Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort

Status

open, checked 4 November 2026 on the resort's own website

Where

Bodhi Street, Nosara, Guanacaste, in the hills behind Playa Guiones

Yoga

four shalas, a daily class schedule, retreat weeks and teacher trainings

Nearest airports

Liberia (LIR), about 2.5 hours by road; Nosara airstrip for domestic flights

Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort sits in the forested hills behind Playa Guiones in Nosara, on the Pacific side of the Nicoya Peninsula. It's one of the biggest yoga resorts in Costa Rica: several shalas, a gym, a spa, a juice bar and a long list of rooms, with yoga, Pilates and fitness classes running every day. In November 2026 its website was live and taking bookings.

What it's like

Bodhi Tree feels more like a resort than a small retreat house. You'll share it with retreat groups, teacher-training students, independent guests and people who come in for classes, so it's lively, especially in the dry season. The setting is jungle: howler monkeys in the trees, paths and water features between the buildings, and a saltwater pool. The beach is close enough for a morning surf, but you'll want a bike, a shuttle or a car to get there and back.

The yoga

The resort has 4 shalas. Akasha holds about 45 to 50 people, Shakti is enclosed and air-conditioned and holds up to 75, Kula is a smaller space for about 21, and Oceana is described as the largest indoor shala. Classes range from strong vinyasa flows to restorative practice and meditation, and the resort says practitioners of any experience are welcome. Check the class schedule on their site for the current mix of styles and times.

Besides daily classes there are 3 main ways to practice here:

• Bodhi Tree Signature Retreat: the resort's own yoga and fitness week, with yoga, workouts and time on the water.
• Retreats led by visiting teachers: groups book the resort and bring their own teacher; the resort lists them on its retreats page.
• Teacher training: Bodhi Tree runs trainings in partnership with iLa Yoga, and other schools hold courses here too, including Marianne Wells Yoga School. For help comparing schools, read our guide to yoga teacher training in Costa Rica.

Rooms

Rooms run from Jungle Queen rooms and Tree Tops rooms with shared jungle-view balconies, through king and queen bungalows with open-air showers, to two-bedroom casitas with kitchenettes and private villas with their own pools. The resort says every room has air conditioning and Wi-Fi. Check their website for current rates.

Food, spa and other facilities

Meals come from the resort's restaurant and juice bar, with vegetarian and vegan choices alongside fish and chicken. The spa offers massage and facials. There's also a gym, a spin studio, a lap pool, a Pilates studio and a small boutique, and the resort can book surf lessons and local tours.

Who it suits (and who it doesn't)

Bodhi Tree suits you if you want lots of classes to choose from, comfortable rooms with air conditioning, and a busy, social place with surf nearby. It's also a common base for teacher trainings. It suits you less if you want a small group, silence, or a simple, low-cost stay; for something quieter, look at PachaMama north of Nosara or our guide to choosing a yoga retreat in Costa Rica. Nosara is also one of the country's main spots for yoga and surf, and our page on where to do yoga in Costa Rica compares it with Santa Teresa and the other yoga towns.

Getting there

Most people fly into Guanacaste Airport in Liberia (LIR); the drive to Nosara takes about 2.5 hours, and the last part is on bumpy gravel. You can also fly into San José (SJO) and take a short Sansa flight to the Nosara airstrip, then a taxi to the resort. Driving from San José takes about 5 hours.

Website: Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort

Frequently asked questions

Where is Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort?

In Nosara, Guanacaste, on Bodhi Street in the hills behind Playa Guiones on the Nicoya Peninsula's Pacific coast.

Is Bodhi Tree good for beginners?

Yes. The resort says it welcomes practitioners of any experience, and its daily schedule includes gentler and restorative classes as well as strong flows.

Does Bodhi Tree offer yoga teacher training?

Yes. It runs trainings in partnership with iLa Yoga, and outside schools such as Marianne Wells Yoga School also hold trainings there. Check the school's own Yoga Alliance listing on yogaalliance.org before you book.

Can I surf while staying at Bodhi Tree?

Yes. Playa Guiones, one of Nosara's main surf beaches, is a short ride away, and the resort lists surf lessons among its activities.

How do I get to Bodhi Tree from Liberia airport?

By road it's about 2.5 hours to Nosara, partly on gravel. You can also take a domestic flight to the Nosara airstrip and a short taxi ride from there.

[Updated on: 4 November 2026]