Blue River Resort & Hot Springs - El Gavilán, ALAJUELA
Hot springs rainforest resort
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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
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A stay at Blue River Resort & Hot Springs in Costa Rica's northern rainforest, with 5 pools and 3 mineral hot springs
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Complimentary breakfast each morning with a choice of Costa Rican typical or American-style meal
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Botanical gardens, butterfly sanctuary, and mud spa on the resort grounds, with bilingual guided tours
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Kids 10 and under stay free (up to 2 children) in a 720 sq ft cabana with balcony and hammock
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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
Breakfast
Spa
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
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
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.
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Foreign exchange fee may apply.
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