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The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
Escape to the mountains for a relaxing stay filled with wellness activities and delicious local cuisine.

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room
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Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
The current price is €868
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar

Room options

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Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 52 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room

Premium Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Barrio Jesús de Atenas, Altos del Monte, Jesús, Alajuela, 20502

What's nearby

  • Palmares Church - 26 min drive
  • Parque Viva - 33 min drive
  • San Ramon Municipal Market - 34 min drive
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 40 min drive
  • City Mall - 41 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪La Casita del Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Parrillada Androvetto - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante y Chicharronera El Trapiche - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Hermanos Castillo - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria La Finca - ‬13 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 travellers can enjoy ecotours at this hotel. Indulge in a body treatment, a deep-tissue massage and hydrotherapy at Vida Mía Spa, the on-site 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 a speed of 50+ Mbps.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • 2 outdoor pools with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), multilingual staff and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket information and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews say good things about the overall condition
Room features
All guest rooms at The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa feature comforts, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa?

As of 23 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa on 1 Mar 2025 start from €867.92, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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 miles (15 km) of Minas Del Aguacate, Aguacate Mines and Palmares Church. San Ramon Municipal Market and San Ramon Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 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

Marsha Elizabeth

Beautiful and restful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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 traveller

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

Carla

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

Dora

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: 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: 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

Sitio agradable, muy buena atención, cerca de San José
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Fantastisk opphold!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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 traveller

It was a very relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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 traveller

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 traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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 traveller

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

ADRIAN

Perfect little Gem
This place is perfect for a quiet get away. Healthy. You will feel refreshed after resting in this hidden gem. Food is healthy. Atmosphere is relaxing. The staff are very polite and helpful. Everything is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Un paraíso en las montañas de Atenas Costa Rica .
espectacular, el nuevo spa , la comida , las clases de yoga y la alimentación deliciosa.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019