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Pranamar Villas and Yoga Retreat: Traveler Reviews

4.0 of 5
Playa Hermosa, Santa Teresa 154, Costa Rica
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Monarch Beach, California
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Simply Magical”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2011

First and foremost, the staff at Pranamar welcomed my fiance and I as if we were family. Each and every one of them went above and beyond to take care of our requests and many questions. We look forward to visiting our new friends again as much as visiting their beautiful country. The grounds and accomodations at Pranamar are very comfortable and reasonable for the amenities that are provided. An amazing choice of breakfast was included with our room, and all other meals at the restaurant were first class. I could not have been more pleased and satisfied with the level of service and value provided. We cannot wait to come back! Thank you Susan, Mario, Maryanne, Marco, Dago, Andres, Kenneth, and Vinny!

- Sean & Natalie

  • Stayed May 2011, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Metairie, Louisiana
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Incredible! Pranamar was beautiful, the staff was so wonderful and the food - delicious!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2011

Stayed at Pranamar for a Women's Quest Yoga and Surf Retreat. It is gorgeous. The staff bent over backwards to take care of us. The yoga was inspiring, as was Nancy!

Can't recommend it enough.

Room Tip: Villa 5 had a great view of the ocean.
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  • Stayed May 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Absolutely amazing place to stay for yoga and surfing.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2011

Took my very first trip with a group out of Colorado called Woman's Quest to Costa Rica. We stayed in Santa Teresa at Pranamar Villas. The villas were very inviting, cozy, and just gorgeous over all. Our group practiced yoga each morning with our amazing instructor named Nancy Goodfellow. Nancy is clearly an expert in teaching yoga. She is easy to understand, gives plenty of great direction and is very passionate at what she does. If you want a trip in a tropical setting, want to practice yoga looking out at the ocean, be pampered,feel rejuvenated then this is the destination for you! I give it 5 stars.

Room Tip: Every villa is situated just perfectly.
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  • Stayed May 2011, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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pranamar, Manager at Pranamar Villas and Yoga Retreat, responded to this review
May 22, 2011
Dear Ellen,

We already miss you all here with us!!! Thank you for bringing such a nice and vibrant energy to our place, and thank you Womens Quest as well! We all hope to see you back here with your kids in the near future! 'Till then we will be here, enjoying of the ocean, yoga, and the pura vida!!!! Sending you lots of good vibes! :)
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“Paradise on Earth.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2011

Our group went for a yoga retreat. This place is perfect for yogis. Pranamar is a place one can expect to feel completely relaxed without even trying. The people at Pranamar are the most friendly and accommodating group of people I have had the pleasure to meet.

Room Tip: The Villas on the beach is the way to stay.
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  • Stayed April 2011, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Orlando, Florida
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“Surfin' Mama Made Possible”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2011

My mother and I are Southern girls who have only ever waded in the white water of the sea. But at Pranamar we were able to make our surfing dreams come true.

We stayed in Villa 5, which is conveniently located right between the pool and the restaurant and bar area.

The villa itself is one of the smaller accommodations (I was told) but it was amazingly spacious, well air conditioned (when we chose), and had a gorgeous front room and bath. The staff did an amazing job at keeping it clean every day and stocked with items we needed. Any wish was their command.

From the moment we checked in, a smiling waiter greeted us with welcome drinks I would later learn are called "Shiva's Nectar" and are served with ginger, almond milk, and various fruits. The recipes are all Pranamar originals and are concocted from the minds of some of the most excellent chefs I've ever been honored to experience.

The restaurant and bar, I must take a moment to pause and give a standing ovation. They were phenomenal with their servers, bar tenders, host/ess, and chefs. The food is out of this world, gorgeous, and makes you feel healthy even when you eat the whole plate. The decor is fitting for the cool resort and the entire staff feels more like a family than employees--yet professionalism is their middle name.

And speaking of names, I knew each of the staff members, but not because of their name tags. They are so friendly and inviting, and learn your face as soon as they can. They will do anything to make your stay more comfortable, if you only allow it.

The pool, grounds, hammocks, and rooms (including yoga shalah) were spotless and beautiful on a daily basis for the week I spent there. If you visit and don't try the hammocks... you're missing out!

