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Cañon de la Vieja Lodge

Pacific North Coast / Guanacaste · Costa Rica

Rincon de La ViejaView location

8.4/10Excellent266 Reviews
Cleanliness8.4/108.4
Service8.4/108.4
Comfort7.6/107.6
Condition8.0/108.0
Location7.4/107.4
Neighborhood8.2/108.2
Value9.4/109.4
Amenities8.4/108.4
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About Cañon de la Vieja Lodge

Located 8km from the International Liberia Airport in the province of Guanacaste. From the main Liberia intersection, 5kms north on the Pan-American Highway and 3km east on the highway towards the Rincon de la Vieja National Park.

From this amazing area you can admire nature at its peak and discover the beautiful national parks of Guanacaste. Surrounded by exuberant tropical forest, providing an exclusive refuge where guests can relax amid the tranquility and sounds of nature.

Our rooms have a beautiful tropical architecture that reflects the beauty of the natural wonders of Costa Rica.

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Located in Curubandé, Canon de La Vieja Lodge is in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Go Adventures and Sabanero Statue. This spa hotel is 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park and 26.8 mi (43.1 km) from Coco Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Childcare

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Go Adventures 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Poza Los Coyotes 6.4 km / 4 mi
Sabanero Statue 8.3 km / 5.1 mi
Museo de Guanacaste 8.8 km / 5.5 mi
Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción de María 8.8 km / 5.5 mi
Liberia Parque Central 9.1 km / 5.6 mi
House of Culture 9.2 km / 5.7 mi
La Agonía 9.3 km / 5.8 mi
Oropéndola Waterfall 17 km / 10.6 mi
Rio Negro Hot Springs 18.7 km / 11.6 mi
Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park 20.2 km / 12.6 mi
Catarata Llanos de Cortés 31.6 km / 19.6 mi
Santa María Ranger Station 32.8 km / 20.4 mi
Bagaces Park 34.3 km / 21.3 mi
Panamá Beach 36.1 km / 22.4 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Year of construction: 2004
  • Year of most recent renovation: 2015
  • Number of floors (main building): 1
  • Single rooms: 4
  • Double rooms: 44
  • Accessible rooms: 2
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  • Beach
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Key Collection
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • Multilingual staff
  • Hotel safe
  • Cloakroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Clothes dryer
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Towels and bed linen
  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant: 1
  • Non-smoking area
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Air conditioning in Restaurant
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Children’s swimming area: 1
  • SaunaExtra charge
  • Steam bathExtra charge
  • MassageExtra charge
  • Spa treatmentsExtra charge
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Continental breakfast
  • Buffet lunch
  • À la carte lunch
  • Set menu lunch
  • Buffet dinner
  • À la carte dinner
  • Set menu dinner
  • Vegetarian meal
  • Snacks
  • Non-smoking establishment
Upon availability

Room types

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  • QUADRUPLE TWO DOUBLE BEDSQUADRUPLE • TWO DOUBLE BEDSQUA.2D

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    Cañon de la Vieja Lodge

    QUADRUPLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
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    TWO DOUBLE BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.2D

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  • FAMILY ROOM GARDEN VIEW TWO QUEEN BEDSFAMILY ROOM • GARDEN VIEW TWO QUEEN BEDSFAM.2Q-GV

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    Cañon de la Vieja Lodge

    FAMILY ROOM GARDEN VIEW TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    GARDEN VIEW TWO QUEEN BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.2Q-GV

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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    Cañon de la Vieja Lodge

    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST-1

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  • DOUBLE DELUXEDOUBLE • DELUXEDBL.DX

