Xandari Resort And Spa
Alajuela, Costa Rica
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About the Hotel
Immerse yourself in lush tropical beauty, surrounded by 40 acres of vibrant landscape high above Costa Rica's Central Valley, and soak in the sunny skies of Xandari Resort & Spa. Just outside of San Jose, this amazing resort - with approximately three miles of scenic trails, a river and waterfalls - will show you the true wonder of Central America. Stunning guest villas offer flowing architecture that winds through the gardens and creates a modern-meets-tropical design that is at once elegantly stunning and gracefully tranquil. Bright and open rooms are spacious and breezy, with gleaming tiled floors, pure white walls, and vivid colorful accents - all tied in to the rich wood décor and furniture. Brilliant natural light streams in through large sliding glass doors, while the views from private garden terraces will truly take your breath away.
Location
Xandari Resort And Spa
1 Km Ne Del Salon El Diamante,
Alajuela Province, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Alajuela, Costa Rica
Nearest Airport: SJO
Features and Amenities
- General Information
- Ecologically Sustainable Practices
- Dining
- Outdoor Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar
- On-Site Amenities
- Spa on Property
- Library
- Gardens
- Outdoor Whirlpools
- Lap Pools
- In-Room Amenities
- No Televisions or Telephones
- Private Terraces
- Activities
- Hiking
- Pilates
- Yoga
- Bird Watching
- Interests
- Active & Adventure
- Honeymoons & Romance
- Hotels
Reviews for Xandari Resort And Spa
Family-Friendly Authentic and Refined Stay
My family with kids age 8 and 10 had such an awesome time at this hotel. There are miles of walking trails right on property as well as five waterfalls! In addition there are three pools and two Jacuzzis. Gardens are beautiful - we even say a Capybara - a real treat for my daughter. We had a generous breakfast included in our stay and we chose to eat dinner at the hotel each night as the food was good and reasonably priced. Lots of vegetarian options as well. The staff is so kind. We participated in a night walk with Carlos and a farm tour with Luis and Guillermo. Carla at the front desk was a real joy to deal with. We would come back again to this hotel. It is 15 minutes from the airport with easy parking. A great day to start or end a trip in Costa Rica as you are close to SJO without having to book a commercial hotel. This place is an artist’s delight!
Shilpa S
AYURA WELLNESS
We had a really awesome SPA experience. Will certainly come back.
Maxim S - Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
Hidden gem
Beautiful hotel and spa a true paradise. The spa is amazing, breathtaking views and the staff are amazing. The hotel is set in stunning surroundings and there are lots of things to do, including planting a tree. The staff are wonderful and we have had an amazing stay, we will definitely return. This is a real gem in Costa Rica.
lil r
Visit the spa!
Just had the most amazing spa treatment! 1 hr jacuzzi and a 2 hrs massage. It was one of the best massages I've had and left me feeling so relaxed!
amyoG1793GI
Relaxing Combo and Elizabeth Were Great!
I had the best relaxing combo session with Elizabeth! Her style was perfecto. I left feeling refreshed and relaxed and cared for. Thank you, Elizabeth!
Ashley B
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We love Xandari. You have the perfect combination of elegance and comfort, without the pretension and over solicitousness of other comparable hotels.
-A. Twigg
You have created wonder and magic, and have topped it off with a friendly and gracious staff.
-N. & S. Kman
My experience at Xandari has been more than value...it's about personal warmth and touch. Gentility is a rare treasure in the service industry. Costa Rica offers this on many levels and Xandari exceeds it.
-K. Steffey
We have never been to a place where the imprint of human creativity is so well balanced with the beauty of nature.
-H. & S. Parker
“Travel Dates: March 24-28, 2013 Room: Villa 3 We are from the States. We chose Xandari based upon ratings from the trip advisor website, its proximity to the San Jose airport and its centrally located position (w/r/t to the country as a whole). We chose to rent a vehicle (easy to drive in Costa Rica as long as u have a 4x4 vehicle and a GPS)- would recommend limited night time driving. Xandari was an oasis set on the hillside with beautiful views of San Jose. The first night we arrived, we were greeted by the bellman and hotel desk staff. We were quickly whisked away to our room. We had an Ultra villa, which was more than enough room for me and my wife. The room had a small collection of ants near the screen door (my wife is terrified of bugs so this was more of an issue for her). The staff was extremely apologetic and quickly made arrangements to transfer us to another room. They did so within 15 minutes and we failed to have another complaint. Service at the restaurant was great, especially given the laissez-faire attitudes of most Costa-Ricans. The grounds were well maintained. The staff was extremely attentive and responsive to any request. The rooms were cleaned well by the maids. The bed, at least in my unit, was comfortable. Things to note: No air-condition, but they do have fans upon request (it gets quite cool at night, so this wasn't a significant issue for us). No TVs in the room, but they do have one in the main house (more of an issue if u like to keep up on your sports,etc while on vacation). Mild-moderate amount of insects outside of your rooms, but keep in mind the resort is set in a hill side jungle, replete with water falls, etc so this should be expected”
-C. Findley
