Mineral River Eco Village

Hotels
8.7 (23 reviews)
Mineral River Eco Village , Upala , cr

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Great amenities including pools
Cons:
Poor service experience
Lack of dining options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.16
Clean and nice hiking spots; however, some reviews indicate areas might not be well maintained.
Service
9.13
Mixed sentiments; some guests found the managers nice, though limited in assistance.
Location
9.67
Beautiful location but somewhat remote, affecting travel access.
Room Quality
8.62
Rooms are described as basic and small, though clean.
Amenities
9.65
Great amenities including mineral pools and sauna.
Value for Money
8.11
Expensive for what is offered, particularly with no breakfast.
Food and Beverage
7.16
No breakfast available and subpar dining options mentioned.
Overall Experience
9.13
A mix of lovely surroundings overshadowed by service and food issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 13:29

Property Description

Tranquil Eco-Friendly Retreat

Nestled in Upala, Mineral River Eco Village offers a serene escape with a lush garden and complimentary WiFi and parking. Each room features a private bathroom, with select units boasting a charming terrace for relaxation.

Nature Enthusiasts' Paradise

Surrounded by Parque Nacional Santa Rosa and Miravalles Volcano, guests can immerse themselves in nature through various activities like hiking.

Convenient Location

Situated just 69 km from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport, Mineral River Eco Village provides easy access for travelers.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of nature and comfort at Mineral River Eco Village.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 23 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.16
Service: 9.13
Location: 9.67
Room Quality: 8.62
Amenities: 9.65
Value for Money: 8.11
Food and Beverage: 7.16
Overall Experience: 9.13
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Rachel couple ca
8
Pros:

The area is absolutely gorgeous. Surrounded by greenery, with turquoise pools and streams all around, an incredible garden, lots of birds... Just beautiful. So quiet too, nestled in the jungle, we slept so well.

Cons:

The location is unfortunate, it's a long, bumpy ride away from anything interesting. Moreover, this was the 6th Booking of our trip, and the first where the price we were given upon arrival was higher than what appeared on our Booking, because of some supposed taxes that don't show up on our bill... And you can only pay cash. Lead to an awfully uncomfortable encounter with the owner, who is evidently not experienced in hospitality.

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Alain couple fr
5
Pros:

L emplacement superbe, chalet superbe piscine, haman, cascades dans un cadre enchanteur

Cons:

Accueil lamentable.
L hotel était fermé nous avons attendu 4 heures avant que le manager arrive.
Pas aimable du tout
Comme précisé sur booking, possibilité de payer par carte .... eh bien non, le terminal ne fonctionnait pas .... et avons du payer cash.
Au moment du départ aucun social time.
Dommage pour un si bel endroit

2025-11-28 via Nuitee
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Irina couple ro
7
It was a pasable experience for one night but if you would like to stay longer or closer to civilazation i would recomme
Pros:

The property itself was really beautiful buy located in a pretty run down area where you had to travel on a dirt road for about one hour for 20 km

Cons:

It was clear that when we stayed in November the property wasn’t lived in and had a vibe that it was deserted also the grounds of the houses were pretty forsaken and not well kept

2025-11-17 via Nuitee
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Rodolfo solo_traveller br
10
Magic silence
Pros:

Magic silence to summarize in two words. It is a wooden cabin near a waterfall. The noise: the waterfall. This if the sound of waterfall can be called noise. The atmosphere is peaceful and the place is, aside from the beauty, very clean and good bed. They have a sauna too. The staff was very helpful and they recommended the best guide: Olman. Ask for him if you book there. By the end it is a SPA hidden by the foots of the Volcan Rincón de la Vieja.
It was really easy to finde with Waze.

Cons:

Beware of the car you rent, because there is a relatively long path with dirty roads. But all the roads were in good condition for a compact car.

2025-11-04 via Nuitee
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Lopez couple us
8
Pros:

Clean and nice hiking spots as well as the mineral river pools

Cons:

It was hard to find

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Geraldin-07 extended_group cr
1
No existe el lugar
Cons:

El lugar está cerrado desde hace años

2025-09-17 via Nuitee
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Mariza couple ch
10
Superschöne Anlage, saubere Zimmer, freundlich und hilfsbereit
Pros:

Freundlicher Empfang auch spät abends, toller gedeckter Sitzplatz mit Privatsphäre, sauberes Zimmer/Bett/Badezimmer, wunderschöne Anlage mit mehreren Badeteichen, Sauna, Zugängen zum Fluss, viele Sitzgelegenheiten, 15 Min. vom Wasserfall entfernt. Hilfe beim Finden von einem Guide für die Wanderung zum Rinçon de la Vieja.

