Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort

If you are a yogi, pilates practitioner or just someone searching for a transformative health & wellness experience, put Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort in Nosara, Costa Rica on your bucket list! The resort can only be described as truly magical. The grounds, pools and facilities are breathtaking. No design detail has been spared. While practicing a more strenuous vinyasa class or a restorative Yin class in one of the exquisite shalas surrounded by lush jungle, you will want to pinch yourself from disbelief that you are practicing yoga in such a beautiful and transformative space. The staff and instructors understand and breathe hospitality to the nth degree. Everyone is incredibly friendly and responsive to any question or need. On more than one occasion, a staff member went out of their way to point out wildlife including birds, an impressive iguana and an entire family of monkeys. I was blessed to attend the most recent Bodhi Tree Signature retreat in February 2025. Melany Martinez and Duncan Bourke led the retreat and not only were incredibly knowledgeable and skilled in their yoga instruction, they are perhaps two of the most beautiful people, inside and out, that I have ever encountered! After being a yoga practitioner for 25 years, I have been taught by numerous instructors and they simply are the BEST. My husband, who did not participate in the yoga retreat, had a wonderful time joining in on the different excursions - bike ride to the beach to watch the amazing sunsets, boat tour and snorkeling in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, couples massage at the amazing spa, dinner at La Luna (a local must dine restaurant on the beach), and simply relaxing by one of the amazing pools. We felt incredibly lucky to meet the owner of Bodhi Tree, Gary. His passion for health and wellness, and providing an authentic and unique resort experience was impressive. He shared plans to build more facilities for additional sports and services. Lastly, the food was phenomenal. Fresh, organic ingredients at every meal all served buffet style. We usually never eat buffets as the quality is questionable. Not at the Bodhi Tree! Whether breakfast, lunch or dinner, each meal was delicious and varying in different ethnic cuisines. Not to mention an amazing smoothie, juice and coffee bar. Every day that we spent at the Bodhi Tree topped the next. We came home relaxed, recharged and rejuvenated from our pura vida experience. We are counting the days until we can return!

Everyone was so friendly! Best staff of any resort I have stayed at! The rooms were breathtaking! The food amazing! Great variety of onsite classes. Caring concierge who made sure I was safe on solo trips to the beach or town! Already planning my next trip!

We recently hosted a retreat at The Bodhi Tree. All of the staff are incredible. It is obvious that they care very much about guests and the resort itself. We had a wonderful experience and we credit the Bodhi Tree staff with making that so. We will return.

The Bodhi Tree resort was a truly exceptional oasis of tranquility in which to relax and recharge. Their facilities are terrific, the cuisine is excellent and incredibly varied, and the staff is some of the best trained I have ever seen. They are attentive, and excellent at anticipating your needs. The resort is close to both the beach and the town of Nosara. A golf cart was ready to take us to and from the beach whenever we asked. I would return in a heartbeat.

I went to the Bodhi Tree Signature Retreat in Feb of 2025 and everything from the activities, food, staff, other retreaters, were all amazing. Duncan and Melany are truly caring people who put a lot of intention and effort into the experience! The buffet was great with a different menu everyday including different daily juices - I had a little game going to choose my favorite but it was real hard to narrow down... Also as a beginner yoga guy it was also nice to have a blend of teaching styles between Duncan and Melody in their beautiful studios. You can also take other classes or just do whatever you want :) So if you're looking for a blend of some luxury, yoga, great conversation, blue ocean, 10/10 sunsets, etc, etc this is the place!

I had the most amazing time at my yoga retreat with Duncan and Melanie!! The retreat was so organized and everyone on the trip was easy to get along with. Duncan and Melanie did a great job providing a blend of yoga/pilates/stretching and outside of the resort activities like surf lessons. The hotel has an amazing serene pool and juice bar with great açaí bowls. The hotel is only a 10 min walk to the beach and a 10 min walk down a beautiful bath to the town. The small town of Nosara was great with cute restaurants and shops. I would highly recommend going to bodhi tree resort!