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Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs

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2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
Rainforest Bungalow with King Bed

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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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  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs

Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free lodge has 2 outdoor pools and a bar/lounge. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and spa services.
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs. During your stay, you'll be close to La Altura Viewpoint. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine with pool views at Colibri, one of the property's 2 restaurants
  • Splash around at the waterslide or swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes yoga classes and helicopter/airplane tours
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the overall condition of the property
  • 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Children's Eternal Rainforest and 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Arenal Adventure World
  • Airport and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
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.

Guests are served free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 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
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - October 2023
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 4 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • 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
  • 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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 366 out of 446 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 446 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 446 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 446 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 446 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wojtek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hot springs, great respite from touristy areas, fantastic coffee and chocolate tour.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Fahad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful hotel and great service!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Toby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing, would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Edgar

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Luis Alonso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice property. Love the hot spring. Go there every day. The compensatory tour is super nice too and learned a lot about the rain forest and the little town. Would recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you have young kids and want to explore nature without crowds this is the best place. There is swimming in the creek with a water slide. Pool with a water slide and hot springs. The nature tour was so good and we saw so much wildlife at our hotel for free! Very relaxed vibe and we felt like the only guests. It’s a 25 min drive from La Fortuna but honestly so worth it. Definitely one of my favorite hotels we have ever stayed at.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YONGBING

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, unique amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Our trip was amazing. The room
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

Mehdi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning hot springs and forest environments inside the property
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this place stood out to us. It’s amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful. Gorgeous setting. Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ani

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kahina

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
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8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff! Beautiful pools and property!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dayal

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