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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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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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San Rafael de Peñas Blancas, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela, 20108
  • Place, La Altura Viewpoint
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Children's Eternal Rainforest
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, La Fortuna Waterfall
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • Mountain view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Master Bungalow

Master Bungalow

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

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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

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Hacienda Cercone

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

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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

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Chachagua River Villa

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Casita Suite

Casita Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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 - 12 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Children's Eternal Rainforest - 15 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 52 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 53 min drive - 27.2 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 58 min drive - 29.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪El Fogón de Chela - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Tiquicia - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪La Pollera - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chante Verde - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Soda Fortuna - ‬22 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
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
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. 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.

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

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Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 328 out of 401 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 401 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 401 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 401 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 401 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was the highlight of our trip in Costa Rica. Usually a hotel is a hotel but these guys are on to something with this place. The property is immaculate and something out of a fairy tale. They offer lots of tours on site if you don’t want to traipse around too far and have more of a relaxed stay. Otherwise it’s not hard to get out to all the places la fortuna has to offer. If you’re not into driving and don’t want to go into town for dinner, it might be tricky for a longer stay as I imagine you’d get a bit bored of the menus but there’s enough variety between the two that you would be fine. My only annoyance was the speaker phone by the main pool- walkie talkies might make more sense for the staff instead of hearing the loud phone ring over the intercom.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want unique and private experience in the middle of the rain forest, this is the place. The room was really phenomenal. The closest town is 25 minutes away so be prepared to spend some time on the way to and from La Fortuna if you want to do any excursions.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Prince George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendliness of staff, room was really nice
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

The treehouse was amazing! We loved all the food we ordered for breakfast and dinner. The tours were great… the weather was
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Tiffany

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They changed my reservation at the last minute and moved us to a different property. They weren’t going to give me any nights but I got 2 instead if 4 then had to drive an hour to a different property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carter David

Stayed 18 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and porch were lovely, very clean, huge shower, and spacious room. The food was delicious! The hot springs pools are very cool! The cacao and coffee tour on property was great. We got lost doing the nature hike on property. More signage for the hike and on the property in general would be helpful. also, more lighting. It is pitch dark at night. It was difficult to find our way to and from restaurant at night, which was also dangerous, given not all paths are paved.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious beautiful room. Only missing a microwave to reheat my dinner leftovers.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is absolutely stunning, and quiet. They are undergoing renovation so it might be a little louder in some area but other than that, it's a very relaxing experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashok Ashwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Husband and I had a pleasant stay at chachagua. We arrived late at night and was greeted at the front desk with hand towels and fruit juice. Checking in was smooth and we were escorted to our bungalow (make sure to have a high car as you will drive through a low river). Bungalow was private and very clean. The room was cleaned daily and there was eco friendly hair products and toiletries. Room has a mini fridge, coffee maker and fresh water daily. Continental breakfast was amazing - at a restaurant on premises. Great selection! The springs were great- wasn’t a lot of people and we were able to enjoy it solo. The resort was beautiful and tranquil. You can hear the animals throughout the day esp the monkeys in the morning. We didnt get to see the monkey but we did see a sloth up in the tree- thanks to Ruben (who btw gave a great coffee/ chocolate tour). Big thank you to all the staff members- from the gentleman who greets you when entering, front desk staff, house keeping, and restaurant waiters/waitresses. All very pleasant and super helpful when we had any questions or concerns. Pura Vida. :)
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claribel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonina

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place for family. Far enough from the hustle and bustle but close enough to enjoy all the amenities in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayal

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay! Clean rooms, wonderful, friendly and responsive staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERIKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Worcester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rainforest location. Treehouse with hot spring which was with a beautiful view.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is beautiful and peaceful. There are slides for kids to enjoy and hot springs for Adults to relax in. The paths to waterfall and ceiba tree are very nice and definitely worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jami

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chachagua exceeded our expectations from the beginning. Great communication, amazing staff, location was ideal if you’re looking to be outside the city to experience the nature of Costa Rica. Perfect for families! I can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and serene. Just the perfect place for a getaway! The guided nature walk was a highlight of the trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025