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Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs

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

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

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

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Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 1066 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated
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Air conditioning
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Renovated in 2023
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Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
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Rainforest Bungalow

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Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
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Private pool
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Renovated in 2023
Renovated in 2016
  • 646 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hacienda Cercone

Hacienda Cercone

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Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 6997 sq ft
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed, 2 Queen Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Master Bungalow

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Individually decorated
Private pool
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 1109 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

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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
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 26 min drive - 20.1 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 27 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Arenal Volcano - 42 min drive - 33.0 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 143 min drive

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

Upscale family-friendly lodge refurbished in 2023 and located near Children's Eternal Rainforest
Located close to Arenal Adventure World and La Fortuna Waterfall, Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Active travelers can enjoy ecotours at this lodge. Treat yourself to a Swedish massage or other spa services. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. In addition to a garden and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with a waterslide and sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), helicopter/airplane tours, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A vegetable garden, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as private pools and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like heated floors and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heated floors, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 200 km
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Colibri
  • Morpho

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Farming classes
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Waterslide
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Private pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 floor
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - October 2023
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heated floor
  • Individual decor
  • Living room
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 230 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on January 1
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs?

As of Mar 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs on Apr 21, 2025 start from CA $231.31, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 230 per vehicle applies.

Where is Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs located?

This family-friendly Peñas Blancas lodge is located on a river, 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Children's Eternal Rainforest, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Arenal Adventure World and Costa Rica Chocolate Tour. Puentes Colgantes del Arenal and The Motmot Jungle are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 283 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 283 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 283 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 283 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 283 reviews

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 Excellent

Patricia

The hotel grounds were stunning. The trails around the property were beautiful and we loved the hot springs so much. The staff were so friendly and helpful and the restaurants were delicious. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

This was the perfect spot for our family’s first time to La Fortuna and Costa Rica. If you don’t mind the drive into town for activities, which we didn’t at all, this place is quiet and beautiful! We loved sitting at both open-air restaurants and having a drink while our kids swam in the hot springs. The hiking trail and river slide/swimming were beautiful. We saw lots of birds and heard all the cicadas and howler monkeys in the evenings. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara Anne

This place is an absolute gem! You are truly immersed in the heart of the rainforest, with access to wildlife and the beauty that this part of the world has to offer. You’re about 30 minutes from La Fortuna (the nearest big city) ensuring you true rainforest adventures. Staff are amazing and the food was great. If you’re looking for a relaxing, fun and unique experience; I highly recommend you check this place out.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

All the staff were polite , friendly and helpful. Food was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEFF

We love you Patricia and minor. Beautiful stay. Transportation can be an issue if you do not have a car. Everyone in Costa Rica was so welcoming and accommodating. Definitely a memorable experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ansood

Great experience
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Very Neat Property! Great for 2-3 nights
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Natalie

Very good
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheida

Modern and well kept
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chavela

The people are very nice and the hotel beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

This place was just wonderful. The hot springs are beautiful, the rooms lovely and so clean, the staff was friendly, the restaurant was delicious, and the tour guide, Neny, was just wonderful. She was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable about all the animals we saw. She really enhanced our visit. We had a wonderful time and would highly recommend this place to anyone. It is a paradise!!

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

The property is glorious nestled in a tropical rainforest. We enjoyed exploring the trails out to the waterfall and Ceiba tree. Amazing surroundings, excellent dining, perfect on-site hot springs to enjoy on demand. In addition to this, we were supported by the hotel team to help us with some rental car trouble while we were there. They went out of their way to assist us, implement a quick repair and got us on our way! Without this dedication to their guests our whole vacation could have been ruined. I highly recommend this property. Thank you Fabian, for your dedication to your guests!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dumayne

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-François

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-François

Incredible stay
Superb spot nested in the jungle in Chachagua village. Great food. The hotspring pools and slides were the big attraction.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresia

Overall this place was picturesque... everyone was very helpful went out of their way to make sure everything was just right. The only complaints I have, they were repairing the walkway lights, it was very dark at night, thank God I had a flashlight on my phone. But I did pass an elderly couple who are trying to find their room so I help them. Also their tools were left laying around. This is only temporary but it did kind of catch me off guard for such a great looking, well kept facility.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

very nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline

We enjoyed our stay. Dining options on-site were limited, but everything else was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan A

This hotel was an amazing experience for our honeymoon and first time in Costa Rica! Staff is very nice and always available to assist. The grounds are well kept and gorgeous. The pools were fun to play in, or soak at the end a long day of adventures. The slides were a nice touch. We'd love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jared

Was very good enjoyed the entire stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

The grounds are beautiful and the Hot Springs were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ivy

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Hot springs, trail walk, property, food and excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023