Exclusive Wellness Retreat Estate – Villas del Rey, Orotina

Villas del Rey is a fully private 20-acre (8-hectare) gated estate located between Orotina and Tárcoles, positioned for wellness retreats, corporate offsites, and curated group experiences in Costa Rica’s Central Pacific region.

Surrounded by mature tropical fruit groves including mango, guava, papaya, avocado, citrus, and more, the property offers a rare level of privacy and tranquility—ideal for groups seeking a controlled, distraction-free environment for connection, restoration, and focus.

The property features 7 completed luxury villas and 2 additional villas under construction, each situated on individual half-acre parcels. The villas range from 1,420 to over 2,100 sq. ft. and include full kitchens, spacious living areas, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, artisan tilework, and custom furnishings. Architectural elements reflect Mediterranean influences with handcrafted details throughout.

A central area includes reception, restaurant/bar, gym, and service facilities, along with an additional house suitable for staff or operational use. Internal roads, layout, and infrastructure are already in place, creating a structured compound ready for further development.

Unlike traditional hospitality properties, Villas del Rey is best suited for full-property buyouts, offering an exclusive-use environment where retreat organizers can create customized programs—from wellness and yoga retreats to executive leadership gatherings and private group events.

With ample land available, the property offers significant expansion potential, with space for 15–25 additional villas or the development of dedicated retreat infrastructure such as yoga pavilions, event spaces, or wellness facilities.

Strategically located with direct access to the main highway and within easy reach of San José and the Central Pacific coast, the property combines accessibility with total seclusion.

Broker’s Perspective:

In my view, Villas del Rey is not a traditional hospitality asset—and it should not be evaluated as one. It is a low-density compound with a solid structural foundation, combining the layout of a residential community with the basic infrastructure of a boutique operation.

However, the property does require repositioning and operational refinement. In its current state, it functions more as a lifestyle or rental property than a fully optimized business. Certain elements—such as programming, common areas, and overall concept definition—would benefit from further development.

That said, the fundamentals are already in place: privacy, land, layout, and existing villas. Rebuilding a property like this today would come at a significantly higher cost.

For the right buyer, this represents a classic value-add opportunity—acquire an established base, refine the concept, and reposition it into a focused retreat compound or boutique hospitality project.

If approached as a turnkey hotel, expectations should be adjusted. If approached as a fix-and-improve retreat concept, the upside becomes clear.

Key Features:
• 20-acre fully enclosed private estate
• 7 completed villas + 2 under construction
• Individual half-acre villa parcels
• Central facilities (restaurant/bar, gym, reception)
• Mature fruit orchards and landscaped grounds
• Expansion potential for additional villas or retreat infrastructure

Ideal Use:
• Wellness and yoga retreats
• Corporate offsites and leadership programs
• Private group buyouts and curated experiences

Offered at: $2,500,000   Big price reduction from $4.500.000