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Rio Chirripo

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Route 242 Gerarado, 50m N of the Cemetery, Canaan de Rivas, Rivas, San Jose, 11904
  • Place, Samaritan Chocolate
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Canaan Cheeses
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, The Secret Gardens
    ‪11 min walk‬

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Deluxe Studio Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, Mountain View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Casa Cafe | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Casa Cafe

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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River Cabin | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

River Cabin

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Romantic Room, 1 Bedroom, Hot Tub | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Romantic Room, 1 Bedroom, Hot Tub

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room The Nest | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room The Nest

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Rio Chirripo

Riverside lodge with free breakfast and health club
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free lodge has a restaurant and a health club. Free breakfast (local cuisine), free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area.
Rio Chirripo offers 12 accommodations with free toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This Rivas lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool and a health club.

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

During your stay at Rio Chirripo , you're just a quick walk from Samaritan Chocolate. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free local cuisine breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, meeting rooms and a gift shop
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and yoga classes
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Samaritan Chocolate and Canaan Cheeses
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Cats and dogs welcome free of charge (restrictions apply)
Rio Chirripo offers its guests an outdoor pool and a health club. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Rio Chirripo . You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Rivas lodge is smoke free.

Guests are served a free local cuisine breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Rio Chirripo has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 15-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 2000
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 9 August 2025 to 31 May 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 30 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email 5 days before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 15-device limit.

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