9.3

64 reviews

Hotel Rivel - Adventure & Nature Retreat

Hotel Rivel - Adventure & Nature Retreat

Entrada Rivel, Tayutic 3km sur al final de la calle rivel - Hotel Rivel, Turrialba, 30508, Costa Rica

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Pet Friendly

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Private entrance

Hotel Rivel - Adventure & Nature Retreat

Welcome to Hotel Rivel - Adventure & Nature Retreat, a hidden gem nestled in the vibrant city of Turrialba, Costa Rica. Located just 9.4mi from the city center, this resort offers the perfect balance of tranquility and convenience. With 64 reviews, it is clear that Hotel Rivel is a favorite among travelers seeking an unforgettable experience.

Starting at a minimum price of $81, Hotel Rivel provides comfortable and non-smoking rooms with stunning mountain, landmark, river, and garden views. The resort offers a range of amenities to enhance your stay, including free Wi-Fi, private parking, and a complimentary breakfast to start your day off right. For those seeking adventure, biking, hiking, and horseback riding are available for an additional charge, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the natural beauty surrounding the resort.

With its warm and inviting atmosphere, the resort also features a bar and restaurant where you can indulge in delicious local cuisine. Relax and unwind on the sun deck, terrace, or garden, or take advantage of the spa services offered, including massages and fitness facilities. Hotel Rivel is also pet-friendly, ensuring that everyone in your group can enjoy a memorable stay. Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the perfect blend of adventure and nature at Hotel Rivel - Adventure & Nature Retreat.

At Hotel Rivel - Adventure & Nature Retreat, we understand that pets are part of the family. That's why we are a pet-friendly hotel, allowing your furry friends to join you on your adventure in Turrialba, Costa Rica. And the best part? Pets can stay for free! Whether you're taking your beloved dog for a leisurely walk in the garden or exploring the nearby hiking trails together, we welcome all pets with open arms. So, no need to leave your four-legged family member behind - bring them along for a memorable experience at Hotel Rivel.

As you indulge in the breathtaking nature surrounding our resort, satisfy your taste buds with a culinary journey at Hotel Rivel Restaurante. Our on-site restaurant offers a diverse range of cuisines, including American, Mexican, Seafood, and more. With ambiances ranging from family-friendly to romantic, you can choose the perfect setting for your dining experience. Whether you're enjoying a cozy dinner with your loved ones or savoring a romantic meal with your partner, our restaurant provides a delicious culinary experience to satisfy any palate.

Here at Hotel Rivel, we value your convenience and offer various payment options to ensure a seamless stay. In addition to cash, we accept Visa, American Express, Mastercard, Discover, JCB, Diners Club, Maestro, and UnionPay. So, whether you prefer to pay in cash or with your favorite credit card, we've got you covered. Sit back and relax, knowing that your payment process will be hassle-free at Hotel Rivel - Adventure & Nature Retreat.

Closest airports

Limón International Airport

39.2mi

Tobías Bolaños International Airport

39.5mi

Juan Santamaría International Airport

44.7mi

Quepos La Managua Airport

45.6mi

Tortuguero Airport

52.3mi

Most popular amenities

Pet Friendly

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Garden view

Kitchenette

Landmark view

River view

Picnic area

Garden

View

Free toiletries

Barbecue

Balcony

Bathtub

Rooms

Superior Chalet in Hotel Rivel - Adventure & Nature Retreat

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Superior Chalet

1 Double Bed

250 sqft

Mountain view

Landmark view

River view

Garden view

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Experience the ultimate alpine getaway in our charming Superior Chalet - a cozy retreat nestled in nature with breathtaking mountain, landmark, river, and garden views. Enjoy modern amenities such as a private bathroom, kitchenette, balcony, and even a bathtub, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind after a day of adventure.

