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Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa

3.0 star property
3-star Colonial hotel with 2 outdoor pools

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
An arched entrance with tiled flooring, wall-mounted lamps, and potted plants.
A house with a balcony overlooking a lush garden and a waterfall.
A serene outdoor area with a pond, a wooden dock, and lush greenery.
Suite with Mountain View

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Carretera a Orosi de Puente Negro, 2.5 km mano derecha, Dulce Nombre, Cartago, 95-7100
  • Place, Iglesia de San José Orosi
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Museo de San José Orosi
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Lankester Botanical Garden
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪86 min drive‬

Room options

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A pathway leading to a building surrounded by lush tropical plants.

King Room with Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a small table with a vase, a ceiling fan, and a large window with a view of greenery.

Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite with Mountain View

Suite with Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 68 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A lush, tropical garden with a traditional building featuring arched windows and a thatched roof. A pathway leads to the building, and a sign reads "ESCINAS BAR".

Two-Bedroom Villa

  • Resort view
  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A bedroom with a large window, curtains, a bed with a floral bedspread, and a view of greenery outside.

Economy Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Dulce Nombre

On riverwalk.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hotel, you'll find Iglesia de San José Orosi and Museo de San José Orosi. Lankester Botanical Garden and Lankester Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Iglesia de San José Orosi - 18 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Museo de San José Orosi - 18 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Mirador Orosi - 22 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Lankester Gardens - 22 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Lankester Botanical Garden - 22 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Curridabat Station - 39 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carnes Valle Fertil - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bar y Restaurante Coto - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Terraza De Doña Meche - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Onde Su Agüela - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafeteria 1743 - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa

3-star Colonial hotel with 2 outdoor pools
Some rates at Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 269 square feet (25 square meters) and includes a conference center. Hot springs, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa. Free self parking is available.

This Colonial Dulce Nombre hotel is smoke free.

  • 69 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 6 buildings
  • 269 sq ft of conference space
  • 25 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1996
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa offers 69 accommodations. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature down comforters. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages. There are 2 hot springs open between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 hot springs
  • 2 outdoor pools

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CRC 20000

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CRC 10000 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of CRC 5000 and a deposit of CRC 25000 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: CRC 25000 per stay
  • Pet fee: CRC 10000 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay) plus CRC 5000 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: CRC 20000 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 20 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 20 years old. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Rio Perlas Spa & Resort
Hotel Rio Perlas Spa & Resort Orosi
Perlas Rio
Rio Perlas
Rio Perlas Spa
Rio Perlas Spa Orosi
Hotel Rio Perlas Spa Resort Orosi
Hotel Rio Perlas Spa Resort
Hotel Rio Perlas Spa Resort
Perlas Thermal & Dulce Nombre
Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa Hotel
Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa Dulce Nombre
Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa Hotel Dulce Nombre

Frequently asked questions

How close is Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa to the airport?

Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa is 27.7 mi (84-min drive) away from the San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa?

As of Jul 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa on Aug 1, 2026 start from CA $255, 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.

Does Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa.

Does Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa offer free breakfast?

Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa have a pool?

Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa features 2 outdoor pools.

Does Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa to downtown Dulce Nombre?

Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa is 2.9 mi away from Dulce Nombre.

Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 168 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jairo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good for the price .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We purchased a day pass to enjoy the beautiful hot springs at Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa, and it was absolutely worth it! The pools were relaxing and well-maintained, and we also went on a scenic hike that made the experience even more special. One of the highlights was visiting the farm and getting to pet the animals—it added such a fun, unique touch. We had an amazing time overall and definitely plan to return when we’re back in Costa Rica!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mariela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La piscina
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personal muy amable, las instalaciones muy cuidadas y muy buena la comida.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me encanta
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lugar tranquilo, lindos lugares para caminar, la comida no muy buena
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo estuvo muy bien, pero al no tener internet en las habitaciones, es un gran problema, para las personas que viajamos por trabajo.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

felipe

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

Vale la pena

Hermoso hotel, muy tranquilo, perfecto para unos días de verdadero descanso. Muy buena atención y excelente comida en el restaurante
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hermosa Ideal para desconectarse y descansar en pareja o familia
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Väl värt ett besök

Underbart. Vackert med varma källor och porlande forsar. Lummigt och grönt. Mat var ok för att vara costa rica.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wunderschön

Die Anlage ist wunderschön und das Personal ist sehr bestrebt, den Aufenthalt so angenehm als möglich zu gestalten. Die geheizte Pool (Hot Springs) war der Hammer! Das Hotel ist eher abgelegen, jedoch kann man sich gut innerhalb beschäftigen. Parkplätze sind vorhanden und der Eingang wird bewacht. Sehr empfehlenswert!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limpieza de habitación terrible y el servicio al cliente también
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting. Friendly and helpful staff. Great experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

LuisB

Liked: Cleanliness
El check in fue puntual, las zonas verdes y las piconas de agua termal excelente, desayuno con pocas opciones; el restaurante es un poco caro para el tipo de comida; el señor de bus de traslado a las habitaciones de horas de la mañana amable y servicial, le pedimos a la recepcionista que nos solicitara un servicio de bus de la recepción a la habitación en la parte alta de la propiedad en la noche y nunca llego; no hubo seviicio de teléfono en la habitación y el wifi solo para áreas comunes.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente lugar para descansar. Lo recomiendo. Habitaciones súper cómodas, buena alimentación, mucha naturaleza. La piscina de aguas termales muy bonita.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Willem Gerrit

