Xandari Resort And Spa
Hillside villas, three pools and its own trails
About this stay
Hiking paths crisscross the property's own hillside grounds, a rare feature among the stays covered in this valley and the main reason active travelers single this resort out. Three separate pools mean a hike can end wherever is closest rather than at one shared deck, and the open-air spa lets an active morning close with a treatment on site. Rustic-chic villas replace standard rooms throughout, free breakfast and free parking keep logistics simple, and a bar and restaurant cover both day and evening without leaving the grounds. At roughly twenty-four minutes by taxi from the airport, it keeps this hillside, trail-laced setting within reach of an early or late flight. None of this is flashy, but it covers what most travelers actually need for a stay in this part of the valley.
- Hiking trails
- Three pools
- Open-air spa
- Villas
Our take
Xandari Resort And Spa is my choice for active travelers and families who want hiking, three pools and an open-air spa without leaving the property. The rustic-chic hillside villas, free breakfast and free parking add to that, and Juan Santamaría International Airport is about twenty-four minutes by taxi. A 9.2 rating across 745 reviews backs its reputation; travelers wanting a strictly minimalist stay should look elsewhere in the valley.
- ✓Start any hike early before the hillside trails get warm and the light turns flat before finalizing your plans
- ✓Alternate between the three pools rather than sticking to one, each sits near a different part of the grounds
- ✓Book a spa treatment in advance for dry-season weekends, when availability tends to fill up fastest
Why we love it
- Hiking paths across the property's own hillside
- Three separate pools spread across the grounds
- An open-air spa for post-hike recovery
- Rustic-chic villas spread throughout the resort grounds
Why guests love itI recommend Xandari Resort And Spa to families who want space and greenery near the airport. The hillside resort has rustic-chic villas, three pools, hiking trails across its own grounds, an open-air spa, a restaurant and a bar. Breakfast and parking are free, and Juan Santamaría International Airport is about twenty-four minutes away by taxi. It costs more than the valley's simple guesthouses, but trails, pools and spa in one place justify it.