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Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

Pacific North Coast / Guanacaste · Costa Rica

600m West of la Puente and Rio AzulView location

8.6/10Excellent476 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.8/108.8
Condition8.6/108.6
Location7.0/107.0
Neighborhood7.8/107.8
Quality10.0/1010.0
Value8.8/108.8
Amenities8.6/108.6
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About Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

Discover an unspoiled paradise in Costa Rica's mountain-rain forest on the north side of Rincon de la Vieja national park. Surrounded by jungles, grand waterfalls, the majestic smoking, volcano crater and magical blue rivers, your days will be filled with a combination of adventure and relaxation.

Take dips into three natural-mineral 'green' hot springs pools, 2 fresh water pools plus the bullet water slide and a magical blue river. Meander botanical gardens with over 700 varietals, fish, turtle and caiman ponds and the butterfly gardens.

Rejuvenate the skin with a natural mud bath and sauna; Complement this with a spa treatment and a workout in the fully equipped gym. Then set out into the jungle on Eco-adventure tours that all nearby, including horseback riding, zip lining, water tubing, bird watching and river rafting.

Stay in 720 square foot(68 sq meter) Cabanas, with everything needed for a romantic escape and family fun, including a balcony with a hammock, 42' TV, a/c, in-room safe and more. Choose from King bed and 2 Queen bed cabanas that accommodate a family of 5.

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Rates include a complete breakfast and up to two kids under 10. Blue River Resort & Hot Springs is a secluded getaway for experiencing the natural wonders of Costa Rica, yet the drive is only one hour from Liberia, Guanacaste.

From dry-hot savannah, the geography transforms into a lush rain-forest jungle with mountain views and farms where horseback riding is the norm. Only the north side Rincon de la Vieja is in the rain forest and has blue rivers and natural mineral hot springs.

When you stay at Blue River Resort & Hot Springs in Guayabo, you'll be on a river and 29.1 mi (46.8 km) from Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park. This family-friendly hotel is within the region of Tenorio Volcano National Park.

Stay in one of 24 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters. Private bathrooms with showers feature hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include safes and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.

Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Gym
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Childcare
Banquet facilities
Transportation services
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until Anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 13 Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 29 Only dogs are allowed Maximum number of pets per room 1

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available

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.
    • Children 9 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. Quiet hours are enforced at the property from 9:00 PM to 7:30 AM. 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
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards
    • 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
  • Optional fees
    • Pet fee: USD 28.50 per pet, per stay
    • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20 per night

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

La Catedral Waterfall 2 km / 1.3 mi
Area de Conservación Guanacaste 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
Miravalles Maze 31.8 km / 19.7 mi
Butterfly Garden Paraíso 35.8 km / 22.3 mi
Aqua Celeste 39.5 km / 24.6 mi
Santa María Ranger Station 39.9 km / 24.8 mi
Santa Rosa National Park 40.2 km / 25 mi
Yoko Hot Springs 42 km / 26.1 mi
Rio Negro Hot Springs 42.1 km / 26.2 mi
Las Hornillas Hot Springs 45.9 km / 28.5 mi
Miravalles Volcano 46 km / 28.6 mi
Thermomania Track 46.7 km / 29 mi
Oropéndola Waterfall 46.7 km / 29 mi
Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park 46.8 km / 29.1 mi
Poza Los Coyotes 51.7 km / 32.1 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Year of construction: 2012
  • Number of floors (main building): 4
  • Single rooms: 55
  • Double rooms: 17
  • Junior suites: 4
  • Suites: 1
  • Accessible rooms: 1
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  • City centre
  • Car park
  • Key Collection
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Transfer serviceExtra charge
  • Airport ShuttleExtra charge
  • Room service
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • LaunderetteExtra charge
  • Multilingual staff
  • Smoke detector
  • Hotel safe
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Bicycle storage
  • Concierge
  • Gym
  • Clothes dryer
  • Private pool: 5
  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking area
  • Smoking area
  • Highchairs
  • Poolside snack barExtra charge
  • Breakfast room
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 5
  • Sun loungers
  • WaterSlides
  • Sauna
  • Steam bath
  • Hot tub
  • MassageExtra charge
  • Spa treatmentsExtra charge
  • Spa centre
  • Breakfast
  • Continental breakfast
  • À la carte lunch
  • Set menu lunch
  • À la carte dinner
  • Special dietary options
  • Vegetarian meal
  • Identification card at arrival
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • DivingExtra charge
  • Fitness
  • Horse ridingExtra charge
  • TennisExtra charge
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    Room code: QUA.QN-SU

