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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.
Xandari Resort And Spa
1 Km Ne Del Salon El Diamante,
Alajuela Province, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Alajuela, Costa Rica
Nearest Airport: SJO
Staying at this resort has been an amazing experience. The estate is beautiful with trails, rainforests, bamboo forest, and waterfalls onsite. The food at the restaurant is a bit pricey but delicious and high quality. The spa experience is to die for, my partner and I got a couple’s massage and Irene’s work was amazing. Lucy at the spa reception is the sweetest soul, she is so knowledgeable, accommodating, and helpful. The front desk at the entire resort is lovely. I would come back here in a heartbeat.
Anghelys G
My partner and I had an unforgettable experience at Xandari, and I cannot recommend it enough. From the moment we arrived, we were surrounded by lush tropical gardens, breathtaking views, and a peaceful atmosphere that instantly made us feel relaxed. Every part of the property, from the beautifully maintained grounds to the stunning rooms, was thoughtfully designed to create a true sanctuary. What made our stay even more special was the genuine hospitality of every staff member we encountered. Everyone greeted us with warmth, kindness, and sincere care, making us feel less like guests and more like family. The highlight of our trip was without a doubt the spa. Lucy, the spa supervisor, made us feel at home from the very first moment. She has such a beautiful, calming presence and an incredible gift for making people feel seen and cared for. Her compassion, warmth, and genuine conversations elevated the entire experience. One of my favorite moments was hearing her share the history of the property and its beautiful grounds. Her passion and knowledge gave the experience so much more meaning, and it was clear how much love she has for this special place. My first massage with Joseline was exactly what we needed after traveling. Her techniques, rhythm, and intuitive touch created the perfect balance of relaxation and restoration. It set the tone for an incredible stay. For my second treatment, I experienced the AyurA treatment with Glory, and it was truly one of the best wellness treatments I’ve ever received. She thoughtfully personalized the session by blending energy work, deep tissue massage, and reflexology into one seamless experience. Her intuition, skill, and healing hands are remarkable. I walked out feeling lighter, renewed, and completely restored. The entire spa team embodies what true hospitality and healing should feel like. Their professionalism, kindness, and genuine care make this much more than a spa visit—it becomes an experience you’ll carry with you long after you leave. Thank you to Lucy, Joseline, Glory, and the entire Xandari team for creating memories we’ll never forget. We cannot wait to return.
jordan b
The Xandari Spa was excellent. Lucia was a great reception who delightfully explained the many services. Irene provided a world class deep tissue massage. Well worth the cost after a long day of travel.
GLORIA E B - San Diego, California, United States
Amazing views, wonderful grounds, room and pools were all clean and inviting. Staff couldn’t have been more helpful. Only negative breakfast buffet was very limited. An amazing few days had by all the family.
Emma T
The staff since the moment we got to the resort we absolutely amazing. Such nice people and amazing service 100% recommend staying!
Nathan R
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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