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Luxury
4.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Thermal springs amid jungle paradise

Immersive rainforest trails reveal hidden waterfalls and glimpses of toucans and sloths. Guests can enjoy the cold pool with its thrilling water slide or soak in thermal hot springs. Evenings feature authentic Costa Rican cuisine and cooking classes using fresh local ingredients.

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $253
$224 nightly
$253 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 4 - May 5

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San Rafael de Peñas Blancas, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela, 20108
  • Place, La Altura Viewpoint
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Children's Eternal Rainforest
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, La Fortuna Waterfall
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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Rainforest Bungalow | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated, desk

Rainforest Bungalow

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Master Bungalow | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated, desk

Master Bungalow

  • Garden view
  • 1109 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Villa with Plunge Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Hacienda Cercone | Terrace/patio

Hacienda Cercone

  • Garden view
  • 6997 sq ft
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Double Bunk Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 2 King Beds

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Rainforest Bungalow with King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated, desk

Rainforest Bungalow with King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Jungle Treehouse | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated, desk

Jungle Treehouse

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1066 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Casita Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Chachagua

With a stay at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs in Peñas Blancas, you'll be 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Children's Eternal Rainforest and 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Arenal Adventure World. .This family-friendly lodge is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Costa Rica Chocolate Tour and 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Puentes Colgantes del Arenal.
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What's nearby

  • La Altura Viewpoint - 17 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Children's Eternal Rainforest - 23 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Arenal Adventure World - 37 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 42 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 50 min drive - 12.6 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Fogón de Chela - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hunters & Gatherers - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Tiquicia - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Chante Verde - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Río Lounge - ‬27 min drive

About this property

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private pools and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 43-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

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 daily 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 onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 26 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring private pools and heated floors. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. 43-inch Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a waterslide. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Guests can get around on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 200 kilometers.
Enjoy international cuisine at Colibri, one of the lodge's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM.
Colibri - This poolside restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Morpho - Onsite 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 transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 200 km
  • 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/airplane 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 elevator (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 organized tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - October 2023
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • 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 available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 230 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on January 1
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Chachagua Rainforest Eco Lodge La Fortuna
Chachagua Rainforest Eco La Fortuna
Chachagua Rainforest Eco Lodge Peñas Blancas
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Peñas Blancas Chachagua Rainforest Eco Lodge Lodge
Lodge Chachagua Rainforest Eco Lodge
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Chachagua Rainforest Eco
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Chachagua Rainforest Hotel Hot Springs
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs Lodge
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs Peñas Blancas
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs Lodge Peñas Blancas

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 343 out of 422 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 422 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 422 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 422 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 422 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Our trip was amazing. The room
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The overall stay was fantastic. What do you need hotel that offered such a special way to enjoy the rainforest
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

lorna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this place stood out to us. It’s amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eugene H

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The treehouse rooms were incredible, with newer furnishings and the amazing walk out to the hot tub in the elevated tree trunk (room 403). Staff were excellent as well and always available to ahuttle you around the property in a cart. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, though it was quite pricey as was the onsite food; even more than would be expected from a local resort. But definately a special property if you want to get away from.it all deep in the jungle, yet still only 25 mins to La Fortuna.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marinko

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Staff were very nice .
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wowowow this place is amazing! Staff is absolutely fenomenal. The facilities are beautiful and there are so many activities to do. We absolutely loved our stay here and cannot wait to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! Staff was amazing! Highly recommend the night time tour onsite. The property is not as big as appears and is easy to walk everywhere you need however the staff are always willing to golf cart you around if your legs are tired. Beautiful property. Morpho restaurant has amazing food and right next to the hot springs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sukhdev

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, Amenities, Nature, Outside, Trails, Food, Hot pools
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fahad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful hotel and great service!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds. Immersed in nature. Hot springs on site, guided group hiking tour was enjoyable and interesting ending with a refreshing beverage made by our guide.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego Benjamín

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Martijn

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall the food quality can be better. But this is the case in most places in Costa Rica.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The natural springs had been made into 7 pools with varied water temps and were spent 2 full days enjoying the pools and scenery. This resort is about 45 minutes to la Fortuna and a car is a must to get around but the resort is beautiful and extremely nice staff. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Dana

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were courteous, room was nice with A/C (but no fan in the bathroom), nature trails on property were a bonus, extra activities like the night walk and morning yoga were cool. Tons of exotic animals to see on the property. The one negative thing was that they were doing major construction near the two restaurants which was not expected and super loud from 9am- past sun down. They had the water shut off to the 2 water slides on the last day too due to the construction. It's also a far drive to excursions in La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

YONGBING, Kirkland

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, unique amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff! Beautiful pools and property!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing, would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

debby

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was ok, very clean. There was a methane smell several times, however the staff was quick to respond. The staff and the grounds were excellent! Hot springs were very nice, as was the included breakfast. The rooms are separate cottages set back in the jungle, which was very cool. There is a bit of a walk from the parking lot to the cottages. Was fine for us, but probably not handicapped friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed there for 3 nights and had the best time! It’s a quick 30 minutes to the town of La Fortuna. The staff went above and beyond to help with excursions and make us feel welcome. Whole experience was amazing felt like we were the only ones there!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025