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Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs

4.0 star property

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2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Hacienda Cercone
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Hacienda Cercone

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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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  • 650 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
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About the area

Chachagua

With a stay at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs in Peñas Blancas, you'll be 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Children's Eternal Rainforest and 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Arenal Adventure World. .This family-friendly lodge is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Costa Rica Chocolate Tour and 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Puentes Colgantes del Arenal.
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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
  • ‪La Pollera - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Tiquicia - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪restaurante la gudria morada - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Hunters & Gatherers - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs

Lakefront lodge with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
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.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 26 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring private pools and heated floors. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. 43-inch Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a waterslide. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Guests can get around on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 200 kilometers.
Enjoy international cuisine at Colibri, one of the lodge's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM.
Colibri - This poolside restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Morpho - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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

Restaurants on site

  • Colibri
  • Morpho

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Farming classes
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Waterslide
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

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 lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 floor
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - October 2023
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on January 1
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Chachagua Rainforest Eco Lodge La Fortuna
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Chachagua Rainforest Hotel Hot Springs
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Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs Lodge Peñas Blancas

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 306 out of 374 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 374 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 374 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 374 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 374 reviews

9.8/10

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

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

10/10 Excellent

María

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La propiedad muy limpia los empleados son muy amables mi único problema es la comida es muy cara y no es la comida típica q uno quiera comer no me gustó para nada pero después todo muy hermoso
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn

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

Amazing place for family vacation.

Night tour
Night tour
Villa private heated pool with river and small waterfall behind it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

OSVALDO J

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John, Conestoga

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hot tub in our room was fantastic! The privacy for the rooms with hot tubs really needs to be improved. The outdoor shower is cool, but not when people can see you from both sides! Same for the hot tub. It also would have been a lot nicer if you could drive yourself to and from your room versus waiting for someone else to get you, especially since sometimes the wait time was lengthy. The hot springs would be more enjoyable if they weren’t right beside the restaurant due to noise and people just sitting there watching you. The water temperature was very relaxing and the water slide into the pool was awesome! Overall the hotel was nice, I just wish privacy would have been considered more in the treehouse room design.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay from start to finish, upon check in Brain at the front desk went above and beyond to show us to our room and around the property. The hot springs were amazing after a long day of activities in town. We were able to see sloths and monkeys while at the property which was amazing. I would highly recommend staying here.
Hot springs
Treehouse bungalows
Treehouse jacuzzi
Bedroom
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our bungalow in the rainforest and will definitely be coming back! We were very relaxed and loved listening to the sounds of the jungle around us in our private bungalow. The staff was very friendly and the food was all delicious asking with an amazing assortment of incredible drinks. I wish we had stayed longer because they offered so much on the property and a ton of tours and excursions around the area that I wish I had made Chachagua our whole trip. This was a great way to start our honeymoon and made us instantly relaxed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily, Webster

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was amazing! The staff is so wonderful and made our stay extra special. We enjoyed the hot springs and all of the tours at the property. Bryan made any and ALL requests so easy, and Reuben took us on a hike and horse back riding trip and they were perfect. We felt a sense of exploration and relaxation all at times. The town of chachaugua is only a short distance away and had a fantastic little soda with pizza and empanadas, and a ice cream shop that had $1 ice cream… I cannot say enough about how special this hotel and staff is. We 100% would return and recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the most beautiful, most relaxing, and friendliest place ever. All the staff were so kind and welcoming. Upon checking in, the staff had drinks and towels for us. They showed us to our room and explained how organic and eco friendly everything was. Our room was private with a patio that had a hammock. The pools were clean and relaxing. Not crowded. The food was delicious, they were constantly feeding us. It rained during our trip but it was still so relaxing and we were still able to squeeze in a lot. We did horse back riding, hiked the property on our own, swam. Everything was clean. The staff were so kind and always made sure we were taken care of. I would come back again for a longer stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Daria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The highlight of this hotel is definitely the hot springs and water slides—they’re well-maintained and fun for both kids and adults. The staff were also very friendly and helpful, and we appreciated the good service throughout the property. Unfortunately, that’s where the positives end. Our room was extremely outdated, dark, and uninviting. The beds were uncomfortable, the plumbing was old and leaky, and overall, the accommodations felt neglected. It did not match the expectations set by the hotel’s reputation. We also found the food to be mediocre at best, which led us to drive 30 minutes into town just to get a decent meal—not ideal when you’re hoping for a relaxing stay. Perhaps we were just unlucky and were given one of the oldest bungalows, but our experience was disappointing enough that we would not recommend this hotel to friends or family. Honestly, we couldn’t wait to check out. I’m surprised by the glowing reviews calling this the best hotel of their Costa Rican trip—it certainly wasn’t for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025