Name: Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin
Address: Rincon de la Vieja, Liberia, Liberia Guanacaste, CR

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Zoe

Beautiful property with a lot of activities to enjoy and magical sites to explore. This includes a pool, hiking trails, several waterfalls and natural pools in the river, and the hot springs and mineral mud. Nice variety of tours too- the horseback riding/ tubing combo trip was fantastic! We loved the convenience of everything on the property! The breakfast buffet was very good, beds were comfortable, and service was helpful. We liked it so much, we extended our stay.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Matthew

We stayed in the luxury tents and they were amazing.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

gricelda

Beautiful place, great for families. Good food options.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

MATTHEW

This felt like a luxury resort because so many things around the hotel are included in the price...the natural hot springs, the walking trails to waterfalls, etc. The restaurant on the property was nice. The breakfast had made to order omelets and a buffet of great options. The property grounds are well-maintained and beautiful. This place had a luxury feel without the price.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Irlay

La experiencia es maravillosa los termales, las cascadas y la atención .

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

David

We have a family member either celiac and were thrilled to find the entire hotel was gluten free. We thought it was beautiful and well maintained. We thought some of the adventure guides could have been better, but we otherwise loved our experience and would highly recommend the hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Taline

We stayed one night but wish we could stay longer. Clean, large rooms. What was unclear during reservation but was a great surprise when we actually got there is that if u are a guest of the hotel, you get access to many nature attractions around without having to pay extra. So the hotel is on a privately owned land and on the same land are waterfalls, ponds, hiking trails. As a guest you have free access to all of these while non guests have to pay to access them.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

William

the location was perfect for all the adventures, great pool and outstanding food!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Judith

Love this place will definitely will come and stay here for longer time .. so much to see and do. Food is amazing !

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 May 2026

Drew

This property was good for location and access to national park nearby. Food was delicious, pool area was relaxing and enjoyable. Felt more commercialized. Room was clean. Felt dated, there was a big gap under door so we laid a towel there to limit bugs/lizards, very few outlets in room, mostly cold showers. Tubing experience was great. Would suggest bringing lots of snacks if traveling with kids. Would not stay again.

6/10

Pleasant

14 May 2026

Roberta

It was OK, but not what we expected. I didn’t realize that for every activity we had to get to our car and drive to it - very little that you could walk to from the main hotel.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2026

Bianca

Great place to visit for a weekend. Well maintained and the on-site restaurants had great variety. The waterfalls/ hot springs and all of the adventure tours were the star of the show.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2026

Mary

So much to do! Excellent massages, tubing trip, restaurants, and bar!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Gian-Carlo

Loved the waterfalls on site

6/10

Pleasant

26 Mar 2026

Kate

This would be a great stop for a luxury stay over a few days but wasn't worth the cost or distance for a single night stay. The sites of interest are spread out over quite a distance and it's not practical to fit in a visit to more than one of them between check-in and Costa Rica's early sundown. The rooms themselves are nice but not special, the cost/value proposition is really about what sites/activities are included and how easy they make it to book tours on the Hacienda grounds. The food was great but a meal of typical \"casados\" (the most economical option) ran our family of four $100 CAD. The grounds are beautiful and I would recommend the hacienda to those looking for an all-inclusive, but not a short stay.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Lawrence L

This is a great place to experience the nature around Rincon volcano. Easy access to the national park as well as multiple hiking trail associated with the property.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

Engin

Beautiful escape - huge property - hard to navigate all around.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

Eric

Great staff, especially the Adventure Tours. The All Day Adventure Tour was awesome. Do the private if available.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2026

Karen

This is a beautiful resort and location with many fun and engaging activities to choose from!!! The Staffers are absolutely lovely... so attentive, warm and kind. They really work from their hearts and make it look so easy, even when they are busy!!!! Pura vida, for sure ♥️ We loved our stay at Hacienda Guachipelin and will be sure to return!!!!!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2026

Caitlyn

This was a once in a lifetime place to stay. The amenities on site were amazing. Definitely worth the price.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2026

James

Room was clean and nice. Food was good

6/10

Pleasant

20 Feb 2026

sheryl

The resort felt very commercialized with lots of bus traffic

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Feb 2026

Scott

The land is incredible of course. The room we stayed in was nice and air condition worked great. Comfortable beds. The food with was just ok though.

