BAMBOO CABINS • WELLNESS • JUNGLE • COMMUNITY
A Boutique Jungle Hotel in Costa Rica
Qasa is an LGBTQ+-founded, all-welcoming eco-chic hotel near Dominical. Come for a weekend escape, an extended work-from-the-jungle stay, or a full week of rest, nature, and connection.
Open to guests of all identities during available hotel dates.
AS SEEN ON
The Freedom of a Hotel Stay. The Feeling of a Costa Rica Wellness Retreat.
Qasa brings the restorative setting people seek from a Costa Rica wellness retreat into a flexible boutique hotel experience. There is no required schedule and no single way to stay.
Join a weekday yoga or breathwork class, work from our coworking space, book a massage, hike through the jungle, swim in a waterfall, or spend the afternoon doing absolutely nothing. Your stay can be social or private, active or deeply restful. You choose the rhythm.
Why Stay at Qasa?
Wake to birdsong in a handcrafted bamboo cabin surrounded by 300 acres of Costa Rican jungle. Spend your days between waterfalls, forest trails, the pool, jacuzzi, sauna, cold plunge, gym, coworking space, and the slower rhythm of the Diamante Valley.
Hotel dates are open to solo travelers, couples, friends, digital nomads, and guests of all identities who respect Qasa’s community agreements.
Immersed In Nature
Walk directly from your cabin into private forest trails, river spaces, waterfalls, and a natural swimming pool reached through a beautiful 15–20-minute jungle walk.
Restore Your Way
Move between the pool, jacuzzi, sauna, cold plunge, gym, yoga shala, and optional massage or bodywork sessions.
Work From The Jungle
Use our dedicated coworking space and high-speed fiber internet while staying surrounded by birdsong, forest views, and fresh air.
Community Without Pressure
Share a meal, join a class, meet other travelers, or enjoy your own space. Connection is available, never required.
Choose Your Jungle Stay
Every Qasa accommodation is handcrafted primarily from locally sourced bamboo and designed to stay connected to the surrounding jungle. Choose a private cabin, share with another traveler, or book our seasonal Bamboo Tower when available.
Shared Four-bed Jungle Cabin
Our most social and accessible option, with four individual beds, open jungle views, and room to settle in.
Best for: Friends, small groups, and solo travelers looking for a more communal stay.
Shared Twin Jungle Cabin
Share a handcrafted bamboo cabin with one other guest while keeping your own twin bed and personal sleeping space.
Best for: Friends or travelers who enjoy connection while maintaining their own bed.
Private King Jungle Cabin
An airy private cabin with a king or queen bed, natural bamboo interiors, a cooling fan, and a terrace looking into the surrounding forest.
Best for: Solo travelers or couples who want a private jungle stay of their own.
Private Deluxe Cabin
A spacious private bamboo cabin designed for ease and quiet, with a comfortable king or queen bed, cooling fan, quality linens, thoughtful lighting, and jungle views.
Best for: Guests seeking greater privacy and space.
The Luxury Bamboo Tower
A SEASONAL QASA STAY
Available during selected hotel periods, the Bamboo Tower is Qasa’s only private residence. Set high within the forest canopy, its expansive views and open air living space surely make it one of the most unique accommodations in all of Costa Rica. It features a king suite, private attached bathroom with double shower, kitchenette, expansive terrace, and uninterrupted jungle views.
The Tower includes access to Qasa’s pool, jacuzzi, sauna, cold plunge, gym, coworking space, yoga shala, waterfalls, river spaces, and private nature trails.
Availability changes throughout the year and the Tower should appear as bookable only when seasonal dates are open.
Hotel stays are lodging-only unless a package states otherwise.
Everything You Need to Feel Good
Pool And Jacuzzi
Cool off beneath the jungle canopy or unwind in the jacuzzi after a day on the trails.
Sauna And Cold Plunge
Move between heat and cold at your own pace for an energizing or restorative wellness ritual.
Gym
Keep your movement routine going with free weights and strength-training equipment.
Coworking Space And Fast Wi-fi
Work comfortably from the jungle with a dedicated coworking space and high-speed fiber internet of up to 100 Mbps.
