Rio Chirripo

Location: Canaan de Rivas San Isidro Del General, San Jose, Costa Rica 50 metros noreste del cementerio de canaan de rivas, Rivas, cr

Star Rating: 9.9 Stars

Property Type: Lodges

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Non-smoking rooms
• Swimming pool
• Restaurant
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Safety deposit box
• Fax/photocopying
• Tour desk
• Ironing service
• Hot tub/Jacuzzi
• Massage services
• Packed lunches
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Board games/puzzles
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Concierge service
• Grocery deliveries
• Kid meals
• Heated pool
• Public Bath
• Outdoor furniture
• Coffee Shop on site
• Fruits
• Shallow end
• Spa/wellness center services
• Beauty Services
• Manicure
• Pedicure
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Food delivered to guest room
• CCTV outside property
• Access to health care professionals
• Face masks for guests available
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Mobile app for room service
• Happy hour
• Television in common areas
• Free wired internet
• Snack bar/deli
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Beach umbrellas
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Beach yoga on site
• Spa tub (surcharge)
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Private picnics
• Wine release events
• Exercise/lap pool
• Japanese garden
• Covered parking
• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Swimming nearby
• Charcoal grill
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Deluxe Room

  This double room provides a pool with a view. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which is fitted with a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The spacious double room offers a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Dressing room
  • Kitchen
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Cleaning products
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Heated pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Key access

• Family Room with Balcony

  This family room features a pool with a view. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which has a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The spacious family room features a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Dressing room
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Cleaning products
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Heated pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Key access

• Apartment with View and Balcony

  This apartment provides a pool with a view. Featuring a private entrance, this apartment also consists of 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The fully equipped kitchen has a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The apartment features a tea and coffee maker, a dining area, a wardrobe as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Dressing room
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Cleaning products
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Heated pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Key access

• Deluxe Double Room

  This double room offers a pool with a view. The well-equipped kitchen features a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The spacious double room provides a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with pool views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Dressing room
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Cleaning products
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Heated pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool towels
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Key access

• Junior Suite with Canal View

  The pool with a view is the standout feature of this suite. The suite features a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Dressing room
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Cleaning products
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Heated pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Key access