6/10

Pleasant

19 Feb 2026

kristine

Price to quality don’t match

8/10

Excellent

30 Jan 2026

Amariah

Excellent

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2026

Nicolle

The adventure center was absolutely AMAZING

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2026

Kimberly

Our stay was amazing and unforgettable❤️❤️

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 Jan 2026

GHISLAIN

Belle chambre

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2025

Jenna

We just finished our fabulous stay. The room was spotless and we so appreciated the VIP welcome fruit platter! The grounds are clean, workers are friendly and very helpful, and the food was delicious. We enjoyed the hot springs and loved venturing to a couple of the Waterfalls. We did an all day adventure tour and had an amazing time tubing down the river, followed by ziplining through the canyon.
Our only complaint was at dinner our first night we waited just under one hour to receive our food. It was delicious, just wished we didn’t have to wait so long. We ate at the bar the following night and food came quickly.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2025

Jill

Room was very old. Could update. Outside of the condition of the room everything was great!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2025

Pam

Very nice clean rooms comfortable beds lots to do and the staff was top notch! Very polite and helpful especially with our older mother who was with us. Food choices were broad enough that everyone found something they liked restaurant and bar on the grounds and the adventure tours were super fun! Our adult kids had a great time!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2025

Amir

Nice clean and safe with options to do around the property. The hot springs were nice and clean and not too many people in the morning. Water falls were also well maintained

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2025

Kamen

Underrated place! Recommend it for all the activities.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2025

zsamae

Breakfast was awesome and delicious! Staff are all friendly!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2025

Justin

What an absolutely beautiful exceptional experience! Everything was amazing from the views, the staff, the food, the nature, wildlife and excursions. The pictures online just do not do it justice. I will recommend this place over and over to all that I know!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Matthew

Great stay for the price! Our initial thoughts were that it was kind of expensive but when we got here the service, food, parks and amenities included in the price were absolutely worth it!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2025

Joel

Amazing property.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2025

Georgina

Excellent place to stay. I have chosen to do so, on two different trips! Staff are incredibly attentive. Food is superb, and prepared with style!

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2025

Deborah

Nice property with many adventure amenities. We did not do the zip lining

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2025

Olga

Outstanding service. The extra activities (paid and for free) are very convenient.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Joshua K.

Great stay!

Wonderful staff! Beautiful property!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2025

Magdalena

We stayed in the hotel just one night and that was enough to see everything, but if you want to do more activities like rafting, zipline, or horseback riding I would stay for more days. The nature is all around the property, beautiful exotic gardens and lots of animals to spot. You need to try their products for hair that’s coms from their spa, hands down. I wish they had online shop I would be their regular customer.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

gary

Amazing place!

Excellent accommodations.
Excellent food and birding.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2025

Stuart

A beautiful resort. Very clean and excellent staff. Lots of fun excursions for our family of 6. Highly recommend.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2025

Stephen

This was a beautiful and very peaceful property. The foliage, vegetation, hummingbirds, and butterflies were extraordinary. Rooms were comfortable and just what you'd expect at an ecolodge. Adventures were top notch. It was enjoyable hiking to the hot springs and waterfalls. We had a blast on the horseback tour and white water tubing adventures.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2025

Maxime

Very convenient with lots of activities to do. Super safe and clean. Also close to national park and La Leona (by car). Included activities are cool. Tubing is the best everdone anywhere! (Not included but worth it)
A bit lack of intimacy as neighbours are very close and you can ear them talk in their room. Food is good but a bit expensive and no other choice around.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2025

Shameel

A fantastic place to spend a night, we wish we had stayed for two or three to spend more time exploring. The staff are incredibly helpful and there is so much to explore on foot, by bike/horseback, and by car. We had an amazing trip with our kids and hope to come back again soon!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2025

