The property sits about 15 minutes' drive from Santa Catalina town, on a new road that guests describe as an easy drive. The remoteness is the point: birds fly overhead on the walk to the beach in the morning. Winding paths run through the gardens between the casitas, linking the open-air dining and gathering spaces.

Yoga takes place on a beachfront deck overlooking the ocean and palm trees. One guest called the view from the deck breathtaking. Retreat groups can book the whole property exclusively, with practice on the deck, meals at Sobremesa and time together outside the scheduled sessions.

Sobremesa is named after the Spanish habit of staying at the table long after eating. The kitchen cooks farm and sea to table, and the restaurant serves cocktails with playlists running in the background. Guests consistently mention the food in reviews.

Coiba National Park, a UNESCO site, is reached by boat and combines secluded island beaches with reefs. Closer in, you can surf Santa Catalina's waves, paddle through mangroves, or head inland to waterfalls.

The casitas each have their own character. One guest wrote about an outside shower and a hammock on the deck, and watching sunrise from it. Another family with a four-year-old and a one-year-old said it was the only place their eldest had cried about leaving.

The hotel is explicit about its environmental approach: reviews note the effort to keep its footprint small. Staff handle airport transfers, local recommendations, surf lessons, snorkelling and itinerary planning so guests do not have to organise it themselves.

What's included

- Accommodation in one of 11 private casitas - Access to the beachfront yoga deck - Meals at Sobremesa (confirm meal plan with the hotel) - Help arranging airport transfers, surf lessons and excursions

What's not included

- Flights - Airport transfers unless arranged - Surf lessons and excursions unless booked - Travel insurance - Personal expenses