Some excerpts from the website of Martino Resort & Spa that might be useful
Visit our siste Hotel in the South. Physical Therapy at
Spa Cleopatra Resoprt Martino. For More Information or to reserve from Usa 1-888-886-5042 or 1-866-978-6706 or. Click for 360° Virtual Realy Panoramas (Requires Quicktime viewer). S P A a magical Latin word that means: Salus Per Aquam or
Health Through Water. For Greeks and Romans body's,
beauty and mental
health have always been crucial, they even had a God for
beauty: Apollo. Open Hours: From 9:00am To 6:00pm. Signature Treatments. Individual Treatment. Complete Photo Gallery of the Resort. Disappear for three to five hours and we'll make you feel like you've been hiding out for a week. The names of these packages speak for themselves. Hot Stone
Massage Stone
massage is a unique connection we experience with nature, offering a sense of profoundness. Stone
massage involves the application of water-heated basalt stones of varying sizes to key points on the body, giving a deep
massage and creating sensations of comfort and warmth. The direct heat relaxes muscles, allowing manipulation of a greater intensity than with regular
massage. Chakras Stone
Massage Discover the benefits of a Chakra Stone
Massage with hot and cold stones. The stones a placed in Chakras and meridians to increase the energi flow curing the body. To proceed the
massage, an opening and closing of the energetic charkas for a connection with the lower and upper body. Amazon's retreat It's like being washed clean by a warm, summer rain. We start with a
steam bath using eucalyptus to open your pours and peppermint to revitalize your lungs. Next, we thoroughly cleanse you using mineral salt diluted in warm water. Then we apply on your body a solution of fresh Papaya. You will then
shower and dry to remove the papaya solution. Next, experience a
massage with a special moisturizing cream and essential oils. Your pours are opened, the lymphatic systems tuned, and the toxins removed. There are few experiences in life as soothing or as memorable. (75 minutes) USD$85.00. Jungle Surrender Let nature envelope you in its recuperative powers as you begin your treatment with a visit to the
steam room to prepare you for the wonderful and relaxing exfoliation with mineral salts. After that you will feel rejuvenated as the highly mineralized mud is gently applied on your skin. Using our Tai Water
Shower System (cold water), cascading waters literally washes away your tensions as they rinse you in preparation for the piece de resistance. You are wrapped in soft linen that has been soaked in an invigorating, peppermint-menthol solution designed to
wake up your senses and set your body tingling. When you surrender to the jungle, you'll be at the same time relaxed and stimulated, soothed and energized. The experience is heavenly, the results are healing. The Secret of Cleopatra A mystery of
beauty and passion for thousands of years remains on top of our successful treatments. It;s impossible to truly describe the results of this soothing and softening treat. To begin with enjoy a Roman
steam room session. After gently but thoroughly exfoliating the whole body, the secret recipe mixed with milk and honey is brushed over your entire skin and then you are wrapped in a warm towel and;. be ready for the Super Silky Magic to begin. Venus's Intrigue Words cannot begin to describe the calming effects of Venus Intrigue. After a Roman
steam room session, we exfoliate your body. Your body is then wrapped in a gentle sheet that has been soaked in a hot water eucalyptus solution known for their capacity for boosting the immune system. A full-body
massage follows beginning with your scalp all the way to your feet. It should be named Venus Indulgence. (75 minutes) USD$95.00. Eve Thai
Shower,
Steam Room, Salt Glow Exfoliation, Herbal Wrap, 60-minute Relaxation
Massage and a Costa Rican facial. (3 hours) USD$210.00. Adam Thai
Shower,
Steam Room, Salt Glow Exfoliation, Mineral Mud Wrap and 60-minute Relaxation
Massage. (2,15 hours) USD$180.00. Adam and Eve - Couple All above services included plus an aromatherapy candles,
Jacuzzi with essential oils for two. Day of
Spa Private
Steam Room, Exfoliation with Mineral Salts, Herbal Peppermint Body Wrap, Full Session pure Relaxation
Massage, Mini Facial, Manicure. (4 hours) USD$255.00. Anti-Stress Therapy Private
Steam Room, Exfoliation with Mineral Salts, Herbal Linen Body Wrap, Full Session Anti-Stress
Massage, the Ultimate European Facial. (3.5 hours) USD$210.00. Individual
SPA Services. Siamese
Massage (Twin). (45 minutes) USD$85.00 The human body is symmetric in design; for this reason we now offer the Siamese
Massage. Two highly trained professionals in the art of the Siamese
massage will perform this technique as if it were one person with four hands. We do not know if Paradise exists, but if it does and you did not deserve it, you can now experience it at Resort Martino. Deep
Massage (60 minutes). Anti-stress
Massage (60 minutes) USD$60.00. Inspirational
Massage (80 minutes) USD$80.00 Couple
Massage (60 minutes) USD$130.00.