Benjamin

This is one of our favorite stops on our trip when we fly into the Liberia airport! Such friendly people and beautiful grounds and access to waterfalls and a free breakfast! We love this hotel and start every vacation in Costa Rica with it!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2025

Camille

Friendly staff, delicious food with good menu options. Clean rooms, variety of activities- all included!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2025

Sandra

Beautiful hotel and amenities! Very clean and well keeps, staff is very attentive and friendly. The food at the restaurants was also very good.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2025

lisa

The hotel was close to many different activities such as hikes to waterfalls, national park, eco adventures, etc. The buffet was very tasty along with the other dinner meals we had. Rooms were a little out dated and the walls were thin, but nonetheless a nice presentation. Pillows were a little thick and the bed was decent.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2025

Rakhi

We enjoyed our stay at Hacienda Guachipellin. It was a great value for the price and had wonderful amenities. We thought the staff was a little inattentive and the restaurant was bland at best. The tours were a blast but a little disorganized. Definitely do the tubing which was super fun.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2025

Elizabeth

Amazing resort! It offers many different activities from horseback riding and hiking to waterfalls to hot springs and spa treatments. The environment is like an upscale ranch, rooms are spacious and ofter garden patio area and views of the surrounding forest, with many birds fluttering around. Nice big breakfast buffet, lots of seating and dining options.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2025

Herbert

Great experience. We made a lot of great memories here. If we ever come back to Costa Rica we will book here again.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2025

Shawna

Wonderful activities. Hot springs are amazing.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2025

Melanie

Such a beautiful resort in a beautiful setting, it has everything you need right there. The full day excursions were so much fun! Highly recommended!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2025

Sandra

My mom and I loved the hotel , we really enjoyed the great service they provided at the reception , the restaurant , the transportation service and the adventure area.
We definitely want to go back !

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2025

Jonas

Great location near the waterfalls and hot springs . Nice pool

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2025

Laura

Great location!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2025

Saroj

The Hacienda is an amazing place to stay for a family vacation. The property itself is beautiful, and the staff are so warm and inviting. Our family particularly loved the pool area, which has lots of seating for relaxation, a mountain view, and a cafe adjacent from it. The room that we stayed in was close to the pool area, which was a very nice convenience. Additionally, the selection of food is also wide and delicious. As vegetarians, we often struggle to find suitable options for our diet, but the staff were accommodating with meeting our needs. A special thank you to Edwin at the cafe and Mendiola and David at the Hacienda restaurant for ensuring that we always enjoyed our food and stay!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2025

Jeff

A beautiful spot in Rincon de la vieja. We only really did the hot springs and some waterfall walls, but had we been there longer I know we would have done everything else too.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2025

Matthew

Staff was friendly and the property had so many things to do.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2025

Freddy

Amazing trip into the Costa Rican experience, super close to Liberia airport, great staff, great activities, wonderful time

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

25 Apr 2025

Chad

Stayed here for 2 nights and did the All day Adventure. Very much like staying at a Motel, room was not very nice, so in that case it was way overpriced.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2025

Nieves

Ahhhhmazing

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

18 Apr 2025

Heather

Our stay was great. The property is beautiful. Service friendly and helpful. One area of improvement would be the free shuttle - it needs to be updated. It was an old school bus and a very long bumpy ride to attractions. I did appreciate that the adventure centre could arrange for private cars but it costed additional $15usd to get to each place on the property or national park (then $15 usd back).

