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Blue River Resort & Hot Springs - El Gavilán, ALAJUELA

Hot springs rainforest resort

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Pool WiFi Breakfast Gym Spa

Costa Rica Hot Springs Resort near Rincón de la Vieja Volcano

Blue River Resort & Hot Springs is a 4-star eco-retreat with 3 mineral hot spring pools and 2 freshwater pools with a bullet water-slide in Costa Rica's northern rainforest. Cabanas of 720 sq ft have private balconies with hammocks. The Tiki Bar & Restaurant serves Costa Rican cuisine poolside, and the spa offers volcanic mud treatments.

What You Get

A stay at Blue River Resort & Hot Springs in Costa Rica's northern rainforest, with 5 pools and 3 mineral hot springs
Complimentary breakfast each morning with a choice of Costa Rican typical or American-style meal
Botanical gardens, butterfly sanctuary, and mud spa on the resort grounds, with bilingual guided tours
Kids 10 and under stay free (up to 2 children) in a 720 sq ft cabana with balcony and hammock
Close to Rincón de la Vieja National Park for volcanic mud pots, fumaroles, and Oropendola Waterfall's turquoise pool

Plan Your Stay

Amenities

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Pool
Pool
Breakfast
Breakfast
Spa
Spa
Dining
Dining
  • Pool: 3 mineral hot spring pools plus 2 freshwater pools with bullet
  • WiFi: Free throughout the property
  • Breakfast: Complimentary Costa Rican or American-style each morning
  • Gym: Fitness center on site
  • Spa: Volcanic mud treatments, hot stone massage, and reflexology
  • Laundry: Available for an additional charge
  • Accessibility features: Facilities for disabled guests available
  • Concierge: Service available
  • Business center and meeting rooms: Meeting and banquet facilities on site
  • Mobile check-in: Contactless check-in and check-out available
  • Dining: Tiki Bar & Restaurant serving poolside Costa Rican and international

Room Details

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Superior Two Queen Beds Cabana
Superior Two Queen Beds Cabana
Superior Two Queen Beds Cabana
Superior Two Queen Beds Cabana
  • Superior Two Queen Beds Cabana

    • Occupancy: 2x Queen Bed
      • Sleeps 2 guests, maximum capacity 4 guests
      • Above Standard occupancy: Children 10 and under stay free, while guests 11 and older incur a $35 surcharge per guest, per night.
      • 720 sq ft
    • Room amenities: Volcano Views, Mini Fridge, Air Conditioning
    • Includes: Garden view with private balcony; many rooms offer views of the smoking Rincon de la Vieja Volcano crater

Getting There

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  • Nearest Airport: Daniel Oduber Quiros International (Liberia, CR) (LIR) — 26 miles away
  • Distance from Liberia: 20 miles

Location Highlights

Rincón de la Vieja National Park
Rincón de la Vieja National Park

Attractions Nearby

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Rincón de la Vieja National Park — A 141.27 km2 active-volcano park with a loop trail past steaming fumaroles, bubbling mud pots, and sulfur lagoons, home to 300+ bird species.
Rio Negro Hot Springs (11.1 mi from hotel) — Ten natural thermal pools at 35-45°C fed by Rincón de la Vieja's geothermal activity, plus a volcanic mud bath and hanging bridges.
Blue River Waterfall (Catarata Río Azul) — A waterfall on the mineral-blue Rio Azul, the resort's namesake river, reachable via guided waterfall expeditions arranged from the property.

Hidden Gems

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Oropendola Waterfall — A 24-meter waterfall dropping into a bright turquoise swimming pool, reached via a hanging-bridge trail just outside Rincón de la Vieja National Park.
Kiwanda Maji — A farm restaurant in the resort's own village, beside a turquoise lagoon where guests can kayak and enjoy Costa Rican small plates.

Trip Ideas

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Volcanic Wonders Day Trip — Morning soak in the resort's mineral hot springs, then hike Rincón de la Vieja's mud-pot loop and swim in Oropendola Waterfall's turquoise pool.
Local Flavors & Wild Springs — Soak in Rio Negro's wild thermal pools and volcanic mud bath, then lunch beside the turquoise farm lagoon at Kiwanda Maji with kayaking available.

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Fine Print

  • Cancellation & Changes

    • A 30-day cancellation notice is required prior to check-in; reservations cancelled within the cancellation window are non-refundable.
    • Room upgrades not available.
    • No-shows will be charged total Groupon rate.
    • No refunds will be processed by Groupon after check-in.

    Check-in & Check-out

    • Check-in after 2 PM.
    • Check-out before 11 AM.

    Eligibility & ID

    • Traveler name must match ID at time of check-in.
    • Guests must be 21+ to check in.
    • Cash is not accepted.
    • Credit card required at check-in.
    • Must present valid US or Canadian ID at check-in.

    Other

    • Pets: hotel is pet friendly for medium to small breed no more of 25 pounds.
    • Non-smoking rooms available.
    • Parking is free.
    • Airfare not included.
    • Rates may vary by date and are subject to availability.
    • All prices and charges listed in US Dollars.
    • Foreign exchange fee may apply.
    • The price shown is the full price of your reservation, and only applicable taxes are added at checkout.

About Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

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