Rio Chirripo

4.0 star property
Riverside lodge with free breakfast and health club

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Deluxe Studio Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View | Living area
Deluxe Room The Nest | Terrace/patio
Romantic Room, 1 Bedroom, Hot Tub | Living area
Deluxe Room The Nest | Living area
Deluxe Room The Nest | Terrace/patio
Rio Chirripo, by a peaceful river, offers locally-sourced breakfast flavors. The pool deck catches perfect sunlight for afternoon relaxation. Yoga classes and spa treatments rejuvenate, while beautiful natural surroundings create a tranquil atmosphere guests love.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Deluxe Studio Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Casa Cafe

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

River Cabin

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Romantic Room, 1 Bedroom, Hot Tub

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room The Nest

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Private outdoor hot tub
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
Route 242 Gerarado, 50m N of the Cemetery, Canaan de Rivas, Rivas, San Jose, 11904

What's nearby

  • Samaritan Chocolate - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Canaan Cheeses - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Secret Gardens - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Miravalles Cross - 24 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Quebradas Biological Center - 32 min drive - 20.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪El Andaluz - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Buona pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Batsú Gastropub - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Antojitos del Maíz - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kapi Kapi - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Rio Chirripo

Upscale lodge by the river
At Rio Chirripo , you can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace and a garden. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a Thai massage or a manicure/pedicure. Yoga classes are offered at the health club; the property also has laundry facilities, a fireplace in reception and a bar. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), access to a nearby health club and tour/ticket information
  • Coffee/tea in reception, 1 meeting room and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Rio Chirripo have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and composting
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, eco-friendly cleaning products and mini fridges

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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 stay for free
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 14 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on 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

Important information

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Free in-room WiFi has a 15-device limit

Property is also known as

Rio Chirripo Lodge Retreat Rivas
Rio Chirripo Lodge Retreat
Rio Chirripo Retreat Rivas
Rio Chirripo Retreat
Rio Chirripo Lodge & Retreat Costa Rica/San Gerardo
Rio Chirripo Lodge
Rio Chirripo Rivas
Rio Chirripo Lodge Rivas
Rio Chirripo Lodge Retreat

Frequently asked questions

Does Rio Chirripo have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Rio Chirripo pet-friendly?

Yes, Rio Chirripo allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 14 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Rio Chirripo ?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rio Chirripo ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Rio Chirripo ?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Rio Chirripo provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Rio Chirripo located?

Situated on a river, this lodge is within a 10-minute walk of Samaritan Chocolate and Canaan Cheeses. The Secret Gardens and Mariposario Casa Alegría are also within 15 minutes.

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