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Reviews of Rio Chirripo

Canaan de Rivas San Isidro Del General, San Jose, Costa Rica 50 metros noreste del cementerio de canaan de rivas, 11904 Rivas, Costa Rica

#1 of 12 hotels in Rivas

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 23 hotel reviews

9.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    10.0

  • Comfort

    10.0

  • Location

    9.9

  • Facilities

    10.0

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 22 December 2024

    10
    It was a lovely and refreshing stay - as always!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The laundry detergent smell was very strong I could always smell it on the towels & sheets. It would be amazing if you could use a more natural detergent as those conventional laundry detergents are really toxic & full of hormone disrupting chemicals

    The tranquility & comfort

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    10
    This was an enchanted hotel with abundant nature all around, and fantastic amenities!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved the open air windows, but did get a few moths and other insects in the room. But overall, it was fine.

    The breakfast was fantastic!! We enjoyed the pre-breakfast of muffins, bread and jam and then were blown away by the 2 course breakfast made with delicious, healthy ingredients.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2023

    10
    immerse in nature and very relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    the room near the river was incredible

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The food here is so good, delicious . One of my favorite places to stay in Costa Rica . Hot tubs , river dips , amazing food & wonderful staff. Oh and the garden , sublime 💖

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with View and Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Almost everything in we ate during the fixed dinners was delicious. One night the soup was so salty that we couldn't eat it- we thought it was a surprising quality control flop given how good everything else was.

    Gorgeous grounds. Attention to detail in every corner of the architecture. Great, professional staff. Wonderful massages. Our room sat above a roaring river. We loved the pool and hot tubs. Delicious food.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2023

    10
    simply perfect. wish we could have stayed longer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Junior Suite with Canal View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    like everything

    Everything. A little bit of paradise. accommodation special, pre- breakfast of pastries a lovely touch, food delicious and fresh. simply lovely.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2023

    10
    Yes!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the food is just excellent! the staff is super attentive, we loved it! very clean and neat space to connect with nature and yourself!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2023

    10
    i will definitely love to come back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    can’t say that there was anything that I did not like

    everything about this place was wonderful. very beautiful landscaping all over the property. the staff were all friendly with great level of service. the views of the mountains were amazing to wake up to.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2023

    10
    We plan to return next year…and hopefully the year after that!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Canal View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is nothing we would change! it was perfect and incredible food, staff and grounds

    simply magical!!!!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2023

    10
    we enjoyed the property and all it had to offer. we loved the wood fired hot tub and a dip in the river afterwards. the
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    beautiful surroundings, comfortable rooms, lots of options for things to do. breakfast and pre-breakfast was amazing.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Canal View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    most beautiful setting by the river, lush gardens, lovely staff

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2023

    10
    Simply amazing! 5*
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing!

    absolutely everything! the small details, the food, the river access the pool, the staff (and the 2 friendly cats); better than many 5* hotels we’ve stayed in!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    very kind staff and the food is amazing. facilities are well kept and very beautiful views.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2022

    10
    Birdwatching Paradise.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We did not like to leave. I thought the woodstove hot tub was brilliant and might hope that a similar non electric, wood fire, hair drying system/station could be made. With such a great pool, hot showers, jacuzzi (electrical) and the woodstove (non electrical) hot tub you're going to have wet hair at some point. Hair dampness robs/depletes the body's qi and my hair will not air dry. It would be great to be able to dry your hair without a noisy blow dryer. I think Rio Chirripo will solve this brilliantly. Perhaps they have hair blowdryer, but I did not want to use one in such a serene setting. The wood fire would be an ideal way to dry hair before evening comes.

    The aesthetic design is outstanding. The food was incredibly healthy and locally sourced. Our breakfasts were well planned and extremely generous. The Rio Spa professionals are experienced, with meticulous attention to wellness and healing. The yoga studio is impressive. The grounds were full of wildlife delights and we only left grounds to visit the nearby butterfly dome and a great lunch at Batsu Restaurant. I recommend staying at least three nights because of how wonderful your stay is. Children will be welcomed and safe in the secure oasis. The staff had a great idea of before and after photos (even if it's just a private lookbook) of guests when they arrive compared to when they leave. I definitely transformed over our two night stay.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing! :)

    This is truly the best place to stay in Costa Rica. We loved everything. Spacious and comfortable rooms, beautiful area to walk around and relax. Garden with a Hot tub, whirlpool and swimming pool close by the river. Our highlight was the pre-breakfast in a basket, the yoga session in the morning followed by a delicious a la carte breakfast and all that with perfect vegan or vegetarian options. Even for dinner, don't miss it!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2022

    10
    Favorite place in Costa Rica
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Stunning views, amazing property, exceptional food. This place is off the beaten path but well worth the effort to travel. The most comfortable beds in all of Costa Rica!! Everything about this place is magical and intentional.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2022

    10
    the energy here is very special & the staff are ever helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    LOVE this hotel , cabin rooms are wonderful . the food is fantastic, breakfast is perfect. hot tub by the river is the cherry on top .

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2023

    10
    Just amazing !!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2022

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