Standard Double Room in Hotel Rivel - Adventure & Nature Retreat

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Standard Double Room

2 Double Beds

400 sqft

Mountain view

Landmark view

River view

Garden view

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Welcome to our Standard Double Room, where you can relax and unwind in 398 sqft of comfort. Enjoy breathtaking views of the mountains, landmark, river and garden from your private balcony. With 2 double beds, a kitchenette and a bathtub, this room is perfect for a group of 4 adults looking for a memorable stay.

Superior Chalet in Hotel Rivel - Adventure & Nature Retreat

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Superior Chalet

1 Double Bed

250 sqft

Mountain view

Landmark view

River view

Garden view

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Experience a cozy retreat in our Superior Chalet, offering breathtaking views of the mountains, river, and lush gardens. With a private kitchenette and balcony, along with a comfortable double bed and a luxurious bathtub, our chalet is the perfect choice for a relaxing getaway.

Superior Chalet in Hotel Rivel - Adventure & Nature Retreat

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Superior Chalet

1 Double Bed

250 sqft

Mountain view

Landmark view

River view

Garden view

More details

Experience the beauty of nature in our Superior Chalet, offering stunning views of mountains, landmarks, and the river. Unwind in the comfort of your private balcony, or enjoy a relaxing soak in the bathtub. With a kitchenette and barbecue access, you can indulge in homemade meals while surrounded by the serene gardens.

Guest reviews

9.3

64 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

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Featured reviews:

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Monk

10

July 2023

Our week in Rivel was such a treat. First, the place is beautiful. There are various hikes to do (some fairly challenging), bikes to go to the nearby villages, a splendid river cascading through the property with a natural pool. The cabin is small but comfy and well-made. Care is taken to position the cabins far enough from one another, for one to really feel they have their own little nook in the mountains. Yet just a few minutes walk takes you to their restaurant, which is delicious and very reasonably priced, for Costa Rica. Waking to a fresh, full breakfast and steaming hot coffee that was grown just up the hill, while looking over the valley and river, became a cherished pleasure during our week-long stay. What really stuck out to us though was the helpfulness and willingness to find creative solutions, by the entire staff and in particular Crystal. Numerous times we asked for help or guidance for something outside the hotel's services, and every time Crystal and her colleagues went out of their way to find the solution for us, often going further than what we had asked. From getting us to the hotel from the coast with our dog, to doing laundry, to adapting the menu - they made it their mission to accommodate our every need, without batting an eyelash. This is so rare, and so incredibly important! It sets Rivel well apart from other places I've stayed in throughout Latin America and the world.

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Lauren

10

June 2023

Such a peaceful place. The staff is so kind and helpful (you're the best, Carlos!) and the location is unbeatable. We swam in the pool, hiked the trails, and enjoyed the tranquility of the cabin. The cabins are well-built and cozy. We had a 4x2, not a 4x4, and had no problem getting up the road to the property. I would love to visit again and would recommend it to anyone who wants to disappear in nature for a few days. (The wifi also worked wonderfully if you don't want to disconnect completely).

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Hargrave

9.1

December 2022

Hotel Rivel is situated in a quiet spot at the end of a 4km trail. The River Tuis runs next to the cabins with a beautiful cascade. It was great swimming here as you could swim against the current. When you were tired the cascade gave you a tremendous back massage. The campfires in the evening were great. The meals were also really good, as we were the only visitors the first 3 nights it was like having our own chef to cater for us. The hygiene in the kitchen was top.

The last 2km to arrive at Hotel Rivel was extremely bumpy. We worried about the hired car so once we arrived we felt we could not venture out. I would recommend a 4 by 4. It would help if there was a book with information on what to do and also the walking circuits nearby. We ventured out alone but we were never sure to be on a recommended pathway.

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Alison

10

November 2022

it really was a special retreat with fabulous trails through the jungle. loved our cabin and Crystal & Randy were so kind. will try to visit again. Thanks again

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John

9.1

January 2023

Carlos is such an incredibly helpful person. Nothing is too much for him and he carries the place. His cooking is excellent. The location is absolutely breathtaking.

More signs are needed to find the hotel. The hotel is defunct suited for older people who are not in a good physical condition. The hotel could not accept credit cards although we were told that this will shortly change.

