Inside The Los Altos de Eros Experience: A Boutique Spa Day
The road winds upward. UP UP UP.
The tension melts away as you climb above the world. The air softens. Your nervous system unclenches. Everything below– all the chaos, the noise, the stress, expectations, deadlines, and worries –begins to mute.
At Los Altos de Eros, a spa day becomes an invitation to step away from the constant distractions of an overstimulating modern life and settle into a slower, quieter rhythm surrounded by nature.
Let us take you inside a day shaped by stillness, nature, care, and quiet luxury…
The Arrival
From the moment you arrive, there is an evident shift, both within you and in the world around you. You are greeted by birdsongs, distant ocean breezes, rain-kissed greenery, and a kind of quiet that catches you off guard. Inside, natural lighting and textures fill the open-air space, blurring the line between luxury and nature, inviting your body to slow down before any spa treatment has even begun.
Your shoulders drop.
Your mind exhales.
Members of the staff glide in gently, welcoming you, and almost instantly, you feel held by the space. Your rhythm slows as your eyes drift toward the expansive views stretching to the edge of the sea. Then, quietly tucked into the hillside below, the spa reveals itself like a hidden sanctuary distant from the outside world.
Before your treatments even begin, there is space to simply be. Fresh herbal tea cleanses your palette as the sound of a cascading waterfall drifts through the open-air spa, blending into the soft rhythm of the jungle. Through the foliage, the distant view rests quietly like peering through a looking glass beyond the lush canopy, calm and endlessly still.
A stillness that does not feel empty, but instead opens and grounds you into a deeply satisfying presence.
The Spa
No two spa days at Los Altos de Eros feel the same. Guests are invited to choose three treatments from the spa menu, creating a personalized day of rest, renewal, and indulgence that fits exactly what their body and mind are craving. While every combination offers something unique, here is a glimpse into one particularly immersive way to spend the day.
90-Minute Massage
There is something deeply luxurious about a massage that is never rushed. No bright lights. No clinical feeling. No countdown in the back of your mind reminding you where you need to be next.
A fresh breeze moves through the open-air treatment room, the rhythmic sounds of the surrounding nature fill the air, and ninety uninterrupted minutes are dedicated entirely to slowing down. The invisible weight of being constantly “on” in everyday life melts away.
Each massage is personalized to your body and comfort level. Skilled hands work intentionally through areas of tightness you may not even have realized you were holding on to. Suddenly, your shoulders stop bracing, and your jaw unclenches on its own. Organic and natural oils fill your senses with aromas that soften your mind and nervous system.
Somewhere during the treatment, your mind finally quiets down. The endless mental tabs begin to close. The jungle sounds blur together with the movement of the massage, and your body settles into a deeper state of calm that feels increasingly rare these days.
By the end, you feel lighter as if you’re floating in your skin, and you wonder why a reset like this is ever postponed in the first place.
Coffee Scrub
If Costa Rica could be bottled into a spa treatment, this might be it. Rich coffee grounds, warm, earthy aromas, and the feeling of tropical air against your skin turn this experience into something that feels both energizing and deeply relaxing. As the scrub is worked gently into the skin, the texture awakens the body while the familiar scent of Costa Rican coffee lingers in the air, grounding, comforting, and unmistakably local.
There is a playful indulgence to this treatment: part exfoliation, part ritual. The mixture itself sheds old skin, leaving it feeling renewed in the most satisfying way. The process allows you to let go and leave behind what no longer serves you. The result? A kind of softness that immediately has you absentmindedly touching your arms afterward because they somehow do not feel like your own anymore.
After a cleansing shower, your refreshed skin carries a healthy glow, and your body feels relaxed, recharged, and very much tempted to book another treatment before the day is over.
Infrared Sauna
The quiet reset.
Tucked into the rhythm of the spa day is a more modern wellness ritual that still feels perfectly connected to the natural calm of Los Altos de Eros: the infrared sauna. Unlike the intense heat of traditional saunas, the warmth here feels gentler and more gradual, sinking deep into the body instead of overwhelming it. Within minutes, muscles begin to loosen, circulation increases, and the lingering heaviness of travel days, long flights, adventure excursions, and everyday stress starts to fade.
There is something unexpectedly grounding about sitting in uninterrupted warmth with nowhere to be and nothing to manage. No emails to answer. No itinerary to organize. No mental checklist quietly running in the background. Just the steady heat, the slow passing of time, and the rare feeling of allowing your body to catch up with itself. You might even feel inclined to introduce a gentle stretch, allowing the body to open and ready itself to realign after a day of reset.
By the time you step back out into the tropical air, you feel lighter, clearer, and deeply restored in a way that goes beyond relaxation alone.
The Lunch
Lunch somehow tastes better after a spa day. Maybe it’s science, or maybe it’s simply being present.
After hours spent slowing down, nourishing your body, and letting the outside world drift into the background, lunch becomes part of the experience rather than simply the next item on the schedule. Fresh tropical ingredients, vibrant flavors, and beautifully prepared dishes are served overlooking the surrounding greenery, where the breeze lazily moves through the space, and nobody seems particularly interested in checking the time.
Conversations slow down. Soften. Sometimes they disappear altogether as everyone quietly takes in the view, the calm, and the rare feeling of having absolutely nowhere else to be. You arrive thinking you booked a spa treatment. You leave wondering why life cannot always feel this calm.
The Departure
A spa day at Los Altos de Eros often becomes more than a few relaxing hours tucked into a Costa Rica itinerary. For many guests, it becomes the highlight of the trip itself. And for others, the reason they begin planning an entire return centered around rest, wellness, and the simple luxury of slowing down. It’s the kind of place you think about long after you leave.
Whether you are celebrating a romantic getaway, a birthday, a solo reset, or simply permitting yourself to recharge for once, there is something deeply restorative about spending a day here. Our modern world is constantly asking for more attention, more productivity, and more noise. Los Altos de Eros offers something increasingly rare: space to breathe, reconnect, and fully settle into the moment.
Book a spa day during your next Costa Rica vacation, extend the feeling into a longer wellness stay, or gift yourself a day that feels worlds away from routine. Chances are, you need it more than you think and will leave feeling lighter, calmer, and already thinking about when you can come back.
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.
