Asclepios Wellness Hotel

San José

Wellness and Healing Retreat

Asclepios, a small intimate and well executed wellness retreat over the slopes of Poas Volcano in Costa Rica, caters to guests who wish for some quite time. Harmony between nature, mind and body is achieved at Asclepios through the use organic food, special wellness treatments and a backdrop of pure air and water. To reach happiness, a fit body needs pure foods with a healthy state of mind, Asclepios Wellness and Healing Retreat works on these human aspects as a whole. As a wellness retreat, in Asclepios you'll find more than a place to rest, detox and relax, its more like a habitat aimed at your wellbeing.

Asclepios Hotel and Restaurant

Asclepios hotel rooms are incredibly rich with elegant detail and luxury, yet simple and very comfortable, especially their beds and pillows. The swimming pool water at Asclepios is ionized thus free of chlorine and other harmful chemicals. For drinking water the hotel and restaurant have a triple filter system. Asclepios restaurant tailors their food according to their guest's demands and desires. Vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike will find their meals and organic veggies phenomenal. The chef uses fruits and vegetables fresh from their very own garden. May we recommend their coconut milk and basil vegetable casserole or their almond filled ricotta zucchini.

Asclepios Treatments and Weekly Programs

Massages, holistic treatments, fitness activities and all biogenic foods are carefully prepared and rendered by expert personnel in each specific field of service. Asclepios Wellness Center has an array of treatments for the mind, soul and body covering manual techniques, spa treatments, movement techniques and ancient therapeutic treatments. Their very own Asclepios Massage, which regulates the entire body's energy flow, has passive movements and moderate pressure techniques. The tension releasing Swedish Massage relaxes the body and mind; the Lymphatic massage helps restore circulation of such vital system. Asclepios Spa patrons can also apply for a Deep Tissue Massage, Healing Stone Massage, Back Neck and Shoulder massage, Shiatsu or a Thai Massage. Special programs by Asclepios include the Purifying Journey, an Anti-Stress Escape, Weight Management, Revitalize and Rejuvenate, Spa Experience and other short programs. The Purifying Journey, a detox, cleanse eating and weight loss program, includes three acupuncture sessions, meals, workshops, fitness center, water therapy, podoreflexology, lymphatic aromatherapy massage, nutrition consultation, a cooking class and much more. The Weight Management Program's intentions are correcting body weight and cellulite reduction through cooking classes, fitness activities, Scottish showers, deep tissue massage and many other perks that aim to restore happiness while improving the physical body.

Travel Tips for Asclepios Hotel and Spa

The Asclepios Wellness and Healing Retreat lies on route towards the Poas Volcano and Waterfall Gardens, two nearby places worth checking out in Costa Rica. Due to the location of this hotel, mild temperatures and natural ventilation, AC is not offered in their rooms. Their food is vegetarian in large part, however fish and chicken is also available. Asclepios hotel does not allow guests younger than 14 years of age.