Yemaya Reefs, a Small Luxury Hotel

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Independent
9.2 (204 reviews)
Northern End, Corn Islands , Corn Islands , NI
52-984-1154728

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Facilities

Proposal/romance packages available
Books
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Boat tours on site
Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful rooms
Friendly staff
Stunning views
Great pool area
Cons:
Inattentive service
Limited dining options
Cleanliness issues
Secluded location

Categories

Cleanliness
8.66
Housekeeping often left dirty glasses, which attracted bugs.
Service
9.63
Views true paradise, accommodating staff in moving rooms.
Location
8.67
Secluded area; walking to the village was muddy and a long walk.
Room Quality
9.62
The plunge pool room was fantastic; casitas are wonderful.
Amenities
9.65
The property is a jungle-meets-ocean sanctuary with beautiful decor.
Value for Money
9.11
For the price paid, better entertainment options expected.
Food and Beverage
8.66
Food wasn't always great; few alternatives nearby.
Overall Experience
9.63
Overall beautiful experience, but with significant drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 16:54

Property Description

Unwind in luxury at Yemaya Reefs, your beachfront oasis on the stunning Corn Islands.

Relaxation and Wellness: Treat yourself to a rejuvenating onsite massage or lounge by our outdoor pool, savoring the tranquil surroundings that promote relaxation.

Culinary Delights: Dine at El Erizo, our exquisite beachfront restaurant offering international cuisine and a serene garden view. Enjoy a refreshing drink at the bar or indulge in room service during limited hours for a cozy night in.

Comfort and Convenience: Each of our 16 guestrooms is designed for your utmost comfort, featuring a pillowtop bed, private furnished balconies, and minibars stocked with complimentary items. With complimentary Wi-Fi and concierge services, everything you need is at your fingertips.

Book your perfect getaway at Yemaya Reefs today and immerse yourself in paradise!

Important information:

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 8 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: RNI

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 204 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.66
Service: 9.63
Location: 8.67
Room Quality: 9.62
Amenities: 9.65
Value for Money: 9.11
Food and Beverage: 8.66
Overall Experience: 9.63
R
robert • couple • us
10
Beautiful property on a gorgeous beach. Little piece of paradise.
Pros:

Plunge pool casita was beautiful! Bathroom ( especially the shower) was fantastic. Setting couldn’t have been better. Communication was very good. Every staff member we interacted with was always friendly and helpful. Food at the restaurant was delicious. Really enjoyed the Rumboat beach bar. We had hoped it would be a fantastic vacation but it exceeded all our expectations. 10/10

Cons:

Not sure I’d suggest any changes to the operation as it’s being run currently.

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
G
Gustavo A • extended_group • us
10
Great location,great staff and overall very relaxing
Pros:

It has a generator so you never have to worry about rolling blackouts

Cons:

No souvenirs

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
V
van der Meij • couple • nl
7
Perfect als je van een honeymoonvibe houd
Pros:

Het is echt een heel mooi opgezet resort met vriendelijke personeel, elke dag kamer schoonmaak het eten in het restaurant was de eerste avond echt fenomenaal, de Dagvjs en die risotto waren niet normaal lekker. Buffet dat 39 dollar was vonden wij heel erg tegenvallen!! Dus als je voor alleen rust komt moet je in dit resort zijn!

Cons:

De accommodatie is al prijzig en dan is alles op het resort zelf ook nog mega prijzig dus houd er rekening mee dat je veel geld kwijt zult zijn na een paar dagen yemaya. De eerste dag had het mega geregend waardoor de paden naar de kant waar iets meer te doen is zo slipperig waren dat dit 's avonds in het donker bijna niet te doen is, voor zo een resort verwacht je wel na jaren dat ze dit toch wel even kunnen aanpakken door een beter looppad aan te leggen, verder alles zeer prijzig in het resort zelf om te eten maar je bent dus bijna verplicht om alleen hier te eten omdat je anders 's avonds door het pikke donker moet. Jammer dat je ook nog voor alles extra moet betalen als je even een kajak wil pakken of een yoga les wil doen, leek erop dat hierdoor niemand ook yoga deed en de lerares daar elke ochtend voor niets zat, maak het gratis voor je klanten! 's avonds is er echt niks meer te beleven hier, mensen slapen vroeg en is het echt uitgestorven houd hier rekening mee als je meer reuring wil.

