Asclepios Wellness & Healing Retreat

El Cacao de Alajuela, Costa Rica

7.8 Moderate Deluxe
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About the Hotel

Imagine the lush rainforests of Costa Rica, birds singing, rivers rushing down mountains, and you will picture your fabulous days at Asclepios Wellness & Healing Retreat. This tranquil escape in El Cacao de Alajuela, just a short ride from the capital of San Jose, welcomes you to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature, and heal yourself in the warmth of the tropics. Twelve rooms are open and airy, crafted from pure whites with a relaxed modern design. With the elegance of simplicity, each bright room is warmed by abundant natural light, with large glass doors leading out to private balconies. The open design allows the beauty of nature to flow through your room, while plush accommodations and fabulous marble bathrooms keep you in complete comfort. At Asclepios Wellness & Healing Retreat, modernity is in harmony with nature.

Location

Asclepios Wellness & Healing Retreat
El Cacao de Alajuela, Costa Rica
Nearest Airport: SJO

Features and Amenities

  • General Information
  • Ecologically Sustainable Practices
  • Only 14+ Years Permitted
  • Dining
  • Restaurant
  • Organic Cuisine
  • Vegetarian Cuisine
  • On-Site Amenities
  • Concierge
  • Spa on Property
  • Wellness Center
  • Multilingual Staff
  • Hamam
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Personal Trainers
  • Meditation Spaces
  • Outdoor Whirlpool
  • In-Room Spa Services
  • Outdoor Spa Treatments
  • Nutrition Programs
  • In-Room Amenities
  • Bathrobes
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Direct Dial Telephones
  • Marble Bathrooms
  • Luxury Linens
  • Luxury Bath Amenities
  • Individually Designed Rooms
  • Hammocks
  • Floor-to-Ceiling Windows
  • Activities
  • Hiking
  • Pilates
  • Nature Walks
  • Tai Chi
  • Yoga
  • Cultural Tours
  • Meditation
  • Wellness Programs
  • Horseback Riding
  • Nearby
  • Historic Sites
  • Parks
  • Nature Reserve

Reviews for Asclepios Wellness & Healing Retreat

A place to avoid. Yes, that bad.

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 11 months ago

It was a terrible experience. The massage was fine but, after that, the sauna had not been previously warmed, so we had to wait half an hour. After the sauna, same story: the jacuzzi had not been turned on, so we had to use it with cold water. Finally, the food was so, but so bad, that we did not eat it at all. The soup tasted like warm water. Unsavory salmon, vegetables did not even have salt, peper or butter, it was so bad that even though we had already paid for it, we did not eat it and had to go to another restaurant to eat.