Open-air Yoga Shala
Practice yoga, meditation, breathwork, and movement in a covered bamboo shala overlooking the forest and Diamante waterfall.
Massage And Bodywork
Book a massage or bodywork session in your cabin or one of Qasa’s dedicated treatment spaces. Additional cost applies.
Bamboo Bathhouse
Enjoy hot-water showers in a handcrafted communal bathhouse, including private individual shower spaces.
Clothing-optional Environment
Bare it all or keep your suit on - freedom is in the air, with zero pressure and nothing expected in return.
John L
This experience introduced me to a community of men who were more than their trauma. I felt liberated, loved, and heard.
Step Out of Your Cabin and Into the Jungle
Qasa sits within 300 acres of jungle in Costa Rica’s Diamante Valley. You do not need to organize a full excursion to experience the landscape—the river, forest trails, waterfalls, and swimming spaces begin right on the property.
Take a short walk through the forest to a beautiful natural pool, follow private trails through the valley, cool off in the river, or spend the morning exploring waterfalls surrounded by tropical wildlife.
Six Private Waterfalls
Six major waterfalls on the Diamante River are located on the property, each with a delightful swimming hole - all within walking distance, all yours to explore - clothing optional, wonder guaranteed.
Natural Jungle Pool
Walk through the forest to a secluded natural swimming pool approximately 115–20 minutes from the hotel.
Private Hiking Trails
Explore several kilometers of jungle paths directly from the property.
Dominical, Uvita, And The Pacific Coast
Plan a beach day, surfing lesson, market visit, afternoon in nearby Dominical, or excursion to the Whale’s Tail National Park in neighboring Uvita (Parque Nacional Marino Ballena).
Nauyaca Falls
Visit one of the region’s best-known natural attractions, located a short drive from Qasa.
Guided Excursions
Ask the team about local nature, adventure, waterfall, beach, and cultural experiences.
Your Day, Your Rhythm
Wake slowly to the sound of birds and the river below. Join yoga in the open-air shala, enjoy breakfast, and answer a few emails from the coworking space before walking through the forest to the natural pool.
The afternoon might bring a waterfall, a massage, a swim, or a book beside the pool. Later, move between the sauna and cold plunge, share dinner with other guests, or return to your cabin as the jungle settles into night.
There is no itinerary to complete. This is your time to follow what feels good.
Fresh Meals, When You Want Them
Our in-house chef prepares fresh, nourishing meals each day using local and seasonal ingredients whenever possible. Meals are served communally, creating an easy opportunity to connect with other guests.
Hotel room rates do not include food. A full meal plan can currently be added during checkout for $57 USD per person, per day, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
We regularly prepare vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, meat-based, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Please share allergies and dietary requirements before arrival so our team can confirm how they can be accommodated.
Hotel Stay or Guided Retreat?
Everything You Need for the Week
🧘🏽♂️ HOTEL STAY
Choose a hotel stay when you want flexible dates, freedom to design your own days, and access to Qasa’s accommodations, nature, wellness facilities, coworking space, and optional experiences.
Hotel dates are open to guests of all identities who follow our community agreements.
⛺ GUIDED RETREAT
Choose a retreat when you want a facilitated group journey with fixed dates, meals, programming, and a defined theme. Many Qasa retreats are created specifically for gay and queer men.
Use a simple text link to the Retreats page rather than a second button in this section.
Hotel Stay or Guided Retreat?
Grandmother Vine and Mycelial Muse have different rhythms, yet both invite deeper listening, reconnection, a more honest and compassionate relationship with yourself. Each path includes two guided ceremonies held in a fully private, safe, trauma-informed setting.
Choose your journey:
Hotel Stay
Choose a hotel stay when you want flexible dates, freedom to design your own days, and access to Qasa’s accommodations, nature, wellness facilities, coworking space, and optional experiences.
Hotel dates are open to guests of all identities who follow our community agreements.
Guided Retreat
Choose a retreat when you want a facilitated group journey with fixed dates, meals, programming, and a defined theme. Many Qasa retreats are created specifically for gay and queer men.