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    Cañon de la Vieja Lodge

    DOUBLE DELUXE

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Cañon de la Vieja Lodge

8.4
Excellent
266 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.4 /10
Service
8.4 /10
Comfort
7.6 /10
Condition
8.0 /10
Location
7.4 /10
Neighborhood
8.2 /10
Value
9.4 /10
Amenities
8.4 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2026
Michelle
We had a great time.
2/10
Poor
21 Jul 2026
Samuel
The office closes at 6 P.M. and we got there later in the evening and we had trouble getting a room. Expedia should coordinate with their client hotels that they will be open .
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2026
Kim
The rooms and grounds were amazing. Very beautiful and well maintained. The location was close to Liberia but also attractions. We would stay here again and again and again!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2026
Timothy
Great place to stay. Chill vibe.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2026
Janet
The room was very clean and the food in both restaurants was delicious. I loved the pool area with swim-up bar and different hot spring pools. The activities on the property are fun too - zip lining, horse riding, and river tubing.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2026
Heidi
Recommended! Super close 20 minutes to airport and budget friendly…get that rainforest experience! Spa and tons of activities! Food was Fantastica! Costa Rican typical breakfast buffet was muy bien! Rooms are Costa Rican rustic-wouldn’t have it any other way!
Partner
4/10
Poor
20 Mar 2026
gabriel
El desayuno estaba incluido, pero cocinero que es de muy mala calidad. Cantidad pero comida grasosa sin sabor, sin atención y sin amor.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Mar 2026
Amy
I got stuck at the Liberia airport and all the smaller hotels around were booked. Thank goodness the airport had Internet and I found this little gem. I got a cab which cost about $65 American and headed out there. Had a nice comfy little cottage but don’t expect a western chain hotel experience it’s more like going to summer camp. But it was super adventurous and fun. The people were warm and hospitable, and it was wonderful to be so close to nature. Next time I’ll consider this place and enjoy more of the adventure amenities like zip lining and horseback riding. I really did enjoy the mud bath and the natural geothermal pools they had. There also was a very lively pool with some bartenders who were making some outstanding cocktails. I got this virgin passionfruit drink that was just outstanding.
Self
8/10
Excellent
14 Mar 2026
Kenneth
This is a nice place close to Liberia airport. We've stayed here twice. We wish the cabins had a refrigerator, and a microwave. Sadly, the last morning, while sitting on the front porch, we were attacked by a swarm of black wasps, very painful -not sure if the hotel controls them or not. Overall, we like this place and may stay again next year.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
19 Feb 2026
Jocelyne
La chambre était en bonne état mais se rendre a notre chambre de soir a pied était loin avec nos valises j aurai aimé une voiture de golf pour venir nous porter a notre chambre
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2026
Corinna
We stayed at this resort by chance for one night due to starting our vacation early because of winter weather in the states. I prefer more authentic Costa Rican hotels/resorts vs a chain hotel close to the airport. While the taxi ride was more expensive, I felt it was worth it. It seemed secluded, was quiet, the rooms were extremely clean, there were thermal pools as well as a nice pool area and the included breakfast was definitely a plus! The drinks were delicious and reasonably priced! We had the pleasure of talking with Julian, who was a joy. I always love to learn about different cultures and people from other countries. Would highly recommend this place if you're considering this area. I would love to go back and spend a little more time in this area. My only suggestion is to add a golf cart or something to take people and their luggages to their room. We were at the very back of the resort and it was a bit of a walk with our luggage. All in all a great stay!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Feb 2026
Jacob
Great experience, wonderful stuff. We enjoy the thrmo pools, mud baths, and natural steam cave. The place have do much to do, beautifully set swimming pull and swim up bar, food was good, and staff make you feel at home. Will visit again on our next trip to costa rica.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Feb 2026
Ewa
Was perfectly clean . Simple , comfortable and clean . Beautiful view of nature from sitting patio .
10/10
Exceptional
02 Feb 2026
Ryan
This was a cool spot. Beds are great, bathroom was very dated and toilet had some issues with the water flushing properly but we just jiggled the handle each time and eventually it worked. There was a large group there likely a wedding, so we did the buffet which was just average, then found out it was $27 a plate! The restaurant has better food with better prices. Spa isn’t much of a spa so much as it’s just some plunge pools. Could be so much more. Cool experience but little pricey for what you get.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jan 2026
Philip
Amazing!!!
My flight was cancelled and the airport hotel was booked so I found the cheapest place around and boy was I thrilled!!!
Pools, spa, beautiful grounds, spacious cabins/rooms, a river, tubing, horseback riding, zip lines, holy cow!!!
I am so lucky to have found it!!!
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jan 2026
Hannah
Rlly nice place- awesome private area to swim on the river. Good breakfast.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jan 2026
Mark
lots of fun things to do, on property and nearby
6/10
Pleasant
03 Jan 2026
Veronica
Very close to the airport and our vacation needs. The breakfast is a traditional meal (beans, fruit, pancake rice, plantain), the lunch/supper area has a variety of selections enough for our 9 day stay. We were disappointed that there are no longer spa staff for any spa services and breakfast is only until 9am. We also lost power to our cabin 2-3 times during our stay. Also please note when you book a “cabin” they have semi cabins that share a thin wall (like a townhouse) which we were not expecting. Staff go above and beyond to help. We loved that there was lack of people and that there were activities on-site. Recommendation for the site, please add “do not disturb” signs to cabins so staff don’t walk-in on guests :)
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2026
Jason
Lodge set in beautiful natural area, with lots of trees, birds and quiet. Good bird watching, great view of the River canyon and night sky watching.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2025
jerzy
Place, activities, staff- 5 stars. Rooms - rather 3 stars. Basic with rudimentary equipment and bedding
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
27 Dec 2025
Steven
Nice location, great staff. And service, nice value, upgrades necessary and room for improvement
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Dec 2025
Ken
All was good
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2025
Vanessa
Beautiful grounds, Clean,comfortable beds, great food, friendly service. Swimming pool, hot spring pools, and river swimming area were great amenities. We would stay here again and recommend to all.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2025
Melissa
We loved staying at Canon de La Vieja Lodge for our first few nights in Costa Rica. It was a short distance from the airport and close to the National Park. Lots to explore in the area. The property had many activities to enjoy. Even though the property is popular with tour groups we never felt it was crowded and always found quiet areas to enjoy by ourselves. We greatly appreciated the hot water pools down by the river as well as the main pool with it's swim up bar. Highly recommend this Lodge. Keep in mind it has an eco lodge vibe. There are many animals as well as insects.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2025
Christina
Admittedly, we discovered this lodge because our flight from the Liberia airport was unexpectedly cancelled. We had spent a long, awful day at the airport and it was rather late when I booked through Expedia. (The airline had no accommodations planned for travelers. Ufff). I was SO relieved that the staff were willing to stay open late to receive us. They even asked the restaurant staff to stay late so we could all get something to eat before bed. The natural surroundings and nature are beautiful. The breakfast was a perfect Tico breakfast with gallo pinto and huevos. I am so grateful to have had a safe, clean cabin with air-conditioning in which to stay. Would highly recommend!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Mar 2025
Justin
Great place to stay close to Liberia airport on your last night. Rustic feel with nice pool and soaking tubs overlooking the River. Ziplining was fun too!!
Would stay again!
Justin from Montreal.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2025
Stacey

