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Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

3.5 star property
Riverfront hotel with 5 outdoor pools and full-service spa

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Hot springs
Gazebo
Exterior
Deluxe Cabin, 2 Queen Beds
Ecotours

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Spa
The current price is NZ$308
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Cabin, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Cabin, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Cabin, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
HDTV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • 67.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Cabin, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Cabin, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Cabin, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Guayabo

A family-friendly stay in Guayabo awaits you at Blue River Resort & Hot Springs. You'll find Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park and Tenorio Volcano National Park in the region. Highlights at this hotel include 5 outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa and a restaurant. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and body wraps along with aromatherapy and reflexology. The restaurant, Tiki Bar and Restaurant, serves local and international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the gym, sauna, waterslide and pool loungers. Plus you'll find a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Guayabo hotel include La Catedral Waterfall and Area de Conservación Guanacaste.

What's nearby

  • La Catedral Waterfall - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • La Leona Waterfall - 78 min drive - 62.2 km
  • Rio Negro Hot Springs - 83 min drive - 42.2 km
  • Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park - 84 min drive - 46.9 km
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park - 110 min drive - 92.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

Riverfront hotel with 5 outdoor pools and full-service spa
As a guest of Blue River Resort & Hot Springs, you'll find a full-service spa, hot springs, and 5 outdoor swimming pools. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily.

A fitness centre, a sauna, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Blue River Resort & Hot Springs. An area shuttle within 150 mi and a round-trip airport shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Guayabo hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2010
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs offers 25 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and complimentary bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. In-room massages, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The on-site 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.

Languages

English, French, Hebrew, Spanish

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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 buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 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

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 28.25 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 77 lb per pet)

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 9 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children aged 9 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Blue River Hot Springs Rincon de la Vieja
Blue River Resort
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Blue River Resort Hot Springs Rincon de la Vieja
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Blue River Resort & Hot Springs?

Blue River Resort & Hot Springs offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue River Resort & Hot Springs?

As of 7 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue River Resort & Hot Springs on 23 Apr 2025 start from NZ$307.90, 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 Blue River Resort & Hot Springs?

Yep, Blue River Resort & Hot Springs has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Blue River Resort & Hot Springs?

The closest beach to Blue River Resort & Hot Springs is Coco Beach (56.1 km).

Is there a spa on site at Blue River Resort & Hot Springs?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Blue River Resort & Hot Springs. It has a sauna, a mud bath and hot springs. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Blue River Resort & Hot Springs have a pool?

Blue River Resort & Hot Springs has 5 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does Blue River Resort & Hot Springs have a waterslide?

Yep, this property has a waterslide!

What makes Blue River Resort & Hot Springs a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and garden-view dining, as well as pillowtop beds and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Blue River Resort & Hot Springs.

Is Blue River Resort & Hot Springs family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, 5 outdoor pools and a waterslide, it's no surprise that Blue River Resort & Hot Springs is a hit with families.

Does Blue River Resort & Hot Springs serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary buffet brekkie is offered daily between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blue River Resort & Hot Springs?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Blue River Resort & Hot Springs?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Blue River Resort & Hot Springs?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Blue River Resort & Hot Springs Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 391 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 391 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 391 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 391 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 391 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Shoham

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We got a room with no water at all
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful people at this property. From the moment we arrived, everyone was friendly, helpful and willing to make our time memorable. Costa Rica is a special place-Blue River encompasses that. I would definitely come back and we were so happy our first time in CR was here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing facility, lots to do and see, staff was wonderful!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people were great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Blue River is great. The grounds are beautiful, the room is nice with a comfortable bed, and the hammock on the patio was perfect for relaxing. The free breakfast in the morning is great, along with the rest of the menu. I love the volcanic mud, the natural thermal pool sauna, and the butterfly garden. This was my 2nd stay here & I will def be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jared

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel check in was easy. The room was clean and grounds were immaculately groomed. My kids especially loved the water slide! There was a sloth hanging out in a tree behind our room during our stay. We also saw lots of monkeys while soaking in the Jamaica pool. The restaurant was not our favorite of the trip, but the second night we visited Cocina de Mayrita for dinner based on another review. It was a highlight of the trip!! It was an amazing dining experience. Be sure to bring cash and an appetite!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort itself was nice. You had a private cabin that was kept clean and the property had much to explore in terms of pools and gardens. The real amenity of this property is its proximity to Cocina de Mayrita - which is the most delicious food I’ve had in Costa Rica and probably ever. Maybe 10 mins away from the resort, their cheap food and amazing hospitality makes the stay worth it. Not much else nearby. Food at the resort was alright, but wouldn’t stay more than a few nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jermaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jocelyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’re a family of 5 and shared one of their rustic cabins. We love the lush foliage,flora & fauna. Unique rainforest experience, surrounded by fragrant flowers,beautiful gardens, sustainable environment. Great staff,friendly people.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Altadena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great facility with wonderful staff. Tour guides were awesome. Food was very good a reasonably priced. Room was really fun. Would come back again for sure!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rejuvenating. Loved the pools and butterfly garden and mud
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful area! The resort is very peaceful and relaxing. The hot springs are amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Saint Charles

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a marvelous location for both the adults and the children. We loved our room, the service in the restaurant and the excursions. I would highly recommend this experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing spot hidden in the jungle.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the most magical place! When you’re done frolicking in all the different pools nestled amongst the most beautiful gardens and taking advantage of all the unique and free amenities and sites on the property you can have a delicious dinner and cocktails on site. I can’t wait to go back! It’s a rocky ride from Liberia though, make sure you rent a 4x4!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and large clean lodging
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy, Congers

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The property was very well-maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerilyn

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort is amazing and unique. The grounds are breathtaking. The cabins are awesome. The staff is friendly and helpful. There is lots to do. The wifi is spotty and the road to the property is very tricky to drive on - a 4-wheel drive vehicle is recommended with an experienced driver at the wheel. Once you get to the resort, though, you’ll be happy you came.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Tracy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Blue River Resort is a really lovely place, the gardens are beautiful and a nice walk even in the rain (it IS a rain forest - so you have to expect it!). There are different pools, both hot and fresh water, very nice to float in the heat! The restaurant has good food, excellent service! The rooms are nice, like a cottage, very large and quite comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The entire experience was very enjoyable. We did the cascade falls excursion and simply breathtaking. All of the staff were really nice made you feel special.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ilanit

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We booked a villa. The water in the shower was cold, every time we opened the faucet, the electricity flickered. We had a power outage. The curtains in the room fell from a height. Only one restaurant was open and they hurried to close it to go home. We really didn't enjoy ourselves, we ran away early in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023