SPA SERVICES Facial USD$60.00 ADN Facial (90 min) USD$95.00 Thai Shawer USD$15.00 Barro Wrap (60 min) USD$75.00 Papaya Wrap (75 min) USD$70.00 Waxing full leg USD$25.00 Waxing lower leg USD$20.00 Waxing bikini area USD$15.00 Waxing under arm USD$10.00 Waxing moustache USD$5.00. Manicure USD$25.00 Pedicure USD$30.00 Aromatherapy Pedicure USD$40.00 Hair cut USD$20.00 and up Hair color USD$25.00 and up Highlights USD$50.00 and up Hair styles USD$15.00 and up Blower USD$25.00 and up Hair Straightening USD$25.00 and up. Arriving late will limit the time of the treatment, thus lessening its effectiveness. The treament will end on time to avoid any delay on the following appointment. The full price of your treatment will be charged. For More Information Call Toll Free from Usa 1-888-886-5042 1-866-978-6706 from Costa Rica
Tel ++(506) 2-433-8382 -
Fax ++(506) 2-433-9052 In front of ZooAve - La Garita - Alajuela P.O.BOX 2203-4050 Costa Rica. All Content and Photos © 2002-7 Resort Martino
Send your comments!!! Couples who can't decide between Las Vegas and Central America can compromise here, amidst over-thetop, Roman-style luxury, 'Gourmet organic Italian meals', an outrageous
spa, huge
pools,
sauna and full
gym are all on offer, just 2km north of the Alajuela exit from the lnteramericana, about 15 minutes from the
airport. Tailored packages can revolve around
golf, turdewatching in Parque Nacional Tortuguero, or 'plastic surgery recovery' making it the perfect vacation spot for the whole family.. National Geographic 2005. Guest Comments Hello! I just wanted to pass along our thanks to you and your staff for making our stay in Costa Rica very special! We really enjoyed the resort, relaxing by the
pool and the excellent food! Please pass along our compliments to your staff, everyone was very nice and friendly, we enjoyed the zoo and our canopy
tour also! Hope to return again...Thanks again! Herb and Michelle Pawski, Dallas Texas, March 2008. My stay at your hotel was by far the best hotel experience I have ever had! I travel quite frequently for my job and vacation and have stayed at many different hotels in the world and I must say, YOUR STAFF WERE EXTREMELY FRIENDLY AND ACCOMMODATING!. All the little added exxtras made it a very pleasant stay. Without question, when I do return to Costa Rica on my next vacation I will definatley stay at your hotel again! Thank you so much for all your great services! I miss you guys! I wanted to drop a quick email to tell you how much I enjoyed your country and your resort.
Club was so beyond my expectations! The grounds are beautiful, the
rooms wonderful, the
gym fantastic, and the staff is hard working and kind. I will definitely recommend you to my friends and will come back on my next
trip to Costa Rica.Thanks again, Joe Cuccaro, Oct 2006. My wife and I just got back from our 8 night stay at.
Spa/Resort. We loved everything about it! Great service, facilities, people and a wonderful
Spa. The solitude and
beauty of was a 10! Will go back again for sure. Brit
coffee tour a 10, 4-in-1 package
tour an 8 1/2, day
trip to Sarchi a 9. Gregg J. of Webster, NY USA - March 2006. We took our 14 year old grandson to Costa Ric to see the Rainforest. We chose
Club for its location and ambience. My grondson Cory loved the nature walks, the activities,
pool,
internet and
game room. I was made to feel special at the
SPA and the resort. The owner, Adriano Martino, and his staff was extremly welcoming, helpful and catered to our every need. Even thoug the beds were not our;
pillow top; at home, they were comfortable. The
room was spacious even tho we have
extra bed for Cory. I would highly recomend
Club. I personally felt the food was extremly good, servicee excellent. Barb Handy, Huston, Texas, USA - Jan 2006. What a marvelous time we had at the. We loved our
room and the terrific service.
