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Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

3.5 star property
Riverside hotel with 5 outdoor pools and spa services

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Hot springs
Lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine, pool views
Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds
Ecotours
Ecotours

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$321
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
HDTV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Garden view
  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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 restaurant and free breakfast (local cuisine). .A day of pampering at Blue River Spa can include deep-tissue massages, body wraps and body scrubs 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 breakfast is served. 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 - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

Riverside hotel with 5 outdoor pools and spa services
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs offers its guests hot springs, 5 outdoor swimming pools, a waterslide, and a sauna. 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, spa services, 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
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2010
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (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 24 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.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are 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. There are 4 hot springs on site.

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

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine 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
  • 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

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
  • Reflexology
  • 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

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 time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 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 at least 24 hours before arrival 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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 7:30 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 28.50 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 29 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.

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 28.50 per pet, per stay

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, debit cards and cash
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher 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
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs Rincon de la Vieja
Blue River Resort Hot Springs
Blue River Resort Hot Springs Rincon de la Vieja
Blue River Resort Hot Springs Guayabo
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Hotel Blue River Resort & Hot Springs Guayabo
Guayabo Blue River Resort & Hot Springs Hotel
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Blue River Hot Springs
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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 31 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue River Resort & Hot Springs on 8 Feb 2026 start from AU$320.62, 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?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer 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 local cuisine brekkie is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 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 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Blue River Resort & Hot Springs Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 437 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 437 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 437 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 437 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 437 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ricardo

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was delicious and every place we went was clean and beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Julie

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was beautiful but you cannot bring any food into your room or onto the property, something to be aware of prior to booking.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LUCIA, Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hot springs and grounds to walk around. Very remote and limited food choices at only restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

jessica

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie, Maitland

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I heard it was great for bird watching, animals and had a view of the volcano. I must no have got lucky. I didn't see any of that. The food was okay. The room had a lot of noise because the wind blowing large seeds of the trees above it. Woke up about 4 times to what sounded like large rocks hitting the metal roof. Staff was okay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan, Ottawa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Was there in the off season. Breakfast was suppose to be 7am to 9pm but they stopped bringing out food at 8am and put everything away at 8:30. For meals had to ask staff for the menu, walk over to get their attention to order, and then remind them to bring out the food. This happened for every meal. Grounds were nice but not everything was maintained. The food was excellent though.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

GIAN FRANCO

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
In general was fine. It is not a place for family with young kids. More for older people. The breakfast included is really bad, and the order food is over price. You can go out of the resort and fine amazing traditional food. Take in consideration the way to arrived to the resort it is not in a good condition
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tailakesha, Fredericksburg

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This resort was beautiful and I felt so at peace staying there. The grounds were immaculate and soaking in the hot springs was the highlight part of my evening. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Rustic charm in the rainforest

Rustic and wonderful!! Various soaking options, beautiful grounds & flowers & butterflies and flora and fauna. We even saw a sloth and howler monkeys. Massages therapist has magic hands! We would def stay here again. Be prepared to travel far on bumpy road. Food was great off the ball inclusive menu. People soooo friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lori-Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice resort but very remote with limited options for food and activities when it rains. The staff was great and the natural setting wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard, Seattle

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Carlos

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Check the room hot water and the issue with all the bathroom get wet when open the shower. And the issue of the hot water on the shower continue for the second day, you will consider to move us to another room, because you have 5 available rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo, Lyndhurst

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo, Lyndhurst

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs is a gem of a location. The roads in and out are a nightmare to drive in but the location itself is an idyllic oasis. We decided to stay here as part of our "Pure Vida exploration trip" because we knew we wanted to go see the Cathedral Waterfall (El Santuario). Blue River is ideally located for that purpose and was the main reason we initially booked it. It was never part of the plan to stay there but we are so glad we did. We never intended to make use of all their amenities but after hearing about them upon arrival we booked an additional day so we could get the full experience since our first day we arrived at night. We enjoyed the natural saunas (enjoying the company of some bats), lathered ourselves in the volcanic mud and then relaxed in the multiple hot springs and fresh water pools they have on site. Saw some cool birds at the bird lake, visited the miniature horses and donkeys and the peacocks they have. The staff were great and food was good (would recommend the Casado for lunch everytime). But by far the best part was the tour we booked with Geovany to see the El Santuario. He went above and beyond and took us on an awesome tour of that amazing waterfall. He made sure we had a safe trip and saw to it that we enjoyed ourselves. He had a wealth of knowledge about the environment/animals in the area and even managed to find us an elusive sloth my wife badly wanted to see. Would highly recommend taking the tour with Geovany.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds, lovely, hot springs, nice hotel. The road is the only difficult thing about the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rajasree

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We used a shuttle setup through the resort from the Liberia airport. The drivers were friendly and helpful. A portion of the 2 hr drive to the resort is rocky and bumpy. The gardens, spa, and pools are lovely. One freshwater pool was open and another was closed (but looked like it would be fun to swim in). The restaurant is great and has a wonderful breakfast that is included, but there is only one restaurant. Meal prices are similar to US prices. You can walk or drive to other restaurants. The yoga pavilion is lovely and an instructor was there one of the days we were there. There was a charge for the session. The zipline was closed due to storm damage, which was disappointing. Tubing was not available as the river was too low during the dry season. We did 2 hikes that were great. The Grand and Twin Waterfall and the Cathedral waterfall hike. These can be hot and rigorous, so be prepared. The staff were all attentive and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property! All staff are incredibly helpful and kind!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystyna

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. The gardens and pools were lovely and secluded. The staff went above and beyond. The first day our children asked for syrup with their pancakes and it wasn’t available, so the next day, sure enough-syrup for our pancakes! It’s the little things that stand out! It’s secluded, but that’s part of the charm ☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our 9 night stay at Blue River Resort and Hot Springs! The staff were all lovely and we had 3 amazing hiking tours with Kaylor to Sublime, Cathedral and a personalized night hike so that we could see red eyed tree frogs (we saw loads!). At the beginning of our stay I told Kaylor that I really wanted to see a sloth, so he made it his homework to find me one. He spent 30 mins looking in the botanical garden and he found me my sloth, and on my birthday to boot! We went to the farm where he grew up, met his father who had their horse saddled and ready for us when we retired from the Sublime hike. Sublime was incredible - the bluest pools of water and beautiful falls you will ever see. Kevin, Kaylor’s brother was also very sweet and works as a server at the restaurant. The food was quite good, but the food at Maryita’s and the other restaurant in Gavilan was DELICIOUS!!! If you want authentic Costa Rican food you should eat in town. We loved this place, the village and the beautiful people of the area. It was well worth the crazy rough road you have to drive in on.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025