Name: Xandari Resort & Spa
Address: Calle Burios, 1 km NE del abastecedor Diamante, 21007 Alajuela, Costa Rica, Calle Burios, 1 km NE del abastecedor Diamante, Alajuela, 21007, Costa Rica
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $141 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.1

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Hotel Xandari Resort & Spa

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We enjoyed several amenities at this property including the botanical gardens, hiking trails to waterfalls, and the pools and jacuzzis. The staff were welcoming and accommodated our need to check out early with breakfast boxes of fresh fruit, hard boiled eggs, and homemade baked goods. The room was spacious, had a porch overlooking the jungle and nearby city, and had a kitchenette stocked with useful kitchenware and complimentary snacks.

Kaitlyn

United States of America

Incredible location a short trip from San Jose airport with friendly, helpful staff. The very best place to stay as you start (and end) your Costa Rica adventure.

Michael

United States of America

This is the place to go after you land in Costa Rica. A beautiful oasis just 15 minutes up into the hills from the San Jose airport. Wonderful food, unique & beautiful rooms, and the grounds are amazing.

Michael

United States of America

Beautiful, unique property with amazing grounds and hiking trails.

Miranda

United States of America

The property was gorgeous! The sunset pool was outstanding. Our room was a good size. Service was excellent, everyone went out of their way to make sure we had a lovely stay.

Kaitlin

United States of America

Xandari is an experience by itself; the trails, all of the plants, the pools, the waterfalls. Xandari needs its own itinerary, with a world so lush and varied, you need to spend a few days exploring it.

Cindy

United States of America

Location was unbelievable. 40+ acres of landscaped grounds (including a waterfall), amazing views of the valley, and 3 pools. Their staff is so kind and accommodating and made the meals fun. Breakfast was a great variety and I appreciated the drink on arrival. It's really a beautiful place that feels eco conscious and celebrates the vibrancy of Costa Rican culture and environment. Didn't get to experience the spa, but it looked beautiful and the services offered seemed unique to Costa Rica.

Paul

United States of America

The property, grounds, view, and service were all outstanding. We only stayed one night on the tail end of our trip but I wish we had a few more days there!

Colin

United States of America

I loved the staff here. They were so friendly and welcoming. The grounds were unreal, and the hiking trails are a must! The rooms had a beautiful view as well!

Ashley

United States of America

Enjoyed a brief visit to Xandari. Beautiful views, wonderful comfortable rooms and facilities - we loved the colorful design and the "outdoor" showers in our rooms were awesome. Great food and friendly staff. The hike to waterfalls on the property was really nice too - good exercise, nice scenery.

Amy

United States of America

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What guests loved the most:
“We enjoyed several amenities at this property including the botanical gardens, hiking trails to waterfalls, and the pools and jacuzzis.”

Kaitlyn United States of America
“Incredible location a short trip from San Jose airport with friendly, helpful staff. The very best place to stay as you start (and end) your Costa Rica adventure.”

Michael United States of America
“This is the place to go after you land in Costa Rica. A beautiful oasis just 15 minutes up into the hills from the San Jose airport.”

Michael United States of America
“Beautiful, unique property with amazing grounds and hiking trails.”

Miranda United States of America
“The property was gorgeous! The sunset pool was outstanding. Our room was a good size. Service was excellent, everyone went out of their way to make sure we had a lovely stay.”

Kaitlin United States of America
“Xandari is an experience by itself; the trails, all of the plants, the pools, the waterfalls.”

Cindy United States of America
“Location was unbelievable. 40+ acres of landscaped grounds (including a waterfall), amazing views of the valley, and 3 pools. Their staff is so kind and accommodating and made the meals fun.”

Paul United States of America
“The property, grounds, view, and service were all outstanding. We only stayed one night on the tail end of our trip but I wish we had a few more days there!”

Colin United States of America
“I loved the staff here. They were so friendly and welcoming. The grounds were unreal, and the hiking trails are a must! The rooms had a beautiful view as well!”

Ashley United States of America
“Enjoyed a brief visit to Xandari. Beautiful views, wonderful comfortable rooms and facilities - we loved the colorful design and the "outdoor" showers in our rooms were awesome.”

Amy United States of America

One of our top picks in Alajuela.Set amid a tropical forest and offering stunning mountain views, Xandari Resort features a spa village, yoga lessons, outdoor pools and hot tubs and 2.5 mi of natural trails. This eco-friendly hotel grows its own organic fruit and provides free WiFi access.

The villas at Xandari Resort & Spa are spacious with plenty of natural light. They are decorated in a rustic-style and colorful way, plus they include safety deposit boxes, mini-bar and coffee maker, and terraces with views of the gardens and mountain. The bathrooms provide toiletries.

The restaurant and bar at Xandari Resort & Spa serve local and international-style cuisine and has room services available.

