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Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa

3.0 star property
Hotel in Dulce Nombre with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast

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Take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), dry cleaning/laundry services, and a restaurant at Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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Economy Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, bed sheets

Economy Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Minibar
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Bungalow, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, minibar, bed sheets

Bungalow, Mountain View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Minibar
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bungalow, River View | 1 bedroom, minibar, bed sheets

Bungalow, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Minibar
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Chalet, Lake View | 1 bedroom, minibar, bed sheets

Chalet, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Minibar
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Minibar
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, bed sheets

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Minibar
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, minibar, bed sheets

Villa, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Minibar
Living room
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
7100 95, Dulce Nombre, Provincia de Cartago, 957100

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.) - 88 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
  • ‪San José, Cabecar - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa and take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), dry cleaning/laundry services, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All 69 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like minibars.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 6 2025 to February 28 2026 (dates subject to change).

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Does Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa located?

Situated in Dulce Nombre, this 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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Reviews

Rancho Rio Perlas Resort & Spa Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Edwin

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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