Rio Perdido

This latest trip to Rio Perdido was my third and it will definitely not be my last. I always take immense pleasure staying there, surrounded by nature as far as the eye can see. Enjoying the natural hot waters of the Rio Perdido, and the beautiful sunrises and sunsets. I had previously stayed in an East bungalow and loved how cosy they are, and this time I got to experience both Center and East Bungalows! I could not recommend the East Bungalows enough!! The level of comfort is unparalleled and the simplicity and warmth of the decor brings a fantastic level of serenity to your stay. I particularly enjoyed waking up surrounded by trees and enjoying a nice cup of coffee (freshly brewed) as soon as I got out of bed, right before hopping in the outdoor showers. I took the time to run around their trails with a good friend of mine (who was on a mountain bike) for over 3 hours without using the same path twice, and I also experienced their in house zipline, which was a blast! And of course, the food! What a treat! Breakfasts, lunches and dinners were always delicious, thanks to their very skilled local Chefs (Sara Michelle) who took care of us, and dinners were always accompanied by the perfect cocktails as well. Truly an unforgettable experience that I hope come back to soon.

We don’t typically write reviews but had to show our appreciation for this resort. First of all, the staff are amazing and truly care about your experience. We loved the schedule of activities from mountain biking, yoga and coffee classes. Having something active to do provided a nice balance with resting and relaxing in the natural beauty of this place. The property is quiet, private, and does an excellent job of integrating the surrounding nature into the whole experience. After reading about the sustainability it made us appreciate it even more and realize the uniqueness of this place. We loved the cabin and the porch swings. It was very clean and the bed was comfortable. We were there in January 2024 and did not hear any construction. The only sounds were the welcome sounds of birds and monkeys and an ant eater rummaging around outside our cabin. Daily breakfast was great and we loved the cocktails and mock-tails at the swim up bar. The menus have a nice variety. We can’t wait to see the expansion plans and hope for more yoga classes in the future.

If I could give 10 stars, I would! We came here for the first 5 days of our honeymoon & it was the most pleasant experience. After our stay here, we went to another boutique hotel in Tamarindo & kept saying we should’ve visited Rio Perdido second because everything here blew the second place we stayed at out of the water & we found ourselves comparing EVERYTHING at our second resort to Rio Perdido. We have never experienced such an intimate and high level of hospitality from check in to check out - the way everyone treats you here (golf cart drivers, reception, housekeeping, bartenders, waiters, excursion staff) makes you feel like a celebrity. They remembered our room number and names after just a day. The food was absolutely amazing - we were blown away with all of the meals and the free breakfast was phenomenal. We loved how we were able to do so much without ever leaving the larger property - it made for a very stress free honeymoon experience. We had the best drinks we’ve had in our life crafted with so much love from the bartenders - specifically Carlos, Alex, Enjeel, & Ronald (pro tip: ask all of them to make you their favorite drink and you won’t be disappointed)! We have already recommended this place to our friends & family & can’t wait to come back. We enjoyed all of the excursions - while they were pricey, it was worth it to not really have to lift a finger with getting to/from places. We did the barista class with Carlos & loved it, a couples massage, the sunrise mountain biking (honestly it was very difficult but Oscar made it a blast regardless), visited the thermal river, did the complimentary yoga & hike, and the White Water tubing which was great (& all the guides made it so much more fun). We loved our room & despite a small snake that made its way into our outdoor shower (which you kind of have to expect), we loved how unique the bungalows were & how we truly felt like we had escaped to the middle of nowhere. We can’t wait to come back!

