Xandari Resort & SpavsRio Perdido Hotel & Thermal River
Rio Perdido and Xandari Resort & Spa are both endorsed by expert writers. On balance, Xandari Resort & Spa scores significantly higher than Rio Perdido. Xandari Resort & Spa comes in at #8 in Costa Rica with positive reviews from 5 reviewers such as Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor's and Jetsetter.
Xandari Resort & Spa
1 km northwest of El Diamante Bar, Tacacori, Alajuela 4050, Costa Rica
From $233/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Condé Nast Traveler
"On a former coffee plantation, this 40-acre resort with a perfect design score is just 20 minutes from San Jose's Juan Santamaria Airport, but "it's worlds away from the chaotic capital." Full review
Fodor's
"The tranquil and colorful Xandari is a strikingly original inn and spa, tailor-made for honeymooners and romantic getaways." Full review
Jetsetter
"Artist-architect-owned boutique featuring handmade art and miles of nature trails overlooking Costa Rica’s Central Valley." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Overlooking the Central Valley, this spa village features five private jalapa treatment quarters where guests enjoy mud wraps, facials, and exotic Costa Rican body treatments." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A working coffee plantation 3,900 feet above sea level is the setting for this relaxing resort and spa." Full review
Lonely Planet
"With spectacular bird's-eye views of the Central Valley, this romantic spot is the fanciful creation of an architect–designer couple." Full review
Rio Perdido Hotel & Thermal River
San Bernardo de Bagaces, Bagaces, Costa Rica
From $268/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
The Telegraph
8.0
"This opulent ecolodge, tucked into pristine dry forest at the foot of the Miravalles Volcano, offers soothing dips in natural hot springs, top-notch mountain biking trails and a palatial restaurant." Full review
Jetsetter
"Classy 600-acre eco-playground with its own hot springs and forest trails at the foot of the Miravalles Volcano." Full review