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Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs

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9.6 out of 10
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Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

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San Rafael de Peñas Blancas, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela, 20108
  • Place, Arenal Volcano
  • Place, Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, La Fortuna Waterfall
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪28 min drive‬
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About this property

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs

Family-friendly lodge with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
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 features private pools and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 43-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

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 on a daily basis 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 on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages and Swedish massages.
Our customers tell us that 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 Wi-Fi (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
  • On-site recreation includes yoga classes and helicopter/aeroplane 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 nearby 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 kilometres 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 a free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Colibri – This poolside restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Morpho – On-site 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

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
  • Shower
  • 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

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 22 September 2025 to 21 October 2025 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from 22 September 2025 to 22 October 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Hallway
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lobby
  • Parking area
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the lodge will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

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.
  • Cots (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
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 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
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on 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.

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 1 January, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner.
  • Up to 2 children aged 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.

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