Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs

Went as 2 family’s for vacation and my stay was absolutely unforgettable in my opinion it’s a true 5 star experience from start to finish. The property is stunning, surrounded by a beautiful jungle that makes you feel totally immersed in nature. The hot springs themselves were the highlight for all ages that went from the youngest at 13 to eldest at 55 natural, beautifully designed, and incredibly relaxing. Each pool had a different temperature, so it was easy to find the perfect spot to unwind. Even though there were kids we were still able to have a adult only feel at the same time. The staff were incredibly warm and welcoming, always going out of their way to make sure everything was perfect and were able to accommodate all our needs. From check in to check out, they treated us like family and educated me and my kids so well on Costa Rica. The food was fresh and delicious, with local ingredients and great variety at every meal and had options at all different price points. What really stood out was the peaceful atmosphere it never felt crowded or rushed. Whether you’re looking to relax in the hot springs, enjoy the wildlife, or simply disconnect, this place delivers on all fronts. I left feeling refreshed, recharged, and already planning my return. If you’re in Costa Rica and want a perfect mix of comfort, nature, and hospitality this is it.

Nice place to stay. The area of the hotel is great, a lot of nature to discover. Staff very friendly and supportive, whatever you need you get it as soon as possible. The two bed room villa is comfortable, there is a wall between the terraces of the villas but you can hear the noise from the neighbors and if they forgot turn off the outside light it’s very bright in on of the bedrooms. We needed to arrange a pick up from the airport on a short notice as we missed our connecting flight and arrived just at midnight but the staff organized everything within some hours, the driver was waiting for us. The dinner in the colibri restaurant was good, we had just once something we needed to return, but this was not charged afterwards. The price in the restaurant is on a high level, but this is typical for Costa Rica.

The property is very beautiful and remote. Note there are no paper maps of the property, so a photo of a map is very necessary to locate your way around. We stayed in two different rooms. The first, the Deluxe Bungalow was quite dark due to the interior wood and limited lights in the room. The eco-lodge portion of the hotel was obvious in that the entire bungalow's power was tied to the key card. This is not unusual though the frustrating bit is that this includes the air condition/heat pump, thus when not in the room it immediately starts getting stuffy. If my husband had not insisted that I read multiple technical reports detailing how it is more efficient to have these devices on all the time or not at all. It also causes the whole system to reset each time the power is restored, which is obvious in that it takes 5 minutes or so to begin working. My suspicion is that it would not be an easy change, but I do highly recommend Chachagua look into changing this system. Our second room was a two-bedroom villa which was AMAZING. Here the power was not tied to a room key. The rooms were bright and light. The plunge pool was super fun, though note that it is warm, which we decided may have needed to be the case to prevent rainforest critters from also enjoying the pool. Cool temperature would have been nice but overall it was still fun. The on-site nature hike was beautiful, and 2 hours long (longer than expected). Sadly no sloths were located when we were there, which was a disappointment but not within anyone's control. On site food was good, but we had amazing meals at local sodas that we liked more.

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel has an impressive property - lush rainforest all around, lots of amazing wildlife, a working farm where you can take tours, and secluded villas. Our villa was spacious and clean with a lovely bathroom, large closet area, comfortable king size bed with plush pillows, and a huge walk out deck with a private hot tub. The restaurants are excellent with top notch food and drinks, the tour guides are awesome (shout out to Gilberth) and the hotel staff are super friendly and attentive (special thanks to Brayan!) Truly a gorgeous experience that we will never forget!