Breakfast overlooking the
pool each morning really was a delightful way to start the day. We only intended to eat one
dinner, but it was so good we stayed in the next night too. We also stayed two nights at the Marriott in San Jose. It is a very beautfiul hotel, but I felt like I was on a
business trip - not the same as the feeling at the. We have recommended the to all our friends and hope to visit again! We will always remember our time in CR and your lovely hotel. thanks. Alger Catherine - June 2005. I just want to say what a wonderful stay I had when visiting in November. Above all, your staff is of the highest calibre I have ever encountered. They felt like family after a while. Thank you for the extremely pleasant experience. Sincerly, Scott Bush Susan Quiros - The Producers of this project are hugely indebted to of the gorgeous and luxurious in Alajuela for opening his doors and his mind to this production and for never once whining about the results of his bold decision, even when a bottle was broken over his head in a fight scene. We love him. Many of the locations used in the making of Blue Sombrero were in and around the hotel grounds. Blue Sombrero
Movie - Tina and Natalie, some pictures of two beautiful ladies that made our visit to your hotel very special. We had a great time, was very confortable and had some great food. We are recommending both Costa Rica and your hotel to everyone that we tell of our
trip. Thank you again. God bless you. Gerald and Deloris - Dec, 2003 Adriano, good evening! Hope all is well and peacefill this evening in Costa Rica. Just wanted to send you a quick note of appreciation to let you know that we all made it home
safely and agree that we miss the ambiance of Hotel Martino. It was the perfect mix of relaxation, vacation and sight seeing we were hoping for. Thank you for making our stay truly unforgettable. We felt quite special with the impeccable attention to details and personal service while at your hotel. The staff at are truly lovely people who made us feel wonderfully accommodated. I won't forget the late night conversation at the
bar. Again, thank you for everything. Have a great
trip to Italy! Always, Jonra - Oct, 2003 I wanted really to thank you for another excellent stay. I will certanly reccomend (if you don't mind more gringos!) my friends and associates from the U.S. see you in February. Chris Stevens - Jan, 2003. Dear Resort Martino, We just wanted to let you know what a wonderfull time we had at you hotel while in Costa Rica. We had the pleasure of staying with you on December 24th, 2003 and again on February 6th,2003. We have traveled through out Europe, North America and the Caribbean and found your hotel to be excepcional in ambiance, decor, accomodations, service, dining and soulfulness. Many thanks for a wonderful stay! All the best, The Spinellas - Jan, 2003. thank yo very much for your hospitality-kindness in our
trip to Costa Rica. Our evening at your resort was one of the the highlights of our
trip. Your hotel is beyond words with its ambience and comfort. I'm very pleased to recommend your resort to my friends and clients. Untill we meet again... God Bless, Monica Coney - Jun, 2002 was absolutely wonderful. Alfonso treated us with very personal attention. Food was wonderfull, among the best I have eaten in NYC;.we loved it so much that we hardly stepped out of the hotel. I cannot thank you enough for recommending that hotel to us. Nandi Cooper - March, 2000 The is a wonderful, natural santuary to relax and enjoy the beautiful
gardens,
pool, statuary and architeture. The
terrace and
pool on evening is the most beautiful we have seen. Daniel and Nancy Basinger - March, 2000. Everything was perfect. Only one thing missing...days of36 hours or more. Eliane de Tavernier - Feb, 1999 and Staff, Mr. George Bernard Shaw said that The great advantage of a hotel is that it is a refuge from home life. This is to say that your hotel, The. provided me and my fellowmembers of the Association with more than a refuge, but a veritable paradise while we were in Costa Rica. Every thing about your hotel is first class. The
rooms are luxurious. The grounds are immaculate. The
spa well equipped. The food is scrumptious. The srevice is professional. The view is breathtaking. The flora and fauna are soul satisfying. The owner (referred to Alfonso Martino) is a man of arts and letters and quotes George Bernard Shaw. Our stay was unforgettable. Warmest regards to you and all the Staff. Judge London Steverson - Apr, 1999