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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Buddha Retreat Hotel in San Juanillo offers rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or terrace views. Each room includes a seating area, wardrobe, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a year-round outdoor swimming pool, terrace, and garden. The hotel features a restaurant serving local and Latin American cuisines, a bar, and a coffee shop. Additional amenities include yoga classes, film nights, and snorkelling. Convenient Location: Located a 2-minute walk from San Juanillo Beach, the hotel is 16 km from Nosara Airport. Nearby attractions include Playa San Juanillo and Playa Blanca. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for room cleanliness, comfort, and attentive staff, the hotel ensures a pleasant stay for all visitors.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Eric
Namibia
“The bungalows are really worth to choose for the price difference!” - Barrantes
Costa Rica
“La atención muy personalizada, la comida muy buena” - Pablo
Costa Rica
“Cerca de playas, y estratégicamente bien ubicado para visitar otras atracciones.” - Kelsey
United States
“We LOVED, LOVED, LOVED our stay at the resort. It was the highlight of our Costa Rica vacation. The resort is a bit of a travel to get to but it was truly excellent. Our rooms (bungalows) were gorgeous, pristine, and spacious. The staff was so...” - Sergio
Costa Rica
“La ubicación está genial para llegar a la Playa San Juanillo” - Maria
Costa Rica
“Muy buena ubicación y excelente atención por parte de los encargados. La comida del restaurante es rica. Recomendado!” - Ana
Costa Rica
“Las habitaciones son muy amplias, las muchachas que atienden son muy amables y es un lugar limpio. El desayuno es sabroso. El hotel queda cerca de varias playas, tiene una buena ubicación.” - Toussaint
France
“Un lieu improbable au milieu de nul part. Bel accueil, bien mangé.” - Cortes
Costa Rica
“El lugar es muy lindo las personas muy amables las habitaciones limpias esta cerca de la playa y los precios son accesibles definitivamente tengo q regresar” - Salinas
Nicaragua
“Es un bonito lugar para tener una noche perfecta con tu pareja todo me gusta super recomendado definitivamente hay q regresar”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineLocal • Latin American
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.






The fine print
Please inform Buddha Retreat Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.