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

8.6
Excellent
476 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.8 /10
Condition
8.6 /10
Location
7.0 /10
Neighborhood
7.8 /10
Quality
10.0 /10
Value
8.8 /10
Amenities
8.6 /10
100 reviews shown
4/10
Poor
16 Jul 2026
Celine
La route pour se rendre à l’hotel est terrible et dangereuse, il y a des trous énormes… Les chambres sont rustiques mais suffisantes. L’aménagement exterieur est magnifique, sources thermales, piscines et belle vegetation.
Le restaurant est assez ordinaires pour le prix, beaucoup de nos plats étaient trop cuit ou brûlée.
Pour conclure, à part les piscines naturelles , ça ne vaut pas le détour.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2026
Linda
Beautiful property you could stay there and relax my daughter said she would be happy just hanging out there
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2026
Tifany
Even that the road to get there is not in amazing conditions, if you have a 4x4 - tall car is totally worth it! The place and the nature around it is amazing, you feel like a VIP the staff is amazingly friendly and the food is incredible, we had so much fun, so many things to do that time is not enough. The nature, the peace and the atmosphere is just incredible. 1000000% recommend it.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2026
Alexander
So beautiful and relaxing. The rooms are huge and you have all your privacy, easy to walk and park
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2026
Mark
Property and grounds were beautiful. Very friendly staff. Not a whole lot of nearby food options though - if you want to eat outside of the hotel.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2026
Steven
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at blue River. The rooms were huge and super clean. We really appreciated the coffee maker every morning. We did the zip line tour with blue River and it was great. The spa pools were very relaxing with tables and chairs at each of them. there were no surprises with the bookings.
Friends
2/10
Poor
28 Apr 2026
Yuley
Mi opinión es que el hotel esta muy bonito con una vegetación impresionante y mada mas , nuestra experiencia fue horrible, , para llegar al hotel fue catastrófico, la carretera no tiene condiciones de ninguna manera para llegar hasta tan lejos, todo cierra temprano y ya no puedes comprar ni un pomo de agua, no tienes acceso a salir a ningun lugar por los alrededores porque no pasan ni los taxis, osea esta en un lugar alejado de todo , solo puedes estar en el hotel y nada mas , tienes que pagar por ver la television, no permiten llevar ninguna bebida oh refrescos a la habitacion , solo si te abren las botellas alli , bebidas que tienes que pagar, el desayuno que te dan incluido es de reir , las pequeñas lascas d una sandia, de piña y 3 lascas de papaya , la ridiculez en persona, y ojo vengo de un pais que no falta la comida , osea no voy de viaje para solo comer, eso da verguenza a diferencia d otros hoteles ahi mismo en costa rica que dan sin tanta miseria, no puedes hacer tours fuera del hotel todo es ahi ,no hay musica, no hay diversión, alli no pasa nada solo el ruido de los grillos ,solo se lo recomiendo a las personas que quieran hacer un retiro espiritual tenia muchas expectativas con este hotel pk fui a celebrar mi cumpleaños y me dejo mucho que desear , deberian arreglar esa carretera pk la travesia no tiene nombre para llegar ahi, las piscinas de aguas termales super sucias , oxidadas , necesitan una mano , en fin no aguantamos ni un dia , nos tuvimos que ir de alli
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2026
Jacob
This property is huge and beautiful. The pictures don’t do it justice. Way better in person
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Apr 2026
Kenneth
Food wasn't great
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2026
Christiaan
Beautiful hotel in the middle of the rainforest with a lot of fun stuff to do on the property and in the area. Amazing nature! Reception staff is super friendly and helpful!
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2026
Christine
Beautiful resort, friendly staff, amazing activities- we even saw a sloth on the property! We had a wonderful time!
Family
8/10
Excellent
18 Mar 2026
Christine
Lovely pools and botanical gardens. We even saw a sloth in the trees. Only downfall was the location, the road to the hotel was not ideal. 30+ km on very poor gravel road.
We did a waterfall hike which was fantastic!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Mar 2026
Valerie
Th
10/10
Exceptional
24 Feb 2026
Pamela
Spotless room with wonderful bed, lovely amenities (coffee/coffee maker, glass drinking glasses, mini fridge) and friendly, gracious staff in every position throughout the property. The pools were relaxing and/or rejuvenating (depending on the temperature), the grounds are beautifully maintained and the food is plentiful and delicious. Thank you for a lovely and relaxing stay!
8/10
Excellent
21 Feb 2026
Stephanie
beautiful room and grounds. so many areas to explore and the variety of pools was wonderful
Self
8/10
Excellent
20 Feb 2026
Danielle
Beautiful location (pictures aee very accurate), good food, good staff- just very isolated with limited activities.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2026
stewart
Staff very polite and helpful. A must is the cathedral waterfall tour with Oscar. Enjoyed my stay.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Feb 2026
Corinna
The staff fixed the issues we had.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
06 Feb 2026
Zorka
We had a wonderful time.
The grounds are so well manicured and lanscaped.
We loved our lodge.
The hot springs and additional acitivites were amazing.

Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
30 Jan 2026
Anieffer
Clean room, amenities, staff at reception (Juergen and Sebastian)
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jan 2026
Reginald
Everything from the friendly staff,good food, and nice rooms was good. The only thing I feel like they need to do is upgrade the gym.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jan 2026
Jacob
We Enjoyed our stay, clean, easy acsess to every part of the property, Sebastian was great. Pools mud bath and sauna, wish we can stay longer, it was one of our best day in costa rica.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jan 2026
Ulrike
The entire resort feels like a botanical tropical garden. Absolutely stunning flowers, trees. And a butterfly house to top it off. The staff was amazingly helpful in organizing day trips and we had a great time.
8/10
Excellent
11 Jan 2026
ROGER
The staff was fantastic
Leisure Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
03 Jan 2026
Ann
The resort was dated. Also when we got there we were informed that no outside food or drinks were allowed and as such we were forced to use the one restaurant at the resort as there were no other restaurants in the area due to the remote location. Further they list horseback riding as an activity. When we got there we were told that we would be driven to another location and would ride the horses back on the roadways. We booked two nights and left after the first night.
10/10
Exceptional
31 Dec 2025
CESAR
Great place for a two-night stay for people that enjoy nature or families with kids.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
25 Dec 2025
Babak
Nothing close to nicer places around the Arenal, very hard to get to, but in the heart of tropical forest. Not enough activities for more than 3 days
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Dec 2025
Neil
The rooms, dining area and facilities were in excellent condition. The range of pools with different temperatures was fantastic as the weather changed. Food was freshly cooked and healthy. The tours available were fantastic for the kids, and the dinosaur tour had some really good animatronics for the jurassic park fans
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
15 Dec 2025
Andrew
It was rainy season but the trails should have gravel or something not mud
All pools and natural sauna should be functioning properly
Love the property and staff the rooms are great
The above was the only disappointment
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
13 Dec 2025
Bobbie Jo
Pros: Room was huge and it was really nice to have towels we could bring outside of it. Grounds were lovely and included a butterfly enclosure and an orchid garden which was not in bloom but was still very lovely. The 5 pools were the highlight of the grounds with the natural Hot Springs being our favorites. It was not crowded when we went so we had the pools to ourselves each time. There is also a very cool natural sauna type room which was really neat but my glasses fogged up so I didn't spend as much time in it as I might have otherwise.

At reception they can arrange a lot of different outings and we took advantage of going to the cathedral waterfall which was a short walk from the hotel but because we were across the river we did need the guides who were great.

For food, I have Celiac disease and while there were no GF markings on the menu I felt the staff went out of their way to provide me safe options and food. They even were able to bring me a gluten-free breakfast one morning without charging me since the free Continental breakfast does not have any options but fruit for those who need to eat gluten-free. Finally, the Blue River cocktail was delicious!

