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Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 outdoor swimming pools connected to the convention center in Dulce Nombre

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Superior Double Room | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, alarm clocks
Restaurant
Property entrance
Exterior
Hotel Rio Perlas Spa And Resort offers a tranquil retreat near the convention center. Guests refresh with cocktails at two poolside bars and rejuvenate with spa treatments including hydrotherapy and deep-tissue massages.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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King Room with Garden View | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, alarm clocks

King Room with Garden View

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, alarm clocks

Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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One-Bedroom Chalet | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, alarm clocks

One-Bedroom Chalet

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite with Mountain View | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, alarm clocks

Suite with Mountain View

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, alarm clocks

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two-Bedroom Villa | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, alarm clocks

Two-Bedroom Villa

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, alarm clocks

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Yard
Separate dining area
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, alarm clocks

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Carretera a Orosi de Puente Negro, 2.5 km mano derecha, Dulce Nombre, Cartago, 95-7100

What's nearby

  • Iglesia de San José Orosi - 11 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Lankester Gardens - 13 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Lankester Botanical Garden - 14 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Ruins of Ujarras - 17 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Our Lady of the Angels Basilica - 21 min drive - 7.2 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Curridabat Station - 39 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria Il Giardino - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bar y Restaurante Coto - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bar El Nido - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Onde Su Agüela - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafeteria 1743 - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa

Luxury hotel connected to the convention center
You can look forward to free breakfast, 2 poolside bars, and a terrace at Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a body scrub, or a body wrap. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Additional perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Hot springs on site, concierge services, and a porter/bellhop
  • A gift shop, 1 meeting room, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All 69 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and furnished balconies.
More amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, tubs or showers, and free toiletries
  • Private yards, cable channels, and coffee/tea makers

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • 2 poolside bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Hot springs
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (269 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot springs
  • 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 2 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • Built in 1996
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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
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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Rio Perlas Spa & Resort
Hotel Rio Perlas Spa & Resort Orosi
Perlas Rio
Rio Perlas
Rio Perlas Spa
Rio Perlas Spa Orosi
Hotel Rio Perlas Spa Resort Orosi
Hotel Rio Perlas Spa Resort
Hotel Rio Perlas Spa Resort
Perlas Thermal & Dulce Nombre
Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa Hotel
Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa Dulce Nombre
Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa Hotel Dulce Nombre

Frequently asked questions

Does Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa?

Check-out is at noon.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this luxury hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Iglesia de San José Orosi, Museo de San José Orosi, and Lankester Botanical Garden. Lankester Gardens and Mirador Orosi are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 163 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mariela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La piscina
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We purchased a day pass to enjoy the beautiful hot springs at Rio Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa, and it was absolutely worth it! The pools were relaxing and well-maintained, and we also went on a scenic hike that made the experience even more special. One of the highlights was visiting the farm and getting to pet the animals—it added such a fun, unique touch. We had an amazing time overall and definitely plan to return when we’re back in Costa Rica!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personal muy amable, las instalaciones muy cuidadas y muy buena la comida.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me encanta
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lugar tranquilo, lindos lugares para caminar, la comida no muy buena
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo estuvo muy bien, pero al no tener internet en las habitaciones, es un gran problema, para las personas que viajamos por trabajo.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

felipe

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

Vale la pena

Hermoso hotel, muy tranquilo, perfecto para unos días de verdadero descanso. Muy buena atención y excelente comida en el restaurante
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hermosa Ideal para desconectarse y descansar en pareja o familia
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Väl värt ett besök

Underbart. Vackert med varma källor och porlande forsar. Lummigt och grönt. Mat var ok för att vara costa rica.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wunderschön

Die Anlage ist wunderschön und das Personal ist sehr bestrebt, den Aufenthalt so angenehm als möglich zu gestalten. Die geheizte Pool (Hot Springs) war der Hammer! Das Hotel ist eher abgelegen, jedoch kann man sich gut innerhalb beschäftigen. Parkplätze sind vorhanden und der Eingang wird bewacht. Sehr empfehlenswert!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limpieza de habitación terrible y el servicio al cliente también
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting. Friendly and helpful staff. Great experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

LuisB, Tres Rios

Liked: Cleanliness
El check in fue puntual, las zonas verdes y las piconas de agua termal excelente, desayuno con pocas opciones; el restaurante es un poco caro para el tipo de comida; el señor de bus de traslado a las habitaciones de horas de la mañana amable y servicial, le pedimos a la recepcionista que nos solicitara un servicio de bus de la recepción a la habitación en la parte alta de la propiedad en la noche y nunca llego; no hubo seviicio de teléfono en la habitación y el wifi solo para áreas comunes.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cali, San José

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente lugar para descansar. Lo recomiendo. Habitaciones súper cómodas, buena alimentación, mucha naturaleza. La piscina de aguas termales muy bonita.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Willem Gerrit