Nice stay near Rincon de la Vieja

We enjoyed our stay! It was comfortable, rustic and basic needs were met. Nothing fancy. Restaurant was yummy. Free breakfast was good typical Costa Rican food. Many activities available.

Spa service, mud baths, horseback riding, rock climbing all available. Nice poolside bar.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2024
Timothy
Very beautiful property! Great staff, good food, lots of activities! We love the place!
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jul 2024
Hilary

Disappointing.

Disappointing experience. Aged facilities, no amenities, bathroom in poor condition. The river side thermal pools, sustainability elements and the breakfast were the reason I am not leaving a 1 star review. Left after just one night and forfeited hundreds of dollars for my remaining reservation.
Friends_and_family Friends
4/10
Poor
18 May 2024
Jessica
Our stay at Canon de la Vieja was...weird.
The reception desk did check us in efficiently and shared some pertinent details about the property. But what staff failed to share was also rather important, e.g. where our room was (they showed us on the map but then we were left on our own to figure out a rather circuitous arrangement of cabins) and how to unlock the surprisingly tricky (and backwards!) lock on the cabin door. It was only our luck that there was a staff member outside the cabin next to us who let us in - didn't say a word, by the way, just opened it and left. We then entered a very simple, underwhelming room inclusive of many, many bugs and paper thin walls.
Lastly, as we entered the restaurant for dinner we were ushered in to a different place and then left awkwardly standing next to a pool bar. We were not greeted and were left to our assumptions. Eventually, our server was lovely and the food was, well it was ok.
This was our last stop on our trip through Costa Rica and my husband and I were only staying one night to be closer to the airport in Liberia for our next morning flight out. Let's just say that I'm glad we weren't planning on staying any longer.
I would've been more accepting of the rustic facilities if there had been a little more hospitality involved.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2024
Timothy
The property was a very typical Costa Rican Lodge. Beautiful location along a very nice river, off the beaten track away from loud city noise. The convenience of offering rafting, tubing, zip lining rappelling, spa service etc all in one place is very nice. It is reasonably priced for activities and the restaurant is very good. A nice buffet breakfast is included. Nice swim up bar and pool are. Service was prompt.

As I stated earlier, the lodge was typical and can use a little updating. It had old school louvered windows and half of them had broken handles to open and close them which made it difficult for the A/C to be of optimum performance. Our entrance door dragged a little on the floor about halfway open, but a little lifting and it opened fully. If would be nice to have a mini fridge in the rooms. Hot water worked well! Overall, I really liked the place though. Staff was very friendly and the grounds were very pretty. I will be back with the kids next time to enjoy the activities offered.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jan 2024
Martin
This is a really lovely full service resort with many adventure options, spas, pool, bar and restaurant. No need to leave! The staff were very friendly and helpful. I look forward to returning. The only thing a bit difficult is getting to and from the LIR airport. Thank you!
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jan 2024
Amy
Lovely place great facilities, quiet, staff were really friendly, spa and hot springs were an added bonus!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2024
Verified traveler
Nature and bugs are inseparable. Still, the red ants crawling on the walls of the room were a little uncomfortable. The service was great though.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Jan 2024
Eddie
No hot water to shower for 2 days! Called the front desk on the 1st night they said housekeeping is off duty. Next day we were out all day for our adventures and when we returned still no hot water. 1st night dinner at their restaurant the whole lodge lost power for few hours. We ate dinner in the dark, it was kind of adventurous. Dinner was ok.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Dec 2023
laurence
Best steak dish. All in one location. Close to rincon de la vieja and llanos del cortes
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2023
Marco
Absolutely love this place, particularly the views from the trails near the river.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2023
Richard
Beautiful relaxing views
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
06 Mar 2023
Lorena
Not what is promised
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
27 Jan 2023
Lisa
