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Reviews of Villa Buena Onda - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Villa Buena Onda - All Inclusive
Del Ancla 200 m este y 700 m sur, Sardinal, Guanacaste

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this property was perfect! The staff was exceptional!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Maria on 24 Feb 2020
Thank you! Come back soon :)

10/10 Excellent

jay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just an amazing place - beautiful room, staff, and everyday you look over to the ocean is just paradise. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Maria VBO on 7 Oct 2019
Thank you for your review, jay! Come back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time staying at a hotel this small and it was wonderful. Not sure if they are all like that but the staff members know you by name and are super attentive. Because the hotel was so small there isn’t a whole lot to do on the property which makes it easy to choose to relax which is exactly what you should do on vacation anyways. Food was actually pretty good in my opinion. They have made to order breakfast included which was my favorite out of the three hotels we stayed at.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Maria VBO Marketing on 26 Aug 2019
Thank you for your review! We hope you have you soon again at our hotel. Best regards from all the Villa Buena Onda staff!

10/10 Excellent

Jean Freddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Maria VBO on 20 Aug 2019
Thank you, Jean Freddy!

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome place!!!
This is 4 STAR and indicate 3 STAR ... this Hotel and the people there are the best...!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Maria on 13 Aug 2019
Thanks for your review, Leonardo. Come back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has nice ocean view, room very nice, breakfast excellent, staff very friendly, Is a very quiet place, surely recommend, they have free shuttle to 3 of the main beaches
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Maria on 22 Jul 2019
Thank you for your review! We are happy that you enjoyed your stay and that took advantage of our free shuttle services to the nearby beaches. Come back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful! Great service. Very peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Maria on 25 Jun 2019
Thank you very much! We are happy you enjoyed your stay at Villa Buena Onda. We hope you come back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
beautiful views from the master suite and a jetted spa tub was a nice feature. breakfast omelet was great. I would stay again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Maria, VBO Marketing on 24 Jun 2019
Thank you for your review! Come back soon.

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 7 nights and ate almost all our meals at the villa restaurant. We are pescatarians and they were very accommodating, however, the we did run out of new options quickly and the quality of the food ranged from excellent to poor. All other aspects of our stay were excellent!!!!! The service, amenities, rooms, pool, staff friendliness, etc. were top notch. And, the surrounding area is absolutely beautiful. We took the Hidden Beach private boat tour and it was phenomenal. We had a day hike around Coco with Jennifer which was so much fun, enjoyed the Secreto Lovers Spa Treatment immensely, rented a dirt bike from Papagayo Holidays in Playa del Coco and drove to Brasilito which was so much fun. We visited Playa del Ocotol, a wonderful beach for both exploring and snorkeling. There is so much to do in this area. Each beach is unique. I highly recommend the Villa and the area. Pura Vida, Buena Onda!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service with a smile!
Enjoyed 3 nights here and it was not early enough time. Everyone ... I mean everyone there is friendly and focused on providing excellent service during your stay. They provided our itinerary and scheduled all of our taxis and transfers to airport which is so much closer than expected. The spa is amazing and so private. They also support two schools with supplies and uniforms so it’s nice knowing the community is positively impacted. Our new home away from home for this couple.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from Maria Jose on 30 May 2019
Dear guest, Thank you for the lovely review! Yes, We are 100% service-oriented and we are thrilled that you enjoyed our spa. Our mission is to make your vacation as carefree as possible! We hope to have you visit us again very soon! VBO Team

10/10 Excellent

Hollee, NC

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with a very accommodating staff! Best banana dac on the island
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Maria VBO on 3 Apr 2019
Hi Hollee, Thanks for your feedback! It was a pleasure having you stay at VBO. We look forward to you visiting us again! Regards

10/10 Excellent

Deronna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place in Costa Rica
I absolutely loved it here! I was scared to travel alone and wanted a hotel that was all-inclusive and small and quiet. I'm so glad I found this place. The staff were really great and friendly and made me feel like a little sister instead of a guest. Alex, Jeniffer, Cesar, Carlos, Francisco, Javier and Christian and all of the staff even the drivers were wonderful and pleasant and made me feel very comfortable and safe. The hotel is beautiful and well-kept. The restaurant had delicious meals. Even if I was late for lunch or breakfast the waiters and chef still accommodated me and I appreciate that so much. I loved my stay here and can't wait to go back.Thanks guys!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Your friends at VBO on 3 Apr 2019
Hi Deronna! Such a lovely review! We are so happy that at VBO you felt like at home. We always want to make our guests feel comfortable and safe, specially our solo travelers. We loved taking care of every detail for you and certainly hope to have you visit us again and again! I have shared your message with our General Manager and rest of the VBO team. Regards, Maria

