Vayu Retreat Villas — Luxury Boutique Hotel Uvita Costa Rica

Vayu Retreat Villas — Luxury Boutique Hotel | Uvita, Costa Rica

Type: Boutique Hotel — Adults Only  |  Villas: Only 4 suites  |  Location: Tres Ríos, Uvita, Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Vayu Retreat Villas is an exclusive adults-only boutique hotel located south of Uvita, on the Costa Ballena of Costa Rica’s South Pacific coast. With only four private villas, it offers a level of intimacy and personalized attention that few hotels can match. Minimalist Mediterranean design fused with total immersion in the Costa Rican tropical rainforest.

Surrounded by primary jungle with views of the Pacific Ocean, just 25 minutes from Marino Ballena National Park — Costa Rica’s humpback whale watching capital — and a gateway to Corcovado, Vayu is the ideal destination for couples and adult travelers seeking privacy, serenity and authentic luxury. Owners: Marc and Rafael.

Accommodations — Villas and Suites

Terrace Suite Vayu Retreat Villas Luxury Boutique Hotel Uvita Costa Rica

Terrace Suite — from $450 / night (Half Board)

  • 110 sqm · Two-level suite · Private terrace
  • Maximum 2 guests
  • Luxury daybed and open-air shower
  • Views over the hotel’s nature reserve

Balcony Suite — from $389 / night (Half Board)

  • 48 sqm · King suite with private balcony
  • Maximum 2 guests
  • Balcony overlooking the jungle courtyard
  • Minimalist Mediterranean design

Included in all stays: Daily gourmet breakfast, 3-course dinner at NuRaw Restaurant (Half Board plans), smart-home suite controls, espresso machine, mini-fridge, daily housekeeping, outdoor pool access and digital concierge. No hidden fees — only 13% Costa Rican VAT applies.

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Special Packages

  • Romance in the Rainforest (Couples · min. 3 nights) — from $530/night. Champagne on arrival, private candlelit dinner and personalized concierge.
  • Into the Wild (Adventure · 5 nights) — from $600/night. Full days at Corcovado National Park and Caño Island.
  • The Vayu Escape (Adventure · 3 nights) — from $550/night. One signature excursion to Corcovado or Caño Island, permits and lunch included.
  • The Solo Escape (Wellness · 3 nights) — from $520/night. 150-minute in-suite wellness session, guided meditation and breathwork.
  • The Osa Round (Golf · 4 nights) — from $660/night. One round at Osa Golf and a 90-minute recovery massage.
  • Base Half Board Stay — from $389/night (green season: May–November).

NuRaw Restaurant — Gourmet Dining

NuRaw is Vayu Retreat Villas’ on-site restaurant. A refined set menu with Mediterranean inspiration, built from local and fresh ingredients in an intimate atmosphere with moody lighting. Breakfast and dinner are included in Half Board plans. Breakfast served from 7:30 to 9:30 am.

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Wellness

All wellness services are delivered directly in the guest’s suite, privately and on their schedule. Available: massages, yoga, energy healing, aromatherapy and light therapy.

Nearby Tours and Experiences

  • 🐋 Whale watching — Marino Ballena National Park (25 min). Season: July–October and December–March.
  • 🌿 Corcovado National Park — One of the world’s most important biodiversity reserves.
  • 🐠 Caño Island — World-class snorkeling and scuba diving.
  • 💧 Nauyaca Waterfalls — 45 minutes from the hotel.
  • ⛳ Osa Golf — Golf course surrounded by nature.
  • 🏖️ 7 pristine beaches · Canyoning · Hiking · Birdwatching · Horseback riding.
Pool at Vayu Retreat Villas Luxury Boutique Hotel Uvita Costa Rica

Getting There

  • 🚗 Approximately 4 hours from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) via the Costanera Sur highway.
  • ✈️ 15-minute domestic flight to Quepos (XQP) + 1 hour drive south.
  • No 4×4 required — sedans and compact SUVs access without difficulty.
  • Private transfers available from both airports upon request.

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