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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
Lisbeth found all of my sore spots without me telling her! She did a wonderful job. I’m giving 4 stars only because things did feel a little rushed and we had to insist we went in the jacuzzi before our massage, like the menu mentions, instead of after.
Casey B
Lisbeth was amazing. Strong and gentle. Super pro. I was there on vacation and after more than 10 hours of travels, tension from work and a lot biking, running and swimming she knew how to smooth my muscles. Highly recommended to anyone who is looking for a top notch massage!
Geoffroy P
The spa is the most majestic place I’ve ever been to!!! All of the women running the spa are amazing people and provide the best service. If you are ever in San Jose this should absolutely be your first stop!!
Seaside17471964394
The best massage I’ve ever had and such a gorgeous view! The restaurant is gorgeous and such nice staff. Loved the aroma therapy and snacks.
Molly J
It was the perfect ending to our Costa Rica trip! The villas were spacious with a great view and the spa experience was indulgent. My therapist Irene was skilled and the spa treatment has an open air experience with a great view to boot as well.
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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
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
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
“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