We loved the open air windows, but did get a few moths and other insects in the room. But overall, it was fine.

The breakfast was fantastic!! We enjoyed the pre-breakfast of muffins, bread and jam and then were blown away by the 2 course breakfast made with delicious, healthy ingredients.

Stayed in May 2024

the room near the river was incredible

Stayed in August 2023

Nothing

The food here is so good, delicious . One of my favorite places to stay in Costa Rica . Hot tubs , river dips , amazing food & wonderful staff. Oh and the garden , sublime 💖

Stayed in July 2023

Almost everything in we ate during the fixed dinners was delicious. One night the soup was so salty that we couldn't eat it- we thought it was a surprising quality control flop given how good everything else was.

Gorgeous grounds. Attention to detail in every corner of the architecture. Great, professional staff. Wonderful massages. Our room sat above a roaring river. We loved the pool and hot tubs. Delicious food.

Stayed in June 2023

like everything

Everything. A little bit of paradise. accommodation special, pre- breakfast of pastries a lovely touch, food delicious and fresh. simply lovely.

Stayed in May 2023

the food is just excellent! the staff is super attentive, we loved it! very clean and neat space to connect with nature and yourself!

Stayed in April 2023

can’t say that there was anything that I did not like

everything about this place was wonderful. very beautiful landscaping all over the property. the staff were all friendly with great level of service. the views of the mountains were amazing to wake up to.

Stayed in April 2023

We didn't eat here as it was expensive and you could only have four courses. However we found great alternative restaurants within easy walk away.

Superb grounds next to the river, most comfortable bed of our trip. Excellent breakfast & customer service.

Stayed in March 2023

There is nothing we would change! it was perfect and incredible food, staff and grounds

simply magical!!!!

Stayed in March 2023

most beautiful setting by the river, lush gardens, lovely staff

Stayed in February 2023

nothing!

absolutely everything! the small details, the food, the river access the pool, the staff (and the 2 friendly cats); better than many 5* hotels we’ve stayed in!

Stayed in January 2023

very kind staff and the food is amazing. facilities are well kept and very beautiful views.

Stayed in December 2022

We did not like to leave. I thought the woodstove hot tub was brilliant and might hope that a similar non electric, wood fire, hair drying system/station could be made. With such a great pool, hot showers, jacuzzi (electrical) and the woodstove (non electrical) hot tub you're going to have wet hair at some point. Hair dampness robs/depletes the body's qi and my hair will not air dry. It would be great to be able to dry your hair without a noisy blow dryer. I think Rio Chirripo will solve this brilliantly. Perhaps they have hair blowdryer, but I did not want to use one in such a serene setting. The wood fire would be an ideal way to dry hair before evening comes.

The aesthetic design is outstanding. The food was incredibly healthy and locally sourced. Our breakfasts were well planned and extremely generous. The Rio Spa professionals are experienced, with meticulous attention to wellness and healing. The yoga studio is impressive. The grounds were full of wildlife delights and we only left grounds to visit the nearby butterfly dome and a great lunch at Batsu Restaurant. I recommend staying at least three nights because of how wonderful your stay is. Children will be welcomed and safe in the secure oasis. The staff had a great idea of before and after photos (even if it's just a private lookbook) of guests when they arrive compared to when they leave. I definitely transformed over our two night stay.

Stayed in December 2022

Nothing! :)

This is truly the best place to stay in Costa Rica. We loved everything. Spacious and comfortable rooms, beautiful area to walk around and relax. Garden with a Hot tub, whirlpool and swimming pool close by the river. Our highlight was the pre-breakfast in a basket, the yoga session in the morning followed by a delicious a la carte breakfast and all that with perfect vegan or vegetarian options. Even for dinner, don't miss it!

Stayed in October 2022

Stunning views, amazing property, exceptional food. This place is off the beaten path but well worth the effort to travel. The most comfortable beds in all of Costa Rica!! Everything about this place is magical and intentional.

Stayed in September 2022

nothing

LOVE this hotel , cabin rooms are wonderful . the food is fantastic, breakfast is perfect. hot tub by the river is the cherry on top .

Stayed in July 2022

This Place and the food are incredible. The staff too :)

Stayed in June 2022

nothing

everything, especially breakfast & hot tubs

Stayed in July 2022

It would have been great if yoga could have been offered every day, but I understand that sometimes it can be hard to find a teacher. Perhaps if a morning class is not possible, an afternoon class could be offered.

It is difficult describe this place without using cliches and phrases that sound like exaggerations but are not. So, to sum up our stay, I can honestly say that our stay at Rio Chirripo felt like a stay in paradise. From the grounds to the services offered to the staff to the food, everything was absolutely incredible. One of the only places I have ever stayed that I would be more than thrilled to return to. Just a few of the things we loved: -Our room, the Rio Vista suite, was absolutely perfect. Gorgeous, bright, and private, with awesome views and its own huge outdoor deck/sitting area and great outdoor kitchen. -The people who work here. Roger, who works in the evening, was so friendly and kind. He makes incredible cocktails. Amanda, who works in the morning at reception, was also very helpful and sincere. -The food and drinks here. About an hour and a half before breakfast, a basket of homemade goodies and juice are dropped off at your door. And this is just the "pre-breakfast!" The breakfasts themselves are the best we've had at any hotel, ever. The coffee is riquísimo, the yogurt comes from a local producer, and the main breakfast plates are creative and colorful, with veggies incorporated as well. The dinners, which have an additional cost, were made with love and fresh ingredients. -The complimentary yoga class our first morning here. The teacher was kind and clear, and the yoga studio is so beautiful. Unfortunately there was no yoga class offered the second morning of our stay because a teacher could not be located. -The Chirripo river itself! It is just a five minute walk down from the main building of the hotel down to the river, which has many points of safe access. It was incredible to go into the river in the morning to wake myself up and then jump in one of the two jacuzzis on the property. Ahhhhh. -The massages we got from Jensi were incredible. I left feeling more relaxed than I have felt in a very long time.

Stayed in August 2022

Many Bugs in the room. I got a small and old room.

Beautiful and green, water falls. Good breakfast. Jacuzzi and hot tub. Nice staff.

Stayed in July 2022

Bugs in the room.

Everything. Location, beauty, service.

Stayed in July 2022

The food was amazing the location cannot be beat, the rooms were beautiful, all around incredible and we will be back!

Stayed in June 2022

Nothing

Everything !! The wood hot tub, the food, the staff , the grounds.

Stayed in June 2022

Nothing

Hotel is located in a wonderful garden directly to the river. Everthing was wonderful fine and romantic. Thanks to Frank and his very attentive and friedly team. The breakfast is extraordinarily good. We extended our stay for one night and will definetely come back.

Stayed in May 2022