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Cascadas Farallas Waterfall Villas – reviews, photos

3 miles NE of Dominical | calle principal direction San Isidro, Dominical 99999, Costa Rica
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Cascadas Farallas Waterfall Villas
Ranked #2 of 10 Dominical B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 99 Reviews
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  • Costa rica(26)
  • Fresh fruit(8)
  • Balinese style(6)
  • National Park(6)
  • Beautiful locations(4)
  • Feng Shui(4)
  • HOT WATER(3)
  • Romantic getaway(3)
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  • Really nice(3)
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Larchmont, New York
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Gorgeous Getaway”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012
6
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My wife and I spent the most beautiful and relaxing five days at Waterfall Villas. The setting is stunning; it's right in the middle of a rain forest, and the common sitting area and open-air thatched-roof-covered dining area, the wooden platforms where Fateh, one of the owners, gave us gentle daily instruction in Kundalini yoga, and the balcony of our Butterfly Suite, all look directly out onto the property's waterfalls. The room was spacious, comfortable, and meticulously and frequently serviced, and included air conditioning, which we found helpful for humid weather that reached the low 80s in the middle of the day. There was no TV and only spotty internet service -- something we came to appreciate as we got into the rhythm and spirit of our vacation. Fateh, her husband Franco, and Sergio, who we would describe as a concierge, waiter, bellboy, and Spanish instructor rolled into one, were gracious, helpful, accommodating and kind. In addition to the Balinese-style accommodations and the inspiring yoga lessons, our package included daily breakfasts and romantic, gourmet three-course dinners, all healthful and vegetarian but also delicious, creative, and elegantly prepared and served (the vegetable soups, fruit smoothies and walnut pancakes were a particular hit with us, and the cloth napkin sculptures with fresh flowers a revelation); a wonderful bamboo massage and papaya facial each; and two guided hikes in nearby national parks, where we got to see monkeys, sloths, long-snouted raccoons, a toucan, and a number of species of birds, butterflies and lizards, in the wild. Each of the parks also had a lovely beach attached, and the sun was hot and the water mild . . . quite a contrast from January in the northeastern US. But most of all, we enjoyed staying put, walking the trails at the resort, sitting by the waterfalls, reading on our balconies, taking in the flowering bushes, the tall bamboos, and the dense foliage, and listening to the chirping of cicadas, the croaking of frogs, the calling of birds, and the rushing of the falls -- something we rarely get a chance to hear in New York City, where we work, and its suburbs, where we live. This was our first trip to Costa Rica and our first experience staying in a rain forest and Waterfall Villas couldn't have been a better introduction.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Dominical, Costa Rica
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Incredible!!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012
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I cant say enough about waterfall villas. What impressed me the most was the food. I am a raw food chef myself and have been to raw food restaurants and retreats all over the world and without a doubt I would rate Waterfall Villas #1. Besides the food being absolutely outstanding, the owners , the people who worked there, the rooms, the kundalini yoga and the property were absolutely lovely.
I loved it SO much , that i actually bought a property just down the road with my own waterfall!
I just hope Fateh will let me come for dinner there once in a while!!!!!

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Denver, Colorado
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
“Relax/Unwind/Unplug”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012
2
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Spent a week at Waterfall Villas on the special package, and it was fantastic! It's in the jungle where you listen to the sounds of nature and the waterfalls. There is no TV or Internet (did see some folks with phones). However, the chance to unwind, relax, and unplug from the world felt great even while Denver was getting a snow day. IF you haven't tried healthy raw food prepared, then this is a great place to start. The owners Fateah and Franco make you feel welcome and will answer questions. Fateah provides yoga daily even to us beginners wanting to learn to stretch. Franco, went and got me some Mahi-Mahi when I was drouling for fresh fish as well as preparing us a to go meal upon departure. (Thanks! because we hardly stopped-got to our friends 3hrs. late the packed lunch saved us!). Sergio who greets you at the door (I nicknamed him Salvado) had my special Nike sandals fixed at a nearby town. Be sure to enjoy the sounds of nature. Take a trail walk, jump in the pools, sit in the waterfall, enjoy a massage by the falls and meal as well. Treat yourself you deserve it, Towns are nearby if you need that contact. Franco will instruct you on how to catch a bus or taxi.

Room Tip: Rooms towards the back are quiter so you don't hear the Vita-Mix Some rooms have safes A/C, and...
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Wonderful Raw Experience”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012

We did a 4 day raw detox. The food was wonderful. The constant rush of the waterfall was tranquilizing. The resort is lovely, secluded, relaxing. The couples massage followed by luncheon at the waterflow were wonderful. Dominical isn't much but within an hour you can get to everything that Costa Rica is known for. We went to beaches at Parque Ballena and Hacienda Baru, which are lovely. There is ziplining at Hacienda Baru and Franco took us on a hike to Nayuaca waterfall. Manuel Antonio has rain forest and beautiful beaches. The park gets crowded quickly so getting there early and while the guides aren't that helpful, they can get you in to the park (for a small fee for the tour).

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Eden Does Exist”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011
3
people found this review helpful

We had planned our 5 year family reunion at Cascadas Farallas Waterfall Villas, and we could not have asked for a more perfect setting. We were in the monarch villa combined with the one next door which offered us space, privacy, and a peaceful atmosphere. The food, which was catered to our very need, was absolutely out of this world. The yoga classes were not only relaxing, but truly inspiring. We all had such an amazing experience, and the staff all made our family reunion one of the most memorable ever.

Room Tip: We recommend the Monarch Villa with the amazing jacuzzi spa tub in the room.
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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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3 miles NE of Dominical | calle principal direction San Isidro, Dominical 99999, Costa Rica
Price range (per night):* INR7,001 - 14,002

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