Salvatierra

What Salvatierra does

Salvatierra is a privately held boutique hotel and yoga retreat operating on a 10-acre private beachfront property with 900 feet of shoreline on Playa Coyote, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica, in one of the world's five Blue Zones on the Nicoya Peninsula. The property offers 16 rooms across three accommodation tiers: 10 Cabina Rooms directly on the beach, 3 secluded Jungle Rooms with nature views, and a 3-bedroom Main House with a private infinity pool. Total guest capacity is 32 persons. On-site amenities include a restaurant led by Chef Philip Speer (a four-time James Beard nominee) serving seed oil-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and pescatarian menus sourced from an on-site food forest and nearby farms, as well as yoga retreats and teacher training, surf equipment rentals, and curated excursions to local waterfalls, nature reserves, and a butterfly farm.

The business operates as a direct-to-consumer hospitality brand, with reservations processed through the Cloudbeds booking system embedded in the company's bilingual website (English/Spanish). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the only posted rate is a $200 USD per-way shuttle service for a 12-person van. The company does not use third-party OTAs or travel agencies for distribution. The 98-employee headcount supports 24/7 on-site staff, daily room cleaning, kitchen staffing from 6am–9pm, and concierge services. Target customer segments are wellness and mindfulness travelers, adventure and nature enthusiasts, and yoga teachers/retreat leaders seeking private venue rental.

The business model combines accommodation revenue (the primary stream), restaurant dining, yoga retreat and teacher training fees, and excursion commissions. Competitive positioning rests on the Blue Zone location, private beachfront exclusivity, named culinary talent, and integrated wellness programming. No funding rounds, acquisitions, partnerships, or expansion activity are disclosed; the company appears to be independently owned with no institutional investment identified.

Name

Salvatierra

Legal name

Salvatierra

Website

https://salvatierracr.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Salvatierra is a privately held boutique hotel and yoga retreat on a 10-acre private beachfront in Costa Rica's Blue Zone, serving wellness travelers, adventure tourists, and yoga retreat leaders with 16 rooms, a James Beard-nominated chef, and curated excursions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Hotel and Yoga Retreat

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Accommodation (721)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA), Luxury Beachfront & Waterfront Villas (THAMAEAE)

Keywords

• Boutique hotel
• Yoga retreat
• Wellness hospitality
• Beachfront resort
• Farm-to-table dining

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco de Coyote

HQ country

Costa Rica

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Accommodations: Room rentals including Cabina Rooms (10 rooms on the beach), Jungle Rooms (secluded nature views), and Main House (3 rooms with private infinity pool). Rooms available for single, double, or triple occupancy. Up to 32 person total occupancy.
2. Restaurant Dining: On-site restaurant helmed by Chef Philip Speer (four-time James Beard nominee). Offers seed oil-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and meat/pescatarian options. Draws from local farms and on-site food forest.
3. Yoga Retreats and Teacher Training: Yoga retreats and teacher training sessions offered at the property. Bookings managed through inquiry form with 24-48 hour response time.
4. Experiences and Excursions: Concierge services facilitating surfing equipment rentals, private waterfall trips, butterfly farm tours, and other local activities. Transportation and reservations coordinated by staff.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Salvatierra operates a private 10-acre beachfront boutique hotel and yoga retreat on Playa Coyote in Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula Blue Zone. The property offers 16 rooms across three accommodation types (Cabina, Jungle, and Main House) for up to 32 guests, complemented by an on-site farm-to-table restaurant led by a four-time James Beard-nominated chef, yoga retreats and teacher training programs, and curated local excursion experiences including surfing and waterfall tours.