At first I thought it had a bit of a weird vibe, because it clearly caters to big groups, but this was actually a bonus because the groups don’t stick around during the day, which means we had the pool area all to ourselves. The pool area was really nice. The restaurant had a pretty basic menu, and the food was ok, not great, but well priced. Rooms were also basic, but clean and met all our needs. We stayed three nights and did the La Leona Waterfall tour in Curubande and walked at the Rincon de la Vieja National Park. With a car, the lodge was well located for this. Also very close to Liberia and the airport, but still felt rural, out of the way, quiet. The grounds were also nice, treed. Zip lining at the lodge looked fun.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jan 2023
tom
The activities were very good. Cabins were very nice, staff were very nice.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
08 Jan 2023
Kristin
Overall really good experience nice pool, good breakfast friendly staff we checked in almost when they closed the reception- didn’t have towels in room and no one seemed to be able to get us any with reception closed
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
02 Jan 2023
Courtney
This has an eco lodge feel to it, so don’t expect anything fancy. However, we enjoyed our stay and had fun doing the activities. The grounds are very pretty and there is a lot of nature all around. The staff was just okay. Not as outgoing or friendly as we have found other places and the communication wasn’t great. For example, we never did figure out how to use the mud baths because no one was available to help us. But, overall, it was a fun place to stay with my kids and I’m glad we went.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
31 Dec 2022
vera
Great accommodation, 1/2 h from Liberia Airport by taxi. We had 2 rooms in one separate cottage in the middle of dry forest. We didn’t see for years such a beautiful Sky at night with so many starts. Clean air. Good breakfast. Great package for activities. Very accommodating front desk with each and every request. Overall- very good Expirience.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Dec 2022
tom
on site adventure trips, hot pools
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
12 Dec 2022
Anne-Marie
Service and food at restaurant was great. Accommodations and grounds not worth the $97. Just better than an hostel
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Nov 2022
Marie
Loved our stay but hardly any guests, just bus tours for day use. They only turned on waterfalls in pool when tour buses came to zip line. Never for us who actually paid to stay there and wanted to swim. Food was excellent and well prepared. Lots to see and do.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Aug 2022
Steve
Terrific food, pools, cleanliness.
Business_and_leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
17 Aug 2022
Elizabeth
Such a fun way to end our stay in Costa Rica! With two different flight departure times for our group of four adults and four kids, this beautiful property was the perfect spot close (30 minutes) to the airport. The Costa Rican lodge-type cabins, thermal soaking pools, swimming hole, pool, and breakfast buffet made it an extra treat for the kids rather than a boring hotel overnight. Kudos to the staff for a lovely, simple, friendly, “jungle adventure”.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
14 Aug 2022
Karen
Beautiful and green resort located close to Rincon de la Vieja National Park. The pool, pool bar, and restaurant are great. Situated on the Colorado River, the property is made up of air conditioned wood cabins. The natural pools and diving area on the river are beautiful. We loved the place and would stay here again.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
14 Aug 2022
Mayra
Great place
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2022
Morena
Excellent service
Very peaceful if you’re looking to relax. Breakfast included! Lots of activities within the property.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
23 Jul 2022
Cherie
The hot springs are not the hottest, maybe 100F.
The breakfast was just basic. The food was just basic. The bed was hard, and with springs. The water pressure was not hard. The receptionist was not friendly. You cannot get into the room until checkin. The double charged me for my room, still waiting on a credit. Owner needs to be more involved. Coffee was disgusting, and the milk taste like powder milk. Smoothies didn't have real fruit.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
21 Jul 2022
Nadia
This property felt a bit more like a hostel than we expected. It was very isolated, more so than we expected. It was drivable to the adventures we had planned for the day.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
07 Jul 2022
Maranda
The scenery was amazing it was great to go into the Hot Springs and see all of the trees and the greenery around it. The only part that I did not like was that we had poop in our beds and in our sheets. We also had to fight termites and ants through the night
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
12 Jun 2022
Aaron y Naddia
The property was in a great location, rooms comfortable, and food and staff at restaurant was excellent.