Cons: the food overall was not good. I did like my breakfast of potatoes and bacon but for dinner it is very basic and cafeteria like. I had mashed potatoes and the sea bass night 1. The sea bass was so overcooked that I picked it up by hand and ate it like jerky- it was crispy! Chicken night 2 was no better.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Dec 2025
Matthew
This was one of the most unique and amazing place my wife and I have stayed. My kids absolutely had a blast. The adventures around this property are a lot of fun at a reasonable price. Make sure to bring bug spray.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
28 Nov 2025
Andrew
Beautiful spot right in the cloud forest
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Nov 2025
Kelli
This property is amazing. The beautiful toucan Sam’s that fly all around, the viewing of the sloth, which is a rare occurrence . The staff at this place makes me come back here after year. Thanks for a great visit once again.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Nov 2025
Cindy
Room was beautiful and clean, Staff were exceptional, kind and friendly!!
Will definitely return to Blue River 💙
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2025
Keichla
A little store would be good just so we dont leave the property. Dinner chairs could be more comfortable.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2025
Lacey
The food was delicious and every place we went was clean and beautiful
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
19 Sep 2025
Julie
Property was beautiful but you cannot bring any food into your room or onto the property, something to be aware of prior to booking.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2025
LUCIA
Loved the hot springs and grounds to walk around.
Very remote and limited food choices at only restaurant.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
25 Aug 2025
jessica
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Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
10 Aug 2025
James
I heard it was great for bird watching, animals and had a view of the volcano. I must no have got lucky. I didn't see any of that. The food was okay. The room had a lot of noise because the wind blowing large seeds of the trees above it. Woke up about 4 times to what sounded like large rocks hitting the metal roof. Staff was okay.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Jul 2025
Jonathan
Was there in the off season. Breakfast was suppose to be 7am to 9pm but they stopped bringing out food at 8am and put everything away at 8:30. For meals had to ask staff for the menu, walk over to get their attention to order, and then remind them to bring out the food. This happened for every meal.
Grounds were nice but not everything was maintained.

The food was excellent though.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
29 May 2025
GIAN FRANCO
In general was fine. It is not a place for family with young kids. More for older people. The breakfast included is really bad, and the order food is over price. You can go out of the resort and fine amazing traditional food. Take in consideration the way to arrived to the resort it is not in a good condition
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
20 May 2025
Tailakesha
This resort was beautiful and I felt so at peace staying there. The grounds were immaculate and soaking in the hot springs was the highlight part of my evening. Highly recommend!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2025
Michelle

Rustic charm in the rainforest

Rustic and wonderful!! Various soaking options, beautiful grounds & flowers & butterflies and flora and fauna. We even saw a sloth and howler monkeys. Massages therapist has magic hands! We would def stay here again. Be prepared to travel far on bumpy road. Food was great off the ball inclusive menu. People soooo friendly!
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
21 Apr 2025
Lori-Ann
Very nice resort but very remote with limited options for food and activities when it rains. The staff was great and the natural setting wonderful.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
16 Apr 2025
Carlos
Check the room hot water and the issue with all the bathroom get wet when open the shower.
And the issue of the hot water on the shower continue for the second day, you will consider to move us to another room, because you have 5 available rooms.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Apr 2025
Gerardo
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs is a gem of a location.

The roads in and out are a nightmare to drive in but the location itself is an idyllic oasis.

We decided to stay here as part of our \"Pure Vida exploration trip\" because we knew we wanted to go see the Cathedral Waterfall (El Santuario). Blue River is ideally located for that purpose and was the main reason we initially booked it.

It was never part of the plan to stay there but we are so glad we did.

We never intended to make use of all their amenities but after hearing about them upon arrival we booked an additional day so we could get the full experience since our first day we arrived at night.

We enjoyed the natural saunas (enjoying the company of some bats), lathered ourselves in the volcanic mud and then relaxed in the multiple hot springs and fresh water pools they have on site.

Saw some cool birds at the bird lake, visited the miniature horses and donkeys and the peacocks they have.

The staff were great and food was good (would recommend the Casado for lunch everytime).

But by far the best part was the tour we booked with Geovany to see the El Santuario. He went above and beyond and took us on an awesome tour of that amazing waterfall. He made sure we had a safe trip and saw to it that we enjoyed ourselves.

He had a wealth of knowledge about the environment/animals in the area and even managed to find us an elusive sloth my wife badly wanted to see.