What Hotel Guests Say
See Qasa in Motion
A closer look at the land, the people, and the feeling of being here.
Two Sacred Paths. One Shared Intention.
Grandmother Vine and Mycelial Muse have different rhythms, yet both invite deeper listening, reconnection, a more honest and compassionate relationship with yourself. Each path includes two guided ceremonies held in a fully private, safe, trauma-informed setting.
Choose your journey:
Grandmother Vine
Visionary, releasing, revealing — ceremonies surface what’s beneath, opening space for reflection and meaningful shifts.
Energy: Deep and profound
Mycelial Muse
Gentle, opening, connecting — ceremonies soften what’s guarded, inviting clarity, creativity, and felt connection.
Energy: Open and reflective
A Rhythm for the Week
Awaken balances intentional structure with room to rest, reflect, and listen to what you need.
Mornings
Meditation, group reflection, movement, breath, or embodiment practices help you welcome in the day.
Afternoons
Time may include nature, workshops, riverside journaling, rest, integration practices, or authentic connection.
Evenings
Some evenings are held for guided ceremonies. Others create space for meaningful connections, shared meals, music, reflection, community, and joy.
We shape the schedule around the retreat, the needs of the group, and what the moment calls for.
Connect With Us
We’re excited to meet you and answer any questions you may have. Please choose your preferred communication channel below.
Getting to Qasa
Qasa is located near Dominical, Costa Rica, approximately 3.5-4.5 hours from San José International Airport. Scheduled ground transportation is included for retreat participants at specified arrival and departure times.
From San José
Join the scheduled retreat transfer or arrange private ground transportation.
From Quepos
Take a short domestic flight from San José, followed by ground transportation to Qasa.
Driving
A 4WD vehicle is recommended and may be required during the rainy season.
book a discovery call Here
Take the time to book a call with our team and provide your contact info. This allows us to get to know you better, answer your questions and guide you through the booking process.
frequently asked questions
FAQs
Got questions about our retreats in Costa Rica? Read the FAQs or get in touch via the contact form below.
Need more insights? Read our comprehensive blog about all things retreat-related in Costa Rica.
Qasa is both a boutique jungle hotel and a retreat center. Hotel stays are flexible and do not include a required program, while Qasa retreats are guided group experiences held on specific dates.
Yes. Qasa hotel stays are open to guests of all genders, identities, and orientations during available hotel dates. Some retreats and events are designed for specific groups and are clearly identified as such.
Your reservation includes your selected accommodation, access to the pool, jacuzzi, sauna, cold plunge, gym, coworking space, communal areas, hiking trails, river spaces, and eligible weekday morning classes. Meals, excursions, and private bodywork are additional.
No. Meals are not included in the base room rate. A three-meal daily plan can currently be added during checkout for $57 USD per person, per day.
Yes. Qasa has a dedicated coworking space and high-speed fiber internet of up to 100 Mbps, making it suitable for remote work and longer digital-nomad stays.
The bamboo cabins are naturally ventilated and include overhead fans, mosquito protection, electricity, quality bedding, and open jungle airflow. Air conditioning is generally unnecessary in Qasa’s mountain climate.
Most bamboo cabins use Qasa’s shared bamboo bathhouse with hot-water and private shower spaces. The seasonal Bamboo Tower has a private attached bathroom. Bathroom details are confirmed on each room listing.
Some designated outdoor areas and nature experiences may be clothing-optional. Nudity is never required, and guests are expected to respect personal boundaries and community agreements.
The Bamboo Tower is seasonal and available only during selected hotel periods. When open, it appears in Qasa’s availability calendar as a bookable accommodation.
The natural jungle pool is approximately a 15–20-minute walk through the forest from the main hotel area.
Costa Rica is a popular destination for LGBTQ+ travelers, and Qasa offers an LGBTQ+-founded, respectful environment near Dominical. Guests should follow the same practical travel precautions recommended for any international trip.
Most guests arrive from San José International Airport or fly domestically to Quepos. Private transfers can be arranged, and current driving guidance is shared before arrival.
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Find Your Retreat
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We also host special gatherings and community events throughout the year.
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