Toji Nature Retreat

The most beautiful resort I have ever stayed at, situated on the cliff side with an incredible view of the ocean. The rooms were top-notch and no detail was spared, the coffee maker in the rooms I thought was an especial nice touch, waking up sitting on the balcony with a warm cup watching the sun rise was a joe every morning. The staff and owner were overjoyed to show us around the property and all that it has to offer. Can’t say enough about this resort, book it and you will not be disappointed!

NOTE: Some elements of the review below might read more like an "advertisement" than a "review." However, we really were paying guests without any relation to any people associated with this place. Toji Nature Retreat is just that great.

Our family of 6 (and our friends, a family of 5) spent a week together at Toji. We were apparently the first guests to ever stay there (in June 2022) so, obviously, everything was brand-new. The *physical assets* (pool, buildings, etc.) were nice and new. And the *natural assets* (ocean view, incredible wildlife, abundant mangos straight from the trees to our rooms, etc.) were great.

But the real value you’ll derive from a stay at Toji comes from the *people.* They were kind, professional, and easy to work with.

OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT:

Jay and Daniela were both very accommodating and helpful. They got us lined up with tours, transportation, and experiences we'll remember for a long time.

FOOD:

The chefs at Toji are great. One particularly memorable dinner was the seared tuna steaks on coconut rice with fresh-made mango salsa. Our kids loved the food, too. In fact, our 13 year old daughter asked (only half-jokingly) if Chef Yayi could cater her wedding when she gets married. It costs a bit extra to have a chef prepare the meals, but it was great to skip worrying about cooking and cleaning on the days we booked a chef.

ACTIVITIES:

We took a guided tour through Toji’s private trails to see the trees and animal life onsite (including monkeys that paid us a daily visit, macaws, giant frogs, and so much more), as well as a natural rock waterslide. We rode on the horse that Toji has on property. We took a macrame class taught by Daniela, who has quite a following as an artist on social media (in addition to being the general manager at Toji). We had incredible in-room massages. We hung out in the pool. We also had Toji arrange offsite activities like surfing lessons (just 5 mins from the property) and zipline and mtn bike tours.

ECOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL OBSERVATIONS:

Incredible effort was invested in making this whole village as eco-friendly as possible. That wasn’t a primary focus for us in our search of places to stay; we were just looking for a big place. But the folks at Toji seem to be genuinely committed to being as sustainable and eco-friendly as possible, all the way down to building design, onsite farming ops, and reusable bags to take to the store. Great job.

Highly recommended, without concern.

So glad to be a part of the preview opening week of this resort. Each room offered unexpected simple luxury in a tropical “eco-lodge-friendly” environment. We especially loved the views the open-air shower offered. The room’s balcony offered a perfect spot for our morning coffee where we enjoyed the sounds of nature - especially the birds and even a few parrots! The views were absolutely amazing and the proximity to the beaches and local villages really made us feel like we were a part of the community. The property was also located perfectly to be within an hour’s drive of some of the most beautiful parks and attractions that the Pacific side of Costa Rica has to offer.
We also must mention the incredibly professional and attentive staff, that made us all feel like family. Already trying to figure out how to get back!