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Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa

4.0 star property

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Food and drink
One-Bedroom Chalet | Lake view
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One-Bedroom Chalet

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Carretera a Orosi de Puente Negro, 2.5 km mano derecha, Dulce Nombre, Cartago, 95-7100
  • Place, Iglesia de San José Orosi
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Mirador Orosi
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Lankester Botanical Garden
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪86 min drive‬

Room options

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King Room with Garden View

King Room with Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds

Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite with Mountain View

Suite with Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 68 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two-Bedroom Villa

Two-Bedroom Villa

  • Resort view
  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, alarm clocks, wheelchair access

Economy Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Dulce Nombre

Located in Dulce Nombre, Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa is on the riverwalk, within a 10-minute drive of Iglesia de San José Orosi and Museo de San José Orosi. .This hotel is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Lankester Botanical Garden and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Lankester Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Iglesia de San José Orosi - 18 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Museo de San José Orosi - 18 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Mirador Orosi - 22 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Lankester Gardens - 22 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Lankester Botanical Garden - 22 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Curridabat Station - 39 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar y Restaurante Coto - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Carnes Valle Fertil - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bar El Nido - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rabbit's Burger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪soda el guallabo - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa

Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa offers 69 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

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, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials. There are 2 hot springs open between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM.
Make yourself at home in one of the 69 guestrooms. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Treat yourself with massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor pools and hot springs. This Colonial hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
At Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Dulce Nombre? This hotel has 269 square feet (25 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa has a restaurant on site.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 hot springs
  • 2 outdoor pools

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (269 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 hot springs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot springs open from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 36 ºC
  • Hot stone massages
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 2 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • Built in 1996
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: CRC 20000

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CRC 10000 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of CRC 5000 and a deposit of CRC 25000 per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: CRC 25000 per stay
  • Pet fee: CRC 10000 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay) plus CRC 5000 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: CRC 20000 (subject to availability)

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 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 20 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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
Hot springs access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Rio Perlas Spa & Resort

Hotel Rio Perlas Spa & Resort Orosi

Perlas Rio

Rio Perlas

Rio Perlas Spa

Rio Perlas Spa Orosi

Hotel Rio Perlas Spa Resort Orosi

Hotel Rio Perlas Spa Resort

Hotel Rio Perlas Spa Resort

Perlas Thermal & Dulce Nombre

Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa Hotel

Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa Dulce Nombre

Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa Hotel Dulce Nombre

Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 165 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leonela, Pawtucket

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We purchased a day pass to enjoy the beautiful hot springs at Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa, and it was absolutely worth it! The pools were relaxing and well-maintained, and we also went on a scenic hike that made the experience even more special. One of the highlights was visiting the farm and getting to pet the animals—it added such a fun, unique touch. We had an amazing time overall and definitely plan to return when we’re back in Costa Rica!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viktoriya

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ramon

Travelled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting. Friendly and helpful staff. Great experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

AA

Travelled with family, Business traveller
The surroundings was very relaxing. I would go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Beautiful but not exactly like the description

Hotel Rio Perlas is in a beautiful remote setting. (In other words, don't plan on eating out anywhere but at the restaurant and bring any snacks you want with you.) The property is lush, green and tropical. Hidden among the vegetation you will find small concrete hot tubs. There are enough to go around so you don't have to share. There are also 2 large pools, one hot spring fed and the other one is cool. Unlike the amenities listed, there was no down comforter (who needs it in the tropics anyway), no were there blackout curtains and the toiletries certainly weren't "designer." Once I got over the feeling of being deceived, we had a very nice stay, in spite of the moldy room smell. (Hard to solve that one in the tropics). The staff was pleasant. The breakfast was fine but not spectacular. I had to ask the woman attending the restaurant twice to bring more fruit and silverware. (She was busy talking on her cell phone.) If you love natural beauty and have expectations for 3 star and not 5, this is a peaceful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