Guest Reviews

• Tobias (10/5): - Well-designed bungalows perfectly integrated into the natural landscape. A beautiful, untamed river flows through the garden, forming natural swimming basins among giant rocks. The staff is fantastic, and the owner stands out—clearly passionate about the project and genuinely committed to giving guests an unforgettable experience n/a
• Kelly (10/5): It was a lovely and refreshing stay - as always! - The tranquility & comfort The laundry detergent smell was very strong I could always smell it on the towels & sheets. It would be amazing if you could use a more natural detergent as those conventional laundry detergents are really toxic & full of hormone disrupting chemicals
• Mary (10/5): This was an enchanted hotel with abundant nature all around, and fantastic amenities! - The breakfast was fantastic!! We enjoyed the pre-breakfast of muffins, bread and jam and then were blown away by the 2 course breakfast made with delicious, healthy ingredients. We loved the open air windows, but did get a few moths and other insects in the room. But overall, it was fine.
• Cristina (10/5): immerse in nature and very relaxing - the room near the river was incredible
• Louisa (10/5): Exceptional - The food here is so good, delicious . One of my favorite places to stay in Costa Rica . Hot tubs , river dips , amazing food & wonderful staff. Oh and the garden , sublime 💖 Nothing
• Jessica (10/5): Exceptional - Gorgeous grounds. Attention to detail in every corner of the architecture. Great, professional staff. Wonderful massages. Our room sat above a roaring river. We loved the pool and hot tubs. Delicious food. Almost everything in we ate during the fixed dinners was delicious. One night the soup was so salty that we couldn't eat it- we thought it was a surprising quality control flop given how good everything else was.
• Bev (10/5): simply perfect. wish we could have stayed longer. - Everything. A little bit of paradise. accommodation special, pre- breakfast of pastries a lovely touch, food delicious and fresh. simply lovely. like everything
• Jose (10/5): Just amazing !!! -
• Laura (10/5): Yes! - the food is just excellent! the staff is super attentive, we loved it! very clean and neat space to connect with nature and yourself!
• Aaron (10/5): i will definitely love to come back! - everything about this place was wonderful. very beautiful landscaping all over the property. the staff were all friendly with great level of service. the views of the mountains were amazing to wake up to. can’t say that there was anything that I did not like
• Robert (10/5): Amazing will return - Superb grounds next to the river, most comfortable bed of our trip. Excellent breakfast & customer service. We didn't eat here as it was expensive and you could only have four courses. However we found great alternative restaurants within easy walk away.
• Claudia (10/5): Exceptional -
• Stearns (10/5): We plan to return next year…and hopefully the year after that! - simply magical!!!! There is nothing we would change! it was perfect and incredible food, staff and grounds
• Cheryl (10/5): we enjoyed the property and all it had to offer. we loved the wood fired hot tub and a dip in the river afterwards. the - beautiful surroundings, comfortable rooms, lots of options for things to do. breakfast and pre-breakfast was amazing.
• Dénes (10/5): Exceptional -
• Kristen (10/5): Exceptional -
• Eliza (10/5): Exceptional - most beautiful setting by the river, lush gardens, lovely staff
• Libby (10/5): Simply amazing! 5* - absolutely everything! the small details, the food, the river access the pool, the staff (and the 2 friendly cats); better than many 5* hotels we’ve stayed in! nothing!
• Carolyn (10/5): Birdwatching Paradise. - The aesthetic design is outstanding. The food was incredibly healthy and locally sourced. Our breakfasts were well planned and extremely generous. The Rio Spa professionals are experienced, with meticulous attention to wellness and healing. The yoga studio is impressive. The grounds were full of wildlife delights and we only left grounds to visit the nearby butterfly dome and a great lunch at Batsu Restaurant. I recommend staying at least three nights because of how wonderful your stay is. Children will be welcomed and safe in the secure oasis. The staff had a great idea of before and after photos (even if it's just a private lookbook) of guests when they arrive compared to when they leave. I definitely transformed over our two night stay. We did not like to leave. I thought the woodstove hot tub was brilliant and might hope that a similar non electric, wood fire, hair drying system/station could be made. With such a great pool, hot showers, jacuzzi (electrical) and the woodstove (non electrical) hot tub you're going to have wet hair at some point. Hair dampness robs/depletes the body's qi and my hair will not air dry. It would be great to be able to dry your hair without a noisy blow dryer. I think Rio Chirripo will solve this brilliantly. Perhaps they have hair blowdryer, but I did not want to use one in such a serene setting. The wood fire would be an ideal way to dry hair before evening comes.
• Tim (10/5): Exceptional - very kind staff and the food is amazing. facilities are well kept and very beautiful views.
• Rodney (8/5): Very good -
• Josephine (10/5): Exceptional - This is truly the best place to stay in Costa Rica. We loved everything. Spacious and comfortable rooms, beautiful area to walk around and relax. Garden with a Hot tub, whirlpool and swimming pool close by the river. Our highlight was the pre-breakfast in a basket, the yoga session in the morning followed by a delicious a la carte breakfast and all that with perfect vegan or vegetarian options. Even for dinner, don't miss it! Nothing! :)
• Andrea (10/5): Favorite place in Costa Rica - Stunning views, amazing property, exceptional food. This place is off the beaten path but well worth the effort to travel. The most comfortable beds in all of Costa Rica!! Everything about this place is magical and intentional.
• Louisa (10/5): the energy here is very special & the staff are ever helpful - LOVE this hotel , cabin rooms are wonderful . the food is fantastic, breakfast is perfect. hot tub by the river is the cherry on top . nothing
• Sichler (10/5): Amazing place and incredible good food - This Place and the food are incredible. The staff too :)
• Louisa (10/5): Exceptional - everything, especially breakfast & hot tubs nothing
• Lauren (10/5): Please take me back to this hotel! It was a treat for the soul, stomach, and eyes. Lo máximo. - It is difficult describe this place without using cliches and phrases that sound like exaggerations but are not. So, to sum up our stay, I can honestly say that our stay at Rio Chirripo felt like a stay in paradise. From the grounds to the services offered to the staff to the food, everything was absolutely incredible. One of the only places I have ever stayed that I would be more than thrilled to return to. Just a few of the things we loved: -Our room, the Rio Vista suite, was absolutely perfect. Gorgeous, bright, and private, with awesome views and its own huge outdoor deck/sitting area and great outdoor kitchen. -The people who work here. Roger, who works in the evening, was so friendly and kind. He makes incredible cocktails. Amanda, who works in the morning at reception, was also very helpful and sincere. -The food and drinks here. About an hour and a half before breakfast, a basket of homemade goodies and juice are dropped off at your door. And this is just the "pre-breakfast!" The breakfasts themselves are the best we've had at any hotel, ever. The coffee is riquísimo, the yogurt comes from a local producer, and the main breakfast plates are creative and colorful, with veggies incorporated as well. The dinners, which have an additional cost, were made with love and fresh ingredients. -The complimentary yoga class our first morning here. The teacher was kind and clear, and the yoga studio is so beautiful. Unfortunately there was no yoga class offered the second morning of our stay because a teacher could not be located. -The Chirripo river itself! It is just a five minute walk down from the main building of the hotel down to the river, which has many points of safe access. It was incredible to go into the river in the morning to wake myself up and then jump in one of the two jacuzzis on the property. Ahhhhh. -The massages we got from Jensi were incredible. I left feeling more relaxed than I have felt in a very long time. It would have been great if yoga could have been offered every day, but I understand that sometimes it can be hard to find a teacher. Perhaps if a morning class is not possible, an afternoon class could be offered.

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