El Sabanero Wellness & Yoga Retreat

El Sabanero Wellness & Yoga Retreat, just outside Tamarindo

El Sabanero is a small wellness and yoga retreat just outside central Tamarindo, set among greenery a few minutes from the main Guanacaste beaches. It suits people who come to Costa Rica to slow down: yoga travellers, couples and solo guests who want a quiet base with the beach and the town close by.

Why we choose it

• Yoga at the centre of the stay. There is a yoga and workout deck on the property, so practice is part of the day rather than a trip into town.
• Bungalows with hammocks. Every bungalow has its own terrace with a hammock looking out over the grounds, which is where afternoons tend to go.
• Quiet, with the beaches close. It sits just outside the busy centre of Tamarindo, so the evenings are calm and the beaches are minutes away.

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Rooms and views

The rooms are bungalows, simple and comfortable, each with air conditioning, a double bed and a private bathroom. The terraces face the greenery of the grounds rather than the sea, and each has a hammock. This is a place for people who care more about how they feel at the end of the day than about a long list of in-room extras.

On the property

The infinity pool is the centre of the grounds. The yoga and workout deck hosts practice, and the retreat offers wellness treatments and spa days for guests who want to make a full rest of it. There is a restaurant on site, so you can stay in after a long beach day.

It is also a good fit inside a longer trip: a few nights here to reset after a busy run of tours at Arenal or Monteverde, before the flight home from Liberia.

Location and getting there

The retreat is just outside central Tamarindo, one of the liveliest beach towns in Guanacaste, with surf lessons, restaurants and sunset sailing trips all close. The beaches of the coast around it are a short drive, and we can arrange your transfers and any tours with a private driver. See more of Tamarindo.

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