Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.
**These amenities may be available only in some rooms or units. Some amenities may incur additional fees.
A Green / Sustainable Property - First Party Certified
This property has performed a self-assessment, also known as First Party certification, of its sustainable tourism practices through The Green Leaf Business Scheme thus taking steps to understand its impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. The property's claims have not been independently verified by a second or third party certification program.
Food and Refreshments are taken care of at Blue River's Tiki Bar and Restaurant found amongst the pools and close to the cabanas, with views of the volcano and lush landscaping. Enjoy delicious meals, refreshments and snacks while listening to the sound of water flowing as you and culminating at the bar as a cascading waterfall. Our chef is renowned for serving up fresh local and continental delights. Full American breakfast is included with the room rate.
Guests of the hotel have full access to the botanical gardens, butterfly gardens, mud bath and natural sauna, hot spring pools, fresh water pool & bullet slide, hummingbird sanctuary, frog and fish ponds and the gym. Price includes full American breakfast, tax and entrance to resort activities. There are also many nearby Eco-tours and adventures to choose from, like the blue river, zip lining, water tubing, river rafting, horseback riding, waterfalls, and several nature visits -they are not to be missed. Our jewel is the natural mineral green hot springs found bubbling-up from the surface, at the resort, which are harnessed to fill 4 large spectacular pools. Each pool has different features and temperature. Add to this the fresh water pool with a bullet water slide. Great fun for kids and adults! Indulge yourself in a revitalizing Spa treatment and release yourself to the serenity. Experience the natural mud bath and natural sauna found in the middle of the Botanical Gardens where the hot springs creek flows alongside a fresh water creek. The mud is warmed in the water and the sauna is built over the hot springs. Then wash off the mud and cool off in the fresh water stream. At the Botanical Gardens enjoy over 800 different varietals - plus the orchid garden, hummingbird sanctuary, frog, fish and turtle ponds. Each major rainforest species of trees and flowers are grouped together. Relax on one of the benches, taking in the colors, smells and beauty. The Butterfly Gardens feature exotic Costa Rica varieties such as the blue morpho. Receive a tour and learn about the life cycle as butterflies fly, feed, mate and lay eggs. Eco-adventure tours are all nearby! Only the north side of Rincon de la Vieja National Park and Volcano offers opportunities distinct and unique as compared to the south side. The environment is cool lush rainforest and only are found 2 blue volcanic rivers (Rio Azul & Rio Penjamo); natural mineral green hot springs, abundant and different species of animal life; plus many grand waterfalls. For the young and the young at heart there is much to offer. Another very important advantage is that everything is close at hand. Pricing includes full American breakfast, tax and entrance to resort activities.
Office hours are 8 AM to 8 PM.
Guests planning to arrive outside these hours must contact the property in advance, using contact information in the confirmation received after booking via this website. Check-out after 8 PM is by prior arrangement only.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.
"adventure family"
if you like the outdoors and have an adventurous family, you will like Blue River. make sure to get the guided waterfall excursion - make sure to take your swimsuit and swim under the falls. 30-60 minute drive on a fairly tough dirt road...only way up. staff was great. the hotsprings pools were nice - kid friendly.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"blue paradise"
extremely beatiful place to stay plenty of ecoturistic activities. excellent restaurant and spa services.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Worth every penny."
It was a beautiful hotel, located right in front of the volcano. Every morning spectacular views and cool breezes mixed with the Costa Rican sun. The grounds were beautiful with tons to see and do. We went tubing and on the zip line during our stay. Would go back in a heart beat.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"awesome"
We didn't like that you have to drive 20km on a dirt road only to show up and see a lobby that's still under construction. However, every single other thing about this hotel is excellent. The service is impeccable, the activities are lots of fun, and everything you could want from a hotel is done to the best of their abilities.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Nos encanto y regresaremos!"
Las cabañas son preciosas y las duchas super comodas, grandes y de buena presion (lo cual fue dificil encontrar en Costa Rica). Las piscinas deliciosas! A nuestro hijo de casi 2 años le encanto el tobogan de agua (claro que siempre se tiro con nosotros!). Los guias en las excursiones (a caballo y a pie) no pudieron ser mejores! Ronald es increible, […] paciente, y sabe muchisimo de TODO! Maria y Villa (esposo de Maria) siempre hicieron lo maximo para que nuestro viaje fuera de lo mejor. De verdad lo unico agridulce fur que como estabamos con nuestro chiquitin, no pudimos hacer zipline (canopy), pero ya lo haremos en otra oportunidad!El lugar es magico y el camino emocionante...nos encanto toda la experiencia! Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Hotel paradisiaco"
Como explica el título, hotel espectacular, bien equipado, excelentes habitaciones, situación paradisíaca. Sólo un par de comentarios: - No había internet inalámbrico tal y como se anuncia, en las habitaciones no hay ninguna señal. Nosotros en lo particular no lo echamos de menos pues este hotel a lo que invita es a la desconexión total, pero considero […] que las descripciones deben ser ajustadas a la realidad. - El hotel está situado, efectivamente, en las faldas del volcán del Rincón de la Vieja, pero no está en ningún modo cercano a las dos entradas a este parque (Pailas y Santa María). En otras palabras, no recomiendo utilizar este hotel como base para visitar el parque nacional por las entradas mencionadas, sí como estancia de fin de semana o si se desea conocer el parque con las excursiones que el propio hotel proporciona. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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