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

Relaxed en mooi, maar afgelegen

Heerlijke plek, fantastische villa. In de regenperiode echter beperkter bedrijf... Altijd auto nodig!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy lento el servicio de restaurante.. Y eso q no habíamos muchos en el salón... Otro día llegamos y 4 mesas sin limpiar nos tuvimos que sentar a un lugar alejado.. Para ir a comer hay q subir una cuesta de 70mtrs osea no podré llevar a mi madre a futuro q presenta desgaste de rodilla...si ofresen una micro bus q lleva a adultos mayores pero hay q esperar a que se desocupe..... Las piscinas es lo q rescato del lugar.. Bonitas y limpias.. La de agua caliente muy agradable y el spa muy bueno
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

AA

The surroundings was very relaxing. I would go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Beautiful but not exactly like the description

Hotel Rio Perlas is in a beautiful remote setting. (In other words, don't plan on eating out anywhere but at the restaurant and bring any snacks you want with you.) The property is lush, green and tropical. Hidden among the vegetation you will find small concrete hot tubs. There are enough to go around so you don't have to share. There are also 2 large pools, one hot spring fed and the other one is cool. Unlike the amenities listed, there was no down comforter (who needs it in the tropics anyway), no were there blackout curtains and the toiletries certainly weren't "designer." Once I got over the feeling of being deceived, we had a very nice stay, in spite of the moldy room smell. (Hard to solve that one in the tropics). The staff was pleasant. The breakfast was fine but not spectacular. I had to ask the woman attending the restaurant twice to bring more fruit and silverware. (She was busy talking on her cell phone.) If you love natural beauty and have expectations for 3 star and not 5, this is a peaceful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

M. Suzy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Probably great but not worth it for off season.

We rented the Presidential Suite and it was impressive. The grounds with the hidden hot springs and steep hike to the waterfall are really enjoyable. Being off season, the place was a ghost town. I get it that the hotel wants to save on resources when there are so few guests but they took it to a ridiculous level. We had no towels in our room which they kindly brought us but then we had no swim towels so we had to use our shower towels. The restaurant was empty and when we were pointed to a table that had no less than six dead bugs on the table cloth, the waitress got an attitude when we asked her to wipe them off and instead grabbed up the table cloth and all and slammed down a paper napkin holder rather than give is the cloth ones. My wine glass was cracked and my water glass had lipstick on it. The small plate of pasta in oil was $15. The waitress gave us 2 bottles of wine to choose from and just set the bottle down without opening it, pouring it, or having us taste it. When my son went to the lobby for water they told him no, because they just mopped. Don’t get me started on asking for a wine bottle opener for a room with a wet bar, fridge, and wine glasses. If you are going to strip it down to no service/awful service, you should simply close for the slow month, not treat your few guests like they are a nuisance.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excelente ubicación lo hace un lugar único para la relajación y el verdadero descanso. Personal muy amable y atento. Aseo y mantenimiento de las habitaciones deben mejorar. Servicio de restaurante con oportunidades de mejora también
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Poco personal, ocupado en labores de mantenimiento más que en atender a los visitantes.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

NoName

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
-PROs: # Naturaleza hermosa y abundante # Cabaña hermosa, rustica y apegada con la naturaleza # Lugar precioso con aguas termales # Los botones que llevan las maletas muy amables # La comida muy rica -CONs: # Pesimo servicio al cliente en especial de la recepcionista Claudia # No hay mucha variedad de comida tanto cena como desayuno # Servicio muy lento pero muy lento # La hora del check in no lo cumplieron a tiempo ya que obtuve mi cuarto a la hora despues del tiempo establecido en la compra de la estadia y lo obligan a uno a realizar el check out al tiempo establecido # La limpieza de los cuartos no es buena ya que pude encontrar articulos de la persona que estaba ospedada anteriormente
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Bien pero han ido perdiendo calidad

Nos quisieron engañar al decirnos que el Check-in era a las 3pm porque no tenían la habitación lista, nos dieron otra habitación las 2:10pm. En el restaurante había muchos platos que no los tenían, según que no era temporada de Yuca, ni de Aguacate (cuando esto hay todo el año) tampoco tenían Pescado y además tardaron demasiado en llevar las bebidas. Ya hemos ido otras veces, y esta vez algunos pasillos tenían el piso pintado de Negro (pintura tipo aceite) así que con la Lluvia era muy difícil caminar ya que se vuelve muy resbaloso y en extremo peligroso. En la Habitación No había teléfono para comunicarse con recepción, tenían coffe maker pero No había café. En el desayuno el café es muy feo porque es de percolador, y falta más variedad de cosas para comer. No hay WiFi en las Habitaciones.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

philippe

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

Hotel sympa dans la nature

Quiique un peu vieillot au niveau des chambre l'endroit est tout de même agréable grâce à son environnement splendide sa piscine ext chauffée son spa sa petite cascade .... à essayer!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019