About this property
Surrounded by 300 acres of lush rainforest, Chachagua Rainforest Hotel offers charming accommodations and an outdoor swimming pool. This resort has a beautiful setting outside Chachagua and 9.3 mi from La Fortuna city center and 20 mi from Arenal Volcano. Each spacious room and bungalow at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel has bright, attractive décor. There is free Wi-Fi and views of the surrounding trees and plants. Guests can enjoy Costa Rican cuisine prepared with organic produce, grown in the Chachagua’s grounds. Monkeys, sloths, parrots and other wildlife can be observed in the surrounding rainforest. There are several walking trails leading to waterfalls, streams and ponds. Set in Costa Rica’s Central Valley, the hotel has easy access to the Tilaran mountains and the Children’s International Rainforest. San José and the Gulf of Nicoya coastline can be reached in 90 minutes by car.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- 2 swimming pools
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- 2 restaurants
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Facilities for disabled guests
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jérémi
Canada
“The place is beautiful, it is filled with nature. You are in the forest, so you get to see a lot of animals wandering around. The staff was welcoming. The restaurant has very good food, very nice breakfast. They even made us some breakfast boxes...” - Erin
United States
“Every single thing The rooms, the pools, the food, the staff. Exceptional” - Erin
United States
“The grounds were amazing Staff were so friendly Our rooms were amazing The pools and water slides were super cool our kids loved them” - Vera
United States
“Our whole family had a wonderful experience at chachagua, and the kids especially enjoyed the hot spring pools, water slide, and amazing wildlife and staff. A highlight of our trip was when after our hike in the morning to the ceiba tree ( ...” - Monica
United States
“Breakfasts were great and added to our enjoyment. The hot pools were wonderful. Having a restaurant and bar by the pools was a big plus. The staff were friendly and helpful.” - Rafael
Switzerland
“This is a little paradise, a gem hidden in the Costa Rican jungle. We loved the natural pools, swimming in the river, and the amazing breakfast. Worth mentioning the very nice staff. And the location was marvelous.” - Glen
United States
“The place was amazing. The staff was amazing. Cant say enough good things about the customer service. Property was beautiful. The pictures didnt do this place justice. We've been to several places in Costa rica and this is our favorite.” - Brown
United States
“Beautiful place. Nice hammocks on your bungalow porch. Great little hikes on the property. The included breakfast is Fabulous!! Comfy beds. Big towels at Hot Springs and pool. Awesome staff!!” - Adrieanna
United States
“The property is absolutely stunning and the staff are very nice and make sure you have everything you need. The room we stayed in was beautiful and somewhat secluded. Lastly, the food and springs were top notch.” - Samantha
United States
“The food! It's all locally sourced, and much of it is grown on site. The beds are VERY comfortable. The property is private and stunningly gorgeous. The staff are all incredibly friendly and helpful! The resort is small/boutique (only ~40...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Colibri
- CuisineLocal • International
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- Morpho Pool & Restaurant
- CuisineLocal • International
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.




The fine print
Important Notice: Additional Charges for Extra Guests
Please be informed that for extra children and adults, the following fees will apply for the nights of December 24th and 31st, 2025, and 2026:
December 24th:
Adults: $132 USD + TAX
Children: $132 USD + TAX
December 31st:
Adults: $132 USD + TAX
Children: $132 USD + TAX
Thank you for your understanding.