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Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs

4.0 star property
Family-friendly lodge in Peñas Blancas with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Rainforest Bungalow
Exterior
Aerial view
2 outdoor pools, pool loungers

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Spa
    Spa
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Waterslide
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Living room
  • Television
  • Garden
The price is NZ$329
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

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Deluxe Family Bungalow

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Bungalow

Deluxe Bungalow

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Rainforest Bungalow

Rainforest Bungalow

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Renovated in 2016
Down duvet
  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hacienda Cercone

Highlights

Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Jetted bath
  • 650 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed, 2 Queen Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Honeymoon Bungalows

Honeymoon Bungalows

Highlights

Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 103 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Jungle Treehouse

Jungle Treehouse

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
  • 99 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
San Rafael de Peñas Blancas, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela, 20108

What's nearby

  • Arenal Adventure World - 19 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 21 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal - 22 min drive - 16.0 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 27 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Arenal Volcano - 42 min drive - 33.0 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 33 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 143 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Soda Y Fruteria Mi Tata - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Río Lounge - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Tiquicia - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Chante Verde - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Finca - ‬23 min drive

About this property

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs

Enjoy your visit to Peñas Blancas with a stay at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs. Guests can indulge in deep-tissue massages, and Colibri, one of 2 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include 2 outdoor pools, a poolside bar and a children's pool. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 26 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 2 children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

  • Free uncovered on-site self-parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Off-site

  • Area shuttle within 200 kilometres*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Water slide
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Yoga classes
  • Farming classes
  • Ecotours
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car hire
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Spa services
  • Water slide
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch Smart TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Separate living room
  • Heated floors

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Jetted
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Recycling

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages and Swedish massages.

Dining

Colibri – This poolside restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Morpho – On-site restaurant. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 230 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 6)
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 1 January.

Also known as

Chachagua Rainforest Eco Lodge La Fortuna
Chachagua Rainforest Eco La Fortuna
Chachagua Rainforest Eco Lodge Peñas Blancas
Chachagua Rainforest Eco Peñas Blancas
Lodge Chachagua Rainforest Eco Lodge Peñas Blancas
Peñas Blancas Chachagua Rainforest Eco Lodge Lodge
Lodge Chachagua Rainforest Eco Lodge
Chachagua Rainforest Eco
Chachagua Rainforest Eco
Chachagua Rainforest Eco Lodge
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel Hot Springs
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs Lodge
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs Peñas Blancas
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs Lodge Peñas Blancas

Frequently asked questions

Does Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 230 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as boat tours, hiking and horse riding. Additional recreation on-site includes ecotours, helicopter/aeroplane tours and yoga. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the lodge's other amenities, which include a water slide and spa services. Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring international cuisine, pool views and poolside dining.
Does Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a jetted bath.
What's the area around Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs like?
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs is located by the river. Popular attractions include Arenal Volcano National Park, which is 33 minutes away by car.

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The people are very nice and the hotel beautiful
Chavela, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is my second time staying at this property and i enjoyed every time i have come here. I recommend anyone looking for peace and quiet in a beautiful rainforest to stay here.
Dumayne, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Incredible stay
Superb spot nested in the jungle in Chachagua village. We had an incredible stay. The hotspring pools and slides were the big attraction.
Jean-François, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Property was away from city center so you really feel like you're staying in the rainsforest which is unique. Staff was friendly and helpful in resolving an issue that Expedia could not.
Dat Tien, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The overall experience was average. The staff is helpful and welcoming. The room was clean and had everything we needed. However, the facilities are showing signs of wear and tear and the seats outside have moist smell due to high humidity.
Siarhei, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Truly a unique experience. The hot springs were a great way to relax after a busy day hiking/adventuring. The staff was overall very good. I can only imagine, it's hard to keep up with this place due to it's location and the ever changing weather in CR. A couple things I noticed. The pool was in disrepair. They seem a little short staffed during breakfast. Overall, though, I highly recommend it. It's a memorable hotel/experience.
Maria, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

david, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We’ve just finished 7 wonderful and relaxing days here. First and foremost the staff here are kind, friendly, and accommodating. The campus as a whole is lush and well cared for. There is a never ending variety of birds to see and hear. A group of howler monkeys spend a significant amount of time each day around the wooden viewing bridge. We heard their haunting calls almost every evening and morning. While hard to find we did see a sloth near the same bridge on our first full day here. You truly do feel at the edge of if not in the rainforest. While the facilities are showing some age in a few spots they are aging gracefully. Each cabin is surrounded by tropical plants and feels immediately connected with nature. Early mornings on the porch hammock were wonderful. The hot springs are more warm than hot and felt good after a day of hiking or visiting La Fortuna (25 minute drive away). There is also a natural cold pool with water slide. We enjoyed going back and forth between the refreshing cold pool and the thermal springs. One minor annoyance was the occasional smell of sewage around the outside of the cabins. This must be tough to control in a remote tropical environment. As we expected the rainforest is very wet. It absolutely poured every afternoon. We found this refreshing after the hot and humid morning and early afternoon. In summary our family looks forward to visiting again someday!
Russell, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Restful and fun rainforest stay
The hotel, restaurants, and coffee/cocoa tour were all five stars. We were very impressed and would happily come back, this is a wonderful place. Our private pool overlooking the rain forest was particularly amazing, and the kids loved the water slide into the river.
Jennifer, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Iliana, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Vsevolod, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kathryn, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

