The Retreat Costa Rica

Incredible place! My husband and I had the most amazing time at The Retreat! The food was absolutely incredible and the staff went above and beyond to ensure our experience and stay was the best! We honestly cannot wait to come back to The Retreat and will recommend this place to all of our family and friends. What a perfect vacation after 2-years spent in quarantine due to COVID. This truly was our favourite holiday and the sunsets are magnificent!! Sending love to the staff and looking forward to seeing you again soon!!

Absolutely loved the location. It was my first time in Costa Rica. I needed a getaway and that's what I got. I honestly was concerned about the food since its a complete 180 of what I usually eat. But... the meals were perfect. They were filling and in some cases I felt like I overate. The treatments were also amazing. I got a few massages in and started feeling like a different person. Also, definitely lost some weight from my 10-day stay from walking up and down the hill just to get to the reception area, restaurant, spa, etc. I love the local excursion where we went to a local grandma to make corn tortillas and have a common Costa Rican Meal. Props to Sergio for hosting the excursion. Long story short, if you are looking for a unique 5-star experience and concentrate on your health and well-being, this is the place to try.

Excellent food - hard to find similar quality anywhere around, spectacular views into greenery, yoga classes with Renee were one of the best I have ever had, nice hikes in the surrounding forest, really interesting guests. Next time I would rather choose one of the loft rooms. I will gladly come back.

As a solo traveler, this was ana amazing experience! The staff was very professional, friendly, and constantly assured that everything was ok. The Yoga is perfect for all levels. The spa has an amazing menu and very talented therapists. The resort itself is beautiful with amazing views! A great way to disconnect, take a break, self-reflect. Highly recommend!!!

I've just returned from an incredible experience at The Retreat. Go for the food, the views, the spa, the yoga. All of it. The food was some of the best I've ever had in my life and I've worked in the restaurant industry for over a decade. You will not find better views anywhere, and the spa is out of this world. The staff go out of their way to make you feel welcome and relaxed but not in an over the top way. Just genuine sincerity and care. I dream of the day I can return!

Thoughtful accommodations, impeccable services for Well-Being, delicious nutritious food and outstanding staff and practitioners! As a travel advisor in the wellness space I highly recommend for rejuvenation, navigating life's passages, solo traveler, a health re-boot. Lots of incredible healing services as well as on and off resort activities. Lovely views. It is a slice of heaven!

I truly can't say enough how transformational this place is. Not only is the staff almost like family, the cuisine delicious and the spa restorative, the atmosphere is one of true connection and healing. The guests that this spot attracts.and the vibe the staff cultivates are truly unique for anything I have experienced. Just amazing. I'm so grateful to have spent time here and I can't wait to go back.

A particular kind of place for a particular kind of person. The type of place that is too much yet too little at the same time. The resort location is absolutely beautiful, that was the main enjoyment of our stay. It was in the clouds when we arrived which was really cool and the clouds cleared the next morning, allowing us to see all the way to Nicoya Bay and the Pacific Ocean. This was booked for us on the last night of our honeymoon in Costa Rica. It is nice that it is close to the SJO airport, which I think is why it was chosen for us. The Retreat truly is a wellness spa, but none of the services are included in the $700 a night cost. All the meals are separate costs. A nature hike is $25 and the least expensive yoga class is $100. I was very surprised there wasn’t an included daily yoga class offered. You do have to throw all toilet paper in the garbage and not the toilet, but the toilet paper offered is not great. The bathrooms are oddly setup, with half a shower door and a small step (not an actual step but the ground lowered) getting out of the shower so water soaked the whole area for us as our shower didn’t drain properly. It is a grain free, mostly dairy free and plant based menu. You do not get to choose the menu, but they did trade out the sea bass in my dish for steak for me which I appreciated. Dinner is $57 a person and there are no other places around so you kind of have to eat here. Coffee is served from 6:30-7:00 am (no coffee in the room) and breakfast starts at 9. The egg nachos were surprisingly good. We did get a free crystal with our stay which tells you the kind of place it is. It’s not for the average Joe and though we did appreciate the beauty of the resort, we would not recommend it for anyone looking for a “normal” luxury hotel stay.

The Retreat is absolutely magical! One actually lives in the clouds there! The food is amazing, the staff are the most wonderful and talented people! The massage treatments are like doses of heaven! The yoga classes are great! The views from the resort and on the hikes are breathtaking!

Wow. We were blown away by this place. We needed a place close to SJO and thought this would be a nice way to end our trip. The staff really makes this place what it is. Always helpful, friendly, and go out of their way to help you. If that wasn't enough, the views and amenities put it over the top. My only regret was not spending more time here. I'm glad we were able to check out a variety of places in Costa Rica but I am disappointed that it didn't include more days at The Retreat. Thank you all!