Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful surroundings
Spacious and clean rooms
Helpful staff
Great amenities
Cons:
Noise from nearby traffic
Breakfast options could improve
Issues with water pressure

Categories

Cleanliness
8.96
General cleanliness is acceptable but there are issues with water pressure.
Service
9.63
Staff are extremely nice and helpful, contributing positively to the stay.
Location
9.47
Beautiful, peaceful location surrounded by nature, but noise from nearby traffic noted.
Room Quality
9.42
Rooms are spacious and well-maintained with great views.
Amenities
9.95
Great walks, pools, and spa services enhance the resort experience.
Value for Money
8.91
Prices seem fair for the quality of service and amenities provided.
Food and Beverage
8.96
Food is generally very good but breakfast could be better.
Overall Experience
9.93
Overall, a lovely stay with multiple positives outweighing the minor negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 05:38

Property Description

Luxurious Villas and Spectacular Views

Nestled in a tropical forest with breathtaking mountain views, Xandari Resort offers a serene escape. The spacious villas feature rustic yet colorful décor, safety deposit boxes, and terraces overlooking lush gardens.

Relaxation and Wellness

Indulge in the spa village, outdoor pools, and hot tubs, or partake in rejuvenating yoga lessons. The eco-friendly resort also boasts 4 km of natural trails for leisurely strolls amidst nature.

Culinary Delights and Local Excursions

Savor local and international cuisine at the on-site restaurant and bar, with room service for added convenience. Let the friendly staff assist in arranging visits to nearby attractions like coffee plantations, orchid gardens, and the majestic Poas Volcano.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Xandari Resort & Spa!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$28 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 458 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.96
Service: 9.63
Location: 9.47
Room Quality: 9.42
Amenities: 9.95
Value for Money: 8.91
Food and Beverage: 8.96
Overall Experience: 9.93
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Isabelle couple fr
8
2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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JRW_18 couple gb
6
Not quite up to the standard we were expecting.
Pros:

Conveniently located for the airport, very secure and safe, good restaurant (book early to avoid disappointment!), spacious room. Beautiful views over San Jose and fantastic gardens.

Cons:

Although the room was large it felt quite sparse with only harsh white lighting. The hotel is clear that it only has wifi in the main lobby area, but for the price charged, it is not unreasonable to expect that it should by now have invested in the technology to provide wifi in all the rooms (especially as the phone signal was non-existent too!). Very noisy night with low flying aircraft, motorcycles, cows and dogs. Whilst the food was good, there did not seem to be sufficient space to accommodate all the residents at a time of their choosing which is a real shortcoming given the lack of other dining options in the area.

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Louise family_with_children dk
8
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Andy Heap family_with_children gb
9
Exceptional
Pros:

Amazing room, ground and sunset pool

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
8
894randip Couples
10
Wish we could have stayed longer
Pros:

Like many others, we only stayed one night before leaving for the airport and wish we had booked for two. In our short time, we had a quick lunch, walked some of the trails, enjoyed a couples massage at dusk (thank you, Irene & Lisbeth, we really needed that and you all were so welcoming & professional), plus an amazing dinner. We didn’t catch our server’s name, but we loved him and thought everyone at the restaurant was amazing. Oscar arranged for a boxed breakfast, as we were leaving before their regular service begins, and it was full of delicious baked goods, fruit, and boiled eggs, plus canned juices. Our room was gorgeous with a very comfortable bed, fun art, lots of air & light and patio with incredible views. I loved watching distant lightning light up the sky over the valley throughout the night. We did so much in a short time here, but it’s a place I’d love to return to and slow down to really take it all in.

2026-01-21 via Tripadvisor
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Ann_Y_1812 Couples Varen, Saint-Antonin Noble Val, Tarn-et-Garonne, Occitanie
8
Great stopover on our arrival in Costa Rica
Pros:

We stayed overnight upon arrival at San Jose Airport. Our room was very comfortable and breakfast superb. The only down side was aircraft noise late at night and there was a dog barking from 3am. We had a lovely walk in the grounds, before leaving in the morning.

