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Rio Chirripo

4.0 star property
Riverfront lodge with free breakfast and health club

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Deluxe Room
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
BBQ/picnic area
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$545
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

Explore the area

Map
Route 242 Gerarado, 50m N of the Cemetery, Canaan de Rivas, Rivas, San Jose, 11904
  • Samaritan Chocolate
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Canaan Cheeses
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • The Secret Gardens
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Buenos Aires (BAI)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Room options

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Room

Room

Highlights

Garden
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Garden
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
Toaster oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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River Cabin

River Cabin

Highlights

Garden
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
Toaster oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Casa Cafe

Casa Cafe

Highlights

Garden
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Toaster oven
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Exterior

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for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Canaan

At Rio Chirripo you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Samaritan Chocolate and Canaan Cheeses. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free breakfast (local cuisine). .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages and mani/pedis. For a drink, you can stop by the lodge's own lounge bar. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers as well as access to yoga classes. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Rivas lodge, you'll be 0.9 km (0.5 mi) from The Secret Gardens and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Cloudbridge Nature Preserve.
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What's nearby

  • Samaritan Chocolate - 7 min walk
  • Canaan Cheeses - 9 min walk
  • The Secret Gardens - 10 min walk
  • Cloudbridge Nature Preserve - 4 min drive
  • Chirripó National Park - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Andaluz - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Antojitos del Maíz - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bar La Estrella - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Buona pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Hotel Roca Dura - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Rio Chirripo

Riverfront lodge with free breakfast and health club
Rio Chirripo offers its guests an outdoor pool and a health club. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Rio Chirripo . You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Rivas lodge is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2000
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Rio Chirripo offers 12 accommodations with free toiletries. This Rivas lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 15-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Electrical adapters

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM
Guests will receive an email 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Rio Chirripo

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 15-device limit.

Property is also known as

Rio Chirripo Lodge Retreat Rivas
Rio Chirripo Lodge Retreat
Rio Chirripo Retreat Rivas
Rio Chirripo Retreat
Rio Chirripo Lodge & Retreat Costa Rica/San Gerardo
Rio Chirripo Lodge
Rio Chirripo Rivas
Rio Chirripo Lodge Rivas
Rio Chirripo Lodge Retreat

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Rio Chirripo ?

Rio Chirripo offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Rio Chirripo ?

As of 23 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rio Chirripo on 24 Feb 2025 start from AU$545.03, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Rio Chirripo ?

Yep, Rio Chirripo has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Rio Chirripo ?

The closest beach to Rio Chirripo is Playa Dominical (36.8 km).

Does Rio Chirripo have a pool?

Rio Chirripo has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Rio Chirripo a romantic place to stay?

Romance packages and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Rio Chirripo .

Does Rio Chirripo serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rio Chirripo ?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Rio Chirripo ?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rio Chirripo ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rio Chirripo ?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Rio Chirripo Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Florencia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Beautiful, green paradise
The service was awesome, the place has so many beautiful flowers and plants its a very happy place. The room i stayed in was a disappointment, no air circulation (no fan nor AC). The temperature outside was nice and cool, but the room does not have good circulation. No blackout curtains, so you wake up early, if you want to or not.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany, Brooklyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely grounds, comfortable rooms, beautiful views, helpful staff, free yoga, and agoutis at dusk! Plus, two resident kitties to visit with.