The staff at the hotel can help the guests with the arrangements for outings to go visit the coffee plantations, or the orchid gardens, both reachable in a 25-minute drive. The zoo is 20 minutes’ drive away and the Poa Volcano area is 45 minutes’ drive from Xandari.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.1 for two-person stays.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

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Free private parking available at the hotel

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An Inside Look at Xandari Resort & Spa

Nestled on 40 acres of beautiful tropical gardens with two miles of scenic trails and three lap swimming pools, with 24 individually designed villas with panoramic views of the Central Valley. The tranquil setting is only 20 min from SJO Int Airport.

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Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium
2.5 miles
City Mall
3.6 miles
Carlos Alvarado Stadium
3.7 miles
Laguna Fraijanes
4.9 miles
Zoo Ave
5.3 miles
Parque Viva
6.3 miles
Hard Rock Cafe San Jose
6.5 miles
Britt Coffee Tour
7 miles
Eladio Rosabal Cordero Stadium
7.3 miles
Plaza Momentum Lindora
7.3 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

Mangos Bar Cafe/Bar
3.1 miles
Supermecado Abastecedor Lopez Supermarket
3.1 miles
Restaurante El mirador Restaurant
9.3 miles

Natural Beauty *

Volcán Poas Ski lift
15.5 miles

Closest Airports *

Juan Santamaría International Airport
4.2 miles
Tobías Bolaños International Airport
8.5 miles
Tambor Airport
58.9 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Xandari ticks a lot of boxes, and excels on several levels. Stayed here for one night only, but wish it had been longer. The grounds and expanse of rainforest o...”

James

United Kingdom

9.0

“The sunset pool was incredible, the views and cultures circling overhead were magical. Our room was spacious and decorated beautifully, we loved the bright colo...”

Rabk1991

United Kingdom

“Amazing. The rooms and facilities are beautiful. Staff very accommodating. Gardens and pools are clean and well taken care of. Complimentary breakfast was super...”

Leslie

Canada

9.5

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Food: Latin American

Menu: Buffet

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Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.

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0 - 2 years	Can use a crib when requested	FREE
0 - 2 years	Can use an extra bed when requested	$28 per child, per night
3+ years	Can use an extra bed when requested	$28 per person, per night

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Xandari Resort & Spa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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Property will give you a 10% discount on Beverages and Food during the months of May, June, September and October.

“We enjoyed several amenities at this property including the botanical gardens, hiking trails to waterfalls, and the pools and jacuzzis. The staff were welcoming and accommodated our need to check out early with breakfast boxes of fresh fruit, hard boiled eggs, and homemade baked goods. The room was spacious, had a porch overlooking the jungle and nearby city, and had a kitchenette stocked with useful kitchenware and complimentary snacks.”

“Incredible location a short trip from San Jose airport with friendly, helpful staff. The very best place to stay as you start (and end) your Costa Rica adventure.”

“This is the place to go after you land in Costa Rica. A beautiful oasis just 15 minutes up into the hills from the San Jose airport. Wonderful food, unique & beautiful rooms, and the grounds are amazing.”

“The property was gorgeous! The sunset pool was outstanding. Our room was a good size. Service was excellent, everyone went out of their way to make sure we had a lovely stay.”

“Xandari is an experience by itself; the trails, all of the plants, the pools, the waterfalls. Xandari needs its own itinerary, with a world so lush and varied, you need to spend a few days exploring it. ”

“Location was unbelievable. 40+ acres of landscaped grounds (including a waterfall), amazing views of the valley, and 3 pools. Their staff is so kind and accommodating and made the meals fun. Breakfast was a great variety and I appreciated the drink on arrival. It's really a beautiful place that feels eco conscious and celebrates the vibrancy of Costa Rican culture and environment. Didn't get to experience the spa, but it looked beautiful and the services offered seemed unique to Costa Rica.”

“Enjoyed a brief visit to Xandari. Beautiful views, wonderful comfortable rooms and facilities - we loved the colorful design and the "outdoor" showers in our rooms were awesome. Great food and friendly staff. The hike to waterfalls on the property was really nice too - good exercise, nice scenery.”

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Reviewed: October 21, 2019

Julie
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.2

“Friendly staff and amazing views”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
From being greeted on arrival with a fresh fruut juice, to our last morning, the staff were friendly and helpful. Our room had an amazing view over over the largest pool to the lights of San Jose below.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 20, 2019

Anne
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I’ll come back

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 17, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America

1 helpful vote
9.6

“Xandari is a perfect place to start or end a trip to Costa Rica.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff was professional, informative and friendly. It was a nice treat to have snacks, cold water, soft drinks and juices available free daily in room. We availed ourselves of spa services. The staff went out of their way to accommodate our needs.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 7, 2019

Kaitlyn
United States of America

1 helpful vote
9.2

“Xandari Costa Rica”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We did not partake in the spa services as originally planned because of the expense compared to other options in Costa Rica. While the restaurant food was delicious, it was also very expensive which could be challenging if staying at the property for several days.
We enjoyed several amenities at this property including the botanical gardens, hiking trails to waterfalls, and the pools and jacuzzis. The staff were welcoming and accommodated our need to check out early with breakfast boxes of fresh fruit, hard boiled eggs, and homemade baked goods. The room was spacious, had a porch overlooking the jungle and nearby city, and had a kitchenette stocked with useful kitchenware and complimentary snacks.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 5, 2019

