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The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Luxury Loft | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, steam room, Turkish bath
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Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, steam room, Turkish bath
The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa offers mountain views, ecotours, yoga classes, and deep-tissue massages with aromatherapy at Vida Mía Spa. Enjoy local cuisine at two restaurants, free full breakfast, and on-site shopping options.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 2,066
AED 2,335 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct

Room options

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Premium Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
In-room safe
  • 52 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
In-room safe
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
In-room safe
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Santosha Luxury Loft

Highlights

Balcony
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Loft | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Loft

Highlights

Balcony
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 64 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Jesús, The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Aguacate Mines and Rock Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Minas Del Aguacate and Turu Ba Ri Nature & Adventure Park. Botanical Orchid Garden La Garita and Balneario Las Musas are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ziplining and rock climbing.
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Barrio Jesús de Atenas, Altos del Monte, Jesús, Alajuela, 20502

What's nearby

  • Palmares Church - 27 min drive - 13.9 km
  • San Ramon Nonato Church - 34 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Parque Viva - 36 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center - 45 min drive - 38.8 km
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 48 min drive - 45.4 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 58 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Casita del Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mar Y Sabor - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Cenizaro - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Bar y Rest. Las Brisas - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Firenze Ristorante - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa

Luxury hotel in the mountains
You can look forward to free full breakfast, an airport shuttle, and a terrace at The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa. Active travelers can enjoy ecotours at this hotel. Indulge in a facial, a body wrap, and a body treatment at Vida Mía Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Sol Terrace, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a poolside location. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; the property also has shopping on site, a firepit, and a garden. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • 2 outdoor pools along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), 1 meeting room, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews say good things about the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa offer comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Balconies and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Sol Terrace

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 2015
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 16 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 16 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
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Retreat Altos Monte Hotel Atenas
Retreat Altos Monte Hotel
Retreat Altos Monte Atenas
Retreat Altos Monte
Retreat Costa Rica Atenas
Retreat Costa Rica Hotel Atenas
Retreat Costa Rica Hotel
The Retreat at Altos del Monte
Retreat Costa Rica

Frequently asked questions

Does The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa located?

Situated in the mountains, this luxury hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Minas Del Aguacate, Aguacate Mines, and Palmares Church. San Ramon Municipal Market and San Ramon Museum are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Szabolcs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had the time of our life at the Retreat! I thank all the staff for their kindness and thoughtfullness.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is truly wonderful—a perfect place to find peace of mind, reset, detach, and return as a better person. I only wish I had more time to stay, perhaps even a month or two, because it’s definitely a place I plan to revisit. The commute through the resort involves quite a few hills, which at times felt like a workout, but I like to think of it as built-in cardio—almost like hiking. The food was absolutely outstanding—five stars, maybe even ten. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a rejuvenating and memorable experience.
Soup
Morning view
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect place to relax and energize

The place was amazing. Very relaxing, with plenty of local trip or adventure options. The food was impeccable and the staff was friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Luxury that costs

A place worth staying longer. Beautiful facilities and surroundings. Exceptional service. But is is no cheap to stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Few bumps but they were quick to fix the issues and very efficient. Thanks to Alejandro for a great service .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Aleksandr

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a MOUNTAIN resort. Meaning there are very steep hills and to stay here you need to be very fit to be able to climb those hills to spa, restaurant, pool. Felt very bad for older people who had difficulties doing that. There’s no room service. Rooms are located on steep hills. Breakfast starts at 8:30! This is the latest breakfast we’ve ever had to have - we wake up at 5 and like to start our day early. Spa is nice. Steam room is very cold, can’t even get a steam higher. There was power outage one day for a couples of house and you’d think that a 5 star hotel would have a generator, but had to take a cold shower… Internet was out during those few hours and if you still need to do some work - you can’t.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Vincenzo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Potentially lovely but now past its best

We were really excited about this stay having read all of the reviews but ended up disappointed. We received a room upgrade which we were grateful for but the room was very tired, particularly the bathroom area which had a handful of areas of damage. The room was also dirty, which we pointed out with photos to staff and they kind of asked us why we had looked for dirt (which we found when we moved a unit to plug a charger in) and there were multiple hairs in the room. They did do a “detail clean” but we keep our own house cleaner. Additionally we were woken by grounds keepers making loud banging noises every morning at 6am. Additionally they pride themselves on their food which we found to be average and $57 per person for dinner which we thought was expensive for the level of the food. On the positive side the communal areas were very nice and we had excellent massages.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fabiola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sitio agradable, muy buena atención, cerca de San José
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and restful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Luxury you pay for

A place worth staying longer. Beautiful facilities and surroundings. Exceptional service. But is is no cheap to stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Retreat is truly Heaven on Earth from the location to the staff to the food and spa. If you need to refresh and recenter yourself, this is the only place to go. Days filled with yoga, hiking, meditation, and relaxation await. We will make this an annual trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Una vacacion espectacular

Espectacular la atención la comida excepcional todo
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastisk opphold!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the easiest vacation I've ever been on as far as the hotel having the most popular tours available and creating a personalized daily schedule. Hotel staff do take you on each tour so you become comfortable with every one you interact with. Meals were my biggest worry going in but they were all well seasoned with good portion sizes and 3 courses with every dinner-- we had fish most nights and beef once during our stay. If we visit again, we would choose a more inclusive package as it was very easy to spend $1000/day between tours, treatments, and meals for 2.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I want to go back!

Amazing setting, spa (Laura was especially accommodating), restaurant (Jonathan was great) and incredible food. The front office, the driver from the airport were all very kind and attentive. Sofia, the yoga instructor was excellent. I can hardly wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Retreat is a short drive from the San Jose Airport. The property feels serene and welcoming. The rooms off the yoga studio are definitely for morning people. The spa is world class. The views and sunsets spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wow.

Amazing stay and hospitality. Only place I’ll stay when returning to Costa Rica.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place to stay near san jose

Amazing - beat our expectations by a mile and the photos don't do justice. The food is world class and we felt amazing after just one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quick weekend break

Gorgeous stay at the Retreat! We ate well and relaxed - the place is done very, very well, with beautiful views and very comfortable rooms. The only complaint I have is that the mattresses could have been better (which is often the case in hotels). We didn’t get up to much on our short stay besides lounging by the pools and in the spa and working out in the perfectly well equipped gym, but we did do one yoga class which was lovely - the studio is beautiful. The wildlife on the property is fantastic - incredible flowers and landscaping and peacocks, other exotic birds, butterflies, iguana, fish. The property is new and the spaces are very well appointed and extremely comfortable. It was only a 1.5 hour drive from San Jose during rush hour and only took us 30 mins to get to the airport to leave (not during rush hour).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

kthooch, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s really hard to describe this property in a way that fairly captures its essence. It’s amazing. Decadent treat all the way around: food, service, views, spa and services and overall ambiance. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019