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Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa

Property class: 2.5

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A woman in a swimsuit sitting in a hot spring surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.
A wooden cabin with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by trees.
A wooden room with two beds, a painting on the wall, and a window with a view of greenery.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$149
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

Explore the area

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2 km Sureste de la Escuela de Masella, Venecia, Alajuela, 11000
  • Place, Juan Castro Blanco National Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Laguna Río Cuarto
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Quesada City Park
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room

A neatly made bed with a geometric patterned bedspread, a single pillow, and a blanket folded at the foot. A small wooden nightstand with a lamp and a red and white object on it is to the left. A painting hangs on the wall above the bed.

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by dense forest.

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Cabin, Mountain View

A wooden room with two beds, a painting on the wall, and a window with a view of greenery.

Standard Cabin, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Traditional Cabin, Mountain View

A rustic wooden cabin with bunk beds, a wooden table, and a bench.

Traditional Cabin, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A wooden cabin with a tiled roof, a covered porch, and a small window.

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Cabin

A wooden room with a bunk bed, a ladder, a bed with a floral bedspread, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with a geometric patterned bedspread, a single beige pillow, and a blanket draped over the side. A small wooden nightstand with a lamp and a red and white bag is beside the bed. A painting hangs on the wall above the bed.

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Venecia

At Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa, you'll be 19.6 km (12.2 mi) from Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bosque Alegre. Highlights at this lodge include 5 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and free continental breakfast. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to hot springs and zip-lining. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and spa services. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights in the region of this Venecia lodge include Poás Volcano National Park and Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center.
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What's nearby

  • Juan Castro Blanco National Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Laguna Río Cuarto - 35 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Laguna del Hule - 53 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Quesada City Park - 53 min drive - 33.8 km
  • Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos - 59 min drive - 45.9 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • Soda Donde Pity
  • Restaurante Chaguite
  • Restaurante Win Jo
  • Tilapias Quecos
  • ‪Carniceria Maroto - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa

Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa offers its guests 5 outdoor swimming pools and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 3 meeting rooms available. Hot springs, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa. Free self parking is available.

This Venecia lodge is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa offers 9 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and portable fans. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, 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. Services include hot stone massages and massages. There are 5 hot springs open between 7:00 AM and 9:30 PM.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 5 hot springs
  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 5 hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 38 ºC
  • Hot stone massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 3 April to 8 April:
  • Parking area

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for CRC 3000.0 per night.

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.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CRC 3000.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
  • Hot springs access available from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa?

Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa?

As of 12 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa on 17 Aug 2026 start from AU$149, 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 Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa?

Yep, Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like hot stone massages.

Does Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa have a pool?

Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa has 5 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open from January to December.

Does Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa serve breakfast?

You bet, free continental brekkie is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa?

No, Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa?

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

Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

gretty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, relaxing pools and amazing staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is perfect if you want to completely disconnect and experience quiet time in nature. It’s like being put in the middle of a rainforest. All the staff is amazing, with excellent customer service and go above and beyond. Food is great and big portions. They all out did themselves.
The area with hot springs and the amazing mineral water you can drink .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Entire place was great!! Must see.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laima

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous setting!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zhukova

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for hot springs, nice restaurant in the property, the lodge had so many beds and was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant had a variety of delicious options, room was as advertised, parking available right outside your cabin
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nassim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Magical place and super friendly and kind staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful place amazing massages..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's out there from the basic touristy stuff so you are not at the Ritz but that is what you come here for. To get away and live with the land. Experience Costa. Close enough to Blue Falls, which should be on everyone's list. Property is what you imagine living in the Jungle would be like. Hear the Monkeys in the morning. The river rushing through the property. Only negative was that me and some of my group wanted to do the zipline, canyoning experience and there was a miscommunication on how to make that happen and we missed out on that... book it right away so they can do what they need to do to make it happen... don't wait until the night before to book I guess. Not a big deal, you should just know if that is on your list so you don't miss out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jaci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful…lots of green. Cabin was clean and easy walk to hot pools.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Karla

