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Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa

San Carlos, Alajuela

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Guests Like the LocationThe location was rated 4.5 by the guests who stayed here.

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4.4/5

GoodFrom 21 reviews

5.0/55 Jun 2026

KARNDEEP • Couple Trip

Good location for canyon hike

5.0/56 May 2026

Lina • Family Trip

The place is perfect if you want to completely disconnect and experience quiet time in nature. It’s like being put in the middle of a rainforest. All the staff is amazing, with excellent customer service and go above and beyond. Food is great and big portions. They all out did themselves.

5.0/530 Mar 2026

Joseph • Family Trip

It's out there from the basic touristy stuff so you are not at the Ritz but that is what you come here for. To get away and live with the land. Experience Costa. Close enough to Blue Falls, which should be on everyone's list. Property is what you imagine living in the Jungle would be like. Hear the Monkeys in the morning. The river rushing through the property. Only negative was that me and some of my group wanted to do the zipline, canyoning experience and there was a miscommunication on how to make that happen and we missed out on that... book it right away so they can do what they need to do to make it happen... don't wait until the night before to book I guess. Not a big deal, you should just know if that is on your list so you don't miss out.

5.0/521 Feb 2026

Gavin • Family Trip

Entire place was great!! Must see.

5.0/56 Feb 2026

Laima

Nice staff

5.0/521 Jan 2026

Diana

Beautiful property, relaxing pools and amazing staff!

5.0/53 Jan 2026

gretty

Amazing stay!

5.0/521 Nov 2025

Sara • Family Trip

Gorgeous setting!

5.0/517 Jul 2025

Rajesh • Family Trip

We were looking for an “off-tourist” spot since we flew in from nyc and were driving up to La fortuna. This was an absolute gem. Plenty space for kids to run/play, hot springs, gorgeous river stream. We only had one morning, but would’ve easily stayed for a couple nights if we didn’t have our next stop scheduled! Totally recommend this place - be prepared as this is more like a high-end “glamping”. Plenty beds and sleeping accommodations. Very respectful and accommodating staff.

5.0/514 Jul 2025

Nassim • Couple Trip

Magical place and super friendly and kind staff

5.0/55 Jul 2025

Rolando • Family Trip

Una experiencia completa, en plan familiar o pareja. Recomendado el canopy, cueva y aguas termales. El desayuno es muy rico

5.0/530 Apr 2025

Heather • Family Trip

We spent 6 nights here. Absolutely beautiful. A must on the bucket list.

5.0/520 Apr 2025

Zhukova • Family Trip

Great place for hot springs, nice restaurant in the property, the lodge had so many beds and was clean.

4.0/512 Jun 2026

Klaus-Ulrich • Couple Trip

Sehr schöne Dschungel Lodge. Kein AC aber Ventilator ausreichend. Bequeme Betten. Tolle warme Thermen. Bad und Dusche etwas beengt. Frühstück gut, aber leider nur 1 Kaffee inklusive. Abendessen sehr lecker. Servicepersonal aufmerksam und schnell. Wer mitten im Dschungel ein paar Tage verbringen möchte ist hier genau richtig. Da die Hütten nicht hermetisch dicht sind, können auch mal Käfer hereinschauen.

4.0/528 May 2026

Jorge • Couple Trip

El personal muy amable y el sonido del río y las chicharras fabuloso. La lentitud de la cocina en el restaurante terrible y la comida mediocre

4.0/516 Dec 2025

Johanna • Couple Trip

This location is in the middle of a forest at the end of a road. Very secluded, it is a local CR nature destination rather than a tourist area. We heard howler monkeys several mornings, saw an armadillo running by our cabin, & saw tons of hummingbirds. The hot springs are warm, at abt 100 deg F rather than Hot. The cool pools are crystal clear. Food in the restaurant is reasonable, good, plentiful & the breakfasts are outstanding. Due to its location it is probably better for someone with transport. The staff found us a local ride to get to a nearby, excellent butterfly garden & visit Venecia. It rained a lot while we visited, so be prepared for humidity! There's a YouTube video about their zipline & canyon activities. There are nets on windows & very few bugs. Lovely hammocks and chairs on the Morpho cabin porches. No utensils in the kitchens, but had a nice big frig.

4.0/511 Aug 2025

Danielle • Couple Trip

Restaurant had a variety of delicious options, room was as advertised, parking available right outside your cabin

4.0/520 Apr 2025

Ruth

As soon as I mentioned to the front desk that I preferred to have a fridge a small one was delivered to my room. Room has a safe, desk, and comfortable clothing storage. Everything was clean and the cleaners available throughout the day. Unfortunately none of the rooms have windows that can be opened so there is always the a/c smell.

3.0/510 Jan 2026

GAEL • Couple Trip

Hébergement moyen

2.0/530 Dec 2025

SARAH • Family Trip

I really wanted to like this place way more than I actually did. We received a confirmation email the day before we were to arrive, but when we arrived, they had no space for us. They were apologetic, but it still left us in a huge bind late at night in the rain. We found another spot to stay for the night and returned the next day. They gave us a free dinner in exchange for the inconvenience. The space is lovely. The cabins are cozy. Everything is spotless. My main frustration is that they are not honest in their pricing. There are two different "menus." One for Costa Rican visitors and one for everyone else. I was charged $40 more for a massage. When I questioned it and pointed it out on the price list, there was considerable disagreement among the staff, which was awkward but still resulted in my paying more. The staff encouraged us to dine using the standard, typical "buffet" meal, indicating that it would be easier and less expensive after we reviewed the menu. The "buffet" price was not listed on the menu. When we went to pay, the server needed to check the price. When she returned, we were shocked at how exorbitant it was. We questioned whether it was correct. She apologized and said yes. Even though the space was lovely, we left feeling like we had been taken advantage of and disrespected.

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2 km Sureste de la Escuela de Masella, Venecia, Alajuela, CR

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM-10:00 PM

Check-out12:00

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, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

The seasonal pool will be open from January to December.
Hot springs access available from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

About Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa

Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa Location
When you stay at Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa in Venecia, you'll be in the mountains and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bosque Alegre. This lodge is within the region of Poás Volcano National Park and Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center.

Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa Facility and Service
Dip into one of the 5 outdoor pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include hot springs. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.

Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and portable fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Restaurant and Cafe
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Important Information
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from April 3 to April 8:

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Room Type and Price

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 - Sat, 12 Sep 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children