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A pool area with a clear view of mountains in the background, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

A house with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountainous backdrop.

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a large window offering a view of trees.

A building with a covered outdoor area, a paved pathway, and a well-maintained garden with rocks and shrubs.

1. Hotel de Montaña El Pelicano

Rivas

Richard

฿2,341

฿2,645 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A stone archway leading to a wooden ceiling interior with a welcome sign.

A modern kitchen with a stone column, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of lush greenery through large windows.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a wooden staircase, and a large rock wall.

2. Rocka Verde Retreat

Rivas

Michelle

฿4,978

฿8,465 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A lush garden with a variety of plants and flowers, a well-maintained lawn, and a building with a sloped roof.

A hotel with a covered outdoor area, a staircase, and a view of a mountain.

A building with a tiled patio, a stone pillar, and a well-maintained lawn with various plants and flowers.

A spacious room with wooden flooring, a grey sofa, a beige armchair, and a white sofa with cushions. Large windows offer a view of greenery and hills.

3. Hotel Uran

Rivas

Olga

฿2,847

฿3,217 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A table with a bowl of bread, a vase with green plants, and a coffee maker.

A terrace with wooden rocking chairs, a view of a lush forest, and a clear sky.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a window overlooking greenery.

A cozy room with a wooden wall, a blue sofa, a pink chair, a bookshelf, and a child sitting on a blue chair.

4. Casa Colibri Chirripo

Rivas

Jonathan

฿1,869

฿2,112 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A wooden balcony with a potted plant, two wooden chairs, and a view of a lush green landscape.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a wooden desk with drawers, a mirror, and a small cabinet.

A room with two bunk beds, wooden walls, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a small table with a plant.

A small, enclosed patio area with a wooden partition, a sofa, a table with a white tablecloth, and several potted plants.

5. Alojamiento Oye

Rivas

Glyn

฿1,521

฿1,719 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A beach with clear turquoise water, rocky shoreline, and people swimming.

An interior with a curved ceiling, tables, chairs, a bar area, and various equipment.

A stone fire pit surrounded by a concrete seating area with a view of a mountainous landscape.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden bar stools, and a seating area with a brown leather couch.

6. Casa de los Kobiera

Rivas

Allan

฿2,172

฿2,454 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A window with a view of a forested mountain range.

A rustic wooden cabin kitchen with a long wooden table, a window with a forest view, and basic kitchen utensils and cookware.

A dense forest with a wooden structure and a sign reading "ROBB'S PARK".

A wooden cabin with a metal roof, surrounded by dense forest and mountains.

7. Macho Mora Mountain Lodge

Rivas

John

฿1,810

฿2,045 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

An outdoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

A building with a covered entrance, outdoor seating area, and decorative star wall art.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a small garden, and a building with a tiled roof.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a wall clock.

8. Hotel Zima

San Isidro de El General

Daniel

฿3,687

฿4,166 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a massage table, and a view of lush greenery through large windows.

A modern building with large windows, a covered outdoor area, and a grassy lawn.

A swimming pool with people swimming and lounging, surrounded by trees and covered areas.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and free weights.

9. Hotel del Sur

Daniel Flores

MARY

฿2,667

฿3,013 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A bartender pouring a drink into a glass at a bar with shelves of liquor bottles in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a wooden pillar, a black door, and a window with curtains.

A building with a covered entrance, surrounded by dense greenery and trees.

10. Hotel el Páramo

Paramo

maria

฿1,868

฿2,111 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a blue chair, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a painting.

A balcony with a metal table and chairs, a view of a street, and mountains in the distance.

A hotel room with a desk, two chairs, a television, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

A row of slot machines in a casino with a blue-lit background.

11. Hotel Luckys

San Isidro de El General

William

฿2,502

฿2,828 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A wooden desk with a chair, a lamp, and a power outlet.

A beige sofa in a room with a tiled floor, a wooden wall, and a window with a view of greenery.

A room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a red chair, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside lamp, and a wall with vertical lines.

12. Hotel Don Roberto

San Isidro de El General

฿1,522

฿2,407 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A modern indoor pool with large windows, a view of the outdoors, and hanging plants.

A circular room with a central hanging plant, a round table, and a clothing rack.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a chair, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A hot spring surrounded by rocks and trees.

13. Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Collection

Cajón

Shannon

฿82,112

฿100,997 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A dining table with plates of food, cups, and a knife.

A table set for breakfast with plates of toast, eggs, and coffee, overlooking a scenic view.

A grassy area with a large tree and a view of distant mountains.

A wooden cabin with a stone facade, a wooden door, and a gravel driveway.

14. Mirador Valle del General

Páramo

Justin

฿1,721

฿1,945 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern house with a garage, stone wall, and a gated entrance.

