Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

3.5 star property
Riverfront hotel with 5 outdoor pools and free breakfast
VIP Access

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Hot springs
Garden
Ecotours
Deluxe Cabin, 2 Queen Beds | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished
Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, aromatherapy

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Bar

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, Rincón de la Vieja Volcano
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪97 min drive‬
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Room options

Deluxe Cabin, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 721 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Cabin, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 721 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Guayabo

Blue River Resort & Hot Springs places you 29.1 mi (46.8 km) from Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park. This 24-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with 5 outdoor pools, free breakfast, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • La Catedral Waterfall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

Riverfront hotel with 5 outdoor pools and free breakfast
Guests staying at Blue River Resort & Hot Springs enjoy access to 5 outdoor pools, a gym, and a sauna. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle for a fee. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this hot springs hotel include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a water dispenser.
42-inch LCD TVs offer entertainment. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and bathrobes, and pillowtop beds with down comforters ensure a restful night. Safes are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
5 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a waterslide and a sauna. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite 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 transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 150 mi
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental 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 - 104 ºF
  • 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 elevator
  • 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 organized 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

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 28.50 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (29 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)

Children and extra beds

  • Children 9 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 28.5 per day
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 15 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: USD 28.50 per pet, per stay
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 28.5 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • The minimum check-in age for Spring Break is 18 years old.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • 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
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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Blue River Resort & Hot Springs?

Blue River Resort & Hot Springs offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue River Resort & Hot Springs?

As of Oct 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue River Resort & Hot Springs on Oct 19, 2025 start from $97.2, excluding 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.

What is there to do near Blue River Resort & Hot Springs?

This hotel is located in Guayabo, close to Rincón de la Vieja Volcano and La Catedral Waterfall. Area de Conservación Guanacaste is also within a driving distance of 3.5 mi.

Will I be able to park at Blue River Resort & Hot Springs?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa at Blue River Resort & Hot Springs?

Blue River Spa is the hotel's spa and services include sports massages, Swedish massages, reflexology, and aromatherapy.

Does Blue River Resort & Hot Springs feature a casino?

No, Blue River Resort & Hot Springs doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Blue River Resort & Hot Springs?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 5 outdoor pools.

What do couples enjoy most about Blue River Resort & Hot Springs?

This riverfront hotel offers many amenities for couples, including in-room massages as well as 5 outdoor pools and a bar.

Are there hot tubs at Blue River Resort & Hot Springs?

No, but guests can enjoy 4 hot springs at this hotel.

Does Blue River Resort & Hot Springs feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Blue River Resort & Hot Springs serves free continental breakfast at Tiki Bar and Restaurant each morning.

Does Blue River Resort & Hot Springs allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Blue River Resort & Hot Springs for a fee of USD 28.50 per pet, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at Blue River Resort & Hot Springs?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Blue River Resort & Hot Springs?

The closest major airport to Blue River Resort & Hot Springs is Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR), which is about 25.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Blue River Resort & Hot Springs?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Blue River Resort & Hot Springs.

Does Blue River Resort & Hot Springs have a wedding venue?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Blue River Resort & Hot Springs.

Blue River Resort & Hot Springs Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 411 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 411 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 411 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 411 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 411 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jonathan, Ottawa

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

ryan

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

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

2/10 Terrible

megan

Stay Away – Nightmare- Facility, Location, and Terrible Customer Service! I booked a stay at Blue River Resort in Costa Rica but had to leave early due to unforeseen circumstances. Expedia was incredibly helpful and even contacted the hotel on my behalf to request any sort of refund—but the hotel flat-out refused. No flexibility, no understanding, just greedy management hiding behind their “policy.” To make matters worse, this place is completely off the beaten path, and the drive there was a disaster—all gravel roads, massive potholes, and constant dodging of cattle and stray dogs. If you don’t have a 4x4, be prepared for a rough, stressful journey. Had I known how bad the road conditions were, I would have never booked in the first place. And for the price? What a joke. There was very little air conditioning, making the room extremely uncomfortable. They claim to offer WiFi, but it barely worked—if at all. You might get a weak signal for a few minutes before it drops completely. So if you need to stay connected, forget it. To top it off, The front desk staff acted as if they cared and would be able to work something out. Instead of working with me on a reasonable solution, they sent me their policy and wouldn't budge. I wasn’t even asking for a full refund—just some understanding—but they clearly don’t value their guests. There are plenty of better places in Costa Rica with great customer service. Do yourself a favor and book somewhere else!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackson

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place with great amenities and kind stewards. Will travel here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dean, Fort Collins

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were so pleased with the thermal pools. No smell. We had them almost to ourselves mid February and thought the temp was perfect- the fresh water pool with slide was too cold tho. The property had lovely gardens and butterflies and sauna. Worth the sketchy roads we did at night not realizing we’d have to leave pavement for an hour or more @ 20 mph max
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bozena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place with hot springs Amazing waterfalls Nice hiking
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

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

Exceptional service!

Absolutely amazing grounds and service was beyond expectations. My daughter left her AirPods And they mailed them to us in the US!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything from beginning to end was amazing!! Everything was short walking distance and the staff were all incredible, highly recommended. James Brock
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Shoham

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We got a room with no water at all
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024