Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
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Luxury Tent | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin, by the river, offers a breakfast buffet, poolside bar, and spa services. Guests can enjoy rafting, horseback riding, or relax on the sun terrace. Previous guests praise the attentive staff for exceptional service.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Laundry
The current price is £163
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

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Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Superior Suite, Mountain View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Superior Suite, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 473 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Tent

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 517 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 516 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed

Superior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 473 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Located in Curubandé, Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin is in the city centre and on a river. Sabanero Statue and Museo de Guanacaste are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Aqua Celeste and Miravalles Maze. Travelling with kids? Consider Go Adventures and Butterfly Garden Paraíso. Explore all the area has to offer with horse riding, ziplining and hiking/biking trails.
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Pailas Area, Rincon de la Vieja, Liberia, Curubandé, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Oropéndola Waterfall - 12 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Rio Negro Hot Springs - 15 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Santa María Ranger Station - 31 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Museo de Guanacaste - 41 min drive - 14.5 miles
  • Liberia Parque Central - 42 min drive - 14.7 miles

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soda Curubanda - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Hacienda - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Carreta - ‬51 min drive
  • ‪Bar El Mirador - ‬51 min drive
  • ‪Bar & Restarante El Coati - ‬50 min drive

About this property

Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin

Upscale family-friendly hotel by the river
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a terrace at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin. Active travellers can enjoy rafting, hiking/biking trails and horse riding at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage, a facial or a body treatment at Symbiosis Spa, the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and international cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as shopping on-site and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
  • Wedding services, a front desk safe and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 75 individually decorated rooms feature perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers and shampoo
  • TVs with cable channels
  • LED light bulbs, mini fridges and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 30 kilometres
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Canopy Bar
  • La Hacienda Restaurant
  • Nekajui
  • Rincón del Café

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's pool
  • Farming classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rafting
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot/mineral springs
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (90 centimetre high)
  • Grab bar near toilet (90 centimetre high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Roll-in shower (110 centimetre wide)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (80 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1985
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CRC 45000

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 62000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 7)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: CRC 62000 (one-way), (up to 13 years old)
  • Late check-out fee: CRC 45000 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin?

As of 14 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin on 21 Sept 2025 start from £162.94, 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.

Is Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for CRC 45000 (subject to availability).

Does Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CRC 62000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin located?

This family-friendly Curubandé hotel is located near the airport, 3 mi (4.9 km) from Oropéndola Waterfall, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park and Area de Conservación Guanacaste. Rio Negro Hot Springs and La Leona Waterfall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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