Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs

–Excellent location – show map
+220 photos
Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.5

About this property

Surrounded by 300 acres of lush rainforest, Chachagua Rainforest Hotel offers charming accommodations and an outdoor swimming pool. This resort has a beautiful setting outside Chachagua and 9.3 mi from La Fortuna city center and 20 mi from Arenal Volcano. Each spacious room and bungalow at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel has bright, attractive décor. There is free Wi-Fi and views of the surrounding trees and plants. Guests can enjoy Costa Rican cuisine prepared with organic produce, grown in the Chachagua’s grounds. Monkeys, sloths, parrots and other wildlife can be observed in the surrounding rainforest. There are several walking trails leading to waterfalls, streams and ponds. Set in Costa Rica’s Central Valley, the hotel has easy access to the Tilaran mountains and the Children’s International Rainforest. San José and the Gulf of Nicoya coastline can be reached in 90 minutes by car.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, American

  • Free parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 queen beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
2 queen beds
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
2 queen beds
Bedroom 3
2 king beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sharon
United States United States
“Beautiful setting, lots of activities, restaurants and hot spring pools onsite.”
Jérémi
Canada Canada
“The place is beautiful, it is filled with nature. You are in the forest, so you get to see a lot of animals wandering around. The staff was welcoming. The restaurant has very good food, very nice breakfast. They even made us some breakfast boxes...”
Erin
United States United States
“Every single thing The rooms, the pools, the food, the staff. Exceptional”
Erin
United States United States
“The grounds were amazing Staff were so friendly Our rooms were amazing The pools and water slides were super cool our kids loved them”
Vera
United States United States
“Our whole family had a wonderful experience at chachagua, and the kids especially enjoyed the hot spring pools, water slide, and amazing wildlife and staff. A highlight of our trip was when after our hike in the morning to the ceiba tree ( ...”
Monica
United States United States
“Breakfasts were great and added to our enjoyment. The hot pools were wonderful. Having a restaurant and bar by the pools was a big plus. The staff were friendly and helpful.”
Rafael
Switzerland Switzerland
“This is a little paradise, a gem hidden in the Costa Rican jungle. We loved the natural pools, swimming in the river, and the amazing breakfast. Worth mentioning the very nice staff. And the location was marvelous.”
Glen
United States United States
“The place was amazing. The staff was amazing. Cant say enough good things about the customer service. Property was beautiful. The pictures didnt do this place justice. We've been to several places in Costa rica and this is our favorite.”
Brown
United States United States
“Beautiful place. Nice hammocks on your bungalow porch. Great little hikes on the property. The included breakfast is Fabulous!! Comfy beds. Big towels at Hot Springs and pool. Awesome staff!!”
Adrieanna
United States United States
“The property is absolutely stunning and the staff are very nice and make sure you have everything you need. The room we stayed in was beautiful and somewhat secluded. Lastly, the food and springs were top notch.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
Colibri
  • Cuisine
    Local • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Morpho Pool & Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Local • International

House rules

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Important Notice: Additional Charges for Extra Guests

Please be informed that for extra children and adults, the following fees will apply for the nights of December 24th and 31st, 2025, and 2026:

December 24th:

Adults: $132 USD + TAX

Children: $132 USD + TAX

December 31st:

Adults: $132 USD + TAX

Children: $132 USD + TAX

Thank you for your understanding.