leonardog346 - Escazu, Costa Rica


A Terrible Experience - Poor Service, Management, and Organization

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed September 5, 2023

I recently had the unfortunate experience of hosting my sister's bachelorette party at Asclepios Wellness and Healing Retreat, and it was anything but the relaxing day we had hoped for. We were offered a package that included food, a yoga class, a relaxing massage, and access to the amenities for the day. However, the entire experience was marred by poor communication, inadequate planning, and disappointing service. Service and Communication: ⭐ Three days before the event, we had not received an itinerary or any communication from the hotel. I reached out to them, and they responded the next day, stating that they had not even coordinated the yoga class and did not have an itinerary yet. When I asked for more details about the day, they rudely claimed that they had already provided all the necessary information in previous messages, which was not true. Yoga Class and Food: ⭐ We began the day with a yoga class, which was the only highlight. The yoga instructor was excellent. However, she informed us that she had been told to arrive but was not informed of the number of participants or the duration of the class. The lunch provided was truly disappointing. While the menu options sounded promising, the reality was far from it. The dishes consisted solely of a protein, and there was nothing else on the plate. Additionally, there was only water available to drink. Our group of 10 people struggled to even eat together, as there was only one cook who seemed to be overwhelmed and inexperienced. Some of our food, including my salmon, was undercooked, and when a friend asked for her salmon to be cooked a bit more, it was simply microwaved. The portions were limited, and there was no opportunity to order more food. Massage and Exploitation: ⭐ We did receive enjoyable massages, but the organization was lacking. We had to start massages from 1 PM to 5 PM because there were only two massage therapists for a group of 10 people, and this arrangement was made just two days before the event. Making therapists massage continuously for four hours seems like exploitation to me. Owner's Behavior: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ To make matters worse, we had the unfortunate opportunity to meet the owner. At 5 PM, two people still needed their massages, but we decided to cancel them as we had other commitments, and it was well past the originally scheduled time. When we informed the owner of this, she began shouting at us, claiming it wasn't her fault and that we had to pay the therapists. We tried to maintain a civil conversation, but she continued yelling and asked us to leave, stating she didn't want to see us again. It was a completely unprofessional and hostile encounter. Unpleasant Online Interaction: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The ordeal did not end there. I left a negative review of the hotel on their website, and the owner responded by commenting on my personal social media photos, calling me a bad person and insinuating that I had personal issues. She also sent me personal messages, calling me spoiled. I have evidence of all these interactions if anyone would like to see them. In conclusion, I cannot recommend this place at all. The "wellness and retreat" experience promised was completely nonexistent. It's a shame because the location itself is beautiful, but the terrible management and unprofessional behavior of the owner ruined what could have been a pleasant day.

Maria Paula M - Townsville, Australia


Not recommended at all

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed September 2, 2023

El lugar es precioso, pero la administración es muy mala. No se lo recomiendo a nadie, la experiencia no fue agradable, la señora que nos atendió, nos grito, nos faltó a respeto y la verdad le quitó toda la magia al lugar. No vuelvo ahí ni se lo recomiendo a nadie, una lastima pero la experiencia realmente fue mala. La comida muy fea, sin sabor. Muy mala experiencia. The place is beautiful, but the administration couldn't be worst. I wouldn't recommend to anyone, the experience was not pleasant at all. The lady shouted at us, was disrespectful, and it completely vanished the beauty of the place. I won't return to this place and I wouldn't recommend to anyone, it's a shame, but the experience was really bad. The food was really bad, tasteless. Bad experience overall.

Sofia H


TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed September 2, 2023

My my wife and I pay for overnight stay when we arrive. It was a single person in charge of the property , everything with no lights no real restaurant nothing in the room, not even a coffee maker and the worst part. you have to spend the night all by your self in the property just with a single guard, no lighting, no way to communicate with the owner or the people in charge because if you ask the owner Marissia something she will block you from WhatsApp terrible experience we decided it was unsafe to spend the night alone in such a big property and we look for a for a different place to spend the night, of course we lost the money because she never answered our messages No hot water, aggressive dogs running free in the property that almost bite my wife The worst experience in our years of traveling around the world NOT RECOMMEND…….

Jesus Z


Asclepios NUNCA MAS!

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed August 18, 2023

FATAL! Nunca mas… Cero recomendado. El personal hace lo que puede, el masaje bastante bien. Las habitaciones fatales, el jacuzzi con agua sucia, el sauna sucio, todo el lugar sin mantenimiento y de paso a precios de primera. No prestan servicio de hotel, a partir de las 9 pm no queda NADIE! Solo un guarda… Nunca nos mostraron menú, solo contaban con 3 platos y parecían improvisados. La cereza del pastel, la dueña 😓. Le llamamos para expresar nuestra inconformidad y nos colgó de la manera mas grosera y por WhatsApp cuando le envié las fotos, documentando el estado de todo, me tildó de envidiosa 😂 y que gente como yo, (supongo exigente y pulcra) no se puede quedar en ese super hotel 😓. Tengo todas las fotos. ojalá pueda subirlas. En definitiva, NO SE EMBARQUEN, hay lugares mucho mejores que este sin duda alguna.

Angelica M


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