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Hidden River Lodge

Riverside lodge in Peñas Blancas with a water park

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Take advantage of a water park, a garden and a playground at Hidden River Lodge. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and babysitting service.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$234
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan

About the area

Located in Peñas Blancas, this lodge is in a rural area and on a river. Baldi Hot Springs and Los Lagos Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore La Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal Volcano National Park. Arenal Adventure World and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Peñas Blancas travel guide
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La Fortuna, Alajuela Province

What's nearby

  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal
    24 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs
    31 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Kalambu Hot Springs
    31 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Paradise Hot Springs
    32 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs
    32 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • El Fogón de Chela
    11 min walk
  • Restaurante Tiquicia
    9 min drive
  • La Pollera
    6 min drive
  • Restaurante Murillo's
    14 min drive
  • Chante Verde
    10 min drive

About this property

Hidden River Lodge

Lodge by the river
At Hidden River Lodge, you can look forward to a water park, a garden and a playground. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and babysitting service.
Other perks include:
  • Games, outdoor furniture and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Hidden River Lodge include perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Children's dinnerware and children's books
  • 2 bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting and recycling

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Games
  • Playground
  • Water park

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Dryer
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden River Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Hidden River Lodge?

As of 25 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hidden River Lodge on 28 Jan 2026 start from NZ$233.66, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hidden River Lodge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hidden River Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden River Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hidden River Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this lodge is within 6 miles (10 km) of Arenal Adventure World, El Salto Fortuna River and Costa Rica Chocolate Tour. La Fortuna Park and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Hidden River Lodge Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Staff & service

10

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Miguel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Home

Great home accommodation everything was clean inside and out grounds are spectacular with the creek being part of the backyard and an excellent plus to cool down and enjoy. Diego is an awesome person quick to respond and helpful if you need anything he will respond promptly. I highly recommend staying here secluded and just a short drive to La Fortuna nice safe area. Hope i can return soon thank you Diego!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little place and owner who cares

We had a great time at this place. It is brand new! We saw multiple wildlife right from the back deck. We saw multiple iguanas, birds and Howler monkeys almost every morning.We stayed when the cicadas were out and they are really loud, almost eerie. They were flying all around and really clumsy. They made siting outside in the evening unbearable. This was not the owners fault but just know there are a lot of bugs all around. We ended up putting a towel in front of the door because there was a gap where the bugs could come through.Overall we really enjoyed our stay. The owner is really easy to get ahold of. He went above and beyond when the water heater went out.to mKe sure we had hot water. AC worked great in the bedrooms (there is no AC in the main area).Thanks Diego for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden river lodge was so peaceful. The sound of the river was just what we needed. Booking, check in/out was easy. Pretty clean. We loved the outdoors. Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

La Fortuna 2 days

Great stay in very clean secure newer typical home. Great hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025