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Lewis

10

July 2023

A beautiful resort - comfortable beds, extremely friendly staff, and beautiful natural setting. We loved the privacy of the cabin and enjoying the river and waterfalls.

Everything was lovely! As other reviewers have noted, the road is not for folks who aren't familiar with driving in a wide range of conditions in Costa Rica. We found the road to be surprisingly well-maintained and easy to navigate, especially for rainy season.

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Sarah

10

March 2022

It’s all in the name! Adventure and nature retreat is the best way to describe it. I stayed here for a week in March and I was not disappointed. This place exceeded my expectations with the gorgeous views, waterfalls, and hiking trails. They even provided mountain bikes, so you can be as adventurous as you want to be. Meditating with the soothing sounds of a flowing stream and waterfall is something everyone should experience at least once in their lives! This is a great place for reflection and to feel rejuvenated by connecting with nature. The cabin I stayed in was comfortable and very clean, it even had its own modem so WiFi was never an issue. I definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to reset, refresh and refuel!

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Morris

10

March 2022

I love to runaway to have some me time which involve contact with nature to enjoy the peace and admire God’s creation. Visiting Rivel Nature were by far, one of the most assertive choices I’ve done. My experience started as soon as I get to the area where a driver was expecting me to drive me to hotel. Real safari experience, driver took us through a small community and then into the mountain through a rustic road (loved it) that take us straight to the property. Once there, even though I was not expecting much of a welcome -because of the self-serve methodology- the staff that was on site at the moment, welcomed us warmly. They are such a nice people, always willing to help and make the experience as unforgettable as possible. Even though, my intention was to just relax I was definitely tempted to enjoy all the adventurous options they offered (cycling, horse riding, hiking, etc), guess I simply have many more reasons to return. Cabin is nice, equipped with the basics to help you relax, not worrying about much. Having a fire pit and a bbq oven makes it suitable to just trop something on the fire to eat and if you need something or just lazy to leave the property 😊, the staff is always willing to get it for you. The river and the natural pool are ideal to refresh after a long walk or any other exercise. I enjoyed the landscape, loved how the team work to maintain everything as natural as possible, making use of nature in a sustainable way. If you are observant, you will also have the chance to see different bird species and fireflies… What else can I say? If you love camping or a relaxation opportunity, this is the place!! If you want to forget about work and just go back you childhood, before we get trapped into technology… this is the place!!! But don’t worry, the property has a decent speed internet in case you need to join a meeting or so, but trust me, you will be missing a lot if you get there just to work 😊. I'll be back...

I'm sorry that my car was not ideal to make it to the property but truly appreciate the driver arrangement while access become optimal for all wheels :)

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Dolena

10

March 2022

Hotel Rivel was just what I was expecting and more. I'm a very outdoor person so being in the mountains and having access to a mountain bike was exactly what I needed. The room was so cozy and I love all of the person touches like the adaptors and especially the fresh bananas hanging at the front! I've never experienced anything like it. The staff were so pleasant and this property has so much to explore. The pool with the waterfall was incredible and I loved hiking and biking on the trails. It's the perfect place for peace and if you're looking for it, adventure!! Not to mention, the wifi connection was surprisingly strong! I could easily stream and catch up on work emails when I needed to! Great value!

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Lucy

9.1

February 2022

Such a cool place! The cabin was awesome - we had a beautiful view of the property, close to walk down for a swim in the waterfall pool and it was well set up for us with cute extras like bikes, games and coffee machine. Location was rural set in the mountains with lots of fruit trees and birds (exactly what we wanted) - nice and peaceful, loads of trails to hike and not far drive/bike into the local village with pubs, pharmacy, grocery stores etc. Had just opened when we stayed but everything was set up beautifully and was easy to check in etc, hidden gem won't stay hidden for long!

Nothing - communication and stay were great! Will come back again!