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The small size of the property was an asset for us because we were looking to relax in some peace & quiet. The property is the type of place that is quiet at night and where you get to know the rest of the guests (only 8 rooms). We left extremely happy, but the charm of its size may not be for everyone. The property is as pictured. Although we appreciated the small size of the property, there are inherent limitations when several people would like food / drink / assistance and there isn't enough staff to go around. While this wasn't the norm during our stay, it is worth noting that you can't get in a hurry here. *wink*
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Maria, Marketing on 1 Apr 2019
Thank you for your feedback! We look forward to improving and we are happy that you enjoyed your stay at VBO.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from MariaVBO on 1 Apr 2019
Thank you for your rating!

10/10 Excellent

May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Maria on 5 Mar 2019
Thank you for your review! We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us at Villa Buena Onda and look forward to you visiting very soon.

10/10 Excellent

Diana, N. Topsail Beach, NC

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This eight room boutique hotel has gorgeous landscaping and views. The rooms were clean and nicely furnished including a super comfortable bed. I only wish the room had a mini fridge. The staff is very helpful and friendly and catered to all our needs. A few dishes in the all-inclusive food plan where excellent and most were good, but not what I consider top-notch. I did appreciate the willingness to accommodate my dietary restrictions.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Maria, VBO Marketing on 12 Feb 2019
Hi Diana, Thanks for your lovely review. We really appreciate your honest feedback and we have shared it with our team. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay at VBO and that we were able to comply with your dietary restrictions. We hope to you visit us in the near future again! Regards, Maria

10/10 Excellent

EDDY, Boston, USA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and relax. Food very delicious exept for the Gallo Pinto which could be way better. Very friendly staff, great location and fantastic pool with background relaxing music 😏
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Maria Jose on 17 Jan 2019
Hi Eddy, Thanks for your review in multiple platforms. We love to your reviews that make us improve! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, as we love to share the treasures of Playa del Coco with our clients. It's a shame to hear about the evaluation about our gallo pinto during breakfast, but we appreciate your honest feedback, and will take proper measure to improve our guests' gallo pinto experience. Thanks for choosing VBO and we do hope to see you again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Maria on 5 Dec 2018
Thank you for your 5 stars!

10/10 Excellent

Luis, Los Angeles, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff and hotel are wonderful. Shelly, Cristian, and the rest were the highlight of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Maria, VBO Marketing on 12 Sept 2018
Thank you for choosing VBO! We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Gwen, Shelter Cove, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning property, beyond our expectations. Staff very attentive, professional and kind. The food is incredible! We did not want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Maria, VBO Marketing on 29 Aug 2018
Thank you for your review, Gwen. We are very happy to know you had an amazing time at VBO! Hope to have you back soon. Regards

10/10 Excellent

Elana , New york

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceeded our expectations
Villa Buena Onda exceeded our expectations. Each meal was delicious, satisfying, well balanced and meticulously plated. Every employee that we met greeted us with a warm smile and welcoming heart. The facilities are beautiful, clean and well mantained. The views are spectacular and It was a joy to learn about and enjoy the Costa Rican ecosystem. We thoroughly enjoyed massages at their Secreto Spa and delicious drinks at happy hour, daily. This is a true gem perched atop a mountain. We will most certainly return. Until next time, Pura Vida!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VBO Team on 9 Apr 2018
Hi Elana, Thanks for your lovely review! We are thrilled to see that you enjoyed the massages at our Secreto Spa and our happy hour. They are here just to make your vacation relaxing and unique. Hope to see you soon! Pura vida!