The yoga shalah is where Nancy, one of the sweetest women I've ever met, instructs in yoga. The week was spent leading my group through challenging (but not impossible) element-themed yoga lessons. Though I missed water, fire was my favorite. It energized as well as calmed me so that I could take the board for a ride instead of letting it bash and bruise me.

And this leads me to surfing: Bennie and Al, a cute and quirky couple who will become your best friends while teaching you the "zen of the art of surfing." She (Bennie) lifts your heart with her disarming and charming nature and encourages you to believe in your inner surfista, while Al keeps you laughing and fascinates you with the science (and the spiritual) of surfing. Truly a blessing that I got to experience their wonderful addition to my stay!

For shopping, the staff helped us find local places in Santa Teresa. I brought back unique hand-made jewelry, ceramics, and original design clothing made right there in the community. I ate casados (typical Costa Rican dinner plate) at adorable shops right in town and even chatted some with the locals (good to know Spanish).

(Side note: The bank does require you enter one at a time, passport required, and you might want to know some Spanish or take a guide or phrase book. This is only in town tho; no one in Pranamar gives you problems.)

Pranamar also helped us with finding things to do outside of the resort, other than surfing. We went to Mal País, a nearby town, and did a 2-hour zipline canopy tour, conveniently located down the road. All I can say is wow! Wow! WOW! It was very new to me, but I took to it like one of Costa Rica's famous tree-top monkeys! I also got a chance to experience the ATV rides on the beach. As bumpy as the roads are, do not get discouraged because they take you to the beach. If I had more time, I would have gone to Montezuma's zipline too, as well as horseback beach rides and nature rehabilitation center.

We also went to Vista de Olas, which had a gorgeous view, but paled majorly in comparison to Pranamar's pampering. And, to be fair, that's all I'll say.

Pranamar is my one-stop hang out forevermore when I'm in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. I wouldn't dream of going anywhere else.

Room Tip: Call in advance, of course, and be courteous. :)
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  • Stayed March 2011, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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April 7, 2011
Thank you so much for letting us host your surf and yoga adventure! This is what we are here for, to make your dreams come true. And yes, we do work like a family and having guests like yourself always gives us the feeling that we are having friends over for a visit (of course friends we will serve and attend happily)!!! We would love to see you back here, what a beauty it is to meet new friends!
Be sure the Pranamar Family is honored by reading your review!!!!

Pura Vida!!!!
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Also Known As:
Pranamar Villas And Yoga Retreat Hotel
Pranamar Villas And Yoga Retreat Hotel Santa Teresa
Pranamar Villas And Yoga Retreat Costa Rica/Santa Teresa
Address: Playa Hermosa, Santa Teresa 154, Costa Rica
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Region: Costa Rica > Province of Puntarenas > Santa Teresa
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 Luxury Hotels in Santa Teresa
#5 On the Beach Hotels in Santa Teresa
#5 Romantic Hotels in Santa Teresa
#13 Family Hotels in Santa Teresa
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Costa Rica’s Premier Ocean Front HotelPranamar Ocean Front Villas and Yoga Retreat, an intimate, consciously designed oceanfront hotel recently built on the spectacular beach of Playa Santa Teresa, offers guests tropical beauty and nature in an exotic and friendly ambience. Along with world-class surfing and our top-quality Yoga classes, numerous activities and adventures await you.Immerse yourself in the beauty and ease into nature’s rhythm as Pranamar’s experienced and caring staff take care of all the details, making sure your vacation is perfect.Our hotel offers a variety of accommodations to fit your needs and desires: our luxurious two-storey villas built around a free-form saltwater pool have private lounging areas, tropical gardens and boast spectacular views, while the ecologically-constructed bungalows offer tropical simplicity with sea breezes, spacious decks and views of the ocean.Pranamar’s beautifully designed open-air restaurant and tea lounge specializes in healthy, delicious cuisine using organic fruits and vegetables, local fresh fish, seafood and organic meats.We invite you to step into the rhythm of nature, breath in the energy of the sea and discover... PRANAMAR!!! ... more   less 
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