A covered outdoor area with a pool, seating, and a blue wall with a sign.

A room with a dining table and chairs, a sofa, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A bunk bed room with a wardrobe and a window.

15. Hospedaje Ely

San Isidro de El General

฿1,659

฿2,109 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A spa area with two hot tubs and a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery and large windows.

A modern house with a glass facade, surrounded by dense forest.

A building with a wooden facade and large windows.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

16. Savegre Hotel Natural Reserve & Spa

Páramo

Carolina

฿3,810

฿4,306 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A cozy tented accommodation with a bed, a wooden bench, a hanging light fixture, and a small sink.

A bathroom with a wooden interior, a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, a sink, and a hot tub with a wooden tray holding fruits and a bottle.

A cozy, triangular bedroom with a large window offering a scenic view.

A cozy, tent-style bedroom with a wooden floor, a bed with a green leaf-patterned bedspread, and a small wooden nightstand with a lamp.

17. Quimera Hotel

San Isidro de El General

Carlos

฿1,735

฿1,961 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a small building.

A lush green landscape with a wooden cabin and a mountain range in the background.

A balcony with a metal railing overlooking a mountainous landscape with lush greenery and a clear sky.

A wooden cabin with a balcony and large windows, surrounded by greenery.

18. La Cantera Resort

Cajón

Daryl

฿1,810

฿2,045 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A serene riverside setting with a bridge, a gazebo, and a building with a red roof.

A wooden deck with outdoor seating and potted plants.

A lush garden with a pond, a wooden bridge, and a building with a green roof.

A spacious living room with a checkered floor, green sofas, a pool table, and a bar area with a grill.

19. Trogon Lodge

Páramo

Adriana

฿4,008

฿4,529 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A garden with a gazebo, a pathway, and seating areas.

A dining area with a red tablecloth, wooden chairs, a fireplace, and a dining table set with plates, glasses, and a bottle.

A wooden room with a bed, two chairs, a table with a coffee maker, and a door leading to a garden.

A large, well-lit building with multiple windows and a covered outdoor area with hanging plants.

20. Hotel de Montaña Suria

Copey

Sandro

฿2,749

฿3,107 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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Stay near popular Rivas attractions

Samaritan Xocolata Chocolate Factory

Samaritan Xocolata Chocolate Factory is just one of the places to see in Canaan, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the rainforest or discover the area's hot springs.

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Cloudbridge Nature Preserve

10.0/10 (8 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Cloudbridge Nature Preserve, a lovely green space in Rivas. Wander the rainforest and seaside while you're in the area.

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The Secret Gardens

9.4/10 (6 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at The Secret Gardens, a lovely green space in Rivas. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's mountain views.

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Los Crestones

10.0/10 (1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Los Crestones during your travels in Rivas. Stroll along the seaside or experience the area's entertainment choices.

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Cerro Terbi

10.0/10 (1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cerro Terbi during your travels in Rivas. Take in the entertainment choices and mountain views in the area.

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Quesos Canaan

9.2/10 (5 reviews)

Quesos Canaan is just one of the places to see in Canaan, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's hot springs and waterfalls.

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Mariposario Casa Alegría

Enjoy an outing to Mariposario Casa Alegría during your stay in Canaan. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

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Gevi Hot Springs

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Gevi Hot Springs during your travels in Rivas. Amble around the area's parks or visit its shops.

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Learn more about Rivas

Hike through the misty trails of Chirripo National Park, where Los Crestones rock formations reward your effort with spectacular mountain views. Discover local flavours at Canaan Cheeses and Samaritan Chocolate before exploring the lush pathways of Cloudbridge Nature Preserve and The Secret Gardens.

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Top Rivas Hotel Reviews

Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"One of our favorite's ever to be fully relaxed and enjoy Nature:)"

Savegre Hotel Natural Reserve & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is so beautiful!! We went hiking in the middle of the forest, then had lunch at a local restaurant and had dinner at the hotel’s restaurant and it was perfect! Breakfast is always delicious and the staff is great! Definitely going back!"

Bahia Selvatica Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The place is located very close to one of the two entrances of the Bahia Ballena National Park. The staff was very helpful and willing to assist in any of our requirements. The place is well maintained and very clean. The manager was very professional and kind with us."

Villas Alturas

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was very good clean, and the stuff was very friendly"

Canavida Villas & Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Un lugar espectacular para vacacionar. Tranquilo, muy bien equipado, hermosa vista. Sólo que se debe mejorar las indicaciones para llegar, la indicación no es tan precisa las aplicaciones pueden llevarte por un camino más corto pero intransitable para vehículos sencillos."