The bad part is the front desk staff are very shady. They accept cash or credit card. We even called and asked to be sure, But on arrival the guy wanted us to pay cash. We said we’ll pay with the card since it’s accepted, but he protested profusely, and said he would knock off $20 if we paid cash but he refused to give a receipt until we checked out.

So we did, 2 days later when we were ready to check out, the lady at the front desk accused us of not paying and was very RUDE!!!!


Later we went back to finish the check out. The guy was there again and said the women was crazy and he said we are ok. But still refusing to give a receipt. Finally he agreed, but the rest said we still owed the money. He wrote on it , canceled. I said thats not enough and finally got a correct receipt with $0 balance. Extremely frustrating and crooked.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
25 May 2022
Kelly
We were looking for a place close to the Liberia airport that still felt like Costa Rica for our last night because we had an early flight the next morning. This hotel was a lovely option. It was pretty rustic after our time in an all inclusive at the beach but it was clean and tidy and it felt like a little cabin in the jungle! The pool, poolbar, river and hot springs were great. It was the rainy season and we were only 2 tables at dinner, so we had the place to ourselves! The property is pretty big and we did not see 1/2 of it but the check in was pretty early and we got time to see the parts we wanted. Spa was closed. Covid has cancelled their mud baths and massages for a while longer. Dinner was good. Service was great. It is about 25 mins from airport, out in one of the national parks near Liberia. It was very quiet and out of the way. Felt more 'Costa Rica' than a Hyatt across the road from the Airport, but it depends on what you are looking for, right?
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
02 May 2022
Boaz
There are a lot of amazing opportunities to enjoy nature within the hotel. They are an amazing work to be sustainable, and eco-friendly. The spa and river are amazing. Loved the place
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
22 Apr 2022
Gadmal Uriel
The place look old and like Poor mantainance to the áreas, and cleaning is not good of the rooms
Business Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Apr 2022
Kristof

Great stay at a beautiful place in nature.

