Rio Perdido Hotel & Thermal River
4 Kms al Sur de San Bernardo de Bagaces
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10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Staff were all absolutely excellent”
“The staff were warm, helpful, and truly went out of their way to make guests fee…”
“A secret, non-touristic resort with amazing location, amenities and staff”
“Rio Perdido’s location is absolutely breathtaking— nestled in nature with stunni…”
“The room was perfect”
“already trying to find room in the calendar to come back ASAP”
“The thermal river and pools were sensational”
“The property and thermal river were wonderful for nature lovers, and we loved ex…”
“Rooms were spacious and very clean”
“From our point of view, the price-performance ratio is also good”
Overview
Rio Perdido is located just a 45-minute drive from Daniel Oduber International Airport and boasts 18 km of on-site hiking trails and a thermal river with hot-spring pools. It offers spa treatments and an award-winning restaurant. The rooms offer direct access to the river and include air conditioning, a safety box, coffee maker and minibar. They are also equipped with a flat-screen cable TV, iPod dock and telephone. The bathrooms are private and come with hairdryer. Guests can enjoy free Continental breakfast and regional food at the on-site restaurant, which boasts views of the canyons and volcanoes. Bar service is also offered and there are shops on site. Activities such as biking, hiking, zip lining and canopy tours can be arranged at Rio Perdido. This property is 20 km from Miravalle Volcano and 50 minutes’ drive from Liberia City Centre.
Traveller reviews
Fiona
couple
March 12, 2026
“Perfect trip”
Everything! Staff were all absolutely excellent. Food was exceptional. Rooms were spacious and very clean.
Brita
solo_traveller
February 16, 2026
We had booked a room that was not anything like the pictures on here - the room was small and didn’t have two double beds which is what I had requested and yet it was super expensive! I complained about it to the hotel and no one ever apologised or explained. Very disappointing as the hotel and venue is beautiful
Gabriel
family_with_children
August 11, 2025
“A secret place in Costa Rica you should not miss”
Amazing and unique place. A secret, non-touristic resort with amazing location, amenities and staff.
Eda
solo_traveller
May 1, 2025
“Magical setting with room for improvement”
Rio Perdido’s location is absolutely breathtaking— nestled in nature with stunning thermal rivers I simply couldn’t get enough of. The staff were warm, helpful, and truly went out of their way to make guests feel welcome.
Benedicte
family_with_children
April 9, 2025
“Magical place!”
Magical property in between a warm water river and the dry forest, everything was beautiful, the food was excellent and the service too (thank you Alfredo). We loved our stay!
Peter
couple
February 6, 2025
“Super 👍👍”
Out of this world Place 😁😁👍👍👍
Frederik
couple
August 6, 2024
“Stunning hotel with the best thermal river in Costa Rica”
The thermal river and pools were sensational. Unlike many other thermal pools this one feels really authentic
Katarina
family_with_children
March 14, 2024
“Magnificent natural property and facilities with impeccable guest services.”
Magnificent property and facilities, and impeccable guest services. Staff were incredibly helpful in the months and weeks leading up to our stay, proving lots of information, answering our questions, and helping us plan several things before we got there. When we arrived, were given the royal treatment, from a golf cart to bring us and our baggage to the reception and our bungalow, and cool drinks at check-in. The facilities were gorgeous, beautifully designed, with lots of care to ensure sustainability. The property and thermal river were wonderful for nature lovers, and we loved exploring the various areas for swimming. We also took a hike and the complimentary yoga class. The food at the bar and restaurant was delicious, and the view above the canopy was stunning. We had one of the East Bungalows right on the edge of the canyon and just loved hanging on the swing hammocks on our balcony early in the morning to hear the birds, the flowing river – and very often watched a family of howler or white faced monkeys swing by.
Adam
couple
March 5, 2024
“Money is more important than guest experience”
The area around the hotel is lovely. Great short trails to hike. Plenty of activities on offer.
