Cabañas Rio Escondido puts you within a 10-minute drive of Baldi Hot Springs and Los Lagos Hot Springs. Freebies like WiFi and valet parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Apartments offer up nice touches like rainfall showerheads and pillow menus.
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 154 min drive
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 48.5 miles/78 km
Restaurants
Mexikah Taqueria - 5 min drive
Harmony Food Restaurant - 4 min drive
Tierra Mía - 5 min drive
Soda y Restaurante Víquez - 4 min drive
Hunters & Gatherers - 17 min walk
About this property
Cabañas Rio Escondido
Cabañas Rio Escondido puts you within a 10-minute drive of Baldi Hot Springs and Los Lagos Hot Springs. Freebies like WiFi and valet parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Apartments offer up nice touches like rainfall showerheads and pillow menus.
At a glance
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Property size
5 apartments
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
PETS
Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
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Parking
Free uncovered onsite valet parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
3 outdoor pools
Internet
Free WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered valet parking on site
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Bedrooms
Pillow menu
Bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Rainfall showerhead
Towels provided
Toilet paper
Entertainment
Pool or billiards table
Arcade/game room
Games
Outdoor areas
Yard
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lever door handles
No elevators
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Services and conveniences
Tour/ticket assistance
Front desk (limited hours)
Location highlights
On the riverwalk
Things to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Cycling nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
5 rooms
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Fees & policies
Policies
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.
This property does not have elevators.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Cabanas Rio Escondido
Cabañas Rio Escondido Apartment
Cabañas Rio Escondido Peñas Blancas
Cabañas Rio Escondido Apartment Peñas Blancas
Frequently asked questions
Does Cabañas Rio Escondido offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Cabañas Rio Escondido does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Cabañas Rio Escondido?
Yes, there are 3 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at Cabañas Rio Escondido?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Cabañas Rio Escondido?
Yes, there's free valet parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cabañas Rio Escondido?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Cabañas Rio Escondido and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking. Enjoy a swim in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools or use the apartment's other amenities, which include an arcade.
Does Cabañas Rio Escondido have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, each apartment features a yard.
What's the area around Cabañas Rio Escondido like?
Cabañas Rio Escondido is a short 14-minute walk from Arenal Adventure World and 16 minutes' walk from El Salto Fortuna River.
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Reviews
Cabañas Rio Escondido Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6
Cleanliness
9.6
Amenities
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The pools were nice for relaxing and clean, with multiple sitting areas, hammocks, and other amenities available. (5 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 30, 2025
Clean rooms and the most friendly staff. Also spotted two toucans early morning in the surrounding canopy!
Vanessa Wing Tung
Vanessa Wing Tung, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 6, 2025
Hut very pleasant, nature environment too
Jose Luis
Jose Luis, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2026
The check in was easy, the room was clean and tidy, the place is grate and relax.
I highly recomend it.
Thelma
Thelma, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 27, 2025
Wonderful location, not too far from downtown La Fortuna (about 10 min) but it’s far enough from the noise and traffic. Our family stayed for 3 nights and felt completely safe. But what makes this place a gem is the wonderful staff (Silvia, Nicole, and Ana). They made us felt welcome and treated like family. It’s a place I would definitely stay again and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend!
Luat
Luat, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2025
The entire property is so beautiful! There is a beautiful river you can swim in and a lovely trail. The rooms were very clean and the entire place is just so tranquil. We will definitely return one day.
Janice
Janice, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 23, 2026
The room was clean, the staff was great the property was beautiful with a lot of nature. Very close to downtown La Fortuna with lot of activities and a free rope swinging river El Salto.
Close to many restaurants, grocery stores, fruit markets and
a short drive to hot springs and a volcano.
My favorite part was the river in the backyard where I swim and relax.Big yard space where my toddler run around, explore nature, took a walk on the trail and play on swings plus the balls in the yard.
I would definitely stay here again.
nekesiha
nekesiha, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 4, 2026
I had everything I needed in a very nice, well kept setting. You need to bring your own coffee but you a have a coffee maker. The setting is very nice with a water stream in the backyard. My room looked at the water stream which was very nice. Communication was great. The price is reasonable and I felt it was a good quality/price report. Would stay here again!
Dolores
Dolores, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2025
Beautiful serene staff were amazing absolutely loved thank you
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2024
Perfect for a family we stay 4 nights
Everting was perfect clean and great service
Robbert
Robbert, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2025
The best is the receptionist, extremely helpful, polite and caring THANK YOU
Only because her customer service we decided to extend our stay 2 more days ✨
Kelly
Kelly, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2025
Very quiet little cabin, near all the activities and a few steps from the trails to the river. Being off season some of the amenities were out of service but we enjoyed the gardens and trails and the covered areas during the rain.
