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Rio Chirripo

4.0 star property
Riverside lodge with free breakfast and health club

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Deluxe Studio Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View | Living area
Deluxe Room The Nest | Terrace/patio
Deluxe Room The Nest | Living area
Deluxe Room The Nest | Terrace/patio
Romantic Room, 1 Bedroom, Hot Tub | Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Route 242 Gerarado, 50m N of the Cemetery, Canaan de Rivas, Rivas, San Jose, 11904
  • Place, Samaritan Chocolate
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Canaan Cheeses
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, The Secret Gardens
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

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Deluxe Studio Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

Deluxe Studio Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, Mountain View

Deluxe Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Casa Cafe

Casa Cafe

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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River Cabin

River Cabin

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Romantic Room, 1 Bedroom, Hot Tub

Romantic Room, 1 Bedroom, Hot Tub

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room The Nest

Deluxe Room The Nest

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Private outdoor hot tub
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Rivas lodge include The Secret Gardens and Mariposario Casa Alegría.
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What's nearby

  • Samaritan Chocolate - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Canaan Cheeses - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Secret Gardens - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Miravalles Cross - 24 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Quebradas Biological Center - 32 min drive - 20.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪El Andaluz - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Buona pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Batsú Gastropub - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Antojitos del Maíz - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kapi Kapi - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Rio Chirripo

Riverside 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. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 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.

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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
  • Private picnics
  • 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
  • Vegetable garden

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 2000
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

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 within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 9 August 2025 to 31 May 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 30 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 15-device limit.

Property is also known as

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Rio Chirripo Lodge & Retreat Costa Rica/San Gerardo
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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.

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 Hermosa (36.6 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?

A champagne service and romance packages, as well as rainfall showerheads and private balconies in the guestrooms, 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.