Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs - La Fortuna

3-star rainforest eco-lodge on a private nature reserve in La Fortuna

Accommodations & Grounds

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel offers 3 accommodation types, including Rainforest Bungalows, Master Bungalow Suites, and Tree Houses with canopy hot tubs. The property sits on 100 hectares of private rainforest, with 3 hiking trails leading to waterfalls, streams, and ponds. Each unit includes a private deck with a hammock, and the Tree Houses provide wrap-around decks for 360-degree forest views.

Hot Springs & Pools

The hotel operates guest-only mineral hot springs with 5 tiered pools that are warmer at higher levels. A separate cold plunge pool includes a water slide, and an additional slide drops directly into the Chachagua River. Both restaurants serve poolside drinks, with the Morpho bar offering blended cocktails and frozen drinks.

Activities & Wildlife

Daily complimentary guided rainforest nature tours depart at 2:00 PM, covering the property's 5 km of trails. A paid night walk runs at $50 per person and commonly spots red-eyed tree frogs, bullet ants, and blue jeans poison dart frogs. On-site wildlife includes howler monkeys, sloths, toucans, agouti, and basilisks, with staff frequently pointing out animal locations.

Dining & Breakfast

Breakfast is complimentary and includes a fruit plate plus a hot entrée chosen from a daily menu, served at the Colibrí restaurant. Dinner options extend to the Morpho sports bar by the hot springs, which serves burgers, wraps, and birria quesadillas. Both restaurants use organic produce grown on the hotel's own grounds.

Wellness & Services

The hotel provides paid in-room spa treatments, including couples massages delivered to the guest's private deck. Complimentary yoga classes run 3 times per week, and the hotel can arrange horseback riding, zip-lining, and coffee-chocolate tours through local guides. A concierge service helps book off-site excursions such as the Sloth Sanctuary and Arenal Volcano National Park.

• Accommodations: 3 types including Tree Houses with canopy hot tubs
• Hot Springs: Exclusive guest-only mineral hot springs
• Activities: Complimentary guided rainforest nature tours
• Location: 100 hectare private nature reserve near Arenal Volcano
• Dining: 2 restaurants serving Costa Rican cuisine with organic ingredients
• Wildlife: On-site sloths, howler monkeys, toucans