The Retreat Costa Rica, Wellness Resort & Spa
Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits
Welcome to The Retreat Costa Rica Experience the healing energies of a Costa Rica wellness retreat located in a rainforest and a crystal quartz mountain – a world-class, nature-inspired, holistic healing oasis that will nourish and renew your mind, body, and soul. The Retreat Costa Rica is the innovation of celebrity chef, best-selling author, and health and wellness life-coach, Diana Stobo. Her goal was to create a transformational wellness center that has since become a distinctively Costa Rican experience of “Heaven on Earth” - a resort and spa where our guests experience a harmony of nature, nutrition, and wellness nestled among the lush vegetation of the rainforest. We offer signature…
Heaven on earth does exist, and at The Retreat Costa Rica, it comes with daily yoga, organic garden-fresh cuisine, and lush rainforest and ocean views. The brainchild of celebrity chef, best-selling author, and wellness guru, Diana Stobo, this 18-room healing oasis offers a transformative experience where you can reconnect with yourself and nature. In addition to Ayurvedic massages, detoxing rituals, and crystal therapies, the resort orchestrates week-long wellness packages, from fitness reboot programs to learning how to master menopause.
What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)
- Upgrade at time of booking, subject to availability
- Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant (already included in property rates)
- $100 USD equivalent Resort or Hotel credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
- Welcome amenity in-room on arrival 20% discount offered for any tour or excursion
- Bookings in our Luxury Lofts will also receive complimentary roundtrip private airport transfers
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.
In the know
Many of the rooms, which are named after superfoods grown on the property, feature a private patio or balcony.
The property, in facts
| Where | Barrio Jesus De Atenas, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Category | Spa / Wellness Resort |
| Property type | Hotel or Resort |
| Rooms | 25 |
| Room types | 6 |
| Nearest airport | Juan Santamaría International (SJO) · 15 miles |
| Advisor programme | Virtuoso |
| Style | Zen |
| Known for | Local Immersion, Seclusion, Wellness |
Rooms and suites
- The Residence at Santosha — The Residence at The Retreat Costa Rica is our first villa-style sanctuary, thoughtfully designed for guests who desire space, privacy, and elevated comfort.…
- Deluxe Room — The Deluxe Rooms at The Retreat Costa Rica are intimate, thoughtfully designed spaces offering comfort, tranquility, and a connection to our lush mountain…
- Premium Room — Our Premium Rooms are spacious, light-filled sanctuaries designed to capture the fresh mountain air and sweeping views that stretch from the lush valley toward…
- Luxury Lofts — Our luxury lofts are set on the south-facing mountainside with views stretching toward the Pacific Ocean. Spanning 690 square feet, these airy accommodations…
- Santosha Luxury Lofts — Santosha Luxury Lofts place guests at the heart of the experience at The Retreat Costa Rica, just steps from daily yoga, wellness activities, the…
- Double Queen Premium Room — The Double Queen Premium Rooms are spacious, casita-style accommodations designed for comfort and connection. Featuring two queen beds, a large sitting area,…
In the room
Air Conditioning · Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Bathrobe · Ceiling Fan · Coffee/Tea Maker · Hair Dryer · Internet Access · Kitchen · Mini Bar · Non-Smoking · Refrigerator · Safe · Sitting Area · Slippers · Turn Down Service · Washer/Dryer
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