Annelie
family_with_children
February 14, 2024
“Perfect balance of activity and relaxation”
Such a beautiful hotel and great concept! There was always something to do and explore. We loved the yoga under the trees, the thermal river, the zip lining, the walks, but my very favorite thing was waking up in the morning and having this unobstructed panoramic view into the jungle. The room was perfect. Everything was very detail oriented and the staff was incredibly friendly.
Corey
couple
February 5, 2024
“Simply the best 🙌”
One of the nicest resorts I've ever had the pleasure of visiting. Absolutely phenomenal facilities with incredibly friendly and professional staff. This was the highlight of our 2 week stay in Costa Rica...already trying to find room in the calendar to come back ASAP! If you're considering booking in here, just do it. You will not regret it.
Markus
couple
December 12, 2023
This lodge is a treasure. Bungalows of different sizes and facilities are scattered throughout the forest. We stayed in the spacious centre bungalows with large panoramic windows overlooking the forest, a seating area and an outdoor shower. All furnished to a high standard, wonderful bed and bed linen. There is an (empty) fridge and daily small fresh bottles of water and air conditioning. We only met very friendly and helpful people. The whole atmosphere is very relaxed and the location above the gorge, the beautiful architecture and design do the rest. We stayed at the lodge at the beginning of December. At this time of year, the dry forest is full of leaves and particularly beautiful. You should know that this is not the case at the end of the dry season. The food was very good and the selection of dishes offers enough variety even if you are there for several days. From our point of view, the price-performance ratio is also good. The (cold and warm) pools and the thermal river where you can enjoy the warm water in a natural environment are wonderful. There are monkeys but unfortunately few other animals, especially few birds compared to other areas in Costa Rica. However, this is due to the dry forest ecosystem. Due to its proximity to the airport in Liberia, the lodge is a good place to end a trip to Costa Rica.
Noel
family_with_children
November 28, 2023
“Everything here is outstanding.”
Everything here is wonderful. Staff are friendly and helpful. The food is delicious. The setting is incredible. The zip line course was fantastic.
Patrick
couple
November 3, 2023
great facilities good food nice bungalows surrounding jungle, river and springs
Hazel
family_with_children
September 5, 2023
“Just wonderful!”
Everything! Friendly staff, stylish and well appointed room, lovely walks, the thermal river, and delicious food.
Natasha
family_with_children
July 25, 2023
The location is stunning, lovely staff, very good food, a lot of things to do and the yoga, tubing and the walk in the morning were great. The thermal rivers were unbelievable! It was my birthday and I got a lovely surprise in the room. Very attentive!
Kathy
couple
May 30, 2023
“We only stayed one night but I could have easily have stayed more.”
This was a to notch facility. Every detail was taken care of. When we arrived they had a table with cook drinks and cool towels for us as we checked in. The staff was very accommodating at all times. They knew I needed a glass of cool water by the pool before I could even ask. The river was amazing but a bit tricky to walk to.
Sureen
couple
April 29, 2023
“Best adventure hotel I stayed at”
Food, zip lining, river tubing, peace and quiet, wildlife, thermal river
Nicole
couple
April 27, 2023
“Beautiful & tranquil hotel, perfect place to relax”
Absolutely fantastic hotel & stay at Rio Perdido. It is such a tranquil hotel, amazing pools, walks & activities to do. The food & drinks are also amazing and the staff could not be more helpful or friendly. We LOVED our stay.
Christopher
couple
April 22, 2023
“Heaven on earth”
Facilities
Activities
Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Hiking, Cycling, Hot spring bath, Spa facilities, Spa/wellness packages, Walking tours, Bike tours, Themed dinner nights, Happy hour
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Kid meals, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered
General
WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year)
Parking
Free parking, Parking, Parking on site
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Pool with view, Pool/beach towels, Pool bar, Shallow end, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Swimming pool
Safety & security
24-hour security, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive
Services
Shuttle service, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers, Daily housekeeping, Currency exchange, Airport shuttle, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Concierge service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Car hire
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