Xandari Resort & Spa

We have been been going to Costa Rica every year since 1999 and, while we have stayed in many places throughout the country, we have always stayed at Xandari. The staff is super friendly and they bend over backwards to ensure your stay is comfortable and enjoyable. We always stay at Xandari for our first and last nights in the country. They will arrange transport for you for a reasonable sum. The company they use is very reliable. If you've ever gone to Costa Rica, there is nothing more enjoyable than having a car waiting for you once you leave the airport to quickly escape the onslaught of people screaming "TAXI" at you. Also, because Xandari has been around for a long time and is very respected, some rental car places (Toyota, Adobe, Mapache) will deliver and pick up the rental car at the hotel. Again, a HUGE convenience! The rooms are super comfy and the location is very pleasant. All rooms have a coffee maker and mini fridge. Smokers take note: You can smoke on the patios of the villas. That is a big deal as most hotels have become militant about not smoking on the premises. The food is very good. It's not very vegetarian-friendly, but there are a few things to eat if you are vegetarian, and they can make some dishes vegetarian if you ask. The staff all speak English, so if you don't speak Spanish, you are ok here. Lastly, the hotel has some very nice trails with waterfalls. They have spa-related stuff as well. We've never used it, so I can't speak to it. If you have stayed there before, but it's been a while (over 3 years), take note..... The original owners sold the hotel to a company a few years ago. The hotel is mostly the same, but there are some minor "changes" that were made that you may notice. The food portions seem smaller than before. Also, bottled water is no longer readily available in the rooms as it used to be. I am not sure if you can't just request it. I didn't ask, so I don't know. Lastly, there used to be dogs and cats that were "pets" of the hotel. We didn't see any dogs or cats this time or last year. We always enjoyed the dogs and cats being there, so their absence was noticed. There may be other hotels in the area that do all the things mentioned, but none that we've used have consistently delivered excellent service, convenience, and professionalism.

Xandari is an incredible resort with the most gorgeous gardens, colorful art work and sculptures, hiking paths to five Waterfalls, several swimming pools and fantastic service! I was blown away by the beauty and care taken on the grounds to create this paradise. There are paths throughout the property leading to the spa, pools, waterfalls and hotel rooms, and the gardens along these paths are lush in blooms, trees and cacti. Art sculptures are mixed in with the plants which was lovely. There is a bamboo forest that was really impressive to stand in and hear the trees gently moan in the wind. We stayed three nights in two different rooms (this was due to a change in our travel plans after booking the initial night's stay), and the rooms were spacious and comfortable. Each room has a private courtyard and garden at the entrance, and the bathroom has French doors opening up to it--but it's very private and there is a gate you can lock. The rooms continue the colorful theme of Xandari with bold accent walls and original artwork. There are plenty of places to store your items in the bathroom, plus a closet, safe, mini fridge stocked with free water and juices and beer/wine for purchase, bathrobes and back patio with seating. No TV in rooms but TV in lobby. Wifi worked great. Great breakfast buffet and meals in an open air dining room overlooking Alajuela and San Jose. Near the lobby is a container garden with herbs and sweet strawberries you can pick off and eat! Gated resort with plenty of parking and security. It was close to Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens, each about 45 minutes-one hour away. I highly recommend this hotel and plan to visit again!

We have stayed at this property multiple times and its always top notch! The views, the rooms, staff & whoever takes care of their gardens/landscaping needs a pay raise because it is gorgeous! Lucy is always very kind and we appreciate her remembering our names - means a lot!

My husband and I only spend 1 night at Xandari (before our early morning flight out of SJO). We're so glad we stayed here. It was the cherry on top of our Costa Rica vacation. We arrived early - and the staff was very accommodating to our early arrival. Lunch and dinner were awesome. The views - amazing! Our villa was perfect. We spent the afternoon hiking to the waterfalls and relaxing in the infinity pool. We spent a little time exploring the property (the farm, the greenhouse, etc). The property is just gorgeous. Xandari is very close to the Poas Volcano as well - about 30 min I believe. It was close during our stay due to recent activity. And Xandari is only a 20 minute drive to SJO. The front desk arranged our transportation to the airport and the driver was prompt and security was at our door ready to help with the luggage. Also, there is no A/C in the rooms/villas - but it's not needed! It was so fresh in our room at night with the cool breeze.

We stayed here for our honeymoon and STILL talk about this property. They have food made on site, their own hiking trails, streams and waterfalls, several pools and amazing city views. The rooms were amazing private villas with a beautiful view of the city and the mountains. We could see the sunset and sunrise from where our room was located. Simply amazing. The people were friendly and food was delicious. There are no TVs in the room which was fine with us and there is a computer in the lobby. It is a great place to disconnect and get away for an exciting adventure