2026-01-21 via Tripadvisor
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suerG1258GM Couples Wymondham, Norfolk, East Anglia, England
10
Lovely resort in landscaped gardens
Pros:

We only stayed one night after our long flight to Costa Rica but would happily have stayed longer if we weren't traveling round the country.

The staff were warm and welcoming. We had a nice meal in the restaurant on our first evening. Breakfast is a buffet help yourself, with enough choice of food and the fresh fruit was excellent!

The rooms were very clean and very spacious and we had a stunning view over the gardens and San Jose from our terrace. We walked the hotel trails down to the waterfalls before breakfast.

We saw many birds in the gardens and also saw raccoons on our terrace wall at night.

You don't need aircon as the altitude makes it cooler.

2026-01-21 via Tripadvisor
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chris extended_group us
10
excellent
Pros:

everything

2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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Philippe family_with_children fr
9
Je recommande pour la nuit d'une arrivée au Costa Rica.
Pros:

Tres joli parc, vue superbe, bon accueil, bien placé, proche de l'aeroport. Belles piscines. Calme. Chambre agréable.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Stephanie couple cr
10
Pros:

Todo muy bien pero solo había una piscina disponible y una de las cosas por las que me guie para la reservación fue por la variedad de las mismas.

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Georges family_with_children fr
10
Une belle dernière journée au Costa Rica
Pros:

Endroit parfait pour une dernière journée de repos luxueuse avant le retour en France 🇫🇷
Logement très luxueux très grand, belle terrasse avec vue

Cons:

Rien à reprocher à part le passage des avions ✈️ du à la proximité de l’aéroport

2026-01-14 via Nuitee
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Emily couple gb
8
Easy and pleasant for the first night of our trip
Pros:

The restaurant and views and the food was really nice.

Cons:

I thought it was fairly basic in the rooms and didn't give value for money with regards to the accommodation.

2026-01-13 via Nuitee
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mjX6817HL Friends getaway
10
Spa review
Pros:

Deahn gave me a massage and a facial. Both were relaxing and wonderful in the most enchanting outdoor setting.

The massage was one of the best ever!

2026-01-12 via Tripadvisor
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Patrizia family_with_children be
8
2026-01-08 via Nuitee
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O8312ODes Solo travel
10
Fabulous
Pros:

Outstanding location and beautiful rooms, the best was an absolutely fabulous massage from Irene, an extremely talented professional.

2026-01-07 via Tripadvisor
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Markus Andreas family_with_children at
3
We will not come back….
Pros:

Beautiful jungle and waterfalls. Very spacious rooms.

Cons:

We actually liked the property - but what we didn’t like was our encounter with the Hotel Manager. From the first day we asked to talk about the data leakage issue triggered from our booking with Xandari. First no one seemed to be interested, then we had a not very professional chat with the manager. Even though we found a compromise in the end we would not go back to the resort - not because of the staff or location, but because of the Manager.

2026-01-06 via Nuitee
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chloekD1307LL Family
10
Excellent massage beautiful space
Pros:

Jocelyn and Gloria were amazing such attentive people who were true body workers! Highly recommend the scrub and body wrap

2026-01-05 via Tripadvisor
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loic family_with_children fr
9
Pros:

accueil

2026-01-05 via Nuitee
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Stacey couple au
9
Beautiful hotel to relax and unwind. A choice of 3 amazing pools and great walks.
Pros:

The room was huge and spacious. The property is on a massive acreage and is exceptionally well looked after with lots of great walks to do. The views are beautiful with great sunsets.

2026-01-05 via Nuitee
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Igor family_with_children ru
9
Pros:

Amazing view
The pool
Spa. Therapist Gloriana was perfect.
Restaurant and amazing staff at the restaurant

Cons:

Breakfast could be better
Should be easier to order drinks to the pool

2025-12-30 via Nuitee