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

Relaxed en mooi, maar afgelegen

Heerlijke plek, fantastische villa. In de regenperiode echter beperkter bedrijf... Altijd auto nodig!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy lento el servicio de restaurante.. Y eso q no habíamos muchos en el salón... Otro día llegamos y 4 mesas sin limpiar nos tuvimos que sentar a un lugar alejado.. Para ir a comer hay q subir una cuesta de 70mtrs osea no podré llevar a mi madre a futuro q presenta desgaste de rodilla...si ofresen una micro bus q lleva a adultos mayores pero hay q esperar a que se desocupe..... Las piscinas es lo q rescato del lugar.. Bonitas y limpias.. La de agua caliente muy agradable y el spa muy bueno
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

AA

The surroundings was very relaxing. I would go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Beautiful but not exactly like the description

Hotel Rio Perlas is in a beautiful remote setting. (In other words, don't plan on eating out anywhere but at the restaurant and bring any snacks you want with you.) The property is lush, green and tropical. Hidden among the vegetation you will find small concrete hot tubs. There are enough to go around so you don't have to share. There are also 2 large pools, one hot spring fed and the other one is cool. Unlike the amenities listed, there was no down comforter (who needs it in the tropics anyway), no were there blackout curtains and the toiletries certainly weren't "designer." Once I got over the feeling of being deceived, we had a very nice stay, in spite of the moldy room smell. (Hard to solve that one in the tropics). The staff was pleasant. The breakfast was fine but not spectacular. I had to ask the woman attending the restaurant twice to bring more fruit and silverware. (She was busy talking on her cell phone.) If you love natural beauty and have expectations for 3 star and not 5, this is a peaceful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

M. Suzy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Probably great but not worth it for off season.

We rented the Presidential Suite and it was impressive. The grounds with the hidden hot springs and steep hike to the waterfall are really enjoyable. Being off season, the place was a ghost town. I get it that the hotel wants to save on resources when there are so few guests but they took it to a ridiculous level. We had no towels in our room which they kindly brought us but then we had no swim towels so we had to use our shower towels. The restaurant was empty and when we were pointed to a table that had no less than six dead bugs on the table cloth, the waitress got an attitude when we asked her to wipe them off and instead grabbed up the table cloth and all and slammed down a paper napkin holder rather than give is the cloth ones. My wine glass was cracked and my water glass had lipstick on it. The small plate of pasta in oil was $15. The waitress gave us 2 bottles of wine to choose from and just set the bottle down without opening it, pouring it, or having us taste it. When my son went to the lobby for water they told him no, because they just mopped. Don’t get me started on asking for a wine bottle opener for a room with a wet bar, fridge, and wine glasses. If you are going to strip it down to no service/awful service, you should simply close for the slow month, not treat your few guests like they are a nuisance.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excelente ubicación lo hace un lugar único para la relajación y el verdadero descanso. Personal muy amable y atento. Aseo y mantenimiento de las habitaciones deben mejorar. Servicio de restaurante con oportunidades de mejora también
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Poco personal, ocupado en labores de mantenimiento más que en atender a los visitantes.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

NoName

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
-PROs: # Naturaleza hermosa y abundante # Cabaña hermosa, rustica y apegada con la naturaleza # Lugar precioso con aguas termales # Los botones que llevan las maletas muy amables # La comida muy rica -CONs: # Pesimo servicio al cliente en especial de la recepcionista Claudia # No hay mucha variedad de comida tanto cena como desayuno # Servicio muy lento pero muy lento # La hora del check in no lo cumplieron a tiempo ya que obtuve mi cuarto a la hora despues del tiempo establecido en la compra de la estadia y lo obligan a uno a realizar el check out al tiempo establecido # La limpieza de los cuartos no es buena ya que pude encontrar articulos de la persona que estaba ospedada anteriormente
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Bien pero han ido perdiendo calidad

Nos quisieron engañar al decirnos que el Check-in era a las 3pm porque no tenían la habitación lista, nos dieron otra habitación las 2:10pm. En el restaurante había muchos platos que no los tenían, según que no era temporada de Yuca, ni de Aguacate (cuando esto hay todo el año) tampoco tenían Pescado y además tardaron demasiado en llevar las bebidas. Ya hemos ido otras veces, y esta vez algunos pasillos tenían el piso pintado de Negro (pintura tipo aceite) así que con la Lluvia era muy difícil caminar ya que se vuelve muy resbaloso y en extremo peligroso. En la Habitación No había teléfono para comunicarse con recepción, tenían coffe maker pero No había café. En el desayuno el café es muy feo porque es de percolador, y falta más variedad de cosas para comer. No hay WiFi en las Habitaciones.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

philippe

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

Hotel sympa dans la nature

Quiique un peu vieillot au niveau des chambre l'endroit est tout de même agréable grâce à son environnement splendide sa piscine ext chauffée son spa sa petite cascade .... à essayer!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Romain

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

Magnifique a faire

Magnifique Un cadre exceptionnel Un petit-déjeuner très haut de gamme
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

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