Title: Kinkara Luxury Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Kinkara Luxury Retreat Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and spa services ## Photo gallery for Kinkara Luxury Retreat ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36810000/36803400/36803337/4a51e79a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36810000/36803400/36803337/baaa4507.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36810000/36803400/36803337/cbbe0fda.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36810000/36803400/36803337/63000f15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Signature Lotus Belle Tent Two Twin Beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36810000/36803400/36803337/f11f99f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Kinkara Luxury Retreat near Alexander Skutch Bird Sanctuary offers a perfect escape. Enjoy a locally-sourced breakfast, relax by the firepit, or take a scenic bike ride. Rejuvenating spa treatments and garden views from Casa Bulú restaurant earn rave reviews. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Spa - Breakfast included - Housekeeping - Laundry - Parking included - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 3 - Dec. 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=36803337&PinnedHotelID=36803337&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=36803337&PinnedHotelID=36803337&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 4 - Dec. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=36803337&PinnedHotelID=36803337&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=36803337&PinnedHotelID=36803337&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 5 - Dec. 7](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=36803337&PinnedHotelID=36803337&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=36803337&PinnedHotelID=36803337&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 12 - Dec. 14](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=36803337&PinnedHotelID=36803337&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=36803337&PinnedHotelID=36803337&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ### View all photos for Signature Lotus Belle Tent Double Bed ![Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36810000/36803400/36803337/2410ebc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Signature Lotus Belle Tent Double Bed 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Down duvet Premium bedding Pillowtop bed 4 bathrooms Bathrobes Free bottled water Daily housekeeping - 140 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Signature Lotus Belle Tent Two Twin Beds ![Signature Lotus Belle Tent Two Twin Beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36810000/36803400/36803337/13d6a961.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Signature Lotus Belle Tent Two Twin Beds ### Highlights Down duvet Premium bedding Pillowtop bed 4 bathrooms Bathrobes Free bottled water Daily housekeeping - 135 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Large Twin Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Lotus Belle Tent ![Deluxe Lotus Belle Tent | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36810000/36803400/36803337/3ccc3760.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Lotus Belle Tent ### Highlights Down duvet Premium bedding Pillowtop bed 4 bathrooms Bathrobes Free bottled water Daily housekeeping - 210 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEl-General-Hotels-Kinkara-Luxury-Retreat.h36803337.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEl-General-Hotels-Kinkara-Luxury-Retreat.h36803337.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C9.36198%2C-83.62398&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nVUgdSV61ioBeGF_NeUCL8rZjAw=) Santa Elena, El General, San Jose #### What's nearby - Alexander Skutch Bird Sanctuary \- 8 min drive \- 3.9 km - Canaan Cheeses \- 33 min drive \- 21.8 km - Samaritan Chocolate \- 34 min drive \- 22.2 km - Quebradas Biological Center \- 41 min drive \- 20.5 km - Nauyaca Waterfalls \- 57 min drive \- 36.4 km #### Restaurants - ‪Heladeria del sur - ‬19 min drive - ‪El Grill - ‬22 min drive - ‪Cafetería Aromas y Café - ‬19 min drive - ‪Restaurante El Viejo - ‬19 min drive - ‪Café Del Sol - ‬19 min drive ## About this property ### Kinkara Luxury Retreat Hotel near Alexander Skutch Bird Sanctuary Free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and a firepit are just a few of the amenities provided at Kinkara Luxury Retreat. Active travelers can enjoy cycling, horseback riding, and ecotours at this hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, aromatherapy, or a facial. The on-site restaurant, Casa Bulú, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a playground. Other perks at this hotel include: - Free self parking - Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and coffee/tea in the lobby - A reception hall, helicopter/airplane tours, and a porter/bellhop Room features All guestrooms at Kinkara Luxury Retreat offer thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water. More amenities include: - Pillowtop mattresses and down comforters - 4 bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries - Daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers ## Similar properties ![Garden views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95440000/95438000/95437974/5333c26b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chirripo Art Hotel Rivas - Breakfast included - Spa - Pet-friendly - Parking included 8.8 Excellent 8 reviews CA $455 CA $515 total includes taxes & fees Dec 4 - Dec 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=95437974&PinnedHotelID=95437974&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7660000/7650900/7650837/6c8f962a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Zima San Isidro de El General - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.6 Excellent 139 reviews CA $148 CA $168 total includes taxes & fees Dec 6 - Dec 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=7650837&PinnedHotelID=7650837&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9720000/9716900/9716828/56ccb41d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Collection Cajón - Pool - Hot tub - All-inclusive - Spa 9.8 Exceptional 36 reviews CA $1,951 CA $2,400 total includes taxes & fees Dec 5 - Dec 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=9716828&PinnedHotelID=9716828&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on request - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas - Private picnics - Snack bar/deli ### Restaurants on site - Casa Bulú ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals - Ecotours - Helicopter/airplane tours - Hiking/biking trails - Horseback riding/rentals - Playground ### Family friendly - Children's games - Playground - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - Guidebooks - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Water dispenser ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Porter/bellhop - Tour and ticket assistance - Wedding services ### Outdoors - Firepit - Garden - In the mountains - On a river - Outdoor entertainment area - Outdoor furniture - Picnic area - Terrace ### Spa - Aromatherapy - Ayurvedic treatments - Couples treatment rooms - Deep-tissue massages - Facials - Hot stone massages - Swedish massages ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Reception hall - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Down comforter - Pillowtop mattress - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - 4 shared bathrooms - Bathrobes - Bathtub or shower - Free toiletries - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Free bottled water ### More - Electrical adapters - Window screens ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM Early check-in subject to availability Contactless check-in available Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: USD 225 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and cash Cashless transactions are available ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### Property is also known as Kinkara El General Kinkara Hotel El General Kinkara Hotel Kinkara Luxury Retreat Hotel Kinkara Luxury Retreat El General Kinkara Luxury Retreat Hotel El General ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kinkara Luxury Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Kinkara Luxury Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Kinkara Luxury Retreat? ### Does Kinkara Luxury Retreat provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Kinkara Luxury Retreat located? ## Have a question? 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