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Rio Chirripo

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Deluxe Room The Nest | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Route 242 Gerarado, 50m N of the Cemetery, Canaan de Rivas, Rivas, San Jose, 11904
  • Place, Samaritan Chocolate
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Canaan Cheeses
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, The Secret Gardens
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

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Deluxe Studio Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room The Nest | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room The Nest

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, Mountain View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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River Cabin | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

River Cabin

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Romantic Room, 1 Bedroom, Hot Tub | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Romantic Room, 1 Bedroom, Hot Tub

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Casa Cafe | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Casa Cafe

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Rio Chirripo

Riverfront lodge with free breakfast and health club
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free lodge has a restaurant and a health club. Free breakfast (local cuisine), free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area.
Rio Chirripo offers 12 accommodations with free toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This Rivas lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool and a health club.

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

During your stay at Rio Chirripo , you're just a quick walk from Samaritan Chocolate. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free local cuisine breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, meeting rooms and a gift shop
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and yoga classes
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Samaritan Chocolate and Canaan Cheeses
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Cats and dogs welcome free of charge (restrictions apply)
Rio Chirripo offers its guests an outdoor pool and a health club. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Rio Chirripo . You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Rivas lodge is smoke free.

Guests are served a free local cuisine breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Rio Chirripo has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 15-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 2000
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 9 August 2025 to 31 May 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 30 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email 5 days before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 15-device limit.

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