Yuli Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"A wonderful place to stay, we loved it."

Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed for 5 nights at the hotel. The hotel has the most beautiful view of the ocean. The restaurant was great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The swimming pool was beautiful. We saw all kinds of birds and animals in the ground of the hotel. Highly recommend for anyone staying around the Uvita area with a car."

More cheap stays in Rivas

Hotel Vive Uvita

Unnamed Road Bahía Ballena Provincia de Puntarenas

฿1,424

฿1,609 total

13 Nov - 14 Nov

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (45 reviews)

Sueños de maria

Uvita Bahía Ballena Osa

฿1,447

฿1,635 total

17 Oct - 18 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (9 reviews)

Morning Glory

Camino a Playa Chaman Bahía Ballena Provincia de Puntarenas

฿1,381

฿2,231 total

10 Nov - 11 Nov

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (10 reviews)

Alborada Boutique Stay

Uvita de Osa Bahia Ballena Bahía Ballena Provincia de Puntarenas

฿2,683

฿3,031 total

24 Oct - 25 Oct

includes taxes & fees

10/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)

Hotel El Tecal

300 metros del parque Marino Ballena Bahía Ballena Puntarenas

฿2,694

฿3,044 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Dolce Uvita

Costado Sur Plaza de Deportes Bahía Ballena Puntarenas

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9.8/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in Rivas?

Located 17.5 mi (28.2 km) from the heart of Rivas, Villas Rio Mar is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other options for your stay in the area are Savegre Hotel Natural Reserve & Spa and Canavida Villas & Resort. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Rivas.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Rivas has to offer?

Canavida Villas & Resort: This holiday home rental outside of Rivas is located by the ocean, and has a terrace, a private garden and air conditioning to put you at ease in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a full-sized fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. See all vacation rentals in Rivas.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Rivas, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Rivas.

What's the best budget-friendly hotel in Rivas?

Based on our traveller reviews, Casa Colibri Chirripo is a top choice for a less expensive stay. View all budget hotels in Rivas.

What's the best dog-friendly hotel in Rivas?

Chirripo Art Hotel is a top dog-friendly hotel, and offers a restaurant along with in-room kitchenettes for its human guests. Two other good options for you and your pet's trip include Casa Colibri Chirripo and Rio Chirripo. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Rivas.

What are some hotels with pools in Rivas?

Villas Rio Mar: Features massages on the beach, 2 outdoor swimming pools and full. Canavida Villas & Resort and Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa are two additional hotels that feature an on-site pool. View all hotels with pools in Rivas.

What is the best spa hotel in Rivas?

Rio Chirripo is a top spa hotel featuring a health club, a bar, an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Spend an afternoon at the spa where you'll find Swedish massages, Thai massages and manicures/pedicures. See all spa hotels in Rivas.

What is staying in Rivas like?

Visitors can enjoy all that Rivas has to offer, including the parks and shopping. In Rivas, there are 45 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Rivas.

What should I see while I'm in Rivas?

Natural beauty is on display at Chirripo National Park, The Secret Gardens and Cloudbridge Nature Preserve. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Mariposario Casa Alegría and Los Crestones. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Rivas guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Rivas?

The hottest months are usually March and February, with an average temperature of 21°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 20°C. The rainiest months in Rivas are October, August, November and July, with each month seeing an average of 1052 mm of rainfall.

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Our top choices for Rivas hotels

1. Hotel de Montaña El Pelicano

2. Rocka Verde Retreat

3. Hotel Uran

4. Casa Colibri Chirripo

5. Alojamiento Oye

6. Casa de los Kobiera

7. Macho Mora Mountain Lodge

8. Hotel Zima

9. Hotel del Sur

10. Hotel el Páramo

11. Hotel Luckys

12. Hotel Don Roberto

13. Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Collection

14. Mirador Valle del General

15. Hospedaje Ely

16. Savegre Hotel Natural Reserve & Spa

17. Quimera Hotel

18. La Cantera Resort

19. Trogon Lodge

20. Hotel de Montaña Suria

Stay near popular Rivas attractions

Samaritan Xocolata Chocolate Factory

Cloudbridge Nature Preserve

The Secret Gardens

Los Crestones

Cerro Terbi

Quesos Canaan

Mariposario Casa Alegría

Gevi Hot Springs

Learn more about Rivas

Top Rivas Hotel Reviews

Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge

Savegre Hotel Natural Reserve & Spa

Bahia Selvatica Lodge

Villas Alturas

Canavida Villas & Resort

Yuli Hotel

Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel & Spa

More cheap stays in Rivas

Hotel Vive Uvita

Sueños de maria

Morning Glory

Alborada Boutique Stay

Hotel El Tecal

Dolce Uvita

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