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Mareas Villas

Playa Hermosa, Bahia Ballena | Puntarenas, Osa, Uvita 11111, Costa Rica
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Los Angeles, California, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

What can I say...I really do feel it was just that! My husband and I chose Mareas as our destination spot for our wedding in April...and it truly was much more than we even expected or hoped it would be. It was pure paradise! We weren't quite sure what to expect before we got there, as neither of us had... More

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Seattle, Washington, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

A luxury 5-star stay in a magical setting hosted by owner/operators Tim and Pilar. There is absolutely nothing negative to say about the wonderful experience of being part of the beauty, smells and sounds of the tropical rain forest. A gathering of two families in a breathtaking environment to unite my son and his beautiful fiance in marriage. Pilar was... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013 via mobile

What an amazing week in paradise! Everything about this Villa is over the top beautiful. From the breathtaking views to the lovely decor including all of the furniture that was crafted from the trees that were cleared to build on the property. Tim and Pilar provided world class service and went above and beyond to assure my daughter and her... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013 via mobile

This place is truly impressive. Amazing food, amazing views, amazing facility and the owners Tim and Pilar bent over backwards to make sure everything and anything we needed was available for us! I will definitely be back.

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

Pilar and Tim own and run a beautiful Villa with an absolutely stunning view of the ocean over looking the rainforest. The Villa is extremely comfortable, and perfect for a large group of people who want to hang out a lot together and at the same time have their own private space. The rooms were spacious and the beds comfortable.... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2013

Villas Mareas is a beautiful property set on gorgeous, well-maintained grounds. The driveway is quite steep and not paved, you will not make it up the driveway without a four-wheel drive vehicle. Tim is an excellent chef and did a wonderful job with a welcome barbecue and catering a wedding dinner for our group. Guests should know that this is... More

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CRguy08, Owner at Mareas Villas, responded to this review
April 28, 2013

Mareas is a full service villa, not a hotel; we provide our guests coffee, milk, sugar, trash bags, napkins and paper napkins and much more through out their stay. This review was written by a woman that the groom personally apologized for her constant rudeness and said “she is always like this.” This was a group that left an open... More

New York City, New York
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2013

We recently visited Mareas. The actual facilities are beautiful...Except for a broken refrigerator, lack of maid service, no ice, barely any hot water and a shower head with a mind of its own. Thank goodness I enjoy off-roading because the driveway is more of a safari. In general, this is not run like a luxurious resort. Which is fine, if... More

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CRguy08, Owner at Mareas Villas, responded to this review
February 23, 2013

Thank you for your kind words. We offer and provided for this group daily housekeeping. I’m wondering who they thought made their beds each day, cleaned the bar and kitchen and also did their laundry. After being told by one of the guests that they wanted more privacy, we gave it them, never using the kitchen, bar and only made... More

New York City, New York
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2013

The property is absolutely beautiful and has a breathtaking view, but we were very disappointed when we arrived and found out for the first time that it is NOT a private villa! The website and information given to us prior to arrival was misleading, leading us to believe that we had rented a private home for our wedding, but that... More

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CRguy08, Owner at Mareas Villas, responded to this review
February 23, 2013

The kind words regarding my cooking and concierge help are very much appreciated. We were in contact with this bride and groom for close to a year and from the first conversation they were made aware that we live on the property. At the onset of our conversations they were going to stay at another villa which also happens to... More

New York City, New York
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2013

While we enjoyed our stay at Mareas it was despite the constant input from the owners of the villa. Be warnerd- they live upstairs and are around ALL THE TIME. Be ready to have a coffee with them in the morning and have them pop out of the shadows at any second. While they are not mean people the feeling... More

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CRguy08, Owner at Mareas Villas, responded to this review
February 23, 2013

Mareas is a full service Villa and is advertised as such. We were in contact with the bride and groom for close to a year and from the first conversation they were made aware that we live on the property. At the onset of our conversations they were going to stay at another villa which also happens to have onsite... More

Ridgeland, Mississippi
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2013

This was our second time at mareas in the past year and it was even better the second time around! Pillar and Tim did a wonderful time placing us with great outfitters for our excursions. The dinners Tim prepared were delicious and well planned out. The rooms had been improved by adding coffee makers and mini fridges! The location is... More

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CRguy08, Owner at Mareas Villas, responded to this review
January 16, 2013

Thank you so much for the kind words Genie. Pilar and I truely missed you all as soon as you drove off! We hope to see you back soon. More

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Also Known As:
Mareas Villas Costa Rica/Uvita
Address: Playa Hermosa, Bahia Ballena | Puntarenas, Osa, Uvita 11111, Costa Rica
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Region: Costa Rica > Province of Puntarenas > Uvita
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #8 of 18 Specialty lodging in Uvita
Price Range: $$$$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Mareas Villas is a luxurious and private (8 suites)resort nestled on 36 acres of rainforest preserve with amazing views of the Pacific ocean. We offer luxury suites and the villas and resorts can be rented by groups for special occasions. We offer concierge and chef services and specialize in customizing our customer's experiences to make them memorable. Located in one of the most pristine areas of Costa Rica! ... more   less 

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