Luxury Wellness Escape in Costa Rica — Daily Yoga, Spa & Pacific Views

The property sits on a quartz mountain in Atenas, Costa Rica, perched above the rainforest canopy with views out to the Pacific Ocean. It's deliberately small — 25 rooms — so it never feels like a resort with a wellness centre bolted on. Every stay is a stay at a hotel where wellness is the everyday operating rhythm rather than an add-on package.

Daily yoga runs twice a day, and around that there's a rotating schedule of fitness classes, meditation, sound healing and art therapy. Nothing is compulsory; you can do all of it or pick one thing a day. The Vida Mía Spa operates daily by appointment and is the reason many guests come in the first place — it holds the #1 Best Destination Spa in the World title from the 2025 Condé Nast Readers' Choice awards.

For guests who want more direction, there are structured wellness programmes. Art of Resting is built around recovery from burnout and quieting the nervous system. Emotional Healing & Recovery focuses on emotional exhaustion. Luxury Spa Healing & Beautifying is skin and spa focused. Fitness Reboot & Fat Burning combines strength and movement work with mindful nutrition. Authentic Ayurveda tailors traditional healing to your constitution. The Naked Challenge is the property's signature detox. The Big M: Mastering Menopause addresses hormones through diet, exercise and emotional support. Each is led by expert practitioners and fits around the standard daily schedule.

Rooms range from the Premium Room and Deluxe Room with private patio, up to the Ocean Views and Valley Views Luxury Lofts, the Signature Suite Santosha, and the standalone Villa, The Residence at Santosha. The property is run by founder Diana Stobo, who has described building it to help people through food, love, nature and genuine care — a statement that shows up in practice in the three restaurants, the garden-grown produce and the unhurried tone of the place.

Dining splits across Sol Terrace, an all-day restaurant serving anti-inflammatory cuisine grown in the property's own gardens; La Diosa, the poolside lounge with fresh juices, handcrafted cocktails and light bites; and Mystique, the rooftop fine-dining restaurant with a cocktail list and a view over the Costa Rican hills. Meals are included in most stays, so you're not budgeting for every plate.

This is a good fit for someone who wants a proper hotel — comfortable rooms, real restaurants, a serious spa — with genuine daily wellness rather than a rigid retreat timetable. It suits solo travellers, couples and anyone booking around a specific goal like burnout recovery, detox or menopause support. It is not a high-intensity training camp, and there is no fixed group itinerary you're expected to follow.

What's included

- Accommodation in a room or residence (25 rooms on property) - Daily yoga, twice per day - Rotating schedule of fitness classes - Rotating schedule of meditation sessions - Rotating schedule of sound healing sessions - Rotating schedule of art therapy sessions - Meals included in most stays - Access to three on-site restaurants - Access to the Vida Mía Spa (treatments by appointment) - Pool and poolside lounge access - Structured wellness programme sessions, where booked - Pura Vida hospitality and personal service throughout

What's not included

- International and domestic flights - Airport transfers (confirm arrangements with the property) - Spa treatments at Vida Mía Spa - Alcoholic drinks and cocktails - Off-property excursions - Travel insurance - Personal expenses and gratuities - Additional nights beyond the booked stay