Vista Celestial

Vista Celestial was the location of our yoga retreat in Feb 2026. EVERYTHING was perfect! The staff, the food, the accommodations, the amenities, the property and again/especially the staff! They treated you like longtime friends...so warm & friendly. It's impossible not to love it here. Everyone was extremely attentive but we had personal interactions with some of the staff and very happy to give them a "shout out" here: Shirley was amazing handling all of our needs; Marcos is a fabulous server...so friendly & attentive; Keilor & Kevin were also fabulous in the dining area & behind the bar (the drinks were superb!); we got to meet all the chefs & they were so friendly and just love their jobs preparing amazing, nourishing food for the guests (Aaron, Harold & Joseph); you were always in good hands with Berny behind the wheel driving where you needed to go. While we did not have personal/by-name interactions with Housekeeping, Maintenance, or the Gardeners, every time we saw them, there was always a friendly smile & greeting. And clearly they are amazing at their jobs because the gardens & landscaping are beautiful and the rooms and grounds are pristine & all exceptionally maintained. And the setup of the yoga areas was exceptional! We definitely will return and we can't wait.

The food was great, the staff was incredible and the scenery was beautiful. The only thing I didn't like was the trail to the yoga platform and the walk up to the top. It was hard and treacherous and in my option dangerous. It was annoying to have to get a ride back and forth every day. The drive up to the villas was pretty scary as well.

This was the most incredible week ever! Vista Celestial had every detail covered to a T. From the food to the STAFF to the villas, everything was stunning. Second to none.

We chose to spend the first half of our honeymoon at Vista Celestial and it was an incredible and unforgettable experience. If you want to visit Uvita, Costa Rica, there’s truthfully no better place and we could not recommend it more! From the time we touched down in Costa Rica, our driver was there waiting for us. It’s a decent drive to Uvita, but from the very beginning he made sure we knew he was there for whatever we may need.

When we arrived at Vista Celestial, we were immediately greeted with a welcome drink and one of the most breath taking views overlooking Whale Tail beach. The check in process was quick and easy and before we knew it we were in our private villa. Wow. The villas are truly remarkable! They’re so nice you almost don’t ever want to leave your room.

We did excursions to zipline and head down to whale tail beach and in both instances we had a car outside our room, ready to take us wherever we needed to go - and communication with the staff was a breeze through whatsapp! Finally, the food was so delicious. We looked forward to every meal, especially dinner which was a surprise 3 course meal every night determined by the chef on site. We split our honeymoon with another location in Costa Rica and the staff at Vista Celestial helped us figure out all our travel and made sure we got where we needed to be for our transfer.

The people were truly invested in our experience and we’re so grateful for it! It was a luxury vacation in every sense of the phrase. If you’re thinking about choosing Vista Celestial, do it!!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An Unforgettable Stay – Truly Saved Our Vacation
Our stay at Village Celestial was nothing short of extraordinary. After a very disappointing Airbnb experience and finding everything else fully booked, Jennie went above and beyond to secure villas for our family on incredibly short notice, and it completely turned our trip around.
From the moment we arrived, we were in awe. The views are absolutely breathtaking, and the accommodations are just as stunning, beautifully designed, comfortable, and perfectly situated to take in the natural surroundings. It quickly became the highlight of our entire vacation.
Our three teenagers absolutely loved every minute of our stay here. It felt like a true escape for all of us.
The staff made the experience even more special. Arbid and Shirley were incredibly kind and helpful, and Kevin and Marcos were outstanding, friendly, attentive, and full of fantastic recommendations. Kevin, in particular, suggested beaches and restaurants around Uvita that we never would have discovered on our own, and those ended up being some of our favorite experiences.
We are so grateful for the warmth, hospitality, and care we received. This place is truly something special, and we’re already looking forward to coming back.
Highly, highly recommend!

Everything about our experience was exceptional. Just WOW. Cannot recommend enough

La vista desde la villa es buena (solo faltaría), pero en absoluto compensa todo lo demás. Por suerte solo teníamos 2 noches reservadas y nos marchamos en la primera a otro hotel del estilo, pero mucho mejor.

We stayed at VC for a yoga retreat. It was AMAZING!!!! The resort is just stunning, I appreciated all the special touches, and the staff is absolutely fantastic!! The service was above and beyond. The accommodations are gorgeous, comfortable, and well planned out. The food was incredible. Everything was just so great!!! I will be returning.