Would highly recommend taking the tour with Geovany.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Apr 2025
Adrian
Property was amazing
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Mar 2025
Sara
Beautiful grounds, lovely, hot springs, nice hotel. The road is the only difficult thing about the property.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
20 Mar 2025
Rajasree
We used a shuttle setup through the resort from the Liberia airport. The drivers were friendly and helpful. A portion of the 2 hr drive to the resort is rocky and bumpy.
The gardens, spa, and pools are lovely. One freshwater pool was open and another was closed (but looked like it would be fun to swim in).
The restaurant is great and has a wonderful breakfast that is included, but there is only one restaurant. Meal prices are similar to US prices. You can walk or drive to other restaurants.
The yoga pavilion is lovely and an instructor was there one of the days we were there. There was a charge for the session.
The zipline was closed due to storm damage, which was disappointing. Tubing was not available as the river was too low during the dry season.
We did 2 hikes that were great. The Grand and Twin Waterfall and the Cathedral waterfall hike. These can be hot and rigorous, so be prepared.
The staff were all attentive and friendly.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Mar 2025
Craig
Beautiful property! All staff are incredibly helpful and kind!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2025
Krystyna
Beautiful location. The gardens and pools were lovely and secluded. The staff went above and beyond. The first day our children asked for syrup with their pancakes and it wasn’t available, so the next day, sure enough-syrup for our pancakes! It’s the little things that stand out!

It’s secluded, but that’s part of the charm ☺️
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2025
Daniel
We absolutely loved our 9 night stay at Blue River Resort and Hot Springs! The staff were all lovely and we had 3 amazing hiking tours with Kaylor to Sublime, Cathedral and a personalized night hike so that we could see red eyed tree frogs (we saw loads!). At the beginning of our stay I told Kaylor that I really wanted to see a sloth, so he made it his homework to find me one. He spent 30 mins looking in the botanical garden and he found me my sloth, and on my birthday to boot! We went to the farm where he grew up, met his father who had their horse saddled and ready for us when we retired from the Sublime hike. Sublime was incredible - the bluest pools of water and beautiful falls you will ever see. Kevin, Kaylor’s brother was also very sweet and works as a server at the restaurant. The food was quite good, but the food at Maryita’s and the other restaurant in Gavilan was DELICIOUS!!! If you want authentic Costa Rican food you should eat in town. We loved this place, the village and the beautiful people of the area. It was well worth the crazy rough road you have to drive in on.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
27 Feb 2025
megan
Stay Away – Nightmare- Facility, Location, and Terrible Customer Service!

I booked a stay at Blue River Resort in Costa Rica but had to leave early due to unforeseen circumstances. Expedia was incredibly helpful and even contacted the hotel on my behalf to request any sort of refund—but the hotel flat-out refused. No flexibility, no understanding, just greedy management hiding behind their “policy.”

To make matters worse, this place is completely off the beaten path, and the drive there was a disaster—all gravel roads, massive potholes, and constant dodging of cattle and stray dogs. If you don’t have a 4x4, be prepared for a rough, stressful journey. Had I known how bad the road conditions were, I would have never booked in the first place.

And for the price? What a joke. There was very little air conditioning, making the room extremely uncomfortable. They claim to offer WiFi, but it barely worked—if at all. You might get a weak signal for a few minutes before it drops completely. So if you need to stay connected, forget it.

To top it off, The front desk staff acted as if they cared and would be able to work something out. Instead of working with me on a reasonable solution, they sent me their policy and wouldn't budge. I wasn’t even asking for a full refund—just some understanding—but they clearly don’t value their guests. There are plenty of better places in Costa Rica with great customer service. Do yourself a favor and book somewhere else!
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2025
Jackson
Wonderful place with great amenities and kind stewards. Will travel here again.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
18 Feb 2025
Dean
We were so pleased with the thermal pools. No smell. We had them almost to ourselves mid February and thought the temp was perfect- the fresh water pool with slide was too cold tho. The property had lovely gardens and butterflies and sauna. Worth the sketchy roads we did at night not realizing we’d have to leave pavement for an hour or more @ 20 mph max
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jan 2025
Bozena
Beautiful place with hot springs
Amazing waterfalls
Nice hiking

Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jan 2025
jennifer

Exceptional service!