James
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
9.0

“Excellent stay and would thoroughly recommend.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
Liked everything.
Xandari ticks a lot of boxes, and excels on several levels. Stayed here for one night only, but wish it had been longer. The grounds and expanse of rainforest on your doorstep here are perhaps the most defining features of this relaxing resort and great care and attention has clearly been taken over the years to build up an impressive array of colourful plant life that will have you taking pictures in no time. The resort is spread out over a large area giving an amazing feeling of space and of being immersed in the rainforest. I really enjoyed walking the trails and exploring the numerous waterfalls, making this a great way to spend a few hours. The architecture is particular, and a point of interest in itself, but somehow it blends harmoniously with the surroundings. The rooms are very spacious and well equipped - I had a little kitchenette with a fridge containing complimentary soft drinks - and the views from all over the resort are stunning. Lots of options for cooling off in the hotels three pools (one of which is a cold water pool), but when I was there in the off season there was practically no one in any of them. The restaurant, with its spectacular view, is the perfect place to enjoy a few leisurely hours, as well as lunch or dinner. The food was of a high standard with a range of choice to keep everybody happy. I found everyone to be super friendly and helpful which creates a very welcoming atmosphere in the hotel. I would have no hesitation in staying at Xandari again, and given its proximity to the airport it makes the ideal stopping off hotel at either the beginning or end of a trip to Costa Rica.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 4, 2019

Shireen
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Having to leave
The grounds are breathtaking!!!!

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 2, 2019

Michael
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Incredible location a short trip from San Jose airport with friendly, helpful staff. The very best place to stay as you start (and end) your Costa Rica adventure.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 1, 2019

Michael
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
This is the place to go after you land in Costa Rica. A beautiful oasis just 15 minutes up into the hills from the San Jose airport. Wonderful food, unique & beautiful rooms, and the grounds are amazing.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 30, 2019

Rachel
Costa Rica

1 helpful vote
10

“Excellent!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
I loved the trails and did the entire walk but I was confused a few times as the signs either didn't correspond to the map or didn't appear on the map. I was particularly intrigued by the sign indicating 'destiny' that then led to a closed off path. ;)
I really enjoyed the artwork and the gardens. Staff were really friendly throughout the whole stay. It was incredibly peaceful throughout and the sunset pool was lush.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 22, 2019

Miranda
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beautiful, unique property with amazing grounds and hiking trails.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 21, 2019

Kaitlin
United States of America
8.3

“Like an oasis in the city”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The mattress was uncomfortable. It didn’t meet the standards of the rest of the hotel.
The property was gorgeous! The sunset pool was outstanding. Our room was a good size. Service was excellent, everyone went out of their way to make sure we had a lovely stay.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 20, 2019

Paulina
Poland

8 helpful votes
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Equipment of apartments rather basic. Wear and tear quite visible.
Beautiful garden and view - this is the most amazing part. Apartments have great view as well and are very spacious. Nice breakfast and very helpful staff.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: September 17, 2019

Cindy
United States of America
10

“It’s Own World”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The only downside of a world so big... the WiFi doesn’t reach most of the villas.
Xandari is an experience by itself; the trails, all of the plants, the pools, the waterfalls. Xandari needs its own itinerary, with a world so lush and varied, you need to spend a few days exploring it.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 16, 2019

Sara
United Kingdom
10

“Our stay at Xandari was fantastic ! The facilities are stunning, staff is so welcoming and helpful !”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We felt like home, it’s a luxury hotel yet with a very friendly atmosphere. The property is immersed in 4miles of jungle trail, with 4 waterfalls, really great place to relax, unwind and reconnect with nature while enjoying all comforts of a luxury hotel. We also planted a tre on a Saturday as part of their “Plant a tree” programme. It was really nice to contribute to Thierry sustainability plan and also feel like we left a little part of us in the hotel ! Well come back to check how the tree is growing. Thank you to all staff who was great , from breakfast to reception to security to gardeners !!

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: September 4, 2019

Paul
United States of America
9.2

“Great value for the money...much more than expected.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
The dinner prices were pretty steep. The food was delicious generally but my shrimp was a little overcooked and I would have like to see more authentic Costa Rican dishes on the menu. I barely noticed though because the view was so impressive.
Location was unbelievable. 40+ acres of landscaped grounds (including a waterfall), amazing views of the valley, and 3 pools. Their staff is so kind and accommodating and made the meals fun. Breakfast was a great variety and I appreciated the drink on arrival. It's really a beautiful place that feels eco conscious and celebrates the vibrancy of Costa Rican culture and environment. Didn't get to experience the spa, but it looked beautiful and the services offered seemed unique to Costa Rica.

Stayed in September 2019

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