Hotel Boutique Casa Del Rio

3.5 star property

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Property grounds
Luxury Room
Reception
Luxury Room
Deluxe Villa

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
Av 301, La Fortuna, Alajuela Province
  • Baldi Hot Springs
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna Waterfall
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Arenal Volcano
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Luxury Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • 60.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Superior Room, Kitchenette, River View

  • River view
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Junior Villa

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Premium Villa

  • River view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub

  • 131 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Premium Room, Hot Tub

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room, Balcony, River View

  • River view
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Exclusive Triple Room, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Signature Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Premier Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, Hot Tub

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room, Pool View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Signature Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Signature Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Villa

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Family Villa

  • River view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Premium Quadruple Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Panoramic Room

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

La Fortuna

Located in La Fortuna, Hotel Boutique Casa Del Rio is on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Baldi Hot Springs and Paradise Hot Springs. .This lodge is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from La Fortuna Waterfall and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Kalambu Hot Springs.

What's nearby

  • Baldi Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Kalambu Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Arenal Volcano - 24 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 160 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Vid Steakhouse & Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rain Forest Café - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Arábigos Coffee House - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Soda y Restaurante Víquez - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Hotel Boutique Casa Del Rio

Riverfront lodge with 2 outdoor pools and 2 hot tubs
Hotel Boutique Casa Del Rio offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). In-room massages, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

2 outdoor swimming pools and 2 hot tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide, a fitness center, and complimentary bicycles.

Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and facials.
Make yourself at home in one of the 26 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Treat yourself with massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, 2 hot tubs, and a waterslide. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in a common area. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Hotel Boutique Casa Del Rio has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Basketball
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free cot
  • Highchair
  • Living room
  • Mini-fridge
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 210 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 7)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Casa Rio Lodge La Fortuna
Casa Rio La Fortuna
Casa del Rio
Casa Del Rio La Fortuna
Hotel Boutique Casa Del Rio Lodge
Hotel Boutique Casa Del Rio La Fortuna
Hotel Boutique Casa Del Rio Lodge La Fortuna

Hotel Boutique Casa Del Rio Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 331 out of 372 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 372 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 372 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 372 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 372 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The loudest hotel in the world

Staff were excellent and grounds are gorgeous. Everything else was rough. Our room was extremely loud with river and animal noise. We couldn’t have a conversation in the room at all, anywhere, without yelling. We didn’t sleep the two nights we were there because it was so loud. Seriously, every night was like Bigfoot, a hyena and a dozen monkeys were partying all night, breaking branches, banging on the roof…the room condition also wasn’t great. The blinds and fans in the bedrooms didn’t work. There are bugs everywhere (normal for the area). We only had two days in the area and felt like they were ruined because we were so sleep deprived we couldn’t enjoy the area’s many activities. My daughter was sick (made worse by sleep deprivation) so we ordered some plain rice for her from room service, along with my dinner. My food was delivered (after over a hour) but hers never came. Finally, after two hours and many messages, it was delivered. I’ve stayed at hotels all over the world and am accustomed to the occasional noisy places but this noise couldn’t even be covered with a white noise machine on blast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quick overnight but amazing stay!

Great service and super cute hotel. Would have loved to be able to stay longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and well maintained property with two nice pools and a jacuzzi and a water slide!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent at week in our bungalow and it was like being in the middle of the jungle. At the same time, the grounds were beautiful. The restaurant had wonderful options and the staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blair

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property felt very safe and had amazing landscaping. It was in a walking distance to La Fortuna and zip lining activities, etc.. We enjoyed breakfast and dinners there. Massages were very good too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was just beautiful! Being able to communicate through whatsapp for rides and questions was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Terence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property for what we paid was “okay” but had the potential to be a great resort . The room we were allocated was very tired and needed a refresh and lacked tea and coffee making facilities . I should note that there was an outdoor kitchen nearby but did not have milk , sugar etc. Some rooms are near a fast flowing river which is extremely noisy (this may not bother everyone). The resort is quite large and could do with being signposted. The pool area was good. Breakfast was great and it was an added perk that this was included in our rate. Strangely and this has never happened before, the hotel requested a USD500 deposit to be held which was super excessive and exceeded the cost of the hotel. The onsite spa is very reasonably priced and the massages are highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

LYUVOV

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaomei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My family loved at our stay at Casa Del Rio. Everything was very clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. Only complaint was the water slide was not running while we were there, but we loved our private hot tub on our patio! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mahesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The facility is unique and beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kate

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were attentive to any questions or issues we had and were there right away. We arrived in the dark and were told we would get a tour of the property the next day but never received that. We toured ourselves and the property is quite pretty, some construction happening while there. The restaurant was okay.. we had better food off the resort. The resort itself is gated which made it feel very safe and the rooms are very private which was nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Helpful staff, esp Maria on the front desk.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Nicolette

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

Medíocre hotel

Upon check in we were gold out room was not ready. We had to wait 30 min past check in. The staff was rude and acted u friendly and put out. the balcony overlooked a construction site on the premises. Toilet Leaked and comunication with staff poor. Restaurant was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL, Great Neck

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aileen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I really enjoyed our stay here. It was very peaceful, clean, and the staff made our visit even more memorable!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Hotel property and grounds are quiet, secure and beautiful. Our room (Barracuda) is a very large two bedroom with plenty of space right above the river. Enjoyed morning and evenings on the patio with the river roaring in the background. Delicious daily breakfast included made for an easy start to each day. Great proximity to La Fortuna town and activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Really lovely hotel! The room was spacious, the property was beautiful and green, very close to the river. The staff was very friendly and the restaurant was fantastic. We stayed there for 3 nights and really enjoyed the breakfast and dinner. The restaurant staff was very helpful and gracious. Shout out to Summer from the restaurant who was very kind and friendly and provided excellent service and menu suggestions!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine, West Kelowna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful stay in the rainforest next to a river…..staff were so helpful and the restaurant had delicious food. The grounds are beautiful and lit up at night to feel so magical. $4.00 cab ride to Fortuna. We will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaShica

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delanda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was amazing! The staff was friendly and personable. I would totally recommend this property. The food was good. The property was beautiful. It was safe. I wish it was all inclusive.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This property is a beautiful oasis, off the beaten path. The property is gated for security. The grounds are breathtaking. The room was large, comfortable and well maintained. The staff at check in was efficient and friendly. You get free breakfast with your room. It’s a generous meal with coffee, juice, fresh fruit, pastries along with your choice of a full delicious entree. The dining room is beautiful and inviting , with views of Arenal Volcano. But the highlight of Casa del Rio has to be the staff at the restaurant. They were kind and warm and most of all patient! I cannot recommend this hotel enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024