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Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs

Hotel

2 Km. West from San Rafael de Peñas Blancas, San Ramon Alajuela. 15 Km from Fortuna Downtown

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Why people book this hotel

Comfortable rooms
10 mentions

The room was fantastic and the bathroom was amazing

Beautiful bathrooms

Friendly staff
7 mentions

The staff were amazing and made the whole experience even better

- Excellent and friendly service from all members of the staff

Great location
6 mentions

- Absolutely beautiful location

Beautiful, calm location, got to see monkeys, toucans, sloths, frogs and an igua…

Breakfast available
5 mentions

Great breakfasts (although too big

Breakfast was lovely

Clean rooms
4 mentions

- Spotlessly clean everywhere

Accommodation clean and luxurious

Pool
4 mentions

Loved the hot springs and pools

As were the cold pool and river pool

Overview

Surrounded by 300 acres of lush rainforest, Chachagua Rainforest Hotel offers charming accommodation and an outdoor swimming pool. This resort has a beautiful setting outside Chachagua and 15 km from La Fortuna city center and 32 km from Arenal Volcano. Each spacious room and bungalow at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel has bright, attractive décor. There is free Wi-Fi and views of the surrounding trees and plants. Guests can enjoy Costa Rican cuisine prepared with organic produce, grown in the Chachagua’s grounds. Monkeys, sloths, parrots and other wildlife can be observed in the surrounding rainforest. There are several walking trails leading to waterfalls, streams and ponds. Set in Costa Rica’s Central Valley, the hotel has easy access to the Tilaran mountains and the Children’s International Rainforest. San José and the Gulf of Nicoya coastline can be reached in 90 minutes by car.

Traveller reviews

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Sue

extended_group

June 14, 2026

9

An experience as well as accommodation

A beautiful villa in a rainforest. Great breakfasts (although too big!). Loved the hot springs and pools. Recommend the bird watching tour

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Robert

couple

May 14, 2026

10

Fabulous hotel and staff and the treehouse room was exceptional

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Jeanette

couple

April 30, 2026

10

Awesome place 🥰

Absolutely worth every penny, this place was fantastic. The staff were amazing and made the whole experience even better. We saw loads of frogs, spiders and other animals on the night tour, spent hours relaxing in the hot springs, and even braved the big slide into the river. To top it off, we saw our first sloth! Huge thanks to Bryan for all the helpful tips about Quepos

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Rebecca

family_with_children

April 21, 2026

9

Beautiful hotel with hot springs experience

- Absolutely beautiful location. - Excellent and friendly service from all members of the staff. - Jungle slide was a hit with the kids! - Hot springs were an amazing experience. - Spotlessly clean everywhere.

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Stephanie

family_with_children

April 6, 2026

10

An unforgettable experience!

Had an amazing 5 nights here. Beautiful, calm location, got to see monkeys, toucans, sloths, frogs and an iguana at the swimming pool. The staff were always so helpful. Fabien was always really quick and responsive to any requests and helped us with all our excursions. The kids loved the hot tubs and the springs and a lot of the time it was just us there or at the pool so really felt far away from it all! Ruben took us on two tours and was a fantastic tour guide both in and out the hotel. We stayed and ate at the restaurants and the staff were amazing. They did a special kids menu and while a bit more expensive we had some good meals and wanted to keep it easier than driving to La Fortuna.

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Roman

couple

March 30, 2026

10

The best in the business for a rainforest experience.

Everything, the staff are the best and friendliest people, they talk amongst each other about the guests so even when it's your first time seeing them they already know you. They stay informed over what activities you're doing and are just flat out the best in the business. Place is gorgeous by far the best place we stayed at. Price is expensive but compared to it's competition they are the best for the price. If I could do my trip all over again I would have booked this place for every night. Honestly the best.

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Harry

family_with_children

March 16, 2026

8

Fantastic resort if you want a bubble to relax in.

The resort is gorgeous. The room was fantastic and the bathroom was amazing. Breakfast was lovely. Horse riding was very good as it was about 2 hours of actual riding. We walked around the main paths at night and found plenty of frogs/toads/snakes. Easy to get back out onto the 702 tourist road for day trips if you have a car. Hot springs are nice and well presented.

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Hannah

couple

March 10, 2026

9

Luxurious and relaxing but still with the rainforest on your doorstep

Very friendly and approachable staff with many activities on offer.

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Rohanna

family_with_children

March 6, 2026

10

Loved this place!