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Apr 2025

Katja

Charming, beautiful grounds, close to the volcano, waterfalls, hot springs, pretty pool area with volcano views. Drawbacks were that it was remote enough to make it hard to dine elsewhere and even though all of the food is grown and cooked on the grounds, we really liked some dishes and really didn’t prefer others.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Apr 2025

Maureen

This was the final leg of our trip to Northern West Costa Rica. It was nice to settle down at Hacienda Guachepelin knowing we could just stay put for a bit. The Hotel is right next to the entry to Ricón de la Vieja National Park. It is on extensive grounds and has beautiful views and many activities including tubing, horseback riding, zip-lining, hiking and relaxing in hot springs and waterfalls. We took an easy guided horse back ride to La Oropendola Waterfall which is an impressive 25 meters. We also visited the hot springs, but were less impressed, the pools were somewhat murky and too hot for the day so we did not stay long. We took a short hike to additional waterfalls near the hot springs, which was nice. Breakfast was included in our stay which was good and appreciated. We also had dinner at the main restaurant which was fine. Our hotel room was basic but very comfortable.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

12 Apr 2025

Julia

Dissapointint

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2025

Ronald

Beautiful property with easy access to tons of activities. The staff was amazing. Would highly recommend.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2025

ERIC

Shower was cold every day and food options were sub par

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2025

Sheila

Nature and Amenities!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2025

Garry

Great experience. We made a lot of great memories here. If we ever come back to Costa Rica we will book here again.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

18 Mar 2025

Erin

Birder's paradise

Ranch-lile setting on edge of Vincon de la Vieja park. Pool is small but nice - great view of volcano. Room with 2 king beds was huge and clean. Would have liked more towels. Air conditioning was powerful. Not supposed to out toilet paper in toilet. Saw a ton of awesome birds off our back porch. Unfortunately, the staff building was behind us so we had to listen to their tv/radio.
Food was passable at best. Staff service at meals was ok. Before you book one of their adventure tours, ask for details. We thought wed signed up for a driving tour of local waterfalls. The guide didn't mention that we'd be crossing 3 rivers barefoot, or that we'd be walking 6 miles on rough terrain in 95 degree weather. And that is ending our tour quite early because we were exhausted. When we asked him about the rest of the tour, he grossly downplayed the distance/time remaining. This may be right up your alley - just be clear on the specifocs because their website description wasn't accurate in our case.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2025

Tracy

Great stay!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2025

Jana

The trails are real singletrack mountain biking trails. We went out for 3 hours and barely covered a quarter of the terrain. The waterfalls on the grounds are amazing. The variety of birds was amazing! It's best to have a car here because the best waterfall and the hot springs are a drive away. And the breakfast buffet was phenomenal: omelets made to order, pastries, fresh orange juice, fesh fruit, yogurt, granola, and hot food like fried plantains, stewed chicken, roasted yams etc. And everything is gluten-free - celiac heaven :-)

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2025

David

The property is clean and very well kept. Good options for dining. Nice pool area and good espresso!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2025

Cheryl

Beautiful location with easy access to everything. Staff was incredible & the food was excellent. Loved the pool!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2025

Maria

Wonderful stay!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Feb 2025

Daniella

The property is well kept, clean, and comfortable. The staff was excellent. The waterfals and hot springs were very enjoyable. My only complaint is that the mattresses are very hard, otherwise, we had a very nice stay and would highly suggest it.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2025

Carmen

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Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2025

Bruce

The property is, in my opinion, the only place to consider in this area. Very convenient to the attractions.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2025

Victoria

Hotel Guachipelin is an incredible place. The hotel grounds are absolutely beautiful and so well taken care of. The views from the hotel were amazing. We enjoyed hiking the grounds to see the waterfall that is on the property. We also enjoyed our guided hike of Las Pailas which we booked through the hotel. The staff was so professional, organized, and kind. We wished we had spent more time here.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2024

Fei

We strongly recommend this property for families looking to experience a bit of forest resort life in Costa Rica.

Regarding the hotel itself, the bathroom was excellent - strong water pressure and high-quality toiletries. The staff were very responsive; they immediately fixed the wifi after we let them know it wasn't working and delivered blankets after reception hours. Breakfast was outstanding with a buffet of hot, cold, sweet, and savory options (there was also an omelette bar). There was a fridge but no microwave (we booked a superior room).

This resort shines in its waterfalls and thermal springs. The trails to the waterfalls were impeccably maintained with attendants on hand to keep an eye on cars, take family pictures, and monitor belongings if you would like to take a dip. The thermal pools (10 pools, volcanic mud, 2 cold showers) were outstanding; there are towels and lockers available at the trailhead and attendants watching over your belongings at the actual pools. The locker rooms to change into swimsuits were well-maintained and appointed.

