The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa

Wow! This place was amazing. We did not know what to expect because it was recommended by a friend but it definitely met and exceeded our expectations. Absolutely stunning. I can't wait to return.

I honestly didn’t what to expect, I was looking for a get away with my mom for a couple of months, but this place completely blew us away. From the moment we arrived, it felt like we were being welcomed into someone’s beautiful, peaceful home. The food was something we looked forward to every day — we never knew what the chef was going to come up with, and somehow every single meal was both nourishing and delicious (and totally different!). What really made our stay unforgettable, though, was the staff. Kimberly, Carlos, Jazmin, Fabio — every single person was warm, kind, and made us feel genuinely cared for. There was this calm energy all around that made it easy to finally slow down and breathe. We left feeling lighter, rested, and reconnected — something we didn’t even know we needed. This wasn’t just a vacation, it was restoring, relaxing and nourishing in every way.

Beyond gorgeous, staff was so wonderful, food was out of this world. Such a special place to unwind and reset- will definitely be coming back!

What an amazing experience this place has been. The food is phenomenal, the atmosphere is relaxing. All of the staff has been so friendly. We went on a tour of the garden with Jonathan, and it was so informative! He was so passionate about all of the food that they grow here, it was fun to learn from him. And we ended with a delicious charcuterie plate and a glass of sparkling wine. I will absolutely be returning here, and most likely for a longer period of time so I can enjoy the yoga classes that I could not attend this time.

just got back from a 5 night stay and i have serious withdrawal! i loved this place so much and am already planning to go back next year. first off, it's just a really beautiful resort. especially loved the santosha building which is a new construction with a brand new yoga room. by far this is the prettiest yoga room i've ever been in, and it was completely breathtaking. just inhabiting the space was therapeutic because i love being in pretty spaces. santosha also has new guest rooms, and i was able to take a peek-- they look absolutely divine. i'm totally staying here on my next trip. double sink bathrooms (the one complaint i had about my room was the bathroom size-- i stayed in a 2 queen bed unit called moringa which had a breathtaking view out the balcony but a small bathroom) plus really high ceilings. loved santosha and spent most of my lounging time here. secondly, loved the yoga classes! truly loved jen endicott and her soothing vibes. the resort has a rotation of yoga teachers throughout the year. please make sure you have jen back every year! i loved the 2x daily sessions with her and want to follow her around wherever she goes. i loved that the resort is able to find such high quality teachers like this which really speaks to their commitment to all aspects of wellness. taking jen's restorative class in the yoga room with the midday showers was truly cathartic and soothing. extra special. third, the food here is EXCELLENT. admittedly, i don't always eat super healthy, but this trip has made me want to experiment with some aspects of my eating (for example, i may cut out all dairy in my diet going forward inspired by my time here). we had a chance to do a small group session with the executive chef sergio (who by the way was really nice and seems very commanding / efficient in the kitchen) which was wonderful. i loved the portion / sizing for each meal, and the chocolate chip almond cookies that are laid out with turndown service. every meal during our stay was phenomenal. i've never known gluten free, vegan cooking to be this special and kudos to sergio and his staff for this. literally everything we ate was so well-seasoned and refined. my particular favorites included this squash / eggplant wrapped lentil with tomato sauce (a la italian) for lunch and the skirt steak at dinner (it's extra $$ and not the standard choice of protein you're given, but it's really completely worth it). also random, but i loved the hot sauce here and asked for it every meal. it's "homemade" and it is exquisite! we had rented a car, but didn't venture much outside the resort other than a brief excursion on our own to playa mantas (a beach nearby which was nice) and the coffee plantation El Toledo (also on our own, but the resort does these excursions if you request it for additional fees). also got the spa treatment here twice (heaven on earth), and both emilia and lucia were great! shoutouts to a few people who were extra warm and provided great

This was the perfect place for a weary Mama to reset and recharge. The food and design is all curated exquisitely. The spa, the food, the jungle, the room. Perfect. The only draw back was there is some construction going on to finish the second bar and restaurant, but I expect that to be finished very soon. Even despite some noise a few times a day, I had the most relaxing time. This place is one of the best I've ever been to, and I've been to retreats all over the world.