The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa

The best. Love the atmosphere, the staff, the facilities, the food, the activities!! Everything is perfect.

The location is beautiful with well maintained grounds.
Our room was clean and comfortable.
Staff were friendly and accommodating. Several referred to us being at home.
The food was healthy, delicious and presentation was great.
The meals included package seemed reasonable for what we received.
You are in a secluded location on a mountain so getting to a tourist location takes time.
We would definitely like to return.
Yoga classes twice a day, hiking trails (we only tried one of ten) other options like water exercise, tapping, sound bath and breathing/meditation available.

We paid for an Ayurveda package which required a minim stay of 7 days. In reality there is no Ayurveda, just 1 yoga session, 1 massage per day and 30 minutes meditation. There is no medical supervision, no special diet aside from the standard vegetarian food serves to all the guests.
The hotel built a new structure at the bottom of a steep hill. They arrange a shuttle service on the hour, which means that movement within the complex is limited whilst waiting for the van/car.
In the positive side, the setting is beautiful, the staff very nice and helpful and the Ayurveda practitioner very nice and gives a very good massage.
Overall a pleasant experience but we would have not came had we known about the package.

Outstandingly beautiful with mountain and ocean views everywhere. Kind and responsive staff, good food, great pools and places to hang out.

Beautiful, well designed property nestled in a mountain side overlooking the Pacific. Tropical setting with well manicured, colorful landscaping. The spa was first class! The food service in the main restaurant was disappointing. The servers worked hard to keep up but seemed chronically under staffed and stressed. Wine service was extremely slow and expensive with one wine server for as many as 35 guests. Wine was way over priced at 4 to 5 times retail. Shuttles to the rooms and facilities at the bottom of the hill only ran hourly which was extremely inconvenient for those who could not handle the very steep climb. A bit more emphasis on service is in order given the prices.

The people were lovely and experienced at what they do. The setting was beautiful. The amenities were great. We really loved the morning yoga, workouts and hikes. The food was delicious and sometimes too much! Healthy, but quite a bit. I would have like the option of smaller portions. Maybe I could have, but I didn’t ask 🙃

The Retreat is as advertised: a deeply healing spot staffed by some of the friendliest people you’ll meet. All of that is wrapped in tropical beauty with gorgeous pools and other places to relax and enjoy. The food is healthy and delicious. I went with my husband. I was interested in the amazing healers and can highly recommend Priscilla and Yamuna, Dr.Linh and the Abhyanga. My husband gets the Heaven on Earth massage when we arrive and again just before we leave. It’s all a delight and just what we need. We returned this year and expect to be back next. Thank you to all at the Retreat for making our stay so special!

I stayed here for my first solo trip to celebrate my birthday and had such an incredible experience. From the moment I arrived, the staff were incredibly welcoming, and the retreat itself is truly special — I can’t recommend it highly enough.

I participated in the Art of Resting program, and having everything thoughtfully scheduled for the duration of my stay made it easy to fully relax. I felt completely at ease, safe, and deeply cared for throughout the experience.

I also had a Reiki session with Mariana, which was truly transformative and something I still think about often. Self-care is often approached at a surface level, but this healing session went much deeper and felt genuinely restorative on every level.

I spent a day at this resort. It is the best spa I have had the privilege to enjoy! ❤️ The grounds are breathtaking, the staff is outstanding. The massage was great. The food was delicious. Every Need is taken care of. I highly recommend this Resort! I will for sure be back! Thank you for a blessed day ❤️🙏

This place is indescribable. Every bit of it was perfect. Great way to jumpstart a healthy new year. Already booked for next December

WOW!!!!! I am absolutely blown away by my experience at The Retreat. This is my second time and it keeps getting better! The most delightful, warm, SPECIAL staff in the world! Jonathan is an individual who I will never forget- his hospitality, attention to detail, knowledge of ingredients and history.. he was such a gem! I could write a positive review for each staff member. Thank you to Juan, Michael, Fabio and CARLOS! I love you all. The chefs were stellar because the food was 10/10. Healthy, delicious, elevated and truly luxury. Spa 20/10 Cleanliness 10/10. Views 10/10
- I could just keep going. Don't waste your time going anywhere else. This hotel will change your life, I promise you that. Big shoutout to the best spa therapist l've ever had - Amal, who truly excels at his craft. He is world-class when it comes to Ayurvedic treatments. Everyone was delightful. Emerson was also a highlight of my trip, his warmth and smile at the front desk was so memorable. Thank you for having me! I cannot wait to return and visit my home again!

