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Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa

2.5 star property
Lodge with 5 outdoor swimming pools, in the vicinity of Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bosque Alegre

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5 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Traditional Cabin, Mountain View
View from room
Children’s play area – outdoor
5 outdoor pools, pool loungers

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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2 km Sureste de la Escuela de Masella, Venecia, Alajuela, 11000
  • Place, Juan Castro Blanco National Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Arenal Volcano National Park
  • Place, Poás Volcano National Park
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)

Room options

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Standard Cabin, Mountain View

Standard Cabin, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Traditional Cabin, Mountain View

Traditional Cabin, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Cabin

Highlights

Fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the area

Venecia

At Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa, you'll be 19.6 km (12.2 mi) from Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bosque Alegre and 34.3 km (21.3 mi) from Poás Volcano National Park. Highlights at this lodge include 5 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and free continental breakfast. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to hot springs and zip-lining. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and spa services. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights in the region of this Venecia lodge include Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center and Termales Los Laureles.
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What's nearby

  • Juan Castro Blanco National Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Aguas Zarcas Church - 22 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Laguna Río Cuarto - 27 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Catarata del Toro - 53 min drive - 28.7 km
  • La Paz Waterfall Gardens - 56 min drive - 35.6 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante El Paraíso
  • Deleites Venecia
  • Bar La Guacamaya
  • Pollo Vaquero
  • Ah Caray!

About this property

Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa

Lodge with 5 outdoor swimming pools, in the vicinity of Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bosque Alegre
Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa offers its guests 5 outdoor swimming pools and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 3 meeting rooms available. Hot springs, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa. Free self parking is available.

This Venecia lodge is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa offers 9 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and portable fans. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, 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 hot stone massages and massages. There are 5 hot springs open between 7:00 AM and 9:30 PM.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 5 hot springs
  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 5 hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 38 ºC
  • Hot stone massages

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 3 April to 8 April:
  • Parking area

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for CRC 3000.0 per night.

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.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CRC 3000.0 per night

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
  • Hot springs access available from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa?

Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa?

Yep, Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like hot stone massages.

Does Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa have a pool?

Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa has 5 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open from January to December.

Does Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa serve breakfast?

You bet, free continental brekkie is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa?

No, Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Danielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant had a variety of delicious options, room was as advertised, parking available right outside your cabin
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh, New York

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nassim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Magical place and super friendly and kind staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent 6 nights here. Absolutely beautiful. A must on the bucket list.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhukova

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for hot springs, nice restaurant in the property, the lodge had so many beds and was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

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

Clean and comfortable

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mal organisée

C’est la réception de II n’est pas du tout organisée. Trop tôt d’une demie heure pour la clef. On nous a fait attendre pour l’avoir dans le stationnement mais une heure plus tard, toujours rien. On est allés voir une employée qui nous a envoyés « la bas » en espagnol pour notre chambre. On a cherché avec allers retours la chambre qui n’avait pas de numéro de porte et qui n’était pas en ordre chronologique en montant et descendant une pente très abrupte au risque de briser le jeep. Pas de wifi. Une fois trouvée, c’était bien au niveau confort et piscines.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jaci

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful…lots of green. Cabin was clean and easy walk to hot pools.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stay at Recreo Verde Hot Springs and Spa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Alajuela

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Súper recomendado. Las instalaciones son muy bonitas. Nosotros nos hospedamos y fue súper bien Tienen pase del día y permiten q lleves tus cosas.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

kerry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The cabins were good, and everything you’d expect for a cabin, except it’s very very loud with the tin roof when it rains. The food at the restaurant was delicious and the staff were very friendly . The property was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Karla

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The staff is AMAZING! The place is rustic but the scenery is really beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan and Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved Recreo Verde! The staff were all nice and helpful. The hot springs and cold pools were all relaxing and well maintained. We hipe to be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carin

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

Beautifully enjoyable and rustic

The area was beautiful, the amenities great and the cabin was very nice. There were a couple of things that made the stay less comfortable than it should have been. 1. There was not kleenex nor paper towels and the toilet paper was so thin it basically fell apart as you pulled it off the roll. It made any kind of wiping (either of body parts or of cleaning) hard to do. We did not want to use the towels/hand towels for those things - and did not have the number of towels we would have needed to do that anyway. 2. There were no top sheets on the beds, only a spread. There was one top sheet in the closet, but our son was with us, so we needed two. All in all it was a good place to stay and the area was great! Being from the US, we probably won't visit again because we like to experience different cultures and countries each time we vacation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful place amazing massages..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

This beautiful location is a must!

Absolutely stunning property in the middle of the forest! This location is a must. You are surrounded by nature and all you hear day and night is the rushing of the river. Every single staff member there was very friendly and helpful. Cabins are spacious and include a kitchenette in them. Day activities were easy to schedule. Ziplining was fantastic here, highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our family really enjoyed our 2 night stay. My daughter and I each got massages and it was wonderful! The restaurant was great also.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
If I had been paying less I would have given higher rating. But for the price I paid over New Years, it was not the best value. Cabins have tin roofs that are very loud when it rains, and without a solid structure and no windows, you can hear every sound from cabins next door. Still was charming and staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All staff treated us like family. Everyone was helpful. Loved the grounds. We will go back there soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Calm and great stay

The staff is extremely helpful, accommodating and kind. We enjoyed the hummingbird trail hike and the incredible warm thermal baths. Was a wonderful location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rolando

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

Excelente opción en la bella Costa Rica

Una experiencia completa, en plan familiar o pareja. Recomendado el canopy, cueva y aguas termales. El desayuno es muy rico
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
C'est très nature ce qui est très plaisant, plusieurs activités sur place. Par contre pas très propre et si il pleut durant la nuit, le toit en tôle se transformera en tambour, nuit blanche assuré... Mais le cachet de l'endroit fait son effet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018