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Kinkara Luxury Retreat

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and spa services

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Signature Lotus Belle Tent Two Twin Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, free WiFi
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Escape to Kinkara Luxury Retreat, nestled near the Alexander Skutch Bird Sanctuary. Savor local flavors at breakfast and unwind by the firepit or on a scenic bike ride. Guests rave about their rejuvenating spa treatments and delightful garden views from Casa Bulú, the on-site restaurant.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, free WiFi

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Highlights

Premium bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Bathrobes
4 bathrooms
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Signature Lotus Belle Tent Two Twin Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, free WiFi

Signature Lotus Belle Tent Two Twin Beds

Highlights

Premium bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Bathrobes
4 bathrooms
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe Lotus Belle Tent

Highlights

Premium bedding
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Bathrobes
4 bathrooms
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in El General, Kinkara Luxury Retreat is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nauyaca Waterfalls and Uvita Beach. Alexander Skutch Bird Sanctuary and Marino Ballena National Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Explore all the area has to offer with ziplining, hiking/biking trails, and horse riding.
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Santa Elena, El General, San Jose

What's nearby

  • Alexander Skutch Bird Sanctuary - 8 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Samaritan Chocolate - 34 min drive - 13.8 miles
  • The Secret Gardens - 36 min drive - 14.9 miles
  • Quebradas Biological Center - 41 min drive - 12.7 miles
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 57 min drive - 22.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante El Viejo - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪El Grill - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Cafetería A Rueda - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Oishi Sushi - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Cafetería Aromas y Café - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Kinkara Luxury Retreat

Hotel near Alexander Skutch Bird Sanctuary
Free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and a firepit are just a few of the amenities provided at Kinkara Luxury Retreat. Active travelers can enjoy ecotours, cycling, and horseback riding at this hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, Ayurvedic treatments, or aromatherapy. The on-site restaurant, Casa Bulú, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a playground.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A water dispenser, multilingual staff, and helicopter/airplane tours
Room features
All guestrooms at Kinkara Luxury Retreat offer thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and down comforters
  • 4 bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Casa Bulú

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 4 shared bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 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 225 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)

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 cash
Cashless transactions are available

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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Kinkara El General
Kinkara Hotel El General
Kinkara Hotel
Kinkara Luxury Retreat Hotel
Kinkara Luxury Retreat El General
Kinkara Luxury Retreat Hotel El General

Frequently asked questions

Is Kinkara Luxury Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kinkara Luxury Retreat?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kinkara Luxury Retreat?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kinkara Luxury Retreat?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Kinkara Luxury Retreat provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM–7:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 225 per vehicle applies.

Where is Kinkara Luxury Retreat located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Alexander Skutch Bird Sanctuary and within 32 mi (52 km) of Nauyaca Waterfalls and Uvita Beach. Marino Ballena National Park is 25.2 mi (40.6 km) away.

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Kinkara Luxury Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place, enjoy nature, exceptional cuisine, peaceful and serene stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place for a recovery and relaxation! Great, natural food, great chef, great staff! Just pitty and expected that they offer some yoga classes, but the haden't..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lleni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and very clean. The best part is the friendly and helpful staff. The two concierge and the kitchen staff was so friendly, they made us feel like family. We had car trouble and they all jumped in to help. Amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Magaly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Increíble
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful peaceful retreat. The staff was excellent and very professional to all our needs . The place had amazing views and great energy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nazgul

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

yuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Carlos Ramírez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente ambiente y servicio !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent services give a 10 to Melanie pm shift for such a great customer services Chef excellent food Thanks for everything great experience mew and innovation
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

AT, New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was here for a short break to decompress and no place could be better for that. It’s so relaxing. The food was amazing as were the incredible showers. Most of what’s prepared comes from the farm you walk through all throughout the property. I loved hanging around in the hammocks reading, working out in the Big central pavilion with views of the countryside in the distance, walking along the river and going under the small waterfalls. I’m not a camping guy at all and I was thrilled here - this was truly one of the best hotels I’ve ever been to. They make a mad coffee too!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lugar grandioso, con una experiencia gastronómica maravillosa
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

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