Absolutely amazing grounds and service was beyond expectations. My daughter left her AirPods And they mailed them to us in the US!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jan 2025
Jamie
Everything from beginning to end was amazing!! Everything was short walking distance and the staff were all incredible, highly recommended.

James Brock
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
02 Jan 2025
Shoham
We got a room with no water at all
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
25 Dec 2024
Kim
Wonderful people at this property. From the moment we arrived, everyone was friendly, helpful and willing to make our time memorable. Costa Rica is a special place-Blue River encompasses that. I would definitely come back and we were so happy our first time in CR was here.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Dec 2024
Kelli
Amazing facility, lots to do and see, staff was wonderful!!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2024
Elena
The people were great
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
27 Sep 2024
Erika
Blue River is great. The grounds are beautiful, the room is nice with a comfortable bed, and the hammock on the patio was perfect for relaxing. The free breakfast in the morning is great, along with the rest of the menu. I love the volcanic mud, the natural thermal pool sauna, and the butterfly garden. This was my 2nd stay here & I will def be back again!
Self
8/10
Excellent
16 Aug 2024
Jared
The hotel check in was easy. The room was clean and grounds were immaculately groomed. My kids especially loved the water slide! There was a sloth hanging out in a tree behind our room during our stay. We also saw lots of monkeys while soaking in the Jamaica pool. The restaurant was not our favorite of the trip, but the second night we visited Cocina de Mayrita for dinner based on another review. It was a highlight of the trip!! It was an amazing dining experience. Be sure to bring cash and an appetite!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
07 Aug 2024
Maria
The resort itself was nice. You had a private cabin that was kept clean and the property had much to explore in terms of pools and gardens. The real amenity of this property is its proximity to Cocina de Mayrita - which is the most delicious food I’ve had in Costa Rica and probably ever. Maybe 10 mins away from the resort, their cheap food and amazing hospitality makes the stay worth it. Not much else nearby. Food at the resort was alright, but wouldn’t stay more than a few nights.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2024
Mary Jocelyn
We’re a family of 5 and shared one of their rustic cabins. We love the lush foliage,flora & fauna. Unique rainforest experience, surrounded by fragrant flowers,beautiful gardens, sustainable environment. Great staff,friendly people.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2024
Anthony
Very Peaceful
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2024
Laura
Great facility with wonderful staff. Tour guides were awesome. Food was very good a reasonably priced. Room was really fun. Would come back again for sure!!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2024
Arthur
Rejuvenating. Loved the pools and butterfly garden and mud
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2024
Lisa
Very beautiful area! The resort is very peaceful and relaxing. The hot springs are amazing!
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2024
Patrick
What a marvelous location for both the adults and the children. We loved our room, the service in the restaurant and the excursions. I would highly recommend this experience.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
02 Apr 2024
Theodore
Amazing spot hidden in the jungle.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2024
Carly
This is the most magical place! When you’re done frolicking in all the different pools nestled amongst the most beautiful gardens and taking advantage of all the unique and free amenities and sites on the property you can have a delicious dinner and cocktails on site. I can’t wait to go back!

It’s a rocky ride from Liberia though, make sure you rent a 4x4!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jan 2024
Irina
Good location and large clean lodging
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jan 2024
Dorothy
The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The property was very well-maintained.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
08 Dec 2023
Kathy
The resort is amazing and unique. The grounds are breathtaking. The cabins are awesome. The staff is friendly and helpful. There is lots to do.
The wifi is spotty and the road to the property is very tricky to drive on - a 4-wheel drive vehicle is recommended with an experienced driver at the wheel. Once you get to the resort, though, you’ll be happy you came.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Dec 2023
Tracy
Blue River Resort is a really lovely place, the gardens are beautiful and a nice walk even in the rain (it IS a rain forest - so you have to expect it!). There are different pools, both hot and fresh water, very nice to float in the heat! The restaurant has good food, excellent service! The rooms are nice, like a cottage, very large and quite comfortable.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2023
Debbie
The entire experience was very enjoyable. We did the cascade falls excursion and simply breathtaking. All of the staff were really nice made you feel special.
2/10
Poor
06 Oct 2023
Ilanit
We booked a villa. The water in the shower was cold, every time we opened the faucet, the electricity flickered. We had a power outage. The curtains in the room fell from a height. Only one restaurant was open and they hurried to close it to go home. We really didn't enjoy ourselves, we ran away early in the morning
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2023
Pierre
Great quiet place, clean and well maintained. Saw some tucanes. Road to get there is bad, over 25 km of ugly potholes and bad gravel road (70 minutes). Would recommend a 4x4 which does make the ride a little better.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
12 Sep 2023
Thomas
Rocky drive to property, excellent staff, weak water pressure in shower, very quiet.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
26 Aug 2023
Maya
We loved everything! The staff was warm and friendly, the food was delicious, the drinks were generous, the cabin was cute, the water slide was super fun, the waterfall hike was stunning, the soaking pools were heavenly, the jungle was wild and beautiful, and we enjoyed every moment of our time there.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
27 Jul 2023
Richard