BRIGITTE
BRIGITTE, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 3, 2025
Nice family cabin
Comfortable cabin with large bedroom ans kitchen. Air conditioning worked well. Nice front porch patio area. Reasonable price, stayed two days.
Gerardo
Gerardo, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 9, 2025
This was a quick in and out for us, just stayed so we would have time in La Fortuna and at Arenal. The home was minimal but just what we needed. The grounds were actually quite lovely, would have explored more if we had stayed longer. Check in and out was easy.
Rachael
Rachael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2024
I love the unique nature of it near the river which gives me a s feeling of being away from the crowds.
gibson
gibson, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 27, 2023
Hidden Gem
Amazing property and the breakfast is superb. The cabanas were private and a bit away from the main areas but it was good. The cabanas a basic but good.
Zahir Shabbir
Zahir Shabbir, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 7, 2025
Beautiful view to the river from our balcony
David
David, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 23, 2023
I absolutely love this property, it’s beautiful! Perfect for the entire family. I would recommend this property to anyone. The staff were super nice and accommodating.
Sandra
Sandra, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2024
Excellent for a family stay
One of the best places we have stayed in Costa Rica. Large open apaces for the children to run around in, a beautiful river to dip in, a pristine football pitch and very comfortable family rooms with a ery well-appointed kitchen! Credit also to Elias for great communication and a warm welcome. 👍😉
Sam
Sam, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2024
This place is truly a hidden gem. The property has so much to do and is so beautiful. We spent an afternoon in the river being the property. It was so fun.
Also Elias was very responsive to any questions or requests.
Cole
Cole, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 3, 2024
Our room overlooked the river. We had fireflys at night, chamelions in the day and real peace and quiet. There is everythng you could need pools fed by the river, trails through the grounds, kitchens barbeques all in good condition. Easy to get to on a good road and close enough to town.
Darren
Darren, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 15, 2026
The place was very cute, great location (right near La Fortuna and off the jungle/river). Beautiful place, we stayed for a week. The staff was very friendly and helpful, especially Silvia. We had a delay to flight, getting rental car, and then checking in (we did not arrive until midnight), yet Silvia stayed up and allowed us to check in late. There was an issue with the water not running and she was friendly and communicative throughout, they got the issue resolved very quickly and she provided drinking water to us. Only complaints are that the shower was cold the first two days and the shower glass was not long enough, so water spilled on the floor and we had to keep towels there. Additionally we wished that there was some sort of dresser to store our clothes. The hot tub also wasn’t working. The back yard area has hammocks to read in and out front by the pool has sitting hammocks which were great. There is also a common area with pool tables, hammocks, grills, basketball, and more. Overall we loved our stay
Johnna
Johnna, 7-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 2024
Host was a family and very friendly and helpful. Property was beautiful. We did have a leak during rain but host was quick to respond and bring towels. We also had a dog barking during the night from next door property but host offered to contact neighbors. Would stay here again. Very neat and unique property.
Laurie
Laurie, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2024
Loved this place, the property is beautiful with lots of trees and the river right behind it that my kids wnjoyed exploring. Felt very inmersed in the Costa rican nature and the place itself had verything we needed and accomodted all of us bif family. Loved the clean white cotton bed sheets and soft mattresses. We cooked several meals there and reated very well. The personnel was excellent and helpful. Had our clothes washed in 2 hours right on time for our trip.Th
Nadiezhda
Nadiezhda, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 2, 2024
Our room was nice and clean and we had a beautiful view out of our bedroom window and off of our balcony. There was a river that runs right behind the rooms, it was great listening to that a night. It was great sitting out on our balcony, the balcony is compact though. The little kitchen was nice and suited our needs just fine.
Unfortunately the pool was not working while we were there, but it was to cool and it was raining the whole time so we wouldn't have used it anyway.
April
April, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 5, 2025
Good, but with a few changes, could be great
Good: the property is beautiful! The river sounds are soothing. The buildings are nicely designed and well maintained. The staff was friendly and helpful. It seems like it would be a lovely place to hold an event.
Challenges: no hot water to the kitchen sink made us concerned for clean dishes. The wiring connections on the point of service heater on the shower head were a little alarming. Screens for the windows, a screen door for the back door would allow for enegy savings, when it is cool enough, while keeping the bugs and bats out. Also recommend keeping loft windows closed for that same reason. (The back porch bat were fun to watch outside but no one wants them in their room.) Doors need a bit Pland off the bottom to keep from scraping on the floors.