# Hotel Horizon: Hillside Yoga Stays in Santa Teresa

> Hotel Horizon is a small yoga hotel set in gardens on a hill above Santa Teresa on Costa Rica's Pacific coast, with a yoga deck looking out to the ocean, cabins and villas, and an organic vegetarian restaurant. It suits independent yogis, couples and retreat leaders who want a quiet base in a lively surf town.

Source: https://www.retreatvacations.net/horizons-yoga-hotel/
Last checked: 2026-10-20
Location: Santa Teresa, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
Type: yoga, surf
Official website: https://horizon-yogahotel.com
Best for: Yogis and couples who want a calm, self-catering base in a surf town
Setting: Hillside tropical gardens facing the Pacific, above Santa Teresa
Programs: Yoga classes on the hilltop deck, personal retreats, hosted group retreats, surf lessons
Stay: Ocean-view cabins and suite, plus two-storey villas with private pools
Food: Organic vegetarian restaurant and tea house, open Monday to Saturday mornings

## What it's like

Hotel Horizon sits just above the beach town of Santa Teresa on a hillside of tropical gardens facing the Pacific. It's small, quiet and built around yoga. The yoga deck is at the highest point of the property, with wide views over the ocean, Santa Teresa and neighboring Malpaís, and it's the reason most people pick this place.

The rooms are wooden cabins, each with a kitchen, air conditioning and Wi-Fi, so you can cook for yourself if you'd rather not eat out every night. Options run from an Ocean View Cabin for one or two people and an Ocean View Suite to three two-storey villas (Yin, Yang and Zen) that come with their own gardens, private pools and parking. There's also a shared pool, balconies that catch the sunset, and an open-air rancho with an ocean view where massages are given.

The on-site restaurant and tea house serves organic vegetarian food and smoothies. It's open to the public from Monday to Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., which makes it a natural spot for breakfast after morning class.

## The programs

Yoga classes happen on the hilltop deck. The hotel posts its class schedule on Instagram rather than on the website, so check there for current times.

Beyond drop-in classes, Horizon offers two kinds of retreat. Personal retreats are put together for you: the team prepares a daily plan before you arrive, mixing yoga lessons with its teachers, surf lessons with local instructors, meals from the restaurant, massage and outings around Santa Teresa. Group retreats are listed on the website when they're scheduled.

Horizon also hosts visiting teachers. If you lead retreats and want an intimate venue in Santa Teresa, the hotel invites you to get in touch.

## Who it suits (and who it doesn't)

It's a good fit for couples and solo travelers who want a calm place to sleep and practice, with the beach and town close by. The villas with private pools work well for small groups or friends traveling together, and the in-room kitchens suit longer stays.

It may not suit people who want a large retreat center with a full daily program and every meal provided, since the restaurant serves breakfast and lunch only. And as with any hillside property, expect some walking and steps.

## Getting there

Santa Teresa is on the Nicoya Peninsula, and the hotel's website has a Travel section covering how to reach it. Because roads and transport options in this part of Costa Rica change, it's worth asking the hotel by WhatsApp or phone (both listed on the website) for the best route before you book flights.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I take a yoga class without staying at the hotel?
The hotel posts its class schedule on Instagram. Ask the team whether a class is open to non-guests on the day you want to come.

### Is the food vegetarian?
Yes. The restaurant and tea house serve organic vegetarian food and fresh smoothies, Monday to Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

### Do the rooms have kitchens?
Yes. The cabins come with kitchens, along with air conditioning and Wi-Fi.

### Can I run my own retreat here?
Yes. Horizon hosts small retreats led by visiting teachers and asks leaders to contact the hotel directly.

Visit the official website: [horizon-yogahotel.com](https://horizon-yogahotel.com)