Just a beautiful place surrounded by nature just outside of Liberia. We stayed there for an early morning flight as the airport is only 23 minutes away. The pool and the hot water pools are amazing. The grounds are really well kept and the staff is super friendly. The also have ziplining, mud bath and other activities on the property. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Love the fact that they are eco-friendly.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Apr 2022
joe
Beautiful eco lodge and hot springs. Close to the airport
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
14 Apr 2022
Paulina
A place to keep kids entertained while we awaited an afternoon flight the next day. Food sounded great on the menu but in reality left a lot to be desired. I asked staff if the Caesar salad dressing was made in-house, was told yes, and when it arrived it was almost inedible with an off putting flavour and croutons made from packaged white bread. Pesto was not fresh (brown) and our pasta had a half cup of oil pooled on the bottom. Lots of room for improvement in the kitchen.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
14 Mar 2022
Nathanael
This was my third time staying here. I love to stay here the day I fly into LIR (or the day before I fly out). It is quiet (even with a tour bus filled with guests!! Filling up the place) and clean and gives me a necessary tranquility in these traveling days that allows me to transition from the hustle and bustle of traveling to the pace of a PuraVida life and back again in a gentle way. (The first time I stayed here, the brochure in the room was helpful to me in understanding the history and how to show respect for this country and it’s people). The Colorado River calls to me and is so well preserved and displayed here. You don’t want to miss it! There are many options for activities, good food and enjoying the natural beauty of Costa Rica as well so you can get a last minute kayak, spa or zip line in before heading to the airport which is only 20 minutes away. Love, love love 💗 this place and the people who keep it working. I was sad to see the one Restaurant by the river was closed this time. The Guanacaste tables and chairs are majestic and the views are amazing. This space would make a great place for a special reception or family reunión event.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Mar 2022
Cherie

Nice for a short stay

We stayed here to position ourselves for the hike to La Leona Waterfall. Close driving distance to Liberia. The property is very pretty. A lovely traditional breakfast is included. We ate our two dinners at the onsite restaurant. The food was good, but a little pricy. The pool looked great, though we didn't have time to make use of it.
Partner
4/10
Poor
27 Feb 2022
Amanda
I have bumps over my arms, hand and legs after sleeping one night on property. I felt itchy all night all over my body and head. Not sure if it was bed bugs or fleas. I checked the mattress and didnt see a ring. There were ants all over the bathroom and room. The room has bare amenities but the shower pressure was great and the staff was wicked nice. But will nit be staying there again and could only bare 1 night.
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
19 Feb 2022
Robyn
Very hard to communicate with staff. Do not answer phone & refused to refund my trip even though it was due to me not being able to get a hold of them.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
06 Feb 2022
Geovanni
Great stay with kids and family. Lot of activities to do around the property: Canopy, Rafting and more stuff. Very closed to other places like Catarata La Leona, Parque Santa Rosa, etc.

We really enjoy our stay.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2022
Victoria
Fun area
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 Feb 2022
Lindsey

Nice cabins up on mountainside

Excellent cabins up on the mountain side! Looked just like the pictures. Hot Springs and pool are included, and many other activities possible for extra charge. Restaurant has fresh food and decent array of choices. Breakfast buffet had typical breakfast and also cereal.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Jan 2022
Melissa

Convenient Jungle Getaway

Good value, nice location to Rincon National Park, and Liberia. room very simple and walls thin with neighbors departing early. good WiFi. Restaurant had excellent food and inexpensive. Our rate included breakfast which was superb. Very nice pool with bar.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Jan 2022
Christopher
Starting from the check-in, it was quick and easy.

