Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful
Friendly staff
Cons:
Communication breakdown regarding room reservations

Categories

Cleanliness
9.33
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.8
Friendly staff.
Location
9.84
On it’s own forest reserve the property is quite spectacular.
Room Quality
9.29
The rooms were very comfortable with some awesome outdoor spaces.
Amenities
9.32
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
9.28
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.33
Ate great food.
Overall Experience
9.8
We had a great time.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 04:24

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Talamanca Nature Reserve in Rivas offers 5-star accommodation with a garden, free parking, and a terrace. Each room features elegant decor, a coffee machine, and a private patio with garden views.

Gastronomic Delights
Indulge in exquisite dining at the on-site restaurant and unwind with a drink at the bar. Room service is also available for a relaxing dining experience in the comfort of your room.

Adventure Awaits
Explore the lush surroundings with hiking trails near the hotel, or visit the breathtaking Nauyaca Waterfalls just 41 km away. For a seamless travel experience, La Managua Airport is conveniently located 90 km from the property.

Book now to experience luxury, fine dining, and adventure at Talamanca Nature Reserve in Rivas.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: PMZ

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 10 years old stay for US$30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 64 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.33
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.84
Room Quality: 9.29
Amenities: 9.32
Value for Money: 9.28
Food and Beverage: 9.33
Overall Experience: 9.8
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Alain couple fr
5
Visitez la réserve mais cherchez hébergement et restauration dans les environs
Pros:

Une belle réserve riche en espèces différentes dans laquelle il est facile de s’orienter grâce à un plan et une signalétique particulièrement bien faits.

Cons:

On a été accueilli par une personne ne parlant pas un mot d’anglais : ici l’anglais s’entend en dollars. Hôtellerie très moyenne, couchage idem (oreillers en béton), terrasse minuscule servant de passage entre les cabanas…
Restauration simplement hors de prix : des céréales + 1 thé et 1 café = quasiment 15 dollars! Des plats ordinaires, de 21 à 28 dollars… vraiment excessif au regard des prestations !

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Karl couple us
8
A great nature preserve for the very fit persons.
Pros:

It is a wonderful nature reserve and there were many birds to see. However, the trails are very long and steep and were more than we were expecting. Also, we expected guides to be available, and this was not offered.

Cons:

The difficulty and distance required to see most of the trails and there was no services to help get to them.

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Alison family_with_children gb
9
Wonderful hotel immersed in nature
Pros:

This hotel is a gem and we wish we could have stayed longer but just came for the night to be close to hike Chirripo Mountain before flying back home the next day. The rooms were spacious, bed comfortable and everything was very clean. We didn't get to explore the trails and grounds but they seemed well mapped out! The staff were all incredibly nice and helpful!

Cons:

nothing!

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Francis couple us
9
2026-01-08 via Nuitee
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Ileana family_with_children cr
7
Pros:

El hotel está ubicado en una reserva preciosa con cataratas y senderos. Es un lugar perfecto para hacer senderismo. Hay mucha vegetación, flores y pájaros.

Cons:

El hotel se ofrecía como de un nivel más alto. En realidad, es solo el restaurante y las cabinas para dormir. Las cabinas son pequeñas y algo incomodas. No tienen television ni una refrigeradora pequeña como en otros lugares. Considero que el precio por noche es muy alto para lo que uno recibe. De la misma manera, el restaurante no ofrece muchas opciones y los precios son excesivamente caros. No hay una relación precio-calidad. Es mejor comer fuera del hotel en San Gerardo o en Cannan. Al estar ahi, me di cuenta de que uno puede visitar la reserva por 10 dólares por persona sin necesidad de hospedarse ahi. Es lo que pienso hacer a futuro.

2026-01-06 via Nuitee
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Mary extended_group us
10
One of my favorite places in Costa Rica!
2025-09-15 via Nuitee
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Mary family_with_children us
10
We had a great time, enjoyed the reserve, saw some beautiful birds, ate great food and had a tour of the reserve with a
Pros:

Beautiful, friendly staff

2025-08-21 via Nuitee
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Andy family_with_children us
9
Despite the room snafu we had a great guided hike there and loved the environs.
Pros:

On it’s own forest reserve the property is quite spectacular. The rooms were very comfortable with some awesome outdoor spaces. This is a birders destination for sure.

Cons:

The only issue we had was a bit of a communication breakdown. When reserving the manager indicated the rooms they had available would only accommodate two so we would need two rooms. We were three me, my wife and daughter. Each of the two rooms we booked had a double (queen?) and a twin so we didn’t need two rooms.

2025-07-11 via Nuitee
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Louis young couple us
10
Birds, gardens, hikes, and friendly accommodations.
Pros:

We came to Talamanca Nature reserve for birds, and there were an incredible number of bird varieties. There are beautiful gardens, rivers, many hikes, a non typical restaurant with a talented chef, super friendly staff, and very comfortable cabins. We will definitely return, there’s is a lot to explore.

2025-06-28 via Nuitee
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Julien solo traveller ca
8
Very good
2025-05-22 via Nuitee
M
Mary young couple us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Nice room, wonderful food, beautiful reserve, great hiking and amazing birds!

2025-04-21 via Nuitee
S
Stephen family with young children gb
10
Exceptional
2025-03-07 via Nuitee
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Cynthia young couple cr
10
Exceptional
2025-02-18 via Nuitee
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Alexander family with young children us
9
Excellent place for those who want to hike in the rainforest.
Pros:

Excellent location in the rainforest.
Food was very good.
Bird garden is right next to the restaurant, can see different tropical birds while you eat.

Cons:

Room was chilly at night.

2025-02-09 via Nuitee
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Andrea young couple gb
10
Great to just leave the car for a few days and enjoy the hiking or relaxing watching the amazing variety of birds
Pros:

Fantastic location for hiking and birds

2025-01-23 via Nuitee
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Zao young couple us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Beautiful surrounding and lovely staff

2025-01-21 via Nuitee
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Jeffrey young couple gb
9
Superb
Pros:

Fantastic location and super staff

2025-01-18 via Nuitee
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Loy solo traveller us
8
Pura Vida experience highly recommended.
Pros:

Meals were very reasonably priced and well prepared. Fresh

Cons:

Biting insects were impressive.

2025-01-15 via Nuitee
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Daniel young couple ch
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Amazing Place!!!

2025-01-02 via Nuitee
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Kavanagh young couple ie
10
Exceptional
Pros:

It’s a unique place and an immersive experience that we’ll never forget. The staff are all exceptionally knowledgeable about the wildlife and they are so warm and kind. We loved our time there and we would recommend it to anyone with an interest in birds, hiking or just spending time in nature. The hikes in the grounds were fantastic, we didn’t even need to leave the grounds.

Cons:

A bigger blanket would have been helpful as the nights can get chilly.

2025-01-01 via Nuitee