Group Travel Upgraded: Boutique Hotel Buyout VS. Renting a Private Villa
Somewhere between the airport chaos and the first sunset cocktail (usually when everyone exhales at the same time), there is always a special moment in every group trip that you realize: this is why we came together.
However, the reality that most people discover halfway through the planning process is that coordinating a group stay can feel like herding stylish, opinionated cats with varying budgets, sleep schedules, and snack standards. And when the default option becomes “let’s just rent a villa,” it sounds easy… until it absolutely isn’t.
But what if there was a better (and more emotionally economical) option?
Close your eyes: You’ve just arrived in Costa Rica. Sweeping jungle views, warm air scented with flowers, the sounds of local wildlife welcoming you, and an entire boutique luxury hotel and spa reserved exclusively for your group.
No strangers. No shared spaces. No compromises. Just your people, your energy, your retreat, your celebration.
Frankly? It’s what people think they’re getting when they rent a villa… but rarely do.
When groups choose a full property buyout, they’re not just booking rooms.
They’re choosing:
Ease over effort
Presence over planning
Luxury with meaning
Connection without chaos
A shared experience that feels intimate, elevated, and unforgettable
Because when you bring your favorite people to one of the most beautiful places on earth, the last thing you should be doing is washing dishes in paradise. You should be watching the sunset together. Laughing longer at dinner. Floating in the pool with nowhere else to be. Feeling at peace, cared for, and completely immersed.
That’s the power of turning a boutique hotel into your group’s private Costa Rican sanctuary.
And once you experience it, a villa will never feel the same again.
Let’s talk about why booking a full property beats a private villa every single time…
Privacy Without Sacrificing Luxury
Villas promise privacy. Hotels promise service. Los Altos de Eros gives you both.
When you book the entire property, it becomes your private sanctuary… with a full hospitality team quietly handling everything behind the scenes. Skip the grocery runs, cooking rotations, and arguments over whose turn it is to clean the kitchen.
You get to keep the intimacy of a villa while gaining:
Daily housekeeping
On-site spa services
Professional chefs
Concierge-level planning
Staff who anticipate needs before you even realize you have them
In other words, your group gets to fully relax, not manage a temporary household.
Built-In Experiences for Wellness & Retreat Hosts
For retreat leaders, energy matters. Flow matters. Environment matters.
A rented villa? You’re adapting someone else’s home to fit your programming.
A fully booked boutique hotel designed for retreats? That’s alignment.
Los Altos de Eros was practically built for transformational group experiences:
Yoga and wellness spaces ready to go
Spa treatments on-site (no transportation chaos)
Communal areas that foster connection
Chef-prepared meals that nourish body and soul
Nature immersion everywhere you look
Your retreat instantly feels elevated, seamless, and intentional. The way it should be.
Rooms vary wildly (someone always gets the tiny one)
Hair/makeup logistics become a puzzle
Meals become coordination marathons
There’s no staff to help manage the flow
At Los Altos de Eros:
Every guest gets a beautiful suite
The property becomes your private wedding resort
Spa days become group bonding moments
Events flow naturally from space to space
Staff help orchestrate details so no one plays unpaid wedding planner
It turns your wedding week into what it should be: joy, connection, celebration. Don’t let stress get disguised as “DIY luxury.”
Large Groups or Multi-Family Vacations (Without Tripping Over Each Other
Family trips are special… and loud… and full of personalities.
Booking the entire hotel means:
Everyone has personal space and shared space
No crowding into one living room
No battles over bathrooms
Multiple areas for different moods
Group meals without anyone cooking for 20 people
You get the closeness of staying together with the sanity of not actually living on top of each other.
Family harmony: unlocked.
The Real Upgrade Isn’t the Property. It’s the Experience
Here’s what villas quietly steal from you: presence.
When someone has to coordinate meals, clean up, organize transportation, fix issues, refill supplies, and maintain a schedule, they’re not experiencing the trip. They are running operations, and spoiler alert: that’s not fun for anyone.
A full-property hotel buyout hands that emotional labor to professionals. Your group gets to stay in vacation mode the entire time.
More laughter.
More connection.
More memories.
Los Altos de Eros goes above and beyond (way above, and with epic views) what you think of as “vacation accommodations.” This is atmosphere. A world of its own.
Perched above the Costa Rican jungle near Tamarindo, the property feels like a hidden gem with sunset views that stop conversations mid-sentence, open-air luxury that blends nature with comfort, spa serenity woven into the environment, and a layout designed for groups to gather organically.
A villa is a place to stay. THIS is a place to feel something. Together.
COVID-19
COVID-19 Updates
We’re here when you’re ready.
Our focus has been on keeping our team, guests, and community safe.
As we closely monitor and adhere to changes in government policy, Los Altos de Eros Hotel & Spa has enhanced our health & safety precautions to comply with the recommendations and guidelines set by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministerio de Salud Costa Rica.
We look forward to warmly welcoming our guests and the only thing that exceeds our preparation is our excitement. When you’re ready, we’ll be here like we have been for more than 15 years. By making a reservation, all guests affirm they meet the conditions set forth outlined below before entering the hotel or facilities:
You and your guests are healthy without any COVID-19 symptoms (temperature should be below 37.9 °C, we will take temperatures at the door)
You have abided by the social distancing/quarantine rules by the government and followed all safety protocols.
You have not come into contact with anyone that contracted the virus.
Once in the property please avoid shaking hands, wash your hands at your arrival and as often as possible, sneeze and cough appropriately by covering your mouth and using your forearm.
For spa services, a shower before treatments is recommended.
Cancellation Policy – COVID
While Costa Rica is still in a state of Travel Advisory with the COVID-19 Pandemic, we will adopt the following policy for hotel reservations.
No penalty for hotel cancellations at least 2 weeks before the reservation. You can use your deposit for a credit towards a future stay or request a refund.
Travel Requirements
Costa Rica borders are open to all international travelers. Healthcare & Travel insurance coverage must be purchased before entry into Costa Rica. We will gladly help you purchase this after you book a reservation.
Many countries require negative PCR Covid test results to get back into their home country. We will assist in every step of organizing the test on site at the hotel. Guaranteed results of 48-72 hours will be sent via email.
Thank you for your continued loyalty, patience and understanding. We wish you and your loved ones health and wellness. Our thoughts are with the communities, individuals and everyone impacted by COVID-19.
