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Reviews of Ylang Ylang Beach Resort

3 out of 5
Ylang Ylang Beach Resort
700 meters North of the School, Montezuma, Cóbano

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ylang Ylang is heaven on earth. This was my second time staying and it was just as lovely as I remember.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful environment. Pura vida
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would return in a heart beat. Ylang Ylang sits at the end of the town Montezuma. The town is small, open to tourism, has many stores/restaurants that take Visa cards. The beach resort is filled with incredible employees, accessible beach front property, pool side views of wildlife, spa access, boat tour access, and great food options! The property has opportunities for cozy cabins all the way to a house to yourself. The only part of our experience that was adventurous was getting there! We opted to fly into Tambor airport(bring cash) and received a taxi from ylang ylang to take us to the resort. Ylang ylang assisted in planning all excursions ahead of time so we didn’t have to worry about anything. It was a wonderful get away!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

kelly, stevensville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I first stayed here 19 years ago for my sister’s wedding. The property has expanded a bit, to include an onsite restaurant, which is very good and breakfast and one dinner entree are included. The fresh and a decent variety. Typical spices in a dish have a distinctly Costa Rican twist. The entire staff is helpful, attentive and courteous. The grounds are well maintained but still keep the jungle authenticity..just as it was years ago. The area around the property is amazingly beautiful. An incredible beach hike (you can walk for hours back and forth) is located just past the last jungle king villa. The Dome is stayed in was so lovely with a balcony and outdoor shower. Housekeeping comes everyday (not necessary really, but it seems the custom) and does a great job. The pool is soothing and relaxing and so is the roar of the ocean waves to lull you to sleep at night or one of the numerous, well appointed hammocks or loungers around the property. The monkeys are adorably mischievous..just beware..and so entertaining to observe. If you are driving, you will not need a 4x4 if you follow Waze directions, google map took me over rivers😳. However, if you wish to park at the resort (as opposed to limited in town spaces by El Sano Banano) you will need to navigate sand for a short stretch so need a 4x4. I look forward to getting back again before another 20 years!

10/10 Excellent

Si

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette

Travelled with family
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Ylang Ylang is such a beautiful hotel. We visited as a family of 4 with kids 12 and 16, only for 2 nights. We stayed in a bedroom with a loft. The room accommodated us well, although I wouldn’t be putting people who may need to frequent the bathroom during the night up in the loft, as the stairs are steep and narrow. Stay in a villa unit if you can as they look so romantic and have their own private beach access. The grounds of the hotel are so lush and beautiful, full of flowers, plants and interesting trees. Wildlife abounds. The staff were helpful and super friendly. They even helped booked my ferry to Puntarenas when it was telling me there was no space (there was). Dining area was romantic and had great views. Food was good. The beach area is very scenic. You can walk to many really beautiful deserted beaches from the hotel in 10-30 mins. These beaches are in a national park and are big and deserted. Town is also 10 mins walk. Note you have to leave your car in a restaurant in town and get a ride to the hotel as it’s across beaches etc. I’d really love to come back again and spend more time here and do some tours. Very special.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is so very beautiful the staff was courteous, friendly and just a super great travel experience. I very highly recommend Yang Yang for your stay in Montezuma!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This property was just ok. The cabin I stayed in was kind of dumpy, and for the price, I did not think I got good value. They advetise to guests yoga in their jice yoga studio, but when u arrive they charge u $16/class. Hotels that charge $200 & up in costa rica should offer this complimentary.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We LOVED our stay at Ylang Ylang! We didn’t want to leave! It is a breathtaking property right off the beach! Meals were incredible, & we loved the morning yoga. We didn’t leave the resort the whole time because we loved it so much! Got to watch different species of monkeys at the pool! An incredible oasis! We would love to return one day!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are beyond this world! So nice, accommodating, and fun to be around.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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This place is amazing. I've been coming here for over a decade. When we check in we realized that we had left our passports and wallet at our last hotel that was 5 hours away. Henry at checkin arranged for it to be delivered to us the very next day for $60. It was crazy awesome. The staff treats you like family. Best place to horseback ride if your an experienced rider. No helmets and you get to run the horses on a beautiful beach to a waterfall. Cant say more about the hotel and the surrounding. By far the best hotel in the peninsula. It's a must see place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful resort!
Just a beautiful resort! You have to drive on the beach to get there but if you have a 4wd or 4x4 it can be easily done. The monkeys are the beach were fun to watch, the sunrise was beautiful! Great pool as well! The food was spectacular, the yoga studio was breathtaking and the cabins are glamping style and very comfortable. We also had a couples hot stone massage which was amazing! Highly recommend! Would definitely go back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