The staff at the restaurants were excellent! They were extremely helpful, happy and accommodating. The pools were great especially the hot pools. The ambiance and the grounds were beautiful. I would have given it a 5 star, but our room was supposed to have 2 queen beds and instead it had a king. I complained and their solution was to bring in a twin bed.
Loretta, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

This place was magnificent! If you have your heart in staying in a rain forest, Chachagua is the place for you. My family loved the sounds of the jungle every night. My boys loved coming across frogs, lizards, or leaf cutter ants. The hotel staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel does not offer much night life you have to create your own. I only dropped a star because we didn’t have hot water for two days but they correct the issue right away. Also my daughter’s bungalow was leaking. I would recommend this place to friend and family.
Ricardo, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I absolutely loved this property. Food options were fresh and accommodating if needed. The town was 20 min away if wanted to do excursions or visit little mom and pop stores! Absolutely beautiful. The staff was wonderful! Very polite! Be aware if you don’t like bugs - this is not the place for you haha. Absolutely beautiful grounds! The hot springs pools are warm &. Healing. At least that’s how I felt every time I sat in them. I would highly recommend anyone celebrating a honey moon or just want to get away with friends for a chill vibe ❤️
Deanna, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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ramin, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful surroundings. Walkable trail and nice wildlife. Very secluded. Nice private pool we had with our stay. Good breakfast. Would come again and my husband said it was the highlight of the trip. Thank you!!
Ileen, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our three nights stay here. The place is beautiful, surrounded of nature and wildlife. Food was delicious though kind of expensive for locals. I want to let know that staff magnificent service made our stay a WOW experience.
Alberto, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Wonderful location - but check your room carefully
So, firstly I highly recommend this hotel. It is secluded, with beautiful grounds and friendly staff, and each cabin is very private and well-maintained. It is certainly a wonderful, if rather out-of-the-way, location. If you are looking for something off the beaten path but with all the amenities of a top resort (it's also not cheap, but in my opinion, well worth the money), this will fit the bill. The hot springs are a delight and very peaceful. The restaurants serve very good cuisine. Since there are no other restaurants anywhere near, the only options ar in the hotel, but you won't be disappointed, However, be warned. The checkout process left a really bad taste in our mouths after such a relaxing and wonderful stay. At checkout, they blamed us for breaking a mirror and wanted to charge us $200, stating that they checked the cabins before each guest and the mirror wasn't broken. We noticed the broken mirror after we had been shown to the room, so they asked us why we hadn't reported it. This is the first time that we have been held responsible for reporting defects in the hotel room and charged if we don't report them. In the end, they removed the charge, but the episode left a very bad taste and upset us for being blamed for something we didn't do. Otherwise, I still highly recommend this resort.
Gideon, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This resort was so clean. The rooms were super clean. The beds were very comfortable. The views were amazing. The Hot Springs were awesome definitely would come back to visit.
Ivy, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

New Favorite
Loved this stay. My wife and I travel to Arenal area every year and have been exploring all of the thermal resorts. This is an absolute favorite. Amazing service, the bungalows feel secluded, great menus, fair drink prices, just an all around winner. This will be added to our yearly itinerary.
Grayson, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Harika, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

We enjoyed our stay. Dining options on-site were limited, but everything else was perfect!
Caroline, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

First off let me say if you’ve never been to Costa Rica before, do your homework, and don’t believe anything a resort tells you. No place is easy to get to, and Chachagua is the worst. I’d only stay here 2 nights tops, and better plan on not going anywhere unless the resort staff approve. There’s some kind of major racket going on between them and transportation companies, tour companies. I can’t speak for all of Costa Rica, but these folks were judgy-gossips. My bff and never get wasted, but during our 1trip together a year, we like to let loose a bit, this place act like nuns at my all girls high school. They have 1 pool if you want to call it that. It’s more like a 2ft kiddie pool with only 2, yes I said 2 lounging chaises. The bungalows were ok, but the beds are like rocks. If you forget to tip your housekeeper for 1 day, be prepared to not have toilet paper or towels. Also the on-resort activities are not great. The way they treat their horses is sad. They advertise that it’s an easy commute to La Fortuna or Arenal, but it will cost you $100 USD to get there one way. Stay in the La Fortuna or Arenal for a few days and then move on to one of the coasts
Chanda, 6-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing included breakfast - enjoyed trail to Falls inside property - 15 min - loved to hang out in the morning on the private patio with hammock. Enjoyed our swim in the hotsprings - not very hot - enjoyed by our biys 10 and 14 ages. A mini Tabacon Springs i must say - beautiful!
Vandana, 4-night family trip
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