Rio Chirripo

–Excellent location - show map
+57 photos
Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

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About this property

Situated in San Gerardo, Rio Chirripo features a garden and year-round outdoor pool. Free WiFi in the main area is available. Some units have a terrace and/or balcony. There is also a kitchenette in some of the units, fitted with a fridge and stovetop. Every unit features a private bathroom with a shower. Towels are available. Rio Chirripo Lodge & Retreat also includes a spa centre and hot tub. The property also offers packed lunches. Car hire is available at the property and the area is popular for hiking. Uvita is 35 km from Rio Chirripo. The property is a 3.5 hours drive from the Juan Santa Maria International Airport and 4 hours north of the border with Panama.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 large double bed
2 large double beds
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Tobias
Germany Germany
“Well-designed bungalows perfectly integrated into the natural landscape. A beautiful, untamed river flows through the garden, forming natural swimming basins among giant rocks. The staff is fantastic, and the owner stands out—clearly passionate...”
Louisa
Ireland Ireland
“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 💖”
Bev
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything. A little bit of paradise. accommodation special, pre- breakfast of pastries a lovely touch, food delicious and fresh. simply lovely.”
Robert
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Superb grounds next to the river, most comfortable bed of our trip. Excellent breakfast & customer service.”
Eliza
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“most beautiful setting by the river, lush gardens, lovely staff”
Carolyn
Canada Canada
“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...”
Mary
United States United States
“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.”
Bernal
Costa Rica Costa Rica
“Habitación, jardines, Limpieza, jacuzzis, pre-desayunos y desayunos Pet friendly”
Jessica
United States United States
“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.”
Peter
Switzerland Switzerland
“Einfach nur perfekt. Das Essen entsprach dem einer Sternenküche mit stets mehreren Gängen an lokal produzierten Mahlzeiten. Das Personal war aufmerksam und zuvorkommend und erkannte unsere Wünsche, ohne dass wir fragen mussten. Versüsst wurde der...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
La Cocina de Rio
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Rio Chirripo takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note this is a non smoking property.

Although there is no restaurant, meals are offered upon previous request.

The bar is limited: offered are wine, beer, juices and smoothies as well as coffee and tea.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Rio Chirripo in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.