The rooms are big and had a lot of free space. the beds are comfortable and the pillows too. the bathroom is big but the toilet is a little small.

The property itself it’s great! Big, with a lot of nature, nice views and a very nice Pool ( a little bit small if the Hotel gets packed).

Food can be better but it’s enjoyable.

Overall, a very nice stay.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jan 2022
Adriana
My parents stayed here with my daughters for 1 night. The Staff was super friendly and accommodating. The grounds are green and awesome. Pool and jacuzzi are freaking cold! Rustic retreat that’s clean, safe and a great relaxing place with peace and quiet.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jan 2022
Cristian
Loved the river, hot springs, pool, breakfast and cabin
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
07 Jan 2022
Glenn
Scam artists. The app they use said it was 20 miles from my location. I booked it and found out that most of the distance was over water. Within 5 minutes of booking I found out it would be impossible to get to. No acceptance of the misinformation. Only statement of policy. Be careful when booking with people like this.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
06 Jan 2022
Maria
Las personas muy amables. Muchas actividades para pasar en familia. Los cuartos muy comodos y limpios
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2022
Edgar
Amazing
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
01 Jan 2022
Bryce
Great area for kids
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
31 Dec 2021
James
It’s an expansive property offering lots of open space to roam around. The rooms, which are more like little cottages, are clean and spacious. I also really liked the centrally located pool, the river spa area and the scenic bridge across the river on the property.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Dec 2021
Stephanie

Wonderful Stay

We absolutely loved this hotel! The staff was so kind and friendly. We felt so comfortable here. We went horseback riding and did the zipline. We also loved the thermal pools at the spa. They are in a beautiful natural setting right by the river. The little cabin rooms are so sweet. Our air conditioner worked great, and we had very reliable wifi. The free breakfast was also very nice. My one (small) complaint was that the dinner menu is a little bit limited, but that was okay. We just checked out this morning, and my kids are already asking to go back.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
13 Dec 2021
Verified traveler
Front desk was very helpful. We arrived later and went out hiking early in the morning, so didn’t spend much time there. Good breakfadt
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2021
Carolina
Beautiful place
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2021
Angela
This place is the best. The staff is friendly and kind. Breakfast and other meals are deliciously prepared. The grounds are beautiful. I was sick while there and the staff checked in on me, brought me tea, and were so helpful. When I’m Liberia, this is a great place to escape the city and find peace.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
13 Nov 2021
Jack

Great stay

I enjoyed the rural/simple feel to the area. Traveled during the slow time of the year so there weren’t very many other people there. Food was delicious. Breakfast was included. Rooms were simple with no tv which was fine by me. Ac worked well. Bed was pretty hard but I’ve found most beds in CR are hard. Overall I would stay again. We didn’t have any time to do any of the excursions from the hotel which seemed very fun.
Business Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2021
Thomas
Loved everything
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
Quiet, friendly staff, several activities and wildlife
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
hot spring pool, sauna and plunge pool, beautiful setting on the Colorado River
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
It's a nice quiet place, the Howler Monkeys woke us up a couple mornings, but it was pretty cool. We had the crystal clear pool to ourselves and the Hot Springs and river swimming was a lot of fun. Really affordable, at first I was disappointed we couldn't get reservation at Adventure Park down the road, but if I had to do it all over again, I would stay at the Canon, kids and wife loved it
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
19 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
Lots of activity options right on the property! Zip lines, hot springs, tubing, swim up bar, rock climbing, etc!
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
It was a basic room that was very clean. The property itself was very beautiful, and the meals were fresh and delicious. I could not have asked for a better visit, everything was wonderful.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
22 May 2021
Verified traveler
Hotel is rustic with duplex one floor cabins. Air conditioning does not work in all rooms, we had two rooms, one worked the other did not. Bathrooms were tiled, fixture old and mineral-blocked. Ant and spiders abundant in bath. Towels were hard. Beds were hard and old, furniture was cheap and old, windows and shelves were dusty, blinds were broken. Lighting was dim and bugs in room as well as geckos. Breakfast was ok but Gallo pinto was bland. Pancakes were small and only two. Coffee was good but they only had low-fat milk. Restaurant for breakfast was covered open-air and overlooked beautiful canyon/river/forest. At 10 am zip liners scream by. Grounds were beautiful but needed more weeding and ground cover (a little dusty). Large trees provide shade and birds/butterflies. Swimming pool beautiful. Lunch and dinner menu in pool restaurant was very limited and food was just ok. No free bottled water, no in-room refrigerator. Felt a little better than camping, my mother wouldn’t be happy here.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2021
Verified traveler
Loved this place, a lot of activities, great location to enjoy all waterfalls around, will be back next time.
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 May 2021
Verified traveler
Can’t wait to come back here! This place exceeded our expectations. We loved the jungle bungalow-type rooms, and your stay includes access to the pool (love the waterfalls into it!), the hot and cool spring pools at the spa along the river, delicious breakfast, and there’s a hanging bridge over the river to explore. There are many additional adventure options you can pay in addition for. We just left and stayed here beginning of May. It rained hard at night but we enjoyed the hot spring while it rained. Cañon de la Viejas is magical!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2021
Frank

