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Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs

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2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
$238
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11

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San Rafael de Peñas Blancas, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela, 20108
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  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About this property

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs

4-star Peñas Blancas lodge with bar/lounge
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free lodge has 2 outdoor pools and a bar/lounge. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and spa services.
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private pools and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 43-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Peñas Blancas lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs features 2 outdoor swimming pools, a waterslide, and a children's pool. Dining is available at one of the lodge's 2 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the lodge's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This family-friendly lodge also offers spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. For a surcharge, the property provides an area shuttle within 200 kilometers and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours). Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site. A total renovation of this property was completed in October 2023.

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM.
Colibri - This poolside restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Morpho - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 noon
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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
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Chachagua Rainforest Hotel Hot Springs
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Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs Lodge Peñas Blancas

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 301 out of 365 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 365 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 365 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 365 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 365 reviews

9.8/10

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

Tonina

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place for family. Far enough from the hustle and bustle but close enough to enjoy all the amenities in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayal

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay! Clean rooms, wonderful, friendly and responsive staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERIKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Worcester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rainforest location. Treehouse with hot spring which was with a beautiful view.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is beautiful and peaceful. There are slides for kids to enjoy and hot springs for Adults to relax in. The paths to waterfall and ceiba tree are very nice and definitely worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jami

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chachagua exceeded our expectations from the beginning. Great communication, amazing staff, location was ideal if you’re looking to be outside the city to experience the nature of Costa Rica. Perfect for families! I can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and serene. Just the perfect place for a getaway! The guided nature walk was a highlight of the trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

María

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La propiedad muy limpia los empleados son muy amables mi único problema es la comida es muy cara y no es la comida típica q uno quiera comer no me gustó para nada pero después todo muy hermoso
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place for family vacation.

Night tour
Night tour
Villa private heated pool with river and small waterfall behind it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

OSVALDO J

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John, Conestoga

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hot tub in our room was fantastic! The privacy for the rooms with hot tubs really needs to be improved. The outdoor shower is cool, but not when people can see you from both sides! Same for the hot tub. It also would have been a lot nicer if you could drive yourself to and from your room versus waiting for someone else to get you, especially since sometimes the wait time was lengthy. The hot springs would be more enjoyable if they weren’t right beside the restaurant due to noise and people just sitting there watching you. The water temperature was very relaxing and the water slide into the pool was awesome! Overall the hotel was nice, I just wish privacy would have been considered more in the treehouse room design.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay from start to finish, upon check in Brain at the front desk went above and beyond to show us to our room and around the property. The hot springs were amazing after a long day of activities in town. We were able to see sloths and monkeys while at the property which was amazing. I would highly recommend staying here.
Hot springs
Treehouse bungalows
Treehouse jacuzzi
Bedroom
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonie

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our bungalow in the rainforest and will definitely be coming back! We were very relaxed and loved listening to the sounds of the jungle around us in our private bungalow. The staff was very friendly and the food was all delicious asking with an amazing assortment of incredible drinks. I wish we had stayed longer because they offered so much on the property and a ton of tours and excursions around the area that I wish I had made Chachagua our whole trip. This was a great way to start our honeymoon and made us instantly relaxed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily, Webster

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was amazing! The staff is so wonderful and made our stay extra special. We enjoyed the hot springs and all of the tours at the property. Bryan made any and ALL requests so easy, and Reuben took us on a hike and horse back riding trip and they were perfect. We felt a sense of exploration and relaxation all at times. The town of chachaugua is only a short distance away and had a fantastic little soda with pizza and empanadas, and a ice cream shop that had $1 ice cream… I cannot say enough about how special this hotel and staff is. We 100% would return and recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the most beautiful, most relaxing, and friendliest place ever. All the staff were so kind and welcoming. Upon checking in, the staff had drinks and towels for us. They showed us to our room and explained how organic and eco friendly everything was. Our room was private with a patio that had a hammock. The pools were clean and relaxing. Not crowded. The food was delicious, they were constantly feeding us. It rained during our trip but it was still so relaxing and we were still able to squeeze in a lot. We did horse back riding, hiked the property on our own, swam. Everything was clean. The staff were so kind and always made sure we were taken care of. I would come back again for a longer stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Daria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The highlight of this hotel is definitely the hot springs and water slides—they’re well-maintained and fun for both kids and adults. The staff were also very friendly and helpful, and we appreciated the good service throughout the property. Unfortunately, that’s where the positives end. Our room was extremely outdated, dark, and uninviting. The beds were uncomfortable, the plumbing was old and leaky, and overall, the accommodations felt neglected. It did not match the expectations set by the hotel’s reputation. We also found the food to be mediocre at best, which led us to drive 30 minutes into town just to get a decent meal—not ideal when you’re hoping for a relaxing stay. Perhaps we were just unlucky and were given one of the oldest bungalows, but our experience was disappointing enough that we would not recommend this hotel to friends or family. Honestly, we couldn’t wait to check out. I’m surprised by the glowing reviews calling this the best hotel of their Costa Rican trip—it certainly wasn’t for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, food was great, service was exceptional, hospitality was tremendous…. One of the best trips I ever been on.
Ceiba tree
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay exceeded our expectations. The accommodations were super luxurious for the cost, and our two bedroom/two bathroom, private patio and pool was phenomenal. Staff was beyond just friendly - engaging, curious, fun. The food was excellent, and having rain forest trails and hot springs on the property that were never crowded was awesome. Everything start to finish was outstanding - shout outs to Brayan, Pamela, Jonathan, Dennis, Karen, Fabian, and Anthony in particular - our family really appreciated the hospitality and would recommend to anyone looking for a rainforest adventure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel located in the heart of the jungle. The
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

randall

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location. You’re right in the jungle and very secluded. Amazing staff and the thermal pools are very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort is set in a gorgeous location with beautiful rooms placed in the actual rainforest. Very friendly and accomodating staff help you make the most of your stay. My family thought it was the best place they had ever stayed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025