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The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Deluxe Room
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Reception
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
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  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Parking included
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  • Spa
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  • Gym
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  • Air conditioning
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Barrio Jesús de Atenas, Altos del Monte, Jesús, Alajuela, 20502
  • Popular LocationParque Viva33 min drive
  • Popular LocationMultiplaza Mall Escazu40 min drive
  • Popular LocationCity Mall41 min drive
  • AirportSan José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)53 min drive

Room options

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Premium Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

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BUNGALOWS SANLAZ
Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Laundry
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, (26)
The price is AU$130
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July
BUNGALOWS SANLAZ

About the area

Jesús

A luxury stay in Jesús awaits you at The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa. You'll be 8.8 km (5.5 mi) from Aguacate Mines and 8.8 km (5.5 mi) from Minas Del Aguacate. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A relaxing visit to Vida Mía Spa can include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages and detox wraps along with access to the sauna and hot tub. The restaurant, Sol Terrace, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the gym, Turkish bath/hammam, sauna and pool loungers. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 9 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 5-property class Jesús hotel include Palmares Church and Botanical Orchid Garden La Garita.

What's nearby

  • Parque Viva - 33 min drive
  • San Ramon Nonato Church - 34 min drive
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 40 min drive
  • City Mall - 41 min drive
  • Ojo de Agua Spa Park - 41 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Tucson Arizona - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪La Casita del Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪El Balcón del Café - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria La Finca - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Vista del Valle - ‬14 min drive

About this property

The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 5-star Jesús hotel is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 2015
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • On-site shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • 1 conference room
The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary dressing gowns. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Bathrooms include a shower, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Vida Mía Spa has 7 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages and Thai massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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 9 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Gratitude Café
  • 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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

More

  • Built in 2015
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa

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

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 16 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa?

The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 21 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa on 27 June 2024 start from AU$800.14, 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 parking available at The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa?

Yep, The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Is there a spa on site at The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa?

Yep, Vida Mía Spa is available for guests. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as Thai massages.

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

The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa has 2 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What luxury perks are available at The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa?

The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa features 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants.

Does The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa serve breakfast?

You bet, free full brekkie is served daily between 9 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa's onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Aleksandr, Santa Barbara

Travelled with family
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

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

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

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

Dora, Katy

Travelled with group
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

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

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with group
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