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Rio Perdido Hotel & Thermal RivervsThe Springs Resort and Spa
Rio Perdido and The Springs Resort and Spa are both praised by experts. On balance, The Springs Resort and Spa scores slightly better than Rio Perdido. The Springs Resort and Spa comes in at 80 with approval from 3 sources including The Telegraph, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.
Rio Perdido Hotel & Thermal River
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
San Bernardo de Bagaces, Bagaces, Costa Rica
From $268/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
The Telegraph8.0
"This opulent ecolodge, tucked into pristine dry forest at the foot of the Miravalles Volcano, offers soothing dips in natural hot springs, top-notch mountain biking trails and a palatial restaurant." Full review
Jetsetter "Classy 600-acre eco-playground with its own hot springs and forest trails at the foot of the Miravalles Volcano." Full review
The Springs Resort and Spa
Afar Magazine
Fodor's The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
The Wall Street Journal
Frommer's
Oyster Travel + Leisure
Near Montana de Fuego, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
From $519/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Afar Magazine "For such an active and adventurous destination, the mineral pools they have cannot be beat by anything for recovery from tired muscles and sore bodies." Full review
Fodor's "With its own adventure park, hot-springs complex, and activities for all ages, this resort caters to both hotel guests and the outside public with day passes to its massive grounds." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"This sprawling hot-springs resort in Arenal, with prices north of $500 (£380) a night, is the crème de la crème of luxury lodging in Costa Rica." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Set back from the Arenal Volcano, this magnificent hotel and its sprawling grounds are the mecca of hot springs" Full review
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There are more than a dozen pools to choose from, some of which feature water slides and swim-up bars.
The Wall Street Journal "The Spring Resort and Spa has three pools and 13 rooms and suites; it also offers doctor-supervised detoxifying water and juice cleanses."
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Frommer's "Complex features huge, comfortable rooms and great beds, but the key here is the wide range of on-site attractions and activity options, including an extensive collection of hot and temperate pools" Full review
OysterLuxury
"The 74-room luxury resort The Springs is 165 acres of seemingly endless pools and hot springs, restaurants, and activities -- all hidden on a volcano-facing slope seemingly in the middle of nowhere." Full review
Travel + Leisure "165-acre property sits on a mountain ridge, providing unobstructed views of the picture-perfect Arenal Volcano and valley below...multiple natural hot springs, waterfalls, and its own adventure center"
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