James M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location where the jungle meets the beach. Unique lodging. Good food. Great staff and lots of wildlife. This is a truly special place in a picturesque part of beautiful country.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Palo Alto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay in Montezuma. I've visited the town twice before, as a backpacker 20 years ago, and as a couple 15 years ago, but this time came with family and two kids plus mother-in-law, and splurged to stay in this hotel for first time. And it was worth it! Rooms are steps from beautiful beach with few or no people. Best beach in Montezuma is the one next to the hotel's in the direction of town, plus there's another "secret" beach 5 minutes walk in the other direction (with waterfalls, cairn garden). Grounds of hotel impeccable. Breakfast and dinner are included in a beautiful little restaurant on site, and the food is amazing - you won't want to go elsewhere. Bar area at restaurant is great hangout spot, with fantastic list of tropical drinks. Pool is small-is but good, very tropical and close to beach and restaurant. I'm not a yoga person, but we got up at 8am one day to do the session in the studio above restaurant, with beautiful views of ocean, and it was great way to start the day! Animals: saw multiple kinds of iguanas (including at restaurant and pool), bats hanging outside our room, monkeys high in trees, exotic insects, and more. We stayed in a family suite, kids enjoyed the loft with views of the ocean, and hammocks in front. About 10 minutes walk into town. Only slight pain was having to park our car in town by 6pm and take hotel 4x4 from there, but not too big of a deal. Very peaceful and beautiful end to our Costa Rica trip, and I would love to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A truly unique experience.
Truly a gem on the beach yet felt deep in the jungle. Staff was super nice. I would say this place isn’t for everyone. It’s very rustic and meant for a solitary experience without a whole lot around. With that said, it’s truly like being in the jungle. Howler monkeys wake you up in the morning. Bugs and wildlife are everywhere. The beach is beautiful but it’s mainly a shore break so not super good for kids. Hike 20 min away to playa grande and you’ll score a great beach for the fam. Beautiful hike getting there. The town in small with a Rasta/roots feel to it. Highly recommended for couples and seclusion but not so much for small kids. You’ll need a 4x4 to drive in as you drive on the beach to get there. If not, they provide a shuttle truck. Totally walkable to the town. Staff is awesome. The waitress Patricia is a gem!! Truly a pure vida vibe!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Manchester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful property wonderful staff very friendly. Service at restaurant was great but on Tico time!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely nice staff. The views are unbeatable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from Moraya on 23 May 2019
Thank you for your nice comments! We hope you can make it back some day again!

10/10 Excellent

Jaimey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ylang Ylang was a bang bang time!
This was an incredible end of the road experience right on the water. Our bungalow was so close the water. The beach felt private. The service and food was impeccable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from Moraya on 15 May 2019
We are so happy to hear you had such a great stay with us and do hope you return some day in the near future!

10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Blissful
What a wonderful resort. Beautiful location, super friendly staff. Comfortable rooms right on the beach with stunning sunrises and sunsets. The staff were very helpful in booking tours etc for us. Lovely pool to swim in and the restaurant does delicious breakfast and dinner. Highly recommend staying at this amazing resort.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Moraya on 6 May 2019
Thank you for your nice comments! We hope to have you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Geneviève

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Wie im Paradies
Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen! Das Resort liegt direkt am Meer aber doch mitten im Jungel. Von der Hängematte aus kann man Eichhörnchen, Affen, Vögel und Nasenbären beobachten. Das Essen war sehr lecker und der Service top!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

geneviève

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vraiment bien
Magnifique, sauvage, tellement calme et tellement beau. Je recommande. Prendre les dômes sur la plage. Ils sont juste parfaits et dépaysant.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Emma on 23 Aug 2019
Thank you for your review!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L'hôtel nous a vendu une sortie à cheval qui s'est très mal déroulée. Les chevaux étaient très agressifs et l'un d'entre eux m'a donné un coup de sabot qui m'a causé une fracture du tibia. L'hôtel n'a jamais voulu reconnaitre sa responsabilité.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019