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
H
Hofer • couple • at
9
Pros:

Äußerst ruhige Lage direkt am Meer.Super freundliches Personal.Top ausgestattete Bungalows.Zimmerservice äußerst zuvorkommend und wirklich fleißig .Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal in der Rezeption ,der Bar und der Küche.

Cons:

Die Preise im Restaurant sind hoch.Die Qualität des Essens aber sehr gut.Lediglich das Frühstück ist wirklich überteuert.Bei einem längeren Aufenthalt summieren sich da die Kosten,da der Weg in den Ort doch etwas länger ist und man den nicht jeden Tag machen möchte.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
S
STEPHANIE • family_with_children • fr
9
Pros:

Situation géographique.
Départ de snorkeling.
Personnel attentionné.
Beauté de l'hôtel et des chambres.
Super piscine.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
C
Camilo • couple • ca
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

They treat you like shit

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
C
Camilo • couple • ca
1
Never come back
Pros:

They don’t care about costumers treat you like shit

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
K
Konstantin Felix • couple • de
9
2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
J
Jessica • couple • us
6
Pros:

Nice rooms

Cons:

Secluded area, no water taxi offered for the price paid. Walking to the village was muddy and a 30 min walk. No entertainment on the property. For the price paid, this doesn't compare to other resorts that actually have entertainment and things for guests to do. So I definitely wouldn't recommend

2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
J
Jonathan • couple • ca
3
The boat room is a disaster; go for a wonderful casita instead
Pros:

The boat room was a disaster. Avoid at all costs. Had us moved to a regular Casita, which was fantastic. Nothing to like about the boat room. At least they were accommodating enough to move us to a better room and the service/stay from then on was great.

Cons:

Bed was busted, aircon dripped brown water onto us the whole night (condensation drip, positioned above the bed), enormous puddles seeping in from the door when raining, no light, dreary, felt like I was spending the night in a dull monastery, poor view. Had a single bed sheet and had to use pool towels to try and get some comfort. And to pay extra for the boat? Awful deal; the casitas are wonderful!!! Don't pay more for this room. Also it's misleading: I thought the boats were secluded but they're not. They're side-by-side and nowhere close to the interesting parts of the area.

2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • couple • at
8
2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
J
Jonathan • couple • ca
9
Great in some respects
Pros:

The plunge pool room was fantastic

Cons:

The food wasn't always great (liked about a third of the dishes) and there are very few alternatives nearby. The wifi was out for the whole duration of our stay, no compensation for that.

2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
D
Daphne • family_with_children • us
7
2025-12-29 • via Nuitee
O
OFEK • couple • il
10
2025-12-26 • via Nuitee
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Franziska • couple • de
10
2025-12-26 • via Nuitee
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Belinda • couple • fr
7
Service poor and a bit run down, but still recommend
Pros:

Views true paradise. Rooms spacious. Worth the effort to get to the island!

Cons:

Service poor (inattentive)
Housekeeping often left dirty glasses (which attracted bugs)
Lack of towels / details would expect for true luxury
Restaurant / bar were often out of ingredients
Rain came through roof into room
Pools not heated so couldn’t use
Chairs in restaurant a bit run down (could do with replacing)
Pillows super hard (was difficult to sleep)
Mattress super soft and sagging (could do with replacing)
Reception did not respond to WhatsApp ever (completely not responsive)

2025-12-24 • via Nuitee
E
Estelle • couple • it
9
2025-12-20 • via Nuitee
J
Juan Antonio • solo_traveller • es
10
Perfecto. 10/10
Pros:

El lugar es precioso, las casitas son muy cómodas y bonitas, el personal es profesional y amable. De haber podido, me hubiera quedado una semana más.

Cons:

El acceso es complicado desde el pueblo, pero lo tienen bien resuelto con el servicio de recogida en aeropuerto/water taxis

2025-12-19 • via Nuitee
D
Douglas • couple • es
10
2025-12-11 • via Nuitee
C
Courtney • couple • us
10
Stunning Caribbean sanctuary of relaxation. Worth the $$.
Pros:

The room was absolutely beautifully decorated and super spacious and comfortable. The view from the room was heaven and exactly as pictured on Booking site. The property is jungle-meets-ocean sanctuary. The pool area is really cool with the chairs/ stools in the water. All of the restaurant staff were so friendly. The food was delicious. Pay the extra and get their private transport to/from Big Corn - totally worth the certainty, safety and speed.

2025-12-08 • via Nuitee