Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star lodge with 2 outdoor pools

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2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Four Bedroom House
Rainforest Bungalow
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Rainforest Bungalow | Bathroom
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • Pool
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Explore the area

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San Rafael de Peñas Blancas, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela, 20108
  • Popular LocationArenal Adventure World19 min drive
  • Popular LocationCosta Rica Chocolate Tour21 min drive
  • Popular LocationLa Fortuna Waterfall27 min drive

Room options

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Bungalow

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Rainforest Bungalow

  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Four Bedroom House

  • 650 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed, 2 Queen Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Honeymoon Villa

  • 103 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Chachagua

On lake.At this Peñas Blancas lodge, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Children's Eternal Rainforest and 9 miles (15 km) of Arenal Adventure World. Costa Rica Chocolate Tour and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Arenal Adventure World - 19 min drive
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 21 min drive
  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal - 22 min drive
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 27 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano - 42 min drive

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 158 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Río Lounge - 27 min drive
  • Chante Verde - 20 min drive
  • Bar y Restaurante Los Barrantes - 19 min drive
  • Salón Batará - 23 min drive
  • Restaurante Tiquicia - 19 min drive

About this property

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs

Family-friendly 4-star lodge with 2 outdoor pools
As a guest of Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs, you'll find 2 outdoor swimming pools, a waterslide, and a children's pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs. An area shuttle within 200 kilometers and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs was completed in October 2023.

This 4-star Peñas Blancas lodge is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

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.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

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

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 concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels
  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Heated floors
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.

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

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, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • For stays on 1 January, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner.
  • Up to 2 children 5 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.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 235 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 235 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 235 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 235 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 235 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

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely adored the property and staff (and food!), however we felt the pictures of the hot springs are misleading. They were somewhat warm to cold, never hot which was what we sought out to find in a place. It would be 10/10 across the board otherwise!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful So peaceful and perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Marina

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel. The staff were so friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our hike to the onsite waterfalls (done twice). We went into the Hot Springs each day! Heavenly! I enjoyed reading my book in the hammock. A beautiful hotel. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved my stay at Chachagua. We reserved the family suite with the private patio and pool. I can't even express how amazing it was to stay at this property. Loved all of the staff (especially Hector), beautiful and serene grounds, amazing complimentary yoga sessions, and good food.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alaina

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here - we were woken up by monkeys one day! Great food, amazing hot springs, great property tour; kiddos loved it. Only about 20 mins drove from La Fortuna.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Espectacular !!
Excelente resort para descansar y desconectarte. Todo el predio es hermoso, se pueden recorrer senderos, puentes y estar en sus aguas termales. El único detalle es que estas últimas no están tan calientes, pero esto puede ser una ventaja porque puedes pasar mas tiempo en ellas, sin que sea incómodo, y además, tiene servicio de bebidas !!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023