Xandari Resort & Spa

Name: Xandari Resort & Spa
Rating: 4.5

Artistic retreat close to San Jose.

Introduction
Rooms
Facilities
Reviews

An eclectically designed, vibrant all-villa resort set in the hills overlooking the Central Valley and San Jose.

You’ve just flown into San Jose and you’re eager to begin experiencing the natural beauty and therapeutic effects of the jungle: enter Xandari. This hillside haven is less than half an hour away from the airport, however, it’s just as you have imagined this beautiful country to be (but still close enough to the buzzing capital – the perfect acclimatisation spot). Within the resort’s 40-acre reserve, there are three-mile forest trails, a river and waterfalls where you can just sit, close your eyes and soak up the tropical birdsong and rushing water soundtrack.

Why we love Xandari Resort & Spa

It’s only 20 minutes from the airport but surrounded by the jungle, making it the perfect place to spend a few days on arrival
The resort embraces a farm-to-table philosophy with plenty of produce sourced in the resort’s own plantations
It’s an eye-catching retreat with both the architecture and art conceived by the owners
There are just 24 vibrant villas, each with spectacular jungle or Central Valley views

Based on {{tripAdvisor.tripAdvisorSummary.num_reviews}} reviews

Our rating 4 stars

Location San José & the Central Valley

Avg Flight time 11 hours

Setting In the province of Alajuela, approximately 18 miles north-west of San Jose

Transfers Approx. 20 minutes’ transfer from San Jose airport

Interests Boutique, Villas

View gallery

Rooms

If you love bold and colourful design and a jaw-dropping view, the24 villas at Xandari will become a bit of a haven. The walls are adorned with paintings created by the resort’s owner-architect’s wife and geometric stained glass windows. Each villa has a spacious terrace; the low, brightly coloured walls perfectly frame vistas of the surrounding jungle-cloaked landscapes or the spectacular Central Valley. The villas do not have a television, but let’s be real – you didn’t come to Costa Rica to binge watch box sets.

View image

Prima Villa

Villas located in a building that are shared by two or four villas; they feature either a king-size bed or two double beds. Each villa has a terrace overlooking the verdant resort grounds (46m²)

coffee maker
minibar*
terrace
telephone
Wi-Fi

More images

Prima Plus Villa

More spacious rooms in buildings containing four villas on the East Hill featuring a sleeping alcove with a king-size bed and a sofa bed in the main villa area (68m²) or individual villas located on the resort’s West Hill area with two double beds and a sofa bed and a private garden area (55m²).

coffee maker
minibar*
terrace
telephone
Wi-Fi

More images

Ultra Villa

Individual villas located on the East Hill; they have either a king-size bed or two double beds and a sofa bed. They have far-reaching views of the Central Valley from the spacious terrace (68m²).

coffee maker
minibar*
terrace
telephone
Wi-Fi

More images

Ultra Plus Villa

Located close to the spa on the West Hill with an open-plan design (apart from one villa which has separate bedroom and living rooms. They have a king-size bed, a couple of sofa beds and a private enclosed garden as well as a large bathroom with a tiled shower and a bathtub (76m²).

coffee maker
minibar*
terrace
telephone
Wi-Fi

More images

Star Villa

The largest villa at the resort which features two bedrooms, one that has a king-size bed and the other that features two double beds. There’s also a study, an internet connection, a television and a full kitchen. The terrace overlooks the tropical gardens, the resort’s sunset pool and the Central Valley.

coffee maker
minibar*
terrace
telephone
Wi-Fi

* Denotes local charge

Facilities

Restaurants & bars
Board
Spas & wellness
Sustainability

Dining at Xandari sets the tone for the rest of your Costa Rica adventure, with much of the produce sourced from a metaphorical stone’s throw away. While the ingredients may have low food miles, the cuisine is influenced from cultures around the world; you can enjoy Californian flavours and richly flavoured Mediterranean inspired dishes, alongside Costa Rican favourites.

Restaurant
The open-air restaurant is set out over three tiers, each of which has panoramic views of the Central Valley.

What's included

Breakfast at the restaurant.

View images

The elevated Ayura Wellness is Xandari’s spa village where palm-topped jalapas are perched on the hillside. Treatments are given by well-trained therapists and only naturally sourced products from the resort’s gardens are used. After your massage, continue your chill-out session in the valley-view hot tub.

In recognition of their eco and community credentials, Xandari Resort & Spa has been certified by the Costa Rican Institute in Sustainable Tourism. These initiatives include the creation of organic compost from food and garden waste, the use of energy efficient lighting, a focus on water conservation, the banning of single-use plastics, and the use of non-toxic, biodegradable cleaning products. When it comes to community programmes, there’s a real focus on the long-term employment of residents from the small village of Tacacorí, the resort’s nearest village; there’s a real sense of unity between tourism and local life.

Guest reviews

Average Rating

Based on {{tripAdvisor.tripAdvisorSummary.num_reviews}} reviews

Location
Cleanliness
Servies
Value

Excellent		{{tripAdvisor.tripAdvisorSummary.num_reviews_5}}
Very good		{{tripAdvisor.tripAdvisorSummary.num_reviews_4}}
Average		{{tripAdvisor.tripAdvisorSummary.num_reviews_3}}
Poor		{{tripAdvisor.tripAdvisorSummary.num_reviews_2}}
Terrible		{{tripAdvisor.tripAdvisorSummary.num_reviews_1}}

by {{review.username}}
{{review.user_location}} {{review.date}}

These reviews are the subjective opinions of individual travellers and not of TripAdvisor LLC nor of its partners.

All Hotels in San José & the Central Valley

Hotel

San José & the Central Valley
4 Star

El Silencio Lodge & Spa

A Relais & Château-run retreat in a 500-acre reserve in Costa Rica’s Central Highlands.

From £3,277 p/p

Hotel

San José & the Central Valley
4 Star

Grano de Oro

Set on the quieter side of San José, this Victorian mansion is just a 15-minute drive to the city’s sights.

From £1,530 p/p

Sorry, your hotel is no longer available

Please check alternatives

Where do you want to go?

When

Choose dates

{{store.searchDuration}} nights, {{formattedDate}}

Who

From

Class

Occasion

{{item.title}} {{item.body}}
{{item.title}} {{item.body}}

Choose a departure date

Duration

{{store.searchDuration}} nights

Enter rooms & guests

Adults Aged 18 or above

Children Aged 0-17 years

Select child age{{store.passengers[0].childAges.length > 1 ? "s" : ""}}:

Child {{i+1}} Age Age on date of return

+ Add another room

{{airport.text}}

{{flightClass.text}}

{{occasion.text}}

Checking prices & availability

{{term}}, {{formattedDate}} for {{searchDuration}} nights

All ({{destinations.length + products.length + offers.length + inspiration.length}})
Destinations ({{destinations.length}})
Holidays ({{products.length}})
Offers ({{offers.length}})
Inspiration ({{inspiration.length}})