Dwell for a moment in natural glory

The Blue River Resort is absolutely amazing. Situated in the midst of a tropical rainforest, fresh, clean, unchlorinated, river water fill its pools. Combined with the warm pools and natural sauna fueled by an active volcano you will experience an actual paradise on earth. The rooms and facilities are exceptionally clean. However no amount of scrubbing can prevent insects (small gnats, ants, mosquitos) from entering the rooms and facilities. Its a tradeoff to lodge in nature in all her natural glory. So take some bug spay for yourself. Remain tolerate of earth's other creatures and soak in a rare adventure that you will remember for a lifetime.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Jul 2023
Krystal
The hot springs
6/10
Pleasant
22 Jun 2023
Claudia
The website needs to be updated. Wanted to do tubing and there was no water at the river. However, it kept showing as being offered.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2023
Nance
Beautiful place to relax and get away…customer service is superb….the wait staff were delightful, welcoming, and attentive; yoga class with Walter was relaxing and affirming; receptionist was very communicative and resourceful, and lastly my foot reflexology experience was heaven! Will definitely be coming back!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
29 May 2023
Roger
The property was nice. The streets to get to the area are a little bumpy. The staff was amazing, made the whole trip worth it. Our sever Lesther was one of a kind. Angel our driver to one of the excursions was amazing. I was there celebrating my birthday and the crew got together and did a fire show for me. That was one of the many great things on this trip.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2023
Ignacio
This place is simply amazing! Loved staying here. So peaceful and beautiful. The birds woke me up at 5am but i didn't mind lol
The staff are great. So friendly and they went above and beyond to make our stay more enjoyable.they made us feel special. I can't wait to go back and take my whole family.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2023
Joe
This place is magical. Loved every minute of it. We only booked to stay one night and it was not enough so we stayed another night. Gave us a discounted rate too! Staff was so friendly, food was awesome. Cant say enough about this place. It's hard to get to but worth the travel.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
08 Feb 2023
Sierra
The gardens and pools were wonderful
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Jan 2023
susan
Butterfly garden with the Blue Morpho was lovely.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2023
George
The biggest surprise was the restaurant.The food is amazing. Probably the best i had in all of Costa Rica.
The hotel is very clean and gives you a unique feeling being inside the rainforest.

The only issue is to get there whichnis abit of a bumpy ride.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
31 Dec 2022
Evgeny
Dining is amazing
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Dec 2022
Phil
Lovely resort and property, secluded and unique.
Excellent hot springs and activities, a hidden gem.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
30 Nov 2022
TOMASZ
Beautiful surroundings
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
15 Sep 2022
Tracy
The shower was with low water pressure and went hot and cold all the time.
The biggest complaint we had was that we stayed 2 nights which was good but the food in the restaurant was the same menu, very limited and expensive. Need more variety and more options as this location was very remote and this really was our only option for food.
Beautiful grounds, loved the butterfly garden and natural sauna and mineral pools.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2022
Susan
The property is absolutely beautiful - its like a garden of Eden!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
15 Aug 2022
Harold
Good place to visit
Hot springs are very nice very clean lots to do around area
Nice rooms great place to spend a couple days or a week
Scott
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2022
Arlene
It is so calming, relaxing and your communing with nature. The thermal spa was great. The staff were very accomodating and friendly
Leisure Family

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Blue River Resort & Hot Springs
600m West of la Puente and Rio Azul, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

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