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Panacea de la Montana
Average price*: $157 (year-round)
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 based on 36 reviews 36 Reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 29 hotels in Tamarindo
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  • Rooms: 6
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Description: All-inclusive yoga retreat in the mountains of the North Pacific coast of Costa Rica, 15 minutes from Tamarindo Beach, Panacea is the ideal place to... This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
Finca Josefina
Tamarindo
Costa Rica

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Reviews of Panacea de la Montana

( 8-12 of 36 )
“You gotta be kidding!”

Panacea de la Montana

3 of 5 stars
winfield
Apr 10, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

Well, yes, it is on a hillside, but you need to be in really good shape to hike the 400' up to your cabin. It is a steep climb, not for the weak of knees or heart. Yoga is at 7 am, so hope you're an early riser. The food is excellent and good portions, tho I did miss having desserts. The pool is lovely, overlooking the valley below, and was the perfect temperature, which was lucky as it is hot there in April, there is no where else one would want to be. There is no shortage of giant spiders, scorpions or creepy crawly things and each guest receives a whistle to receive help from the nighttime security folks. The reflexology, facials and massages are lovely, and the staff is knowlegable about tours available in the area. I heard monkeys nearby and there are birds flying about (saw a couple of hummingbirds). This is an easy place for single travelers to meet others and feel safe. But it is a 10 minute ride into town if you are looking for some entertainment (or meat, wine, sweets, etc.) The staff was very responsive to any requests (I wanted ice cream and to have my room moved) and they quickly hopped to. This is a special place for the younger, well-traveled, not-too-squeamish type.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — the staff, food, other travelers, spa services, pretty views
    • Disliked — major climb to cabin, hot weather (no AC), big spiders, etc.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
pickypat's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Traveled with: Friends
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 50-64
Member since: September 18, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene, Pet owners
I do not recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure, Spa
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“What a place for your soul and body.”

Panacea de la Montana

5 of 5 stars
Sherman Oaks , Ca
Jan 20, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Me and my girlfriend just spent 8 magnificent days in this wonderful yoga and spa retreat. This was our best vacation ever.
We had been treated as a loving members of the Family.
Owners, Peter, Mary and Debby created a true spiritual enclave in the middle of the beautiful tropical forest where howler monkeys and exotic birds were our fequent visitors.
Delicious vegetarion food prepared by Debby was amazing .
Yoga was excellent, good for all levels of experience, made us feel balanced and energized for entire day.
Mary is a great yoga teacher who helps to adjust to one"s body ability.
Peter a true expert in feet reflexology massage and we both enjoyed soothing touch of his hands.
All three of them are truely help you to calm down your mind, relaxe and nourish your body and uplift your soul.
They are a real animal lovers, they have these three wonderful, friendly dogs, Gandy, Alice and Daphne who meet and escort their new guests.
We already are planning to go there again and repeat our unforgettable experience.

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“Peace and serenity”

Panacea de la Montana

5 of 5 stars
simonsays7
Jan 11, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My girlfriend and I recently stayed at Panacea for 3 nights and thoroughly enjoyed the location, the cabina, the facilities, the food, the yoga, and the hospitality. The owners were extremely friendly and made us feel very welcome. We looked forward to each of the vegetarian gourmet meals. The yoga was challenging yet relaxing and classes were very small so we received some individual attention from the teacher. The massage therapist was great, and so was the reflexology. We would highly recommend Panacea for those looking to relax in pleasant surroundings.

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simonsays7's Summary
Date of Stay: January 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 25-34
Member since: January 11, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Great food / Wine, Other
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“Simply perfect!”

Panacea de la Montana

Aug 22, 2007
5/5 found this review helpful

This place is simply wonderful - the setting is absolutely spectacular, high in the mountains overlooking Tamarindo beach; the yoga is terrific, both for novices like us and also for more experienced practitioners; the food is divine; the reflexology, massages, facials etc are similarly great; and so on....

We enjoyed ourselves so much that we extended our stay from 10 days to 15. The owners of the resort (Mary, Debbie, Peter) were absolutely wonderful; three of the most kind-hearted, inspiring people you could ever hope to meet.

In summary - perfect!

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
samuelpaultomlinson's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Member since: August 22, 2007
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“Absolutely Perfect”

Panacea de la Montana

5 of 5 stars
Brooklyn
Apr 3, 2007
7/7 found this review helpful

I booked my stay at Panacea on whim just a couple of weeks in advance. Although the photos on their website looked beautiful, I wasn't sure what to expect, but from the minute my plane touched down in Liberia to the moment I left, absolutely everything was perfect. The peace and relaxation offered by Panacea is unparalleled to anything I have experienced before. There is quiet, beauty, nature, healthy and delicious food, healing and rejuvenating yoga, excellent (New York City-quality) spa treatments. The accommodations are wonderful--spotless, lovely cabinas (mine had a stunning view of the valley and the Pacific Ocean beyond) with hammocks, a beautiful (and spotless!) pool with an amazing view of the valley and mountains. I could go on and on but the upshot is that your time here will be the best thing you've ever done for yourself.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Everything
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
ms1973's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2007
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 25-34
Member since: April 03, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Spa
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