Wellness Retreat and Hotel near the International Airport, Central Valley

Description

This beautifully positioned wellness retreat occupies 5 hectares (12 acres) of pristine hillside property on the slopes of Poás Volcano in Alajuela, just 20 minutes from San José's international airport. The site commands commanding views across coffee-covered hills toward the sunset, with panoramic vistas of two volcanoes to the north and northeast, and is nestled between two rivers that provide natural beauty and protection. The property's current infrastructure maintains a minimal footprint of just over 2,000 square meters, leaving the vast majority of the land in its natural state. The wellness center includes 12 well-appointed guest bedrooms, each with private views, plus a private owner's apartment. Comprehensive wellness facilities feature 5 treatment rooms, a steam room, multiple saunas, a full-service lobby, on-site restaurant, gymnasium, professional massage areas, and dedicated changing rooms and bathrooms throughout. Recreation and relaxation amenities include a swimming pool, jacuzzi, and specialized float pool for therapeutic use. The property also features a yoga pavilion set amid gardens and orchards, and an amphitheater with capacity for 100 guests—ideal for wellness retreats, events, and gatherings. Parking accommodates 25 or more vehicles. Built with sustainable materials and designed for energy efficiency, the retreat emphasizes natural lighting and ventilation throughout. The minimal development footprint, combined with adjacent protected riverine areas and neighboring properties available for future expansion, creates a serene healing environment while offering significant development potential. Whether operated as an established wellness retreat, converted to other tourism-focused uses, developed as a private estate, or transformed into a multi-family compound, this property combines turnkey operational capability with exceptional flexibility for visionary ownership.

Property Highlights

• ✓12 luxury guest rooms with views
• ✓5 hectares with volcano and valley views
• ✓20 minutes to international airport
• ✓Wellness amenities: spa, saunas, float pool, yoga pavilion
• ✓Sustainable, energy-efficient design
• ✓Turnkey operation or development potential
• ✓Amphitheater, restaurant, gym facilities