10/10 Excellent

Cole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Secluded Oasis in the Mountains
Incredible stay! Beautiful surrounding mountains and coupled with a resort style hotel that had beautiful Spanish architecture with a wide array of leisure and spa amenities. The staff were super friendly and the owner was warm and welcoming. We will definitely be revisiting for a longer stay next time!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very very nice! Property was beautiful. Only think I regret is not being there longer to take advantage of the area and the property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The river and swimming hole are amazing. Loved how close you are to hiking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are grateful for our stay at Rio Chirripo. We would like to thank the staff and the River, Rio Chirripo and the mountainous for welcoming us warmly. This is a special place!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
THIS PLACE IS UNREAL .........
The beautify of this place and the magic of the resort is something I feel words can not do justice!!! The cabins are like something out of a fairy tale .....the area is so beautiful I keep thinking “ oh my god is this real ?” The staff is loving , warm , and give a 5 star experience ! It’s right ON the river and the spa room is basically up against it . Please go here, it’s a healing magic you have to see for yourself !!! ( you probably need 4 wheel drive if you want to explore area )
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Checks all the boxes!
My wife and I travel extensively and have and have property in Costa Rica. We were told by some Costa Rican friends about Chirripo and decided to take a weekend trip. Staff and service were superior. The owner Frank pays attention to the details and it is reflected throughout. Food was superior and facility and grounds had a true Costa Rican "vibe." Summary - we will recommend for for family and our CR friends.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rio chirripo lodge stay Feb 2020
Rio chirripo lodge is amazing. The property is beautiful, rooms well appointed and service outstanding. We also had several meals at the lodge and the food was delicious. We hope to someday visit again as this is a very special place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful, unique and very special place in the mountains of Costa Rica. Being alongside the Rio Chirripo offers a very special opportunity to swim in the cold and invigorating water of the river, and then warm up in the wood-fired hot tub. The views of the mountains are stunning, as are the many thoughtful details of the grounds and amenities. There is a special magic here and visitors can feel it.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Antoine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
amazing stay
Everything was perfect ! Awesome large property in the mountains with private river. The building is gorgeous, you can swim in the river and all the employees are nice, kind and super helpful. I have a lot of intolerances and they made my stay wonderful taking care of it. Great dinner and breakfast, everything was fresh. I recommend this place 100% Bravo to all the team
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff. Amazing surroundings and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in 2 lodges. The first was the upper Rio Vista which was beautiful, clean and modern. unfortunately, there was a booking problem and the we were moved down to the Spa Vista for the 2nd night which was more 'rustic'. It was also noisy due to the proximity of the adjacent waterfalls which did not help sleep. We were given a meal discount for their mistake. The evening food was vegan and somewhat bland; not particularly enjoyable or cheap. We should have been given notice that the food was vegan. Lastly, there was a large yoga group staying at the same time and it felt that we were 'secondary' to them, particularly at the meal times. OK, but could have been better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
little Paradise scape
Very nice place! Breakfast ousting good! There is always room to improvements. After 8pm no service for example I want use the Jacuzzi it wad too hot!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

MaggyMae

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every employee was super nice and so helpful. The view was incredible, what a beautiful piece of property. The common areas were exceptional--enjoyed every meal, lounging in "lobby" area where there was a fireplace and great lounging furniture, and walking the grounds down to the stream rushing over the rocks. Yoga on the yoga deck was delightful and great way to start the day-I'm not experienced at yoga, but still enjoyed it. Our room was charming, modern bath.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Costa Rica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfull place to have a vacation, relaxed, small and very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a absolutely amazing place! It doesn’t get any better than this and it is so affordable for being so perfect. I will recommend everyone I know to stay here if they are ever in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Helena, Guttenberg NJ, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great host Frank and Oriana; so friendly and warm people! Amazing place! :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely but overpriced
Lovely but overpriced
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

gene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely grounds, and the room was excellent. Frank, the owner, was terrific and we walked with him and he escorted us on a cloud forest walk in the nearby national Chirripo National Park. Great breakfast and we had evening meal in the nearby town. The whole experience was a wonderful last day for us in a 8 day Costa Rica vacation before returning back to the USA.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Karol made our stay amazing. From the greeting to departure, she was a complete delight.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Amazing staff helping guests beyond their duties and norms (we checked out our room and headed to mountains for hiking for two days. They let us leave our loggage and car in hotel, and take shower at pool after return without extra charge. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Very peaceful middle of nature. Breakfast was super tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018