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Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa

Property class: 3

Photo gallery for Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa

A hot tub under a wooden pergola with lush greenery in the background.
An arched hallway with tiled flooring, a chandelier, and a mural on the wall.
A traditional building with a tiled roof and arched entrance, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.
An arched doorway leading into a building with a tiled floor and a view of a hallway with a ceiling light.
A wooden bridge over a calm river surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$218
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Explore the area

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7100 95, Dulce Nombre, Provincia de Cartago, 957100
  • Place, Iglesia de San José Orosi
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Mirador Orosi
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Lankester Botanical Garden
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Economy Room

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wooden chair.

Economy Room

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room

  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Bungalow, Mountain View

A bedroom with a large bed, two macramé poufs, a wooden ceiling, a large window, and a dark blue door.

Bungalow, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, River View

A traditional building with a tiled roof and arched entrance, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.

Room, River View

  • River view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room

A room with two beds, a wooden ceiling, a large mirror, and a view through a window.

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with white bedding, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a framed picture.

Superior Room

  • Garden view
  • 67 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Villa, 2 Bedrooms

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a bathtub.

Villa, 2 Bedrooms

  • Resort view
  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Dulce Nombre

At Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa, you'll be 5.5 km (3.4 mi) from Iglesia de San José Orosi and 5.5 km (3.4 mi) from Museo de San José Orosi. Highlights at this Colonial hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and free continental breakfast. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and facials. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a garden. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Dulce Nombre hotel include Mirador Orosi and Lankester Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Iglesia de San José Orosi - 18 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Mirador Orosi - 22 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Lankester Gardens - 22 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Lankester Botanical Garden - 22 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Our Lady of the Angels Basilica - 30 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Curridabat Station - 39 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nono Coffee & Garden - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Carnes Valle Fertil - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bar y Restaurante Coto - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Terraza De Doña Meche - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Onde Su Agüela - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa

Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Hot springs, spa services, and a garden are also featured at Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Dulce Nombre hotel is smoke free.

  • 69 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1996
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa offers 69 accommodations. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and facials. There are 2 hot springs open between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 hot springs
  • 2 outdoor pools

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • 2 hot springs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot springs open from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 36 ºC
  • Hot stone massages
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Built in 1996
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 10 and a deposit of USD 50 per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus a one-off USD10 cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Rancho Perlas & Dulce Nombre
Rancho Rio Perlas Resort Spa
Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa Hotel
Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa Dulce Nombre
Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa Hotel Dulce Nombre

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa?

Yep, Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa?

As of 13 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa on 1 Sept 2026 start from NZ$218, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like facials as well as sports massages.

Does Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa have a pool?

Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa has 2 outdoor swimming pools.

Does Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental brekkie is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa?

No, Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to relax
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Paola

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Pool was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you want a place to enjoy some hot springs secluded and off the beaten path , this is it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hot springs pool was absolutely wonderful! And we even had it all to ourselves during our stay. Plus, the temperature was nice and comfortable. There was also a beautiful, peaceful, little pool next to the creek that we enjoyed. The property was really lovely and immense. We took a very long hike up for a good view. They did not have the restaurant open for dinner when we were there. So, the staff offered to drive us to and from a restaurant that had a nice atmosphere and good food. And you can hear the rushing creek/river from just about everywhere on the property!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place but no internet or wifi.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Crystal

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool is excellent the beachfront is nice and the rooms are decent especially the shower. Our room was not cleaned once during a 3-day stay and the breakfast while free is of poor quality. We made several requests of the staff and they were able to fulfill some of those.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrés

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Is a beautiful place indeed the nature is breath taking, but few misses like the internet signal didn't reach oor room and the place is in a remote area so no internet also. Plus the 50 dollars per day for a dog a bit expensive. The rest amazing, friendly staff great views great food o recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fabian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is great. Big, surrounded by nature, trees, a river, 2 excellent swimming pools and the staff is very friendly. Our room was simply perfect. The restaurant is a joke, a bad joke. They got almost nothing to serve. They dont even show you the menu because 70% of the menu is out. So you will eat what they got, not what you want. Quality of the food not good and terribly expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quel lieu ! Un vrai havre de paix au cœur de la nature, qui nous a permis un moment de détente entre amoureux pendant notre roadtrip au Costa Rica. Les piscines thermales sont à parfaite températures. Je recommande vraiment de réserver 2 nuits minimum ou de prévoir quelques heures à profiter de cet espace (pas juste venir dormir) car ce serait passer à côté de quelque chose ! Merci à toute l'équipe pour votre accueil. Camille et Aurélien
Lac
Piscine thermale
Petit-déjeuner
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hermoso lugar donde se desconecta y renueva energías
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

francoise

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

Un goût de trop peu

En ne restant qu'une nuit nous n'avons pas pu apprécier tout le potentiel de l'établissement. Toutefois nous avons bien profité de la piscine d'eau thermale bien chaude pour se détendre. Le restaurant est correct mais sans plus les portions sont un peu trop grandes. Les chambres sont spacieuses, la literie très confortable. Le site est magnifique. Nous aurions aimé rester plus longtemps.
Piscine d'eau thermale
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Ideal para una escapada en pareja o con la familia

Un lugar paradisiaco, relajación en medio de la naturaleza, personal del restaurante muy amable y deliciosa comida No hay TV ni wifi en las habitaciones
Hermosos jardines
Caminata por el lago
Puedes hacer senderismo
Relajante piscina de agua termal
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Edwin

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025