Hacienda Altagracia, Auberge Collection - Santa Elena (San Jose)

5-star luxury rainforest resort on 180 acres in Costa Rica

Accommodations

Hacienda AltaGracia offers 50 private casitas set across a sprawling 180-acre estate. Each casita includes premium bedding, a wet bar, and a private heated plunge pool with mountain views. Turn-down service places hot water bottles in the duvet every night, and smart shades control light and privacy.

Dining

The all-inclusive rate covers all meals and non-alcoholic beverages at three on-site restaurants. Menus change daily and highlight sustainable, locally sourced ingredients, with options like banana flour waffles and grilled fish. A dedicated coffee bar, Mercado, serves fresh pastries, local juices, and artisanal coffee from the region.

Wellness & Spa

The on-site Estée Lauder Skin Longevity Institute offers bespoke skincare treatments alongside a full-service spa with holistic therapies. Facilities include an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and a clay treatment where guests apply a custom herb-and-clay mixture on heated stone tables. Daily wellness programming includes yoga, Pilates, breath work, and guided meditation sessions.

Activities & Experiences

Each guest is assigned a dedicated Compa (experience designer) who creates a personalized itinerary for dining, adventure, and relaxation. Complimentary on-site activities include horseback riding on a 35-horse stable, guided hikes on the Puma Trail, and coffee or chocolate tasting classes. Off-site excursions arranged by the resort include whitewater rafting on the Pacuare River, mountain biking, and visits to nearby natural parks.

Family-Friendly Features

Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection, welcomes families with a dedicated daily kids' club featuring crafts, games, and cultural activities. A shallow-end kid-friendly pool, babysitting services, and special children's bath amenities (robes, shampoo) ensure comfort for younger guests. The resort also offers family-oriented experiences like a butterfly garden, a tree-climbing canopy net, and evening horse-show dinners.

• Location: 180-acre rainforest estate near Santa Elena, with private airstrip
• Rooms: 50 private casitas with heated plunge pools and smart shades
• Dining: 3 on-site restaurants, all-inclusive meals and non-alcoholic drinks
• Wellness: Estée Lauder Skin Longevity Institute and holistic spa
• Activities: Personal Compa designers, horseback riding, coffee classes, whitewater rafting
• Family: Kids' club, shallow pool, babysitting, butterfly garden