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I'm overflowing with gratitude to have shared this life-changing escape with my sister-friend Zina (43 years strong! 💕). From arrival to departure: daily jaw-dropping spa treatments, farm-to-table feasts from their organic garden (chef's kiss! 👩‍🍳), sound healing, yoga, cooking class, tea tasting, infusion creations and tasting, making homemade tostadas and sugar cane juice and of course the pranayama breathing sessions.
Hiking the crystal mountain challenged me mentally, physically, & emotionally—the entire stay was amazing!!

Great experience, the staff is great, food also great. The fact that most food is made out of their own harvest is pretty unique. Sunsets are spectacular! The infusion class was very interesting, Jonathan is very kind and take the time to explain details!
Amazing experience overall

The week stay was excelente. My room was clean and the sunset view was amazing. Each day was filled with the most tastfully prepared and presentation of food. The spa treatments, yoga classes, aerobics and hiking was much needed.

My daughter and I spent five days at the retreat and enjoyed so many aspects of our stay. What stood out most were:

Atmosphere: a stunning property set in nature, with spectacular views from every vantage point and cozy, uncrowded spaces to curl up in.

Food (and coffee and juices and mocktails): flavourful, clean, sustainably sourced, and impressively varied.

Staff: warm, service-oriented, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly locals.

A special shout-out to Carlos and Marianna for the amazing sound healing, hikes, and meditation; Lucia and Vanessa in the spa; Sergio, Jonathan, Miguel, and Je Je in the dining area; and the wonderful front-desk team—especially Monica and both Alejandros. Apologies if I’ve missed anyone whose name I’ve forgotten!
P.S. Lord, Felipe, and the other transient wildlife added to the fun.

Two things that would improve the stay:

Room quality: The Queen Rooms near the dining area boast the best views, but they’re a little tired and not as polished as shown in the materials. Compared to the newer accommodations—which are incredible—these rooms feel dated. Some renovating would go a long way, especially in the bathrooms, which feel cramped and offer very little storage.

Accessibility: The accessibility of the property is quite limited. On damp days, the road from Santosha to the spa and dining areas becomes too steep and slippery to walk safely. Adding stairs would make a tremendous difference, as many guests prefer walking over waiting for an hourly shuttle and want to remain active.

A wonderful place with an excellent service. We are so grateful for the whole team especially the manager Emerson. Food is delicious and we enjoyed our morning yoga and afternoon hiking

My wife and I came here to celebrate our 15th anniversary Oct. 20th thru the 24th. The hospitality, service, and friendliness of the staff was exceptional. There are so many great aspects to this resort, from the spa, to the pools, to the location. It checks all of the boxes. What stood out the most was the food. The quality of ingredients, creativity, presentation, flavor, and nutritional value offered is outstanding. We also did the Mystique dinner. Altogether this was by far the best culinary experience we've ever had.
The spa and spa services were idyllic. The Yoga classes and sound bath meditations were excellent. Getting some personal trainer help from Carlos in the gym was very helpful and fun. If you're looking for a place to re-center and focus on some personal wellness this is a great place to do it.

Starting back in 2019, I have visited this retreat once a year. It is four days of reset, eating healthy and yoga. I try to schedule my visits around when Sophia Rand is the yoga instructor. Her yoga classes make for an incredible experience. You must book spa treatments. One of my favorite spas with the spectacular views. I look forward to returning next year!

I spent a week at The Retreat Costa Rica, and it was perfect. I already had high expectations, and yet the Retreat exceeded them! I was looking for a beautiful place to do a solo wellness retreat where I could de-stress from work and feel pampered and safe. The location is in a mountain jungle that seems remote and peaceful even though it’s only 15 mins from the nearest town. The decor of the resort is gorgeous and calming. My room was in the new Santosha building. I couldn’t believe it was more beautiful than the photos online.

The spa menu was the most extensive I have ever seen. It included everything from traditional Swedish massages to Ayurvedic oil massages, deep tissue massage with crystal scrub, facials, red-light sauna, anti-cellulite radio frequency and so much more. I had 12 treatments during my stay, and every therapist was top notch.

The food was elegant and delicious. I decided to only eat vegan options, although meat and dairy are available.

The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. They definitely provided five star service every day.

This small hotel has only 22 rooms but has 3 pools, 2 restaurants and lots of space to spread out and enjoy solitude.

The yoga room was also beautiful. It is set up with instruments (gongs, bells), and I attended a sound bath one night.

I have been recommending The Retreat Costa Rica to everyone I know. It is a magical place.

We had the most incredible stay here for our 10th wedding anniversary. I cannot recommend this place more highly and we cannot wait to return! The Retreat in Costa Rica is a magical vortex where your care and healing is considered in every moment! Special shout out to Jonathan in the restaurant for taking such great care of us and sending us home with our own travel bags of granola for the airplane ride home. We were so sad to leave the food, the views, the nature, and the beautiful people at this place! See you again soon!