Product overview

Salvatierra is a hotel and yoga retreat offering a unified hospitality experience across three accommodation types (Cabina Rooms, Jungle Rooms, and Main House) plus on-site dining, yoga retreats, and curated excursion experiences. The property spans a private 10-acre beachfront on Playa Coyote, Costa Rica, with 16 total rooms accommodating up to 32 guests. The integrated offerings combine lodging, farm-to-table dining, wellness programming, and local adventure activities to create a comprehensive wellness retreat destination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cabina Rooms Ten beachfront rooms located directly off the beach with ocean views. Each room features a private bathroom with indoor or outdoor shower, overhead fan, and screened windows, and includes towels, linens, wardrobe space, and a desk. Rooms are available for single, double, or triple occupancy and serve individual guests seeking direct beach access.
• Jungle Rooms The most secluded room option with views of the surrounding nature. Each room has a private bathroom with indoor or outdoor shower, overhead fan, and screened windows, and includes towels, linens, wardrobe space, and a desk. Rooms are available for single, double, or triple occupancy, targeting guests seeking privacy and immersion in nature.
• Main House Spacious hilltop accommodation with 3 bedrooms, a private infinity pool, and a wrap-around deck. Features a fully equipped kitchen, spacious common areas with custom locally made furniture, and 3 private bathrooms. Available for group or family bookings seeking enhanced privacy and outstanding ocean views.
• On-Site Restaurant Restaurant led by Chef Philip Speer, a four-time James Beard nominee, offering seed oil-free and gluten-free menus with vegetarian, vegan, and protein-based dishes. Ingredients are sourced from the on-site food forest and nearby farms, serving both hotel guests and visitors seeking healthy dining experiences in the Playa Coyote area.
• Yoga Retreats Yoga retreats and teacher training sessions offered at the property with multiple locations for both group and private lessons. Sessions target individual wellness travelers and yoga teachers hosting group programs, with bookings managed through an inquiry form offering a 24-48 hour response time.
• Experiences & Excursions Concierge-coordinated activities including surfing with board rentals, private waterfall trips to Karen Mogensen Nature Reserve, and Jungle Mike's Butterfly Farm tours led by entomologist Mike Malliet. The service facilitates reservations and transportation for guests seeking nature-based and adventure activities in Costa Rica's Guanacaste region.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Lapa Rios Lodge: Eco-lodge in Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula offering sustainable luxury, nature immersion, and curated experiences. Comparable in sustainability narrative, Costa Rica nature-based luxury positioning, and integrated F&B + experiences model.
• Mar de Jade Retreats: Family-run wellness retreat on Mexico's Pacific coast with yoga, healthy cuisine, and small-scale accommodations. Comparable in family/independently operated model, wellness-anchored offering, and intimate capacity.
• Nosara Retreats: Yoga retreat venue in Nosara, Costa Rica, focused on hosting teacher trainings and group wellness retreats. Comparable in retreat-hosting business model and overlap in target guest (yoga teachers and wellness practitioners traveling to Costa Rica).
• Pranamar Villas & Yoga Retreat: Beachfront villa-style retreat in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica offering yoga, surf, and oceanfront accommodations. Comparable in beachfront Costa Rica positioning, yoga + surf experience bundle, and small-villa intimate scale.
• Hotel Tropico Latino: Beachfront boutique hotel in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica offering surf, yoga, and accommodations on the Nicoya Peninsula. Comparable in Nicoya Peninsula geography, surf-and-wellness positioning, and boutique scale.
• Amansala Eco-Chic Resort: Boutique beachfront wellness resort in Tulum, Mexico offering yoga retreats, healthy dining, and accommodations. Comparable in integrated wellness + beachfront + dietary-conscious dining positioning, though in a different geography.
• Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort: Boutique yoga resort in Nosara, Costa Rica, offering integrated wellness retreats, healthy dining, and beach-adjacent accommodations. Directly comparable in product (lodging + yoga + wellness F&B) and target market (wellness travelers seeking nature immersion in Costa Rica).

Broad incumbents

• Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo: Luxury full-service resort in Guanacaste, Costa Rica offering beachfront accommodations, multiple restaurants, and curated experiences. Comparable in Guanacaste luxury hospitality, but at significantly larger scale and broader target market.

Regional players

• Selina Nosara: Hospitality brand with yoga/wellness/surf-focused properties across Latin America including Nosara, Costa Rica. Comparable in surf + wellness + Costa Rica positioning for digital-nomad and wellness travelers, though with a more youth/backpacker focus.

Emerging players

• The Sanctuary at Two Trees: Small wellness retreat offering yoga, meditation, and accommodations in a nature-immersed setting. Comparable in intimate retreat model and wellness programming, though at a different scale and geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/salvatierrapc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/salvatierracr

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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