Origins Luxury Lodge (Astral)
Bijagua, Costa Rica
Vibe
Perched high along the volcanic corridor, circular green-roofed pavilions blend into primary rainforest where howler monkeys greet the morning mist.
“Celestial rainforest citadel”
Curved green-roofed villas featuring celestial motifs, planetary ceiling patterns, and furniture carved from fallen jungle timber.
A 111-acre rainforest estate offering private waterfall hikes, guided nocturnal wildlife walks, horseback riding, and lagoon fishing.
Deep immersion in Maleku indigenous craftsmanship, guided rainforest wildlife tracking, and hands-on morning dairy farm tours.
In the rainforest between Tenorio and Miravalles volcanoes, overlooking Lake Nicaragua.
“Its elevated perspective gives it a panoramic view that takes in the rainforest’s treetops, the vast Lake Nicaragua, and the distant volcanoes.”
Rooms
Standalone multi-bedroom villas feature planetary ring ceiling motifs, live-edge timber dining tables, and suspended decks with private plunge pools.
“The design by renowned global design and architecture firm Gensler…is inspired by the indigenous Maleku community and the natural surroundings.”
Wellness
Across the estate, the conical-roofed Laka-Tii Spa Suite offers warm bamboo massages beside a private wood-fired hot tub.
“The design is inspired by the crafts of the Indigenous Maleku people, and the majority of furniture was created by local artisans…”
Backstory
Conceived alongside indigenous Maleku artisans, the ridge-top estate was crafted largely from fallen jungle timber to reflect ancient celestial cosmology.
Eat & drink
At El Cosmo, open-air rainforest dining pairs organic garden produce and local ingredients with menus designed by chef Jean-Luc L'Hourre.
The neighborhood
Tucked in the quiet highlands of Bijagua, the estate provides easy access to Tenorio National Park's tapir trails and the turquoise Río Celeste.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.