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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
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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San Rafael de Peñas Blancas, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela, 20108
  • Place, La Altura Viewpoint
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Children's Eternal Rainforest
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, La Fortuna Waterfall
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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

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Master Bungalow

  • Garden view
  • 103 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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  • Garden view
  • 650 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Double Bunk Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Rainforest Bungalow with King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Jungle Treehouse

Jungle Treehouse

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 99 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Chachagua River Villa

Chachagua River Villa

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Casita Suite

Casita Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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).
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What's nearby

  • La Altura Viewpoint - 17 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Children's Eternal Rainforest - 23 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Arenal Adventure World - 37 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 42 min drive - 17.5 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 50 min drive - 20.3 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Fogón de Chela - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hunters & Gatherers - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Tiquicia - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Chante Verde - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Río Lounge - ‬27 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
  • 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
  • Bar by the pool
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private pools and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 43-inch 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Private pool
  • 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

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

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Farming classes
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Waterslide
  • 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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Private pool

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heated floor
  • Individual decor
  • Living room
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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 at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 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.

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 January 1, 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

Chachagua Rainforest Eco Lodge La Fortuna

Chachagua Rainforest Eco La Fortuna

Chachagua Rainforest Eco Lodge Peñas Blancas

Chachagua Rainforest Eco Peñas Blancas

Lodge Chachagua Rainforest Eco Lodge Peñas Blancas

Peñas Blancas Chachagua Rainforest Eco Lodge Lodge

Lodge Chachagua Rainforest Eco Lodge

Chachagua Rainforest Eco

Chachagua Rainforest Eco

Chachagua Rainforest Eco Lodge

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel Hot Springs

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs Lodge

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs Peñas Blancas

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs Lodge Peñas Blancas

Frequently asked questions

How close is Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs to the airport?

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs is 10.9 mi (33-min drive) away from the La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs?

As of Jun 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs on Jun 3, 2026 start from CA $329, 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 Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs have an airport shuttle?

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 230 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs offer free breakfast?

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs have a pool?

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs features 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Does Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like international cuisine, a poolside location, and pool views.

Does Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs have a spa?

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

How close is Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs to downtown Peñas Blancas?

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs is 1.3 mi away from Chachagua.

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 355 out of 435 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 435 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 435 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 435 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 435 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff is so pleasant, the restaurant is very good, (Wilmar was the best and so courteous) The treehouse room was very nice very private Not totally private. Pura Vida
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible resort. Would rush back in a heartbeat. We had the cheapest rainforest bungalow and it felt like a suit. Gorgeous bathroom, animals surrounding you, hammock outside was lovely. The breakfast was incredible, the food in the hot springs was excellent and the staff were amazing. Particularly the guides who went out of their way to help you and spot animals and birds for you. The night hike and the free day hike I would absolutely recommend without hesitation. We would not have spotted half the things we saw without the guides. I had my own yoga session with an incredible instructor as even though it was sold out when we were there in December, no one seemed to do many resort activities! The hot springs were great. We used them at various times of the day and had our own one every time. The slides into the river and into the cold pool were fun. There was construction but this really did not matter and made zero difference to our stay. Wish I was still there!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely stay here again. The customer service was excellent and very accommodating. My only minor complaint was that the food provided by the hotel didn't serve local dishes, the menus definitely catered to foreigners. I would have preferred to eat their local cuisine.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kahina

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magical place, great staff and an experience that made me feel totally connected to the rainforest. The natural hot springs, the horseback ride through the jungle, the chocolate tasting. All of it spectacular and is a great way to start your Pura Vida trip. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Edgar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had a great stay in the jungle !!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were all excellent. The resort is beautiful and very natural.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and accomodations was beyond our expectations. The best part of our 10 day vacation in Costa Rica. I would recommend this resort to anyone. The moment we stepped foot on the property we were treated to first class service. We will be back and look forward to staying another vacation at this amazing resort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ani

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, well kept grounds. True escape in the jungle, among nature right outside the door. Extremely happy with our stay. Lots of animal encounters. Friendly staff. Great food.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
room was rustic and nice. bed wasn't sooo comfy, it was ok.. the facility is very nice.. food was good. very nice experiece..
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Our trip was amazing. The room
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The overall stay was fantastic. What do you need hotel that offered such a special way to enjoy the rainforest
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

lorna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this place stood out to us. It’s amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eugene H

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The treehouse rooms were incredible, with newer furnishings and the amazing walk out to the hot tub in the elevated tree trunk (room 403). Staff were excellent as well and always available to ahuttle you around the property in a cart. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, though it was quite pricey as was the onsite food; even more than would be expected from a local resort. But definately a special property if you want to get away from.it all deep in the jungle, yet still only 25 mins to La Fortuna.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marinko

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Staff were very nice .
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wowowow this place is amazing! Staff is absolutely fenomenal. The facilities are beautiful and there are so many activities to do. We absolutely loved our stay here and cannot wait to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! Staff was amazing! Highly recommend the night time tour onsite. The property is not as big as appears and is easy to walk everywhere you need however the staff are always willing to golf cart you around if your legs are tired. Beautiful property. Morpho restaurant has amazing food and right next to the hot springs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sukhdev

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, Amenities, Nature, Outside, Trails, Food, Hot pools
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fahad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful hotel and great service!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds. Immersed in nature. Hot springs on site, guided group hiking tour was enjoyable and interesting ending with a refreshing beverage made by our guide.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego Benjamín

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Martijn

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall the food quality can be better. But this is the case in most places in Costa Rica.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025