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Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa

Property class: 2.5
Enjoy 5 outdoor pools at this Venecia lodge

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5 outdoor pools, sun loungers
5 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Standard Cabin, Mountain View
5 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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2 km Sureste de la Escuela de Masella, Venecia, Alajuela, 11000
  • Place, Juan Castro Blanco National Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Arenal Volcano National Park
  • Place, Poás Volcano National Park
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)

Room options

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Standard Cabin, Mountain View

Standard Cabin, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Traditional Cabin, Mountain View

Traditional Cabin, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the area

Venecia

Close to the boardwalk/promenade.At this Venecia lodge, you'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bosque Alegre and 25 miles (40 km) of Poás Volcano National Park. Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center and Termales Los Laureles are also in the region.
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What's nearby

  • Juan Castro Blanco National Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Laguna Río Cuarto - 31 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • Deleites Venecia
  • Restaurante El Paraíso
  • Bar La Guacamaya
  • ‪Bar y Restaurante Roger - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Cosechas - ‬24 min drive

About this property

Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa

Enjoy 5 outdoor pools at this Venecia lodge
Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa offers its guests 5 outdoor swimming pools and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 3 meeting rooms available. Hot springs, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa. Free self parking is available.

This Venecia lodge is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa offers 9 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and portable fans. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include hot stone massages and massages. There are 5 hot springs open between 7:00 AM and 9:30 PM.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 5 hot springs
  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Ziplining

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from April 3 to April 8:
  • Parking area

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for CRC 3000.0 per night.

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.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CRC 3000.0 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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, debit cards, and cash. 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.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
  • Hot springs access available from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM.

Property is also known as

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Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

gretty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

SARAH, Boston

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I really wanted to like this place way more than I actually did. We received a confirmation email the day before we were to arrive, but when we arrived, they had no space for us. They were apologetic, but it still left us in a huge bind late at night in the rain. We found another spot to stay for the night and returned the next day. They gave us a free dinner in exchange for the inconvenience. The space is lovely. The cabins are cozy. Everything is spotless. My main frustration is that they are not honest in their pricing. There are two different "menus." One for Costa Rican visitors and one for everyone else. I was charged $40 more for a massage. When I questioned it and pointed it out on the price list, there was considerable disagreement among the staff, which was awkward but still resulted in my paying more. The staff encouraged us to dine using the standard, typical "buffet" meal, indicating that it would be easier and less expensive after we reviewed the menu. The "buffet" price was not listed on the menu. When we went to pay, the server needed to check the price. When she returned, we were shocked at how exorbitant it was. We questioned whether it was correct. She apologized and said yes. Even though the space was lovely, we left feeling like we had been taken advantage of and disrespected.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Johanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This location is in the middle of a forest at the end of a road. Very secluded, it is a local CR nature destination rather than a tourist area. We heard howler monkeys several mornings, saw an armadillo running by our cabin, & saw tons of hummingbirds. The hot springs are warm, at abt 100 deg F rather than Hot. The cool pools are crystal clear. Food in the restaurant is reasonable, good, plentiful & the breakfasts are outstanding. Due to its location it is probably better for someone with transport. The staff found us a local ride to get to a nearby, excellent butterfly garden & visit Venecia. It rained a lot while we visited, so be prepared for humidity! There's a YouTube video about their zipline & canyon activities. There are nets on windows & very few bugs. Lovely hammocks and chairs on the Morpho cabin porches. No utensils in the kitchens, but had a nice big frig.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous setting!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant had a variety of delicious options, room was as advertised, parking available right outside your cabin
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh, New York

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were looking for an “off-tourist” spot since we flew in from nyc and were driving up to La fortuna. This was an absolute gem. Plenty space for kids to run/play, hot springs, gorgeous river stream. We only had one morning, but would’ve easily stayed for a couple nights if we didn’t have our next stop scheduled! Totally recommend this place - be prepared as this is more like a high-end “glamping”. Plenty beds and sleeping accommodations. Very respectful and accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nassim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Magical place and super friendly and kind staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent 6 nights here. Absolutely beautiful. A must on the bucket list.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhukova

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for hot springs, nice restaurant in the property, the lodge had so many beds and was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

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

Clean and comfortable

As soon as I mentioned to the front desk that I preferred to have a fridge a small one was delivered to my room. Room has a safe, desk, and comfortable clothing storage. Everything was clean and the cleaners available throughout the day. Unfortunately none of the rooms have windows that can be opened so there is always the a/c smell.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mal organisée

C’est la réception de II n’est pas du tout organisée. Trop tôt d’une demie heure pour la clef. On nous a fait attendre pour l’avoir dans le stationnement mais une heure plus tard, toujours rien. On est allés voir une employée qui nous a envoyés « la bas » en espagnol pour notre chambre. On a cherché avec allers retours la chambre qui n’avait pas de numéro de porte et qui n’était pas en ordre chronologique en montant et descendant une pente très abrupte au risque de briser le jeep. Pas de wifi. Une fois trouvée, c’était bien au niveau confort et piscines.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jaci

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful…lots of green. Cabin was clean and easy walk to hot pools.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stay at Recreo Verde Hot Springs and Spa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Alajuela

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Súper recomendado. Las instalaciones son muy bonitas. Nosotros nos hospedamos y fue súper bien Tienen pase del día y permiten q lleves tus cosas.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

kerry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The cabins were good, and everything you’d expect for a cabin, except it’s very very loud with the tin roof when it rains. The food at the restaurant was delicious and the staff were very friendly . The property was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Karla

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The staff is AMAZING! The place is rustic but the scenery is really beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan and Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved Recreo Verde! The staff were all nice and helpful. The hot springs and cold pools were all relaxing and well maintained. We hipe to be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Beautifully enjoyable and rustic

The area was beautiful, the amenities great and the cabin was very nice. There were a couple of things that made the stay less comfortable than it should have been. 1. There was not kleenex nor paper towels and the toilet paper was so thin it basically fell apart as you pulled it off the roll. It made any kind of wiping (either of body parts or of cleaning) hard to do. We did not want to use the towels/hand towels for those things - and did not have the number of towels we would have needed to do that anyway. 2. There were no top sheets on the beds, only a spread. There was one top sheet in the closet, but our son was with us, so we needed two. All in all it was a good place to stay and the area was great! Being from the US, we probably won't visit again because we like to experience different cultures and countries each time we vacation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful place amazing massages..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

This beautiful location is a must!

Absolutely stunning property in the middle of the forest! This location is a must. You are surrounded by nature and all you hear day and night is the rushing of the river. Every single staff member there was very friendly and helpful. Cabins are spacious and include a kitchenette in them. Day activities were easy to schedule. Ziplining was fantastic here, highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our family really enjoyed our 2 night stay. My daughter and I each got massages and it was wonderful! The restaurant was great also.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
If I had been paying less I would have given higher rating. But for the price I paid over New Years, it was not the best value. Cabins have tin roofs that are very loud when it rains, and without a solid structure and no windows, you can hear every sound from cabins next door. Still was charming and staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023