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Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

3.5 star property

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Hot springs
Garden
Deluxe Cabin, 2 Queen Beds
Ecotours
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot springs/mineral springs

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Bar

Explore the area

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600 m West of la Puente and Rio Azul, Dos Rios, Upala, Guayabo, Alajuela
  • La Catedral Waterfall
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park
  • Rincón de la Vieja Volcano
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪97 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Cabin, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Cabin, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Cabin, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Cabin, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Guayabo

When you stay at Blue River Resort & Hot Springs in Guayabo, you'll be on a river and 29.1 mi (46.8 km) from Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park. .This family-friendly hotel is within the region of Tenorio Volcano National Park.

What's nearby

  • La Catedral Waterfall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panaderia Marcela - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Nueva Zelandia - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Paraíso - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cafeteria Santa Fe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪El Guanacaste Restaurante & Bar - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

Riverfront hotel with 5 outdoor pools and a full-service spa
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs offers 25 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
5 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a waterslide and a sauna. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a mud bath and a sauna. The spa is open daily. There are 4 hot springs on site.
Stay in one of 25 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters. Private bathrooms with showers feature hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include safes and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 5 outdoor swimming pools, hot springs, and a waterslide. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services, wedding services, and a picnic area. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge) that operates within 150 mi.
Enjoy local and international cuisine at Tiki Bar and Restaurant, a poolside restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Tiki Bar and Restaurant - This poolside restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 150 mi
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Tiki Bar and Restaurant

Things to do

  • 4 hot springs
  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Ropes course
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Waterslide
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • 4 hot springs
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot springs water temperature - 40 ºC
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Mud bath
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • 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.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 7:30 AM

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 28.25 per pet, per stay
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 77 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 9 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 28.25 per pet, per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per day

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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 and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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