Costa Rica’s Leading Luxury Wellness Hotel

Where Luxury Feels Personal and Wellness Feels Natural

 

Named the #1 Best Destination Spa in the World by the 2025 Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards, The Retreat Costa Rica is an intimate 25-room luxury hotel perched atop a rare crystal-quartz mountain overlooking the rainforest and Pacific Ocean.

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A Rare Mountain Setting

Perched atop a crystal-quartz mountain with sweeping views of rainforest and the Pacific Ocean — a setting as powerful as it is serene.

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Wellness, Your Way

Personalized wellness programs and daily activities designed to meet you exactly where you are — optional, effortless, and transformative.

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Elevated Culinary Experiences

Anti-inflammatory farm-to-table cuisine, rooftop fine dining at Mystique, and vibrant poolside gatherings at La Diosa — where nourishment and pleasure coexist.

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The Award-Winning Vida Mía Spa

Innovative treatments blending ancient healing traditions with modern techniques, delivered with extraordinary care.

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Globally Recognized Excellence

Named the #1 Best Destination Spa in the World, with more than 25 international awards honoring our commitment to luxury and wellness.

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Authentic Pura Vida Hospitality

A warm, family-like team and Costa Rican soul woven into every detail — where guests arrive as visitors and leave as part of the family.

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Santosha Luxury Lofts

 

The Santosha Luxury Lofts at The Retreat Costa Rica will elevate your wellness journey.

 

 

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Luxury Lofts

 

Expansive room with high ceilings, abundant windows, and stunning ocean views, featuring a balcony with swing chairs.

 

 

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Double Queen Premium

 

Larger space with cozy decor and a seating area, ideal for traveling companions seeking comfort and relaxation.

 

 

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Premium
 

 

Spacious room with breathtaking views of the lush valley and Pacific Ocean, featuring a balcony with swing chairs.

 

 

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Deluxe
 

 

Charming, comfortable room with a king bed and a private patio for peaceful relaxation.
 

 

 

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Residence At Santosha
 

 

We are proud to introduce The Residence at The Retreat Costa Rica, our very first villa-style sanctuary in our collection, crafted for those who seek grandeur, togetherness, and elevated comfort.

 

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Wellness Programs

Santosha

Our Newest Luxury Expansion
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Santosha is the newest evolution of The Retreat Costa Rica. A thoughtfully designed luxury expansion that brings modern energy, movement, and connection to the heart of our mountain-top property.

Featuring 10 spacious, beautifully appointed rooms, Santosha places guests steps from our yoga shala, state-of-the-art gym, Mystique Rooftop Fine Dining, and La Diosa poolside lounge. At its center lies the mosaic-lined Santosha Pool beneath our iconic Guanacaste tree making it a striking gathering place where wellness, design, and social vibrancy come together effortlessly.

Fully integrated into The Retreat experience, Santosha offers a dynamic yet seamless extension of the warmth, refinement, and authenticity that define our home.

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Our Founder

Diana Stobo is a visionary in modern wellness, known for her holistic approach to vitality, longevity, and mindful living. After transforming her own health journey, she became a passionate advocate for balanced and sustainable wellness, inspiring thousands to redefine their relationship with food, movement, and self-care.

She founded The Retreat Costa Rica as a place where luxury and healing coexist effortlessly, blending farm-to-table cuisine, Ayurvedic traditions, innovative spa therapies, and elevated culinary experiences into one seamless mountain-top escape.

Today, she leads the property alongside her partner and daughter, ensuring The Retreat remains rooted in family, intention, and authentic Costa Rican hospitality. Guests arrive as visitors and leave feeling part of something deeply personal.

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