Rincon de la Vieja, 50101 Liberia, Costa Rica
#7 of 29 hotels in Liberia
Guests' ChoiceBased on 123 hotel reviews
8.3Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Location
7.4
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.2
Free Wifi
7.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 13, 2025
Roger
CanadaI enjoyed the quiet natural environment.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 6, 2025
Markus
United KingdomRoad leading in difficult.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: May 26, 2025
Angelo
United StatesA nice stay for a few nights, hot springs on site are great. Very nice massage at a reasonable price
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: May 3, 2025
Myriam
LuxembourgIt’s getting old …
Nature
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: April 14, 2025
Janet
United StatesEverything was good but I noticed the staff appeared a bit stressed out and overworked . I’m aware they have to work 6 days a week but maybe something could be improved upon . Extra help or a few hours off for personal time . I didn’t feel the Pura Vida . I’ve been traveling to Costa Rica for 25 years
This is a gorgeous property with all facilities you will need . On site butterfly garden, hummingbirds, hot springs , restaurants, some tours , hiking . Food in restaurant was very good . There were tons of families here
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: February 13, 2025
Chris
CanadaNot a lot to do in the area and the road from Liberia was horrible not the hotels fault in any way.
Great staff, nice basic rooms. Restaurant was decent with excellent staff. All staff at the resort were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 12, 2025
Grant
CanadaIt was a bit rundown and could use some maintenance- like the shower and toilet needed repairs and a good cleaning.
Liked the hot springs
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 17, 2025
Jonathan
Canadamattresses too firm for us
nice thermal pools, mud bath/natural steam room, butterfly and hummingbird areas. Rooms are spacious. Breakfast decent, staff warm and responsive.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 6, 2025
Karen
United StatesRoads getting there were awful.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: September 25, 2024
Lex
BelgiumBad road to the hotel
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: July 30, 2024
Barbara
ArubaHard beds, thin pillows. Breakfast that’s included is average
Location is near beautiful sights, Thermal and mud bath was great
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: July 10, 2024
Carly
United StatesOur bathroom smelled like urine from the first second we walked in. The rooms are huge, but could use an update, particularly in the bathrooms. The food at the restaurant was just okay: bonus is that they have a kid’s menu that perfectly suited our kids. If you book a tour, double check your bill. We were initially charged for the non-guest rate for our zip line tour which was about a third more than we expected. The staff member who charged us quickly settled the matter, but did say that sometimes the staff who makes the booking “makes a mistake.” Just be sure to keep an eye on your charges. Overall, our experience was quite good. It’s a long and tedious drive from Liberia. Be aware that much of the drive is gravel/dirt. If you are prepared for that and consider it part of the adventure of coming to this quiet, lovely location, you will be set up to have a positive outlook and to make the most of your stay.
We had the best zip lining tour at Blue River! Our guides, Ronald and Caleb were so patient and fun. It is clear they love their jobs. We also enjoyed the mud bath, sauna, hot springs, and butterfly habitat. The front porches are amazing; loads of birds to listen to in the morning, and we spotted a sloth on grounds! Good AC and comfortable beds; fun waterslide for the kids and adults, and a very friendly staff who made a point of accommodating our group of 8 for every meal. We came in the off season, and felt extra special to have our own table for 8 automatically reserved for our meals.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: May 12, 2024
Michał
PolandMost of the attractions didn't work, most of the animals were not there. The only cold pool was dirty. My kids were so excited after seeing the pictures and so disappointed seeing the reality.
The rooms were big and comfortable. Staff was super nice and friendly, food was good and the garden was pretty.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 22, 2024
Omar
SwitzerlandMaybe due to the timing, pools and mud bad were underwhelming. Independently from the hotel, something to highlight is the road to get there. Consider it takes around 1hr to the main road, and it will be a bumpy ride.
Quiet, particularly during low season Nice staff Good breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: February 20, 2024
Louise
CanadaThe breakfast at the restaurant
The site, the gardens, the personnal.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 5, 2024
Wendy
CanadaI didn't know there was a free breakfast included, so I missed it the first day.
The cabins were huge and very nice with porch, hammock and chairs. The hotspring pools and gardens were gorgeous.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: February 2, 2024
Terri
CanadaMy only concerned was being billed for an excursion I did not do and still have not received my refund. My husband felt the yoga instructor was forceful in her approach. Other than that, no complaints
Grounds were magnificent and property was very clean. Staff was friendly. Cabins were nice and the balcony was nice to have when it was raining. It was very relaxing and a wonderful place to relax and unwind.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 20, 2023
Gail
CanadaThe resort is absolutely beautiful. The vegetation is stunning. The cabins are beautiful and very well kept.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: December 17, 2023
Aline
GermanyIt's hard to reach
The pools, sauna and mud bath are fun.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: November 30, 2023
Paula
CanadaIt’s a brutal drive up. The mud bath was kind of a joke. It’s not a real mud bath you go in, it’s just a bucket of mud you put on yourself. They forgot to put towels in our room and when we asked them for some it took them so long to bring them. The shower water is not really hot, it’s lukewarm. For the price I’m paying I would expect body wash, shampoo, conditioner but there was only a dispenser for shampoo. The wifi was spotty.
The hot springs were nice, the staff was very nice and helpful. The property is nice too. The room was spacious, clean, comfortable.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 13, 2023
Sebastian
Costa RicaThere was a waterfall going out from the a/c
Location and multiple activities
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: August 6, 2023
Fabienne
SwitzerlandA paradise on earth. We loved the beautiful surrounding: the hot natural pools, the natural sauna, the garden with the butterflies. Everything is clean and the horses look healthy. During the day they are on a huge paddock. The children loved the water slide. In the restaurant you have varied really good meals. We did the zip-line and the cathedral waterfall tour, both were fantastic.- good organised and with responsible nice guides. You need a 4x4 car to get there and enough petrol, but then Ressort is easy to reach.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: July 9, 2023
Anton
SwedenThe restaurant
The environment was amazing
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 5, 2023
Eric
AustraliaRoom lighting (bot dark). Minor maintenance of room facilities.
Staff were great and there were many free on-site attractions for all ages of family plus a good range of off site excursions.
Stayed in July 2023
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