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Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

3.5 of 5
600 metros Oeste del puente del Rio Azul, Rincon de La Vieja, Costa Rica
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Belmont, North Carolina, United States
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

My daughter and I spent the day at the spa/gardens/pools/zip lines. It was the best adventure. We were a bit cautious at first but did it all and had a great adventure. It was a long ride to the resort but well worth it and a beautiful ride. Food very good.

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Mexico City, Mexico
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

We wanted in our honey moon a natural and nice place, were to eat delicious, and where we could visit mountains and also beachs! So we got it, and it was better than we thought, The Blue River team (staff) was great! the room, so charm, the Tropical place beautifull, we loved the Hot Pools! The spa was so relaxing!... More

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Kanata, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

We stayed for a night at this beautiful facility. The only issue we had was actually finding the place. The GPS we had rented could not locate the resort. My wife and I had consulted Google maps to find this resort. Unfortunately, it appears that the resort's location was not properly entered into Google's database. We arrived much later than... More

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Flamingo Beach, Costa Rica
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

I was at Blue River Resort for 2 1/2 days... what nice and beautiful gorunds to explore with the Volcanic Mud, Steam Gazeebo, Hot Pools with a really great Butterfly enclosure that is wonderful and nice place to chill and enjoy the almost natural surroundings for the butterfly's. I rode horses to the Blue River. The Blue River is magical...... More

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San Jose, Costa Rica
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

We stayed for a night. Lovely, spacious rooms, they have a lot of luxuries (double comfy bed, satellital tv, AC, big bathroom, mini walking closet). Beautiful gardens. We loved the hot springs pooles and the "tobogán" (don't know the word in English). The restaurant's menu is a bit basic, but food was really good. Staff is very helpful and kind.... More

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Peterborough, New Hampshire
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

Thoroughly researched this vendor before our trip. Loved the remote location and what they have to offer. Be prepared for a minimum 1 hr ride on a fairly rough road in and out of the area. Totally enjoyed the accommodations....very large rooms and our canopy tour. Our trip turned sour after our second meal there. Three in our party became... More

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Greenbush, Wisconsin
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37 reviews 37 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

The tropical grounds blew us away. Great example of flora/fauna right out the door. Every morning we would hike the trails on our coffee walk, seeing a wide array or bird life and plants. The butterfly garden is also a hit. A variety of hot and cool spring pools was nice for relaxing at the end of the day. Food... More

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USA
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

We stayed for 1 night in April and we had so much fun! Our kids loved the pools and had a blast looking for frogs, lizards and bugs. The room was fine, it was spacious and our family of 5 fit just fine. They brought us a cot just in case we needed more room, at no charge. This place... More

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AZ
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

We are straying here four nits and are currently on our third. Yes...it's a dirt road to get here. They have only had electricity here for ten years. It is Costa Rica....it is away from it all in the midst of a natural and virtually untouched part of the world. Yes...there are bugs, but this was the least buggy place... More

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Arvada, Colorado, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

We stayed at Blue River for three nights in April 2013 and had an absolute blast. We had a little trouble finding it at first, but were able to speak directly to the owner who took care of everything. Once you get on the Pan Am Highway out of Liberia, there are signs everywhere so you can't get lost. The... More

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Additional Information about Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

Address: 600 metros Oeste del puente del Rio Azul, Rincon de La Vieja, Costa Rica
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Region: Costa Rica > Province of Guanacaste > Rincon de La Vieja
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
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Price Range: $
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Blue River Resort and Hot Springs is an authentic Costa Rica experience in the rainforests of Rincon de la Vieja. Our jewel is the spectacular natural mineral "green" hot spring pools – but that’s just the beginning. There is a large fresh water pool & bullet slide, the spa, botanical gardens, butterfly farm, iguana and frog pond and much more. Set out on several authentic eco Costa Rica adventure tours, all nearby. Eco-tours include visits to gorgeous blue volcanic rivers and waterfalls by horseback, nature walks, volcano hike, zip-lining across waterfalls and much more. The breadth of eco-nature tours will amaze you. Blue River Resort & Hot Springs offers luxury accommodation in new, spacious 720 square foot cabanas. Book your dream Costa Rica vacation! ... more   less 
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