Points of Interest Around Hotel Rivel - Adventure & Nature Retreat

Attractions

Lankester Botanical Garden (Jardin Botanico Lankester)

21.3mi

Chirripó National Park

21.3mi

Irazu Volcano National Park

21.7mi

Pacuare River

24.5mi

Restaurants

Hotel Rivel Restaurante

Cuisines

  • American
  • Mexican
  • Pizza
  • Seafood
  • Spanish
  • Steakhouse
  • Tex-Mex
  • Local
  • International
  • GrillBbq

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional
  • Modern
  • Romantic

Amenities of Hotel Rivel - Adventure & Nature Retreat

Pet Friendly

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Garden view

Kitchenette

Landmark view

River view

Picnic area

Garden

View

Free toiletries

Barbecue

Balcony

Bathtub

Stay rules - Hotel Rivel - Adventure & Nature Retreat

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Hotel Rivel - Adventure & Nature Retreat

Does Hotel Rivel - Adventure & Nature Retreat allow guests to stay with pets?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at Hotel Rivel - Adventure & Nature Retreat. Pets are allowed and they can stay for free. There are no extra charges for bringing your furry companion with you. Enjoy a pet-friendly stay at Hotel Rivel!

At what times are check-in and check-out at Hotel Rivel - Adventure & Nature Retreat?

Just so you're aware, Hotel Rivel - Adventure & Nature Retreat's check-in availability ranges from 02:00 PM to 09:00 PM, and guests are requested to check out by 11:00 AM.

Does Hotel Rivel - Adventure & Nature Retreat come with parking?

Yes, there is ample parking available at Hotel Rivel - Adventure & Nature Retreat. It is free, private, and conveniently located on-site. Plus, no reservations are required for parking.

What are the rates at Hotel Rivel - Adventure & Nature Retreat?

A stay at Hotel Rivel - Adventure & Nature Retreat can begin from a rate of $81. This is subject to change based on room selection and travel dates. For a clear price, input your desired stay dates.

What types of rooms does Hotel Rivel - Adventure & Nature Retreat offer?

The hotel offers Superior Chalets and Standard Double Rooms. The Superior Chalets are 248 sqft in size and accommodate 2 adults with a double bed, while the Standard Double Rooms are 398 sqft in size and accommodate 4 adults with two double beds. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms.

Which amenities can guests enjoy at Hotel Rivel - Adventure & Nature Retreat?

Guests at Hotel Rivel can enjoy a variety of leisure amenities during their stay. They can relax on beach chairs or under beach umbrellas on the sun deck. The hotel also has a barbecue area where guests can enjoy grilling and outdoor dining.

For those looking for outdoor activities, the hotel offers bicycle rentals, bike tours, walking tours, horseback riding, cycling, and hiking options. Guests can also gather around the outdoor fireplace and enjoy board games and puzzles.

Additionally, guests can indulge in relaxation at the spa lounge, where they can enjoy a range of massages including full-body, hand, head, couples, foot, neck, and back massages.

When it comes to dining, Hotel Rivel has an on-site restaurant called Hotel Rivel Restaurante. The restaurant offers a variety of cuisines including American, Mexican, pizza, seafood, Spanish, steakhouse, TexMex, local, international, and grill/BBQ options. The restaurant provides a range of ambiances, suitable for families, couples, or those looking for a traditional or modern atmosphere.

Is there an in-house restaurant at Hotel Rivel - Adventure & Nature Retreat?

Yes, Hotel Rivel has a restaurant called Hotel Rivel Restaurante on site. The restaurant offers a variety of cuisines including American, Mexican, Pizza, Seafood, Spanish, Steakhouse, TexMex, Local, International, and GrillBbq. The ambiances at the restaurant are described as FamilyFriendly, Traditional, Modern, and Romantic.

Does Hotel Rivel - Adventure & Nature Retreat accept credit cards?

Yes, Hotel Rivel - Adventure & Nature Retreat accepts credit cards. You can pay with Visa, American Express, Mastercard, Discover, JCB, Diners Club, Maestro, and UnionPay. Additionally, they accept cash as a payment method.