A little slice of rainforest heaven! Hot springs were the best! As were the cold pool and river pool! Accommodation clean and luxurious. Beautiful bathrooms. We also did cooking class and night walk here. About half an hour out the way from La fortuna.

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Nareni

couple

February 23, 2026

10

Two nights here felt like a peaceful rainforest reset.

We stayed 2 nights at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs and it was easily one of the highlights of our time in Costa Rica. The property feels like a true rainforest retreat, lush, peaceful, and beautifully kept, with incredible wildlife sounds in the mornings and evenings. The hot springs were a dream after busy days exploring, they are relaxing, quiet, and feel much more natural and intimate than the big commercial resorts. Our room was comfortable and spotless, with thoughtful details that made it feel special, and the staff were genuinely warm, helpful, and attentive throughout the stay. Breakfast was excellent and a great start to early adventure days. If you want somewhere that feels secluded and nature first, but still close enough to La Fortuna for tours and activities, this is a perfect base. We were there partly celebrating my birthday and the staff had left some baked goodies and decorations for us to enjoy as a surprise when I got to the room ! Tip, plan a little time to just enjoy the grounds and hot springs, it is worth slowing down here.

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Brian

couple

February 2, 2026

10

Fabulous location and beautiful property. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Lovely property and hot pools. Our private cabana was very comfortable and the two on-site restaurants were excellent. We enjoyed the trails and pools for some R&R during our stay.

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Chris

family_with_children

January 26, 2026

10

An amazing place - quiet, fun, beautiful. The nature/wildlife is incredible. Part of the forest.

The hotel, rooms, and general setting are stunning.

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Lucy

family_with_children

January 19, 2026

8

Brilliant hotel, loved it.

River slide, hot springs! The location was amazing, the trails on the grounds. Loved the ceba tree! Room was spacious and very comfortable.

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sarah

couple

January 6, 2026

5

The most beautiful setting but it felt unfinished or half done. The beds were so uncomfortable. The cabins were nice eno

The setting was amazing, set within the rainforest.

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Tracey

family_with_children

December 31, 2025

10

Overall, highly recommend the resort! We loved it

Everything was fantastic. The room was clean and modern, the staff were very friendly and the activities were plentiful. Breakfast was great. The food was very good and the service was excellent.

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Karen

family_with_children

December 27, 2025

7

The location was wonderful and the rooms comfortable and spacious

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Clare

couple

December 6, 2025

10

Relaxing few days

We got upgraded to a beautiful villa and it was exceptional. It was the relaxation we were after!

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Isabelle

couple

November 26, 2025

10

Our stay was amazing! My husband and I went there for our wedding anniversary and was greeted so nicely with an unexpected upgrade for our anniversary. Absolutely loved the room!!

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Valentine

couple

November 15, 2025

9

Yes very much

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Colin

couple

October 14, 2025

10

We loved it the location was great and we felt so chilled out by the end of our stay

The room was amazing, breakfast at the restaurant every morning was delicious. The spa was great! Also I have to say the cocktails were pretty good too!

Facilities

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Activities

Fishing, Hiking, Cycling, Horse riding, Walking tours

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, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & Drink

Breakfast options, Wine/champagne, Restaurant, Bar, Special diet menus (on request), Snack bar

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

Safety deposit box, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms

Internet

WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor pool, Garden, Outdoor furniture

Parking

Free parking, Parking, Parking on site, Street parking, Accessible parking

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Pool and wellness

Sun loungers or beach chairs, Swimming Pool, Swimming pool, Pool/beach towels, Pool bar, Water slide

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

24-hour security, Key access, 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, Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available

Services

Shuttle service, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping, Concierge service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Packed lunches, Car hire, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Laundry, Airport shuttle

Transport

Airport pick up, Airport drop off

Two Bedroom Villa with Plunge Pool

The private pool is the special feature of this family room. The spacious family room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 3 beds.

Max 7 guests 181 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Casita Suite

This air-conditioned suite is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 4 guests 50 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Jungle Treehouse

This suite's standout features are the pool with a view, hot tub and spa bath. Boasting a private entrance, this spacious suite also includes 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Featuring a terrace with garden views, this suite also offers air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 3 guests 100 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 23:59
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 12:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease note that for extra children and adults the following fees apply for the nights of December 24th and 31st, 2023 and 2024 24th December: Adults: $100USD + TAX Children: $100 USD + TAX 31st December: Adults: $100 USD + TAX Children: $100 USD + TAX
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 3:52 AM

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