8/10 Good

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place and great food!!!! Only complaint, our room was by the Kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
¡Hola Shawn! Thank you very much for taking the time to review VBO! We are thrilled that you enjoyed the hotel as well as the food. In regards of room, we are disappointed to learn that we was not the best location for you. However, we constantly review our past guests comments and we will be addressed your feedback at our next meeting. We are very grateful for your review and we hope to see you back at VBO soon! Gabriela Sanmiguel Outbound Marketing Villa Buena Onda

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Off the beaten path. You may have trouble finding it but once you do you won't be disappointed! Will return 4 sure....besos Pura vida
Response from Maria on 5 Dec 2018
Thank you! Hope to have you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Hannah, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The perfect relaxing getaway
This was the absolute perfect Costa Rican getaway for my fiancé and me. We spent the first half of our trip at one of the larger all inclusive resorts, and this was infinitely better. We stayed in an ocean view suite and it was absolutely perfect in size and was clean and comfortable. I couldn't have asked for a better room for the price. The staff was unbelievably friendly and helpful and available for everything we needed. They also provide a daily shuttle to and from the various beaches which was the perfect way to explore. We didn't do any excursions from this hotel, but they have tons of info available and were able and ready to help plan trips. I honestly cannot recommend this place enough. The food is FANTASTIC and yes, the drinks are an additional cost, but they are reasonably priced and are large and not made with cheap liquor like they are at some of the all inclusive places. If you're looking for a relaxing and private getaway, this is the place for you!
Response from MariaVBO on 5 Dec 2018
Hello, Thank you so much for your lovely review and taking the time to describe each part of your trip. We love review like these! We hope to have you back soon :)

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay, South Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, Luxurious Villa With Amazing Staff
My boyfriend and I stayed at Villa Buena Onda for a week in March, and we would recommend it to anyone! Shelley, Diana, Christian and Javier were all so personable and kind. They made us feel right at home and we didn't have to lift a finger! The villa was beautiful, clean, and had a great layout. We had privacy when we wanted it, but could also interact with other travelers/staff when we wanted to be more social. Shelley was incredible. Two weeks before our trip, I realized I had booked our flights a day before we booked the villa! She graciously switched the villa reservation with Expedia so I didn't have to worry about it. She was a great resource while choosing our excursions and schedules. She really listened to what we wanted to do, and recommended the perfect excursions and activities for us! Transportation was a breeze. All we had to do was tell Shelley or Diana what we wanted to do, and they would arrange transportation to pick us up right from the villa. The food was also divine. They had great variety and a nice mix of both local fare and North American options. Each meal was an experience in itself: trying different things, enjoying the fresh produce and seafood, and relaxing while enjoying the beautiful view. I would recommend Villa Buena Onda to anyone who wants to have more personal and intimate accommodations, while also getting the same luxury and service from a traditional resort. Perfecto!
Response from MariaVBO on 5 Dec 2018
Hello Lindsay, Thank you for this lovely review! Many years have gone by already since you came and we are ready to have you back! You need to check out our new Oasis Suite and our spa as well. It is amazing! Regards

10/10 Excellent

Lesley Cahn, NYC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous
Jennifer and Shelly couldn't do more to make our stay a great one! A slice off heaven!
Response from Maria VBO on 5 Dec 2018
Thank you! We hope to have you back soon! It's been 4 years! We have made remodelling and now have a spa and a new suite!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Response from MariaVBO on 5 Dec 2018
Thank you for your 5 stars! :) Come back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Sam, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with a lot to offer.
My husband and I booked our trip to Costa Rica to celebrate our five year anniversary, and we couldn't have been more pleased with Villa Buena Onda! It's a small hotel (only 7 rooms) with a small staff (10 people, I think) that leads to a very personal feel. The meals (3 a day, included) were delicious and served on a patio with a beautiful view of the ocean. The staff is willing to do everything possible to make your stay the best it can be, from arranging travel between sites and tours to making some delicious drinks during happy hour! The hotel is a few kms away from the beach so it's very quiet (except for the wildlife you can hear in the trees), and they offer a free shuttle to a couple different beaches in the area. The staff will even help you decide which beach to visit depending on what you're looking for, ie a quiet beach for relaxing and swimming or a more touristy area with shops and restaurants.
Response from Maria VBO on 5 Dec 2018
Hi Sam, Thanks for taking the time to write a great review like this. Many years have gone by already and we are ready to have you back! Specially since we have made a couple of changes since you were here: we have a new spa, a new Master Suite and a new Oasis Suite, which are amazing. Reach out to us as we would love to have you visit us again! Regards,