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.
Children's Eternal Rainforest - 23 min drive - 9.9 km
Arenal Adventure World - 37 min drive - 15.7 km
Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 42 min drive - 17.5 km
La Fortuna Waterfall - 50 min drive - 20.3 km
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 transport
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 200 kilometres
Free uncovered self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
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/aeroplane 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 lift (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 organised tours and activities
Renovated entire property - October 2023
Smoke-free property
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
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
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
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 344 out of 423 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 423 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 423 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 423 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 423 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Ani
Travelled with family
8 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, well kept grounds. True escape in the jungle, among nature right outside the door. Extremely happy with our stay. Lots of animal encounters. Friendly staff. Great food.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Shauna
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bruno
22 Dec 2025
Bruno
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Dana
22 Dec 2025
Dana
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Ashley
Travelled with family
21 Dec 2025
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.