M. Suzy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Probably great but not worth it for off season.

We rented the Presidential Suite and it was impressive. The grounds with the hidden hot springs and steep hike to the waterfall are really enjoyable. Being off season, the place was a ghost town. I get it that the hotel wants to save on resources when there are so few guests but they took it to a ridiculous level. We had no towels in our room which they kindly brought us but then we had no swim towels so we had to use our shower towels. The restaurant was empty and when we were pointed to a table that had no less than six dead bugs on the table cloth, the waitress got an attitude when we asked her to wipe them off and instead grabbed up the table cloth and all and slammed down a paper napkin holder rather than give is the cloth ones. My wine glass was cracked and my water glass had lipstick on it. The small plate of pasta in oil was $15. The waitress gave us 2 bottles of wine to choose from and just set the bottle down without opening it, pouring it, or having us taste it. When my son went to the lobby for water they told him no, because they just mopped. Don’t get me started on asking for a wine bottle opener for a room with a wet bar, fridge, and wine glasses. If you are going to strip it down to no service/awful service, you should simply close for the slow month, not treat your few guests like they are a nuisance.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay here. It is kind of out of the way to get to, but there was really no reason to go anywhere. The grounds are amazing and we loved swimming in the hot springs pool. Restaurant on site had delicious dinner and amazing breakfast (typical fare, but buffet style and high quality).
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Giovanni

Bad Food here, better places for similar value

Personally I liked the nature, and the relaxing sounds of the river, however in terms of hotel services there're shady actions that make you dislike this place. Food, very bad. You have free breakfast but don't expect good taste, temperature or variety on this one, seems that the hotel want to save a lot of money on their free breakfast so, low your expectations to a regular hostel meal. Buffet Breakfast Serving portions are managed by staff so you don't go crazy with it; Restaurant menu is very limited and portions very small I do reccomend to leave the place and eat somewhere else, is a touris area and you can find much better prices and local flavors around. Main gate close at 9pm , if you leave your room for dinner be aware that if you don't come before 9pm you will end up sleeping in your car./ Lack of proper information to find places: Theres suppose to be a waterfall, we walked and almost end up lost in the mountain because there's no clear path to this place, the receptionist will explain a cartoon map with the location and thats all you have. If you're looking for a relaxing place for a massage o spa experience go to San Carlos, this is not even close with the quality you may find there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful property, terrible food. Still chewing on a piece of premium steak, that took over 50 minutes to deliver, after waiting a reslly long time for my order to de taken. Dinner wasn’t better, Cordon-Blue piece of chicken was dissatisfying
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Safran, Las vegas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Speechless. I have stayed so many places in my life and this is the most magical. I sprained my ankle our first day leaving our room. The owner scooped me up put me in a car and Viktor the owner at PURA PORA took me and gave us the most amazing experience. Then gave me a walking stick to get around with. Pura pora is a MUST GO! RIO PERLAS is the most peaceful romantic and friendliest resort Ive ever been too. And by far my favorite spot in Costa Rica. Our second day we ran around town and came back and soaked in the thermal pools by the river. Perfect temperature! Our room 139 is next to a waterfall that pools into a large pond with an outlook. Its located in Tapanti and you can hike around without leaving. Viktor also sculpted the most incredible art pieces around the resort that are fun to find. All in all it was the most memorable and sacred experience that I will cherish for all my life. Cant wait to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff . Clean room . Peaceful and love the views
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Visionhawk, Santa Rosa, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful place, beautiful people!!!

Can't say enough about this hotel. Great place! River is beautiful, good food. nice rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is so beautiful, You must be ready for walking up and down hill. I recommended to anyone. but.... I was not too thrill with the housekeeping. the place is huge so I suggest to have a golf cart picking up people to take them different places. I was disappointed on our last night at the restaurant, we had bad service. all other days was fine. I also recommend to set some bird feeders around to attract birds. We also had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good for one night

The hotel description says 2 restaurants but one was closed when we were there. The premises were nice but could use a little updating. The bed was a little hard for my tastes.

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A little piece of paradise.

This is our second stay here, the first being six years ago for our sons wedding. The resort is a small piece of paradise nestling in the rain forest with a large varied selection of accommodation ranging from the large presidential bungalow with two bedrooms, spa bath and lounge with a bar! to the smaller bungalows /cabinas and wooden cabins, plus two blocks of apartments. The whole resort nestles in several acres of manicured rainforest with well cared for pathways and gardens and the hot thermally fed pool is wonderful to swim in and relax around. The restaurant and bar is positioned higher up to benefit from views over the the resort and offers Breakfast lunch and dinner. The area around Orosi valley is part of the oldest in Costa Rica and the drive around lake Cachi offers fantastic scenery and views. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful, all in all a wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018