We just can't say enough about Vista Celestial - it was such a gorgeous, relaxing and enjoyable place to stay. The Villas are absolutely gorgeous, amazing view, super comfortable in every way. We loved waking up in the mornings to the view and the sounds of the forest, and being visited by birds and our banana-eating cuati! The view from the deck is unbeatable. The staff were so kind, friendly, and super efficient and helpful. The restaurant food was AMAZING - delicious and fresh, creative without being overly elaborate - in fact we cancelled another dinner so we could eat there another night. Staying down in Uvita instead of Quepos felt much more relaxing and close to nature. This spot is definitely on our top list of favorite places ever, and we will definitely come back.

We absolutely loved Vista Celestial. It is such a beautiful, relaxing and fun place to stay.
The property was gorgeous, filled with birds and wildlife, and the view of the ocean and Whales Tale was incredible. The villa was so comfortable, beautifully appointed and spacious. The staff was so kind, responsive and friendly, just totally on top of their service game, but it never felt intrusive. Finally - the food was amazing! It was delicious, fresh and creative without feeling “overdone”; we actually cancelled other reservations to eat one more night at the restaurant. I’m so glad we chose to stay down in small, special Uvita instead of up in Quepos, which is much busier.

My wife and I stayed for a week to celebrate our honeymoon. Truthfully, we came in with very high expectations based on previous reviews, photos, etc., and our expectations were only exceeded.

The food was fresh and truly amazing, the service was world class and the staff truly makes you feel like family, and you simply can’t say enough about how beautiful the hotel is. We very highly recommend.

If you have the option to do excursions, the ATV tour and zip lining were incredible.

And if all of that wasn’t enough, everywhere you go, the people in Uvita are very welcoming and friendly, which completely made the trip.

Wunderschöne Aussicht aus dem Zimmer. Die Mückengittertür war sehr hilfreich. Das Essen war sehr sorgfältig gekocht und sehr gut und das Personal sehr freundlich. Die Fahrt zum Hotel war sehr abenteuerlich, aber mit 4x4 gut machbar.

I visited Vista Celestial on March 21 -28th of 2026. I was on a Yoga Retreat with Samantha Harrison. It truly was an Amazing experience! The property is so beautiful and the staff are so attentive and nice! The jungle platform yoga space was just magical. I will definitely be back ✨🙏

The location is beautiful, immersed in the jungle with an ocean view. The staff was so attentive and kind. Marco, Kevin, Keylor and all the other staff went out of their way to make sure our visit was amazing. The food was top notch, attending to all of our dietary needs. Cleanliness is top priority at Vista Celestial, our room was cleaned everyday with turn down service at night. The property was absolutely spotless. I will definitely return to Vista Celestial and highly recommend it.

All the staff were friendly and very accommodating.
Room were extremely nice and over looking the trees in the mountains.
Food was prepared by at least three chiefs. When requested, the meals were brought to the room.

This resort is nestled in the lush rainforest and surrounded by beautiful foliage and an occasional sighting of interesting animals and a large variety of birds. The yoga platforms are distinctly different and offer the best of nature sounds and beautiful views. The staff are friendly and eager to please and take a lot of pride in their work. We stayed in the garden villas which resembled homes in the US. They were well maintained and clean. If you need a quiet getaway to rest and relax, enjoy great food, and see the beauty of Costa Rica, I would highly recommend staying at Vista Celestial.

I hosted a small women’s wellness retreat at Vista Celestial Boutique Hotel through my work with SkyView Coaching and my Soul CPR programs, and it was the perfect setting for unplugging from daily stressor and reconnecting with oneself. Surrounded by breathtaking ocean views, lush jungle, and the soothing sounds of nature, the environment itself became part of the wellness experience.

We gathered each morning on the yoga platform for gentle movement and mindset sessions, and again in the evenings on the sun deck to take in stunning sunsets while sharing reflective conversations. With just a handful of private villas, the property felt both luxurious and deeply personal.

The property offered plenty of walking and exploring or simply relaxing in-between. The concierge staff were invaluable in helping create the ideal plan for extracurricular activities off-property, and the mangroves tour was a highlight for these nature-loving women!

One of the unexpected delights of the trip was the extraordinary cuisine and attentive waitstaff. Not only did they memorize our names and dietary restrictions, they made every meal an artful adventure in itself.

For those traveling from a distance, it’s worth noting the property is about a 3.5-hour drive from San José. I recommend arriving a day early to enjoy San José and break up the journey—it makes the transition into retreat mode even more enjoyable.

I look forward to hosting a repeat retreat at Vista Celestial for those who are already telling me they regret missing out on this one!

The villas and main dining area/pool are nestled beautifully into the tropical surroundings. Flowers, birds, views everywhere. The staff were incredibly attentive mastering the individual names of a group of ten within the first day. Wonderful service, charming people. I highly recommend.

Wonderful staff who were accommodating to individual needs. Amazing chef who was very creative. Beautiful relaxing surroundings.