Upscale family-friendly lodge renovated in 2023 and located near Arenal Adventure World
Located close to La Fortuna Waterfall and Costa Rica Chocolate Tour, Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a poolside bar and a terrace. Active travellers can enjoy ecotours at this lodge. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage or other spa services. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and international cuisine. In addition to a garden and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
Located in Peñas Blancas, Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs is in the mountains and on a river. Costa Rica Chocolate Tour and Ecoglide Arenal Park are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore La Fortuna Waterfall and Children's Eternal Rainforest. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Arenal Adventure World. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Chachagua travel guide
San Rafael de Peñas Blancas, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela, 20108
What's nearby
La Fortuna Waterfall
50 min drive - 20.3 km
Children's Eternal Rainforest
16 min drive - 7.4 km
La Altura Viewpoint
17 min drive - 7.7 km
Arenal Adventure World
37 min drive - 15.7 km
Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
42 min drive - 17.5 km
Getting around
San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
143 min drive
Restaurants
El Fogón de Chela
11 min drive
Soda Fortuna
22 min drive
Hunters & Gatherers
19 min drive
Harmony Food Restaurant
21 min drive
Restaurante Río Lounge
27 min drive
About this property
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs
Upscale family-friendly lodge renovated in 2023 and located near Arenal Adventure World
Located close to La Fortuna Waterfall and Costa Rica Chocolate Tour, Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a poolside bar and a terrace. Active travellers can enjoy ecotours at this lodge. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage or other spa services. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and international cuisine. In addition to a garden and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with a waterslide and sunloungers
Free self-parking
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a vegetable garden and smoke-free property
A front desk safe, helicopter/aeroplane tours and farming classes
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All guest rooms are individually decorated, and include comforts, such as private pools and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as heated floors and air conditioning.
Does Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs have a pool?
Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs?
As of 27 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs on 29 Oct 2026 start from ฿5,401, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs?
Checkout is at noon.
Does Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 230 per vehicle applies.
Where is Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs located?
Located on a river, this family-friendly lodge is within 12 mi (20 km) of Arenal Adventure World, Costa Rica Chocolate Tour and La Fortuna Waterfall. Ecoglide Arenal Park is 12 mi (19.4 km) away.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Everything about this place was fantastic. The staff was especially nice and helpful. The grounds were lovely, the pools were wonderful. The room was beautiful and the bed was really comfortable.
Staff were all amazing and helpful, room was amazing throughout., restaurant food, staff, drinks, great. Mario the tour guide highly recommended. The drive there is a bit tough for us from the states but well worth the stay.
This place was incredible! The room was my favorite and I loved that there's hot springs on the property. The staff was very nice and helpful as my friend had an injured leg. Great place to stop by on the way to La Fortuna would go back.
Upon arrival we were upgraded to a villa with our own private swimming pool. It was a very pleasant surprise! Beds, sheets, and pillows were super comfy! AC was ice-cold. From the moment we parked our car, our luggage was hand-delivered to our room. Same when it was time to leave. Coffee/cocoa machine in the reception area was a very nice touch. Breakfast was phenomenal! We enjoyed everything about our visit.
Staff was wonderful and very nice, the property was beautiful just the main pool was under construction so couldn't use it but other than that it was beautiful
The property is stunning! They offer complimentary day walk and a night walk to observe wildlife in the area. The staff is just as amazing as well! Very friendly and knowledgeable! I can’t wait to come back here!!
We had a fantastic time at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel. The resort is located in beautiful surroundings and we found the staff very helpful and friendly. While the resort felt nestled in remote surroundings, we had easy access to trips and adventures within 30-60 minute drives.
My husband and I stayed at Chachagua rainforest for 5 nights last week; Master Bungalow. The tree houses were sold out ☹️. Such a beautiful, peaceful, safe, and breathtaking resort . The scenery is gorgeous: hot springs, rivers, trees, flowers. Daily housekeeping: linens, towels, bathrobes are replaced by fresh and clean ones. Wonderful staff who payed close attention to our needs: Maria❤️🌸, Enersto, Ericka , Nathalie , Kimberly, Roberto, Gretchen , Emma , Karen. ( sorry I forgot some names).
Staff of Thermo et Colibri restaurants; tour guy, the spa’s ladies; thank you💕. Driver Norman; thank you for driving us from Chachagua to Guanacaste safely. Thank you to the wonderful staff of Chachagua Rainforest resort for making our stay so memorable and unforgettable❤️.
Unbelievably amazing stay! The 2 bedroom villa exceeded expectations. It was luxury mixed with lush tropical plants everywhere. The staff was very friendly and always willing to help. The drivers and tour guides added to our great experience. We will definitely go back!!
Excellent stay. Food is ok…breakfast and dinner are not that great but breakfast is free. Dinner is not. Other than that, once you hike the volcano and check out the waterfall, there isn’t much else to do in the town so the resort is the most exciting thing to do and will be a highlight of your trip. Let them take you on a sightseeing tour and they’ll spot animals for you that you wouldn’t otherwise see. Horseback riding, coffee tours, etc. truly impeccable place. if they improved the food quality, this place would be a 100/100
Highly recommended! Very clean and quiet place. Breakfast was excellent and the staff very friendly and welcoming. The hike on the property was a nice activity and the sunset view was beautiful.
Frendly staff, great hot springs, fun water slide. Nature wack was fun and very informative as well. Super tasty food, we try hamburger, skirt stake and ragu pasta. Room was clean and the property is well maintained.
Brian and Orlando were so helpful along with all of the staff. The tours, facility, and rooms were all amazing. Everyone should experience this location.
I loved the peacefullness of the rainforest. The staff was amazing. The only thing that was not great was the food. They should specials on everyday of the week. I asked for eggs over medium and I got hard eggs. The steak tacos had no flavor and the steak was hard. The only good thing that we ate was the skirt steak with mash and they can put more mash on the plate.
The hotel is so pretty with beautiful rainforest surrounding it. Even with rain all the time during our stay we found it quite comfortable. My kids loved the hot springs and cold plunge pool. It was quite inside the main road compared to other places but we found the drive quite interesting. We did chocolate tour, hikes and yoga at the hotel. Our only request is wish the hotel changed their breakfast menu everyday. With 5 days of stay we were tired of the same food even though they were very good.
The cleaning staff went above and beyond everyday cleaning the room and leaving decorative animals made out of towels. The front desk staff was very polite and accommodating.
Fantastic property and in a beautiful location in the middle of the rainforest. Lots of activity to do in and around the property in the middle of the rainforest - wildlife watching, ziplining, horseback riding, hiking and much more to do.
The rooms are also so set in beautiful surroundings right in the middle of nature. Worth the extra expense and highly recommend for couples and families with kids !
This property is amazing!!!!!!! From the time we arrived to the time we left, we had a great time!!! They were very accommodating for us - let us check in early, let us join a last minute tour, and made our anniversary very special. We enjoyed the night hike, day hike, and coffee/chocolate tour. The hot springs were amazing and an added bonus with 2 slides!!!
Amazing property that offers beautiful views with a natural jungle feel. The rooms are very private, separate from ech othef and the staff was super friendly and helpful. 100% recommended.