Rustic lodge in the jungle

The lodge is in a great location located on a beautiful river and they offer many options for fun. The staff are super nice and quick to respond to your needs. The location is in the national park, I would highly recommend for families as they offer so much to keep the kiddos busy. I would recommend a rental car, it is a $60 taxi from the airport one way. We stayed two nights which was the perfect amount of time to enjoy the lodge.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2021
Verified traveler
Wonderful stay! Park-like grounds much more extensive than we expected and the staff and guides all very kind and solicitous. Our detached bungalow was totally private, I think much better than attached \"duplex\" style ones, but all are charming, even if simple and a bit rustic. Everything tiled, strong AC, only trickle of hot water but it was hot enough that we didn't bother to ask to have it looked at. They let us split the combo tour over 2 days which was a big plus - tubing and zip lining both excellent with good guides and not rushed at all. the rappel/climb very short (one pitch and guide hurried the climb up) but still cool. \"Spa\" mud treatment kind of worthless as other reviews said. Restaurant surprisingly good, very tasty fish and ceviche. Best of all was seeing howler monkeys on the property. Overall a great value and amazing to find such a different world only 20 minutes from Liberia. Highly recommend.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2021
Verified traveler
Beautiful area! Perfect place to spend time with family, bring your energy to do lots of exercices. You can bike swin in the pool or in the river and do other water sports.
The windows do not have mosquito screens. So bring repelent.
Business_and_leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
28 Feb 2021
Verified traveler
Beautiful pool and river area, room to spread out. Had to book time for breakfast and they wouldn’t serve me after that time.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
11 Jan 2021
Verified traveler
The pool area was very nice and the property is full of Howler Monkeys and all sorts of birds. We had plumbing issues and A/C issues and the electricity went out one evening. The facilities are pretty run down. It is in a good location, easy drive to Liberia for dining and about an hour to the Nicaragua border... lots of hiking and beaching in between.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Dec 2020
amie

Awesome place

Beautiful place! Great food! Comfortable and safe! Staff are social distancing and wearing masks. We were treated amazing and would highly recommend it here. Close to Liberia but far enough to need a car. Great onsite activities too.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Mar 2020
Verified traveler
The property was clean and well kept. The pool was beautiful. Staff was friendly. No refrigerator in the room which was our only complaint.
Food was good in the restaurant. Great Place!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Feb 2020
Mike
Although a bit out of the way, relative to the Liberia airport, the property offers outstanding and varied recreational opportunities. I regard it as an excellent value considering a breakfast buffet is included. Staff were friendly and accommodating, going so far as to remember my name.
Some of the damaged roadway and sidewalks inside the resort are in need of repair.
Leisure Friends

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Cañon de la Vieja Lodge
Rincon de La Vieja, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

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