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The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Hillside haven with stunning views

Serene and restful, this hillside retreat offers stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere. Delight in personalized daily schedules, exceptional spa services, and exquisite three-course dinners.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Gym

Room options

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Premium Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Daily housekeeping
  • 53 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Daily housekeeping
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Santosha Luxury Loft

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Deep soaking bathtub
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Luxury Loft

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 63 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Residence at Santosha

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
3 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 235 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Palmares Church - 27 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • San Ramon Nonato Church - 34 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Parque Viva - 36 min drive - 17.6 miles
  • Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center - 45 min drive - 24.1 miles
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 48 min drive - 28.3 miles

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
  • ‪Balneario El Cerro - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mar Y Sabor - ‬13 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 Swedish massage, hydrotherapy, and reflexology 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), a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
  • Massage treatment rooms, a front-desk safe, 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 premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers

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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
  • 3 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • La Diosa Sunset Lounge
  • Mystique Rooftop
  • Sol Terrace

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Ecotours
  • Fitness classes
  • 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

  • 9 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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 118.65 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 118.65 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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