My husband and I visited this hotel in June 2023 and we cannot wait to go back! We thoroughly enjoyed our experience there, all of the staff, the activities, and the food and drinks. We would absolutely go back in a heartbeat! The rooms were very clean. the air conditioning worked great, and they were modern and comfortable. The view from the rooms was gorgeous and we loved spending time on the hammock on the porch. It felt private and safe. If needed, at night, the staff would drive you back to your room in a golf cart since it was about a five minute walk. The food and drinks were absolutely amazing. Every single thing we tried was delicious, and it always felt like there was something new to try. The bartenders would even make custom drinks for you per request, and they were all incredibly talented and friendly. At first we were a little bit worried because you can only eat at the restaurant they have on site, but even if we had the option to go somewhere else we would’ve definitely still ate at Rio Perdido. I am vegetarian, but my husband is not, and there were plenty of options that we both enjoyed. Even the desserts were phenomenal! We spent most of our time by the pool, eating and drinking, and just being outside in nature, and enjoying the use of the jungle was so peaceful and enjoyable. The hotel is a family friendly hotel, but even being a couple with no kids, we felt like it was still very peaceful and we enjoyed all of the other people that were there. We both got a massage and it was soooooo relaxing and the staff was very accommodating. When you’re getting a massage, you can feel the breeze from the jungle and you can hear the fountains by the pool which was nice. We also took advantage of the various hikes on site and the yoga classes. This was so much fun to do and you didn’t have to deal with any other tourists. The hikes and the yoga classes are all private, and only guests can access them. Again the scenery was absolutely gorgeous, and felt private. The yoga classes were equally relaxing and challenging, but the best part about them was the location as you felt like you were in a treehouse above the river. The only paid activity we took advantage of on site was the zip lining, and that was so much fun! The staff made it feel enjoyable and safe, and we would do it again in a heartbeat. It was also so nice to have it on site because you walked just a couple of feet to the starting point and you were done in about an hour. Again, I can’t say enough about this hotel and I can’t wait to go back. I also can’t speak highly enough about the staff, as everyone was extremely kind, accommodating and friendly! Especially the bartenders and welcome staff. Can’t wait to go back!

Perfect luxury stay in the middle of the dry forest. Nice activities and great ambiente. Friendly staff and fantastic cocktails. Were there for only 2 nights in April 2023 (swiss couple) Only negative point: breakfast is not really good. Selection is very limited and if you have it included you can only select 1 dish per person and in addition you are getting a fruit plate and a juice. Portion is very small and food wasn't really good - it is not made with love. Compared to lunch and dinner which both were absolutely outstanding. Would be easy to do this better too, like offering different egg variations and include the offering completely as there is no alternative to get breakfast... Also fruit platter is 2 slices of pineapple and 2 slices of watermelon, rather skip that, like this it looks like nothing. Rest was awesome, food is really nice! And zip line was really fun and you feel save with the instructors. Also hikes are beautiful. The tubing was more lazy tubing but nice and the guides were really fun. And a MUST is the cocktail experience - you really need to book this.

We had an amazing experience. The service was unbelievable. Many different things to do including activities like zip lining or relaxing at the spa with a massage. Multiple spots to hang out and trails. We got to see monkeys, lizards, and other wildlife. We even went during rainy season. We were able to arrange private transportation to external activities and this was organized well even with the resort.

Thank you Rio Perdido. The location is spectacular. Very beautiful and extremely well organized. The river and thermal pools were out of this world amazing!!! Truly beautiful. A magnificent property with natural pools, well kept trails, platforms, bridges, medicinal clay etc. Just stunning!!! The rooms are very well appointed and the resort has all the amenities anyone could ever hope for. The quality of food, however, could have been better in comparison with the other places we stayed across the country (5 other resorts, and they were all better in the food quality department). It was about 3/5, at best, especially for the prices charged. All the roadside sodas on the way were better, for a fraction of the cost. A far more serious downside.... the restaurant and bar staff are young men in their early 20's (no female waitrons), and tend to have not developed a sense of respect for the hotel patrons. Much of the time, trying to make inappropriate jokes, or laughing loudly amongst themselves in the background. It came off as unprofessional and extremely disrespectful, making us feel uncomfortable, to say the very least (my wife and I speak fluent Spanish and so could understand most of what they were saying 😬🥶). As an example, after one of the very loud and outspoken waiters spilled a large amount of coffee on my camera, (laughing), he proceeded with a joke about my age!!! We were both stunned. Something about the fact that my camera is as almost as old as I am and so it doesn't matter that it just got covered in the coffee he'd just spilled!!! 😳😳😳 It was our 1st interaction with this waiter and we were left wondering what we did to deserve this kind of treatment... They made my wife and I feel uncomfortable and insulted. Thanfully, this was our final breaksfast and we were happy to be on our way to checking out. It was not only this particular staff member, but many of the other staff members seemed to have "chips on their shoulders" / attitude problems. I would have given Rio Perdido 5/5 stars, otherwise, perhaps even 6/5 if that was possible. But... Their biggest and most glaringly obvious issue is their young, arrogant, *bombastic* and inexperienced staff that has let them down. I doubt we are the first... A travesty for such an incredible place. For this reason, we will sadly never come back, nor recommend it to anyone else. Respect, kindness, and manners go a very long way... thankfully, the amazing site is full of natural beauty, and that mostly made up for it. But still, we are left with a memory that Rio Perdido Resort could have been better, warmer, kinder....

Heaven on earth! The barman is fantastic, ask him about the home infused liquors and guaro:-)! Don’t skip the hot river (no hot spring here, you get the entire river).