2025-07-27 via Nuitee
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Floris couple nl
2
Stay somewhere else!
Pros:

It’s for sale and it’s deserted. Is only being managed, the manager are nice but can not really help you to explore the area. No food, no drinks and the rooms are really basic and small. Abd with the added taxes it’s not cheap at all. Do not go! Pay a bit more and really enjoy the nature, because that is really nice.

Cons:

There is no breakfast, and yes that is a problem in a area with almost no restaurants. The restaurant place the managers named had horrible food. We were happy we found a better restaurant that was part of a other hotel that was just a bit more money but way better and with breakfast.

2025-07-20 via Nuitee
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Tisa family_with_children cr
10
Amazing beauty and the freshest air in Buenos Aires!
Pros:

We loved the staff and mineral pools and waterfall! We also loved the friendly outside kittens.:)

2025-07-07 via Nuitee
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Fabián young couple cr
9
Superb
2025-06-02 via Nuitee
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Nicolas solo traveller es
8
Very good
2025-04-29 via Nuitee
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Andrey young couple cr
10
Exceptional
2025-04-20 via Nuitee
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Michael young couple ca
10
Exceptional
Pros:

A beautiful location is set back from the main road. There were amazing trails that took you through the forest and along a river. The room was also excellent as well.

2025-02-21 via Nuitee
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Shir young couple il
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Little paradise with amazing staff, nice facilities, and a clean wooden room. Amazing pools, nice little hike to a waterfall and wild life.
A bit far from everything, probably part of its charm.

2025-02-01 via Nuitee
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Aaron group cr
8
Very good
2025-01-21 via Nuitee
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Henry young couple us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Amazing!

2025-01-20 via Nuitee
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James family with young children us
10
We absolutely loved and enjoyed our stay so much, very beautiful property and attention
Pros:

Absolutely beautiful you honestly don’t need to go anywhere else if you’re staying here, there’s so much to see and enjoy!

Cons:

The river that goes around the property and the fact that they built natural pools in the river so we can swim, without hurting nature in any way

2025-01-20 via Nuitee
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Olga family with young children ua
10
An ideal retreat to immerse yourself in the untouched beauty of Costa Rica, with stunning landscapes, exceptional hospit
Pros:

A wonderful place to experience the true, authentic nature of Costa Rica in a secluded setting.

The property offers breathtaking natural beauty with a stunning waterfall, a vast area including a private forest, lakes, rivers, and fresh, clean air. It’s perfect for group visits, whether for a celebration, event, birthday, or even a wedding if desired.

The administration is incredibly friendly and responsive—truly amazing people who are always ready to help with anything you need. There’s a small store nearby where you can find essentials, and just a 10-minute drive will take you to an incredible local soda (a traditional Costa Rican eatery). During our travels around Costa Rica, we tried many sodas, but I can confidently say this one was the best—delicious, authentic, and unforgettable. They even offer food delivery!

The property also features a barbecue area for guests to use, and there are plenty of opportunities for daily walks to enjoy the surrounding nature. You can even pick coconuts straight from the trees! Not far from the property is a volcano, adding even more to the experience.

The location is excellent, only about an hour to an hour and a half from Liberia Airport, nestled in a beautiful park area. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an exceptional Costa Rican getaway.

Cons:

None

2025-01-18 via Nuitee
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Lauren young couple gb
10
A slice of heaven in the rainforest
Pros:

This place is absolutely magical- hummingbirds, toucans, azure blue rivers and ponds flowing through, stunning waterfall a stones throw away and the most wonderful owners who are just fabulous!

Cons:

Nothing! It is perfect!

2025-01-06 via Nuitee
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Fiona family with young children ca
10
Tropical Oasis with beautiful grounds.
Pros:

The grounds were exceptional with an amazing waterfall within walking distance. The sound of the river at night was relaxing. The staff were lovely and friendly and went out of their way to cater for us.

Cons:

It is a hairy drive to get to the property in a rental car. Last 15 mins in particular. Once I parked the car I was done! Although there are several restaurants within 5 mins drive I should have taken some food with me to use in the kitchen supplied to save me from having to go out again.

2025-01-02 via Nuitee