welcoming of hosts greeting us at the gate, taking us to our room, and showing us around. The suite or dome was fabulous and peaceful. Both dinner and breakfast were delicious and awesome service! Also had the opportunity to enjoy womderfum realximg and rejuvenating messages :) It's clear that much effort, care, and love were given into building Alaya and making it work. Well done!!