You can book all kinds of activities at reception, but we found the included ones to be sufficient.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2024

Melissa

The staff made my birthday such an incredible experience!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Dec 2024

Christy

The staff were very helpful. The food was good.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2024

Anneli

We absolutely loved our stay here and wish we had added at least one more night. The activities available on the property are wonderful and it is the best breakfast we had while in Costa Rica.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

11 Dec 2024

Amanda

Beautiful property surrounded by nature. Staff was friendly. It’s a very quiet area and you have walking access to easy trails and just a short drive to other spots like the national park (fee required). The Oropendola waterfall was free to access with your hotel stay - highly recommend, short drive. The hot springs is also included in your stay which is a must. We took the latest free shuttle bus over (5:30PM) because we didn’t want to drive in the dark and it was perfect - there was nobody there. Free breakfast was wonderful, enjoyed the food and fresh fruits. They have three restaurants onsite which was good but pricey. There’s nothing else in the area for dining options and the resort is quite secluded so I guess that’s a factor. The rooms were clean, nothing fancy, felt like I was staying in an older cottage. We saw a lot of different species of birds and monkeys in the national park, it was incredible. I would recommend this property if you want to check out the national park and want easy access

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2024

Daniel

Beautiful property in a great area. I love birding in the area. The hot springs are also really nice and the Simbiosis Spa is fantastic.

Keep in mind you have to drive to get from the rooms to the hot springs and a lot of the trails, so it’s nice to have a rental car. You can get up there from LIR in a 2wd vehicle, but the pace is slow. All roads in Costa Rica need improvement, that’s just the way it is.

Our only complaint this time was the very long wait for our food at dinner one night. Something was off. Others got their food first even though they arrived a good half hour after we did. So it goes, not a major deal. The food is very good

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2024

Luis

Great experience

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2024

Reagan

the waterfalls, volcano, ponds and trails really do make this stay so beautiful and unforgettable! So much to see and do during the day! The staff is absolutely amazing and super accommodating!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2024

Joachim

Beautiful huge property, modern clean rooms, good restaurants and fantastic activities (we did canyoning, rafting, canopying: this is actually thru a river canyon, incredibly beautiful, hot baths). The highest quality activities we have experienced on our many trips. Also close to national park Rincon de la Vieja, for great hiking. Can't say enough good things.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2024

Sergio

Wonderful

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Sep 2024

Yolande

Excellent location if you’re looking for an authentic Costa Rica experience.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2024

Jean-Yves

Very friendly staff welcoming us after a long journey from the US, beautiful gardens, amazing fresh breakfast, excellent cocktails at the Canopy bar. We loved the Simbiosis Spa with its serene surroundings, large window to the jungle in the sauna, mud bath and pools.
We also appreciate the fantastic opportunities for activities, the hot springs on the rio a few miles down the road, the Oropendola waterfall and the close proximity to the hike in the Rincon de la Vieja National park. So much more to explore. We will be back!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2024

Ariana

We loved our stay! Would recommend and come back!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2024

Verified traveler

Had a great time! Staff is very nice and accommodating. Food was excellent. Hot springs were relaxing! Look forward to coming back again.

8/10

Excellent

27 Aug 2024

Doreen

The property was amazing having all of the amenities on campus. There was an oversight on the VIP access so we didn’t have the full experience.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2024

Jared

This place was amazing!! We did all of the waterfall hikes, and they were a highlight of the trip. This was our favorite lodging of the 3 places we stayed during our 11 days in Costa Rica. The trails are well maintained and we’re all doable for our 5 year old daughter. The hot springs are also beautiful and so relaxing. The Canopy bar was our favorite restaurant. All of the staff members were very kind and helpful. We want to go back soon! If you want to visit Rincon De La Vieja, you must stay here!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2024

Eric

Nice hotel, with good overall adventure whole day package. Recommend for families with teenagers.

Leisure Family