Liked: Staff & service
The staff is AMAZING! The place is rustic but the scenery is really beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent 6 nights here. Absolutely beautiful. A must on the bucket list.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our family really enjoyed our 2 night stay. My daughter and I each got massages and it was wonderful! The restaurant was great also.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

kerry

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The cabins were good, and everything you’d expect for a cabin, except it’s very very loud with the tin roof when it rains. The food at the restaurant was delicious and the staff were very friendly . The property was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ethan and Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved Recreo Verde! The staff were all nice and helpful. The hot springs and cold pools were all relaxing and well maintained. We hipe to be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All staff treated us like family. Everyone was helpful. Loved the grounds. We will go back there soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were looking for an “off-tourist” spot since we flew in from nyc and were driving up to La fortuna. This was an absolute gem. Plenty space for kids to run/play, hot springs, gorgeous river stream. We only had one morning, but would’ve easily stayed for a couple nights if we didn’t have our next stop scheduled! Totally recommend this place - be prepared as this is more like a high-end “glamping”. Plenty beds and sleeping accommodations. Very respectful and accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This location is in the middle of a forest at the end of a road. Very secluded, it is a local CR nature destination rather than a tourist area. We heard howler monkeys several mornings, saw an armadillo running by our cabin, & saw tons of hummingbirds. The hot springs are warm, at abt 100 deg F rather than Hot. The cool pools are crystal clear. Food in the restaurant is reasonable, good, plentiful & the breakfasts are outstanding. Due to its location it is probably better for someone with transport. The staff found us a local ride to get to a nearby, excellent butterfly garden & visit Venecia. It rained a lot while we visited, so be prepared for humidity! There's a YouTube video about their zipline & canyon activities. There are nets on windows & very few bugs. Lovely hammocks and chairs on the Morpho cabin porches. No utensils in the kitchens, but had a nice big frig.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

This beautiful location is a must!

Absolutely stunning property in the middle of the forest! This location is a must. You are surrounded by nature and all you hear day and night is the rushing of the river. Every single staff member there was very friendly and helpful. Cabins are spacious and include a kitchenette in them. Day activities were easy to schedule. Ziplining was fantastic here, highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ruth

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

Clean and comfortable

As soon as I mentioned to the front desk that I preferred to have a fridge a small one was delivered to my room. Room has a safe, desk, and comfortable clothing storage. Everything was clean and the cleaners available throughout the day. Unfortunately none of the rooms have windows that can be opened so there is always the a/c smell.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
If I had been paying less I would have given higher rating. But for the price I paid over New Years, it was not the best value. Cabins have tin roofs that are very loud when it rains, and without a solid structure and no windows, you can hear every sound from cabins next door. Still was charming and staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

SARAH

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I really wanted to like this place way more than I actually did. We received a confirmation email the day before we were to arrive, but when we arrived, they had no space for us. They were apologetic, but it still left us in a huge bind late at night in the rain. We found another spot to stay for the night and returned the next day. They gave us a free dinner in exchange for the inconvenience. The space is lovely. The cabins are cozy. Everything is spotless. My main frustration is that they are not honest in their pricing. There are two different "menus." One for Costa Rican visitors and one for everyone else. I was charged $40 more for a massage. When I questioned it and pointed it out on the price list, there was considerable disagreement among the staff, which was awkward but still resulted in my paying more. The staff encouraged us to dine using the standard, typical "buffet" meal, indicating that it would be easier and less expensive after we reviewed the menu. The "buffet" price was not listed on the menu. When we went to pay, the server needed to check the price. When she returned, we were shocked at how exorbitant it was. We questioned whether it was correct. She apologized and said yes. Even though the space was lovely, we left feeling like we had been taken advantage of and disrespected.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025