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Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

10.857921, -85.31882
3.5 stars
600 m west of la Puente and Rio Celeste, Rincon de la Vieja, Costa Rica ‎1-866-539-0036‎ | Welcome Rewards™

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    4.4 out of 5 Excellent (65 reviews)
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    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. Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Aug 6, 2012

    Overview

    Rincon de la Vieja hotel, near Liberia, Costa Rica
    75 minutes by car or shuttle from Liberia, Costa Rica, the gateway for the beach resorts of Guanacaste located at the base of Rincon de la Vieja along the Caribbean (north) side. The Caribbean side uniquely features natural mineral “green” hot springs, blue volcanic rivers and is in the rainforest, with cooler and humid temperatures. Enjoy 4 large spectacular hot springs pools, a bullet water slide, botanical gardens, butterfly gardens spa, gym and Tiki Bar and Restaurant. Manny Eco tours.

    Experience Authentic Costa Rica
    4 large spectacular hot springs pools, each unique; a bullet waterslide and fresh water pool; botanical gardens with 800 varieties, orchid garden, hummingbird center, frog, fish and turtle ponds; large butterfly gardens featuring tropical Latin American species; spa treatments; full gym, wet and dry saunas; poolside Tiki Bar and Restaurant offering delicious fresh, continental and local foods; many nearby nature tours including horseback riding gorgeous waterfalls and blue volcanic rivers.

    Rooms
    20 luxurious rustic mountain cabanas; 720 sq ft, soundproofing & air cond.; view of volcanoes; balconies with hammock; 2 queen size pillowtop beds feature premium bedding; 42” plasma TV & premium satellite channels; complimentary wireless internet; in-room safes; refrigerator & coffee/tea maker; complimentary toiletries, hair dryers & welcome amenities. More beds possible.No-smoking.

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    What you need to know

    • 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.

      • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.

    • Check-in time ends at: 8 PM
    • Minimum check-in age is: 18
    • Check-out time is: noon
    • Early departure fee charged
    • Check-in time starts at: 2 PM
    • Pets allowed
    • Pet policy - dogs and cats only
    • Maximum number of pets per room: 1
    • Pet maximum weight in kg is: 35
    • No elevators
    • MasterCard
    • Visa

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • A resort fee is included in the total price displayed.
    • Children 9 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

    Amenities

    • General
    • Bar/lounge
    • Designated smoking areas
    • Garden
    • Number of buildings/towers - 14
    • Patio
    • Picnic area
    • Poolside bar
    • Suitable for children
    • Swimming pool - children's
    • Swimming pool - outdoor
    • See more facilities
      • Area shuttle (surcharge)
      • Complimentary reception
      • Free guest parking during stay
      • Free Wi-Fi
      • Luggage storage
      • Number of floors - 1
      • Number of outdoor pools - 5
      • On-site medical assistance available
      • Pool sun loungers
      • Total number of rooms - 20
      • Tours/ticket assistance
      • Waterslide
      • Year Built 2010
    • Rooms (all rooms include)
    • Blackout drapes/curtains
    • Clock radio
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Desk
    • Hair dryer
    • In-room safe
    • Iron/ironing board (on request)
    • Rollaway/extra beds available
    • Welcome amenities
    • Window opens
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      • Access via exterior corridors
      • Air conditioning
      • Ceiling fan
      • Climate control
      • Coffee/tea maker
      • Daily housekeeping
      • Down comforter
      • ESPN
      • Free movie channels
      • Furnished balcony or patio
      • HBO
      • HDTV
      • Individually furnished
      • In-room massage available
      • Mountain view
      • Pillow menu
      • Pillowtop mattress
      • Plasma TV
      • Pool view
      • Premium bedding
      • Premium TV channels
      • Private bathroom
      • Refrigerator
      • Satellite TV service
      • Shower only
      • Soundproofed rooms
    • Services
    • Free parking
    • Multilingual staff
    • Porter/bellhop
    • Safe-deposit box at front desk
    • Sauna
    • Security guard
    • Self parking
    • Spa services on site
    • Steam room
    • Wedding services
    • View more services
      • Airport transportation (surcharge)
      • Coffee/tea in lobby
      • Concierge desk
      • Front desk (limited hours)
      • Health club
      • Laundry facilities
    • Business & Event
    • Event catering
    • Accessibility Features**
    • Accessible bathroom
    • Accessible parking
    • Accessible path of travel
    • In-room accessibility
    • Roll-in shower

    **These amenities may be available only in some rooms or units. Some amenities may incur additional fees.

    Awards

    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.

    Dining

    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.

    Recreation

    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.


    • Hot springs on site

    Check-in information

    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.

    Terms & conditions

    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.

    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.

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    Nearby Activities & Points of Interest

    3.0+ mi

    • Hacienda Santa Maria - 4.8 miles
    • Guachipelin - 7.8 miles
    • Rincon de la Vieja National Park - 10 miles
    • Miravalles Volcano - 14 miles
    • Church of La Ermita La Agonia - 17 miles
    • Bijaqua - 18 miles
    • Liberia Parque Central - 18 miles
    • Downtown Liberia - 18 miles
    • Santa Rosa National Park - 20 miles
    • Africa Mia - 21 miles
    • Liberia Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 23 miles
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    • Family (7)
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    • Other (49)
    4.7 / 5
    Outstanding

    Score breakdown (from 7 reviews)

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      (5)
    • 4.0
      (2)
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    Average rating for:

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      4.7
    • Comfort
      4.7
    • Condition
      5.0

    Reviews: Overall

    Blue River Resort & Hot Springs
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "adventure family"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    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
    1 night family trip in Jul 2012
    Dave
    US

    Blue River Resort & Hot Springs
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "blue paradise"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    extremely beatiful place to stay plenty of ecoturistic activities. excellent restaurant and spa services.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night family trip in Jan 2012
    MARCO C
    US

    The following English reviews were posted by Hotels.com guests from other countries

    Blue River Resort & Hot Springs
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Worth every penny."

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    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
    1 night family trip in Mar 2013
    Stacy
    CA

    Blue River Resort & Hot Springs
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "awesome"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    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
    2 night family trip in Dec 2012
    Chris
    MX

    The following reviews were posted by Hotels.com guests from other countries

    Blue River Resort & Hot Springs
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Nos encanto y regresaremos!"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    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 more
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    3 night family trip in Jul 2012
    lekalo
    CR

    Blue River Resort & Hot Springs
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      3.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    This guest did not leave a comment.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    4 night family trip in Dec 2011
    A Traveller
    SE

    Blue River Resort & Hot Springs
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Hotel paradisiaco"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    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 more
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night family trip in Dec 2011
    Julián C.
    HN

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