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Located in San Gerardo, Rio Chirripo features a garden and year-round outdoor pool. Free WiFi in the main area is available. Some units have a terrace and/or balcony. There is also a kitchenette in some of the units, fitted with a fridge and stovetop. Every unit features a private bathroom with a shower. Towels are available. Rio Chirripo Lodge & Retreat also includes a spa center and hot tub. The property also offers packed lunches. Car hire is available at the property and the area is popular for hiking. Uvita is 22 mi from Rio Chirripo. The property is a 3.5 hours drive from the Juan Santa Maria International Airport and 4 hours north of the border with Panama.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 king bed
and
1 queen bed
2 queen beds
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.1
High score for Rivas
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jessica
    United States of America United States of America
    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.
  • Laura
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    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
    United States of America United States of America
    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.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • La Cocina de Rio
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Rio Chirripo
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Tour desk
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Safe
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Smoke-free property
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • Pool with view
    • Heated pool
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Spa
    • Yoga classes
    • Full-body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Spa facilities
    • Body wrap
    • Body scrub
    • Body treatments
    • Pedicure
    • Manicure
    • Beauty services
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Public Bath
    • Open-air bath
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa
      Additional charge
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules

    Rio Chirripo takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Rio Chirripo accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note this is a non-smoking property.

    Although there is no restaurant, meals are offered upon previous request.

    The bar is limited: offered are wine, beer, juices and smoothies as well as coffee and tea.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Rio Chirripo of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    FAQs about Rio Chirripo

    • The prices at Rio Chirripo may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Rio Chirripo has 1 restaurant:

      • La Cocina de Rio

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Rio Chirripo on this page.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Yes, Rio Chirripo is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Room options at Rio Chirripo include:

      • Double

    • Guests staying at Rio Chirripo can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free

    • Rio Chirripo offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Spa
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Walking tours
      • Public Bath
      • Beauty services
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Manicure
      • Swimming pool
      • Pedicure
      • Happy hour
      • Body treatments
      • Open-air bath
      • Body scrub
      • Body wrap
      • Spa facilities
      • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
      • Spa/Wellness packages
      • Back massage
      • Neck massage
      • Foot massage
      • Couples' massage
      • Head massage
      • Hand massage
      • Full-body massage
      • Yoga classes

    • Check-in at Rio Chirripo is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Rio Chirripo is 4.3 miles from the center of Rivas. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.