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Borinquen Thermal Resort

3.5 star property
Family-friendly resort with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Couples treatment rooms, hot tub, steam room, hot springs, Turkish bath
Hot springs
Couples treatment rooms, hot tub, steam room, hot springs, Turkish bath
Villa, 2 Double Beds, Terrace, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, free cribs/infant beds
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Borinquen Thermal Resort by the river offers relaxation and adventure. The spa provides body treatments, and three restaurants serve international cuisine with terrace views. Guests enjoy free continental breakfast, WiFi, and horseback riding and hiking/biking excursions.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Bar
Treatment room

Spa

The on-site spa has 3 treatment rooms including couples treatment rooms. The resort's spa offers deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Swedish massages. Types of treatments available include body scrubs, body wraps, and facials. Other on-site facilities include a steam room, a mud bath, and a sauna.

Spa treatment
Spa

Room options

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Junior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, free cribs/infant beds

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Bungalow | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, free cribs/infant beds

Superior Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Bungalow | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Bungalow

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Villa, 2 Double Beds, Terrace, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, free cribs/infant beds

Villa, 2 Double Beds, Terrace, Garden View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Yard
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

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Rincon De La Vieja, Canas Dulces, Guanacaste, 50101

What's nearby

  • Galeria 1824 Gallery - 57 min drive - 22.7 miles
  • Museo de Guanacaste - 59 min drive - 23.5 miles
  • Liberia Parque Central - 59 min drive - 23.8 miles
  • Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción de María - 59 min drive - 23.8 miles
  • Church of La Ermita La Agonia - 61 min drive - 23.3 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soda Curubanda - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Hacienda - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪La Carreta - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar El Mirador - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bar Restaurante El Mirador - ‬27 min drive

About this property

Borinquen Thermal Resort

Family-friendly resort by the river
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace at Borinquen Thermal Resort. Active travelers can enjoy horseback riding, hiking/biking, and ziplining at this resort. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a Swedish massage, or a body wrap at the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a reception hall, and a porter/bellhop
  • A ballroom, coworking spaces, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the pool, helpful staff, and first-rate property condition
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • El Zaguan
  • La Carreta
  • La Terraza

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hot/mineral springs
  • Mud bath
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • 31 buildings
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CRC 8500.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 65000 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CRC 8500.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 6 AM to 6 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Borinquen Mountain
Borinquen Mountain Resort
Borinquen Mountain Resort Rincon de la Vieja
Borinquen Mountain Rincon de la Vieja
Borinquen Resort
Borinquen Mountain Resort Canas Dulces
Borinquen Mountain Canas Dulces
Resort Borinquen Mountain Resort & Spa Canas Dulces
Canas Dulces Borinquen Mountain Resort & Spa Resort
Borinquen Mountain Resort & Spa Canas Dulces
Resort Borinquen Mountain Resort & Spa
Borinquen Mountain Resort Spa
Borinquen Mountain
Borinquen Mountain Resort
Borinquen Mountain & Spa
Borinquen Thermal
Borinquen Mountain Resort Spa
Borinquen Thermal Resort Resort
Borinquen Thermal Resort Canas Dulces
Borinquen Thermal Resort Resort Canas Dulces

Frequently asked questions

Does Borinquen Thermal Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 6 AM–6 PM.

Is Borinquen Thermal Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Borinquen Thermal Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Borinquen Thermal Resort?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Borinquen Thermal Resort?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Borinquen Thermal Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CRC 65000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Borinquen Thermal Resort located?

Located on the riverwalk, this family-friendly resort is within 25 mi (40 km) of Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park, Liberia Parque Central, and Santa Rosa National Park.

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Borinquen Thermal Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 418 out of 661 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 661 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 661 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 661 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 661 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alba Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly. In the Spa highly recommended and Mrs. Ana very good therapist. All very neat and clean.
Sauna
Zona thermal
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Amenities
We love every minute- the grounds are beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful tranquil great place to start a vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No Bathrobes available for a Thermal Resort a Bit Strange
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big, clean rooms. Excellent breakfast and dinner menu. Friendly staff. It is a 2 minute walk up beach, this beach is quite rustic and a few more minutes to walk to more sandy beach. My only con was the outdoor grounds could have used a power wash and the pool sitting area was dirty and slimy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing property. Beautiful location and great service. Plenty of activities! Even on a rainy days, you can enjoy the sauna and hot springs. The swimming pool was enjoyable and we saw monkeys in the trees while we were at the pool and restaurant. The property is beautiful. I enjoyed walking everywhere, but there was also a shuttle service available. I definitely plan on going back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

julia carrero

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has volcano water swimming pools , clay treatment , a unique spa , zip line delicious local plates and super nice and charming employees. Place is beautiful and quiet . We enjoy a lot our anniversary vacation trip there . We recommend this place 100%!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raúl Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and relax. There are amenities on site and great dining as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room and property were very beautiful. We stayed in the private room with a hot tub (all the way at the top). The staff at the front desk weren’t super welcoming, but the staff everywhere else were awesome! Especially Danny, he made us feel welcome and we hardly had to wait anytime we needed picked up. The food for breakfast and dinner was fantastic! Our big complaint was not being able to drive to our room and the hot springs were very stinky (not the case in other hot springs that we have gone to in the area - so definitely figure out the source of the hot springs when booking). Overall this was a nice place that seemed very family friendly. Beware if you go during high time as the transportation is definitely going to be an issue then.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

Wonderful resort!

Absolutely amazing stay! The staff are all very friendly and accomodating, there are many services available, and the food was very good. The property is very peaceful and serene.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort very quiet and peaceful. Excursion with horse back riding and zipline was awesome. Our guides were great lots of fun and laughs. Monkeys , birds and iguanas lots of wildlife Very friendly staff .Hope to go back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place, perfect to enjoy the hot springs
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property. Each bungalow was completely separate from the others on a hill, so there was no noise at night (except the howler monkeys). Very peaceful and the pool, hot springs, sauna and hiking trail were easy to access.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the peace and quiet in a natural setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie

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

Beautiful resort in the jungle !!

What an amazing place !! The accommodations were 5star .. service amazing !! And the food was fabulous !! Didnt need to go off site for anything. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2 kids and 2 adults- this property is amazing. Food is good, ambiance is amazing and the people are even better. Sure food options are more limited than an all inclusive but you’re 1.5 hours aways from any city and we never went hungry. The people are amazing and the property is beautiful- would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property. Great place to detach and relax
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely peaceful property. We enjoyed the natural sauna, mineral pools, mud bath, swimming pool, hiking trails; a great way to spend the last 2 nights of our 2-week vacation in Costa Rica.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggi

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is majestic, the staff capable and always ready to assist. The staff that maintain the property are so kind and amazing at their jobs. They have passion for the property and are experts at what they do. This property is unique as you get to enjoy all the amenities while looking at monkeys, lizards, birds, panthers, etc. In their natural habitat. The drive to the resort is part of the experience as you are on a road to a wonderful adventure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent views. Lots of wildlife. Great cocktails. The thermal pools are amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This wonderful resort was a bit tricky to get to but once we were there it was a pleasant surprise how beautiful and quiet the whole resort was.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although the food was delicious, you may want to have nightly specials! Also you may want to consider having golf carts for rent as extra transportation to & from the vilas for after hours!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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