100 private acres holding the Rivel Pavilion, River Spa & Recovery House, group lodging, group dining, a waterfall pool and terrace, and the river, trails and coffee estate that surround them — one property, built to move with your program.
From training and meetings to dining, recovery, celebration and time in nature, the estate gives you room to create a complete experience without leaving the property.
The heart of the estate. A multi-tiered timber and stone lodge with the main reception, restaurant and a private penthouse, wrapped in warm-lit terraces overlooking the valley.
From open-air training to quiet recovery, each space on the estate is designed to be reshaped around what your group needs that day.
A covered, open-sided Pavilion joined directly to the restaurant, with panoramic valley views and a fully customizable floor plan for yoga, dance, corporate sessions, ceremonies, banquets and celebrations.
A private recovery environment shaped around water, heat and treatment — heated pool, sauna, steam, massage and lounge, all positioned beside the river.
A naturalistic pool fed by the estate's waterfall, with an open terrace built for group downtime, sunset gathering and quiet conversation.
Communal tables and private dining setups built around the size and rhythm of your group, from daily meals to celebration banquets.
Lodges and domes across the hillside, roomed together as part of the wider group program, from couples' rooms to family configurations.
Lounges, terraces and open ground across the estate for the moments between the schedule — arrival, breaks, evenings and quiet conversation.
Step outside the built spaces and the landscape itself becomes part of the experience — river, waterfall, trails and a working coffee estate.
The rainforest and river valley surrounding the estate.
The mountain river that runs through the estate.
The natural source feeding the pool below.
Private paths for movement and morning walks.
A working coffee plantation across the property.
Guided time in nature, built into the program.
Accommodation is planned around the group, with rooming for athletes, coaches, facilitators and organizers coordinated as part of the wider training program.
Every lodge and dome opens onto shared terraces, lounges and gathering ground, so the group stays connected between rooms.
Up to 35 guests onsite overnight, with a 3-night minimum stay to give programs time to properly settle in.
Rooming is coordinated as one group booking — organizers assign guests across the six room types to fit the group's needs.
Shared tables for the whole group, every day of the stay
Separated setups for smaller groups within a larger program
Vegetarian, vegan and allergen requirements coordinated ahead
Banquet and reception formats for weddings and larger events
A quiet water environment to slow down and transition out of activity.
A focused heat experience designed for quiet recovery and time away from the pace of the day.
A slower, immersive heat environment that forms part of the estate's broader recovery sequence.
Private treatment space for scheduled bodywork and individual recovery sessions.
An open-air water experience extending the Spa into the surrounding rainforest landscape.
A place to pause between experiences, gather as a group, or simply remain in the landscape.
Bring your people together around a purpose. From leadership and performance to wellness, celebration and creative connection, Rivel gives your group the space to build a program that fits.
Bring strategy, leadership, connection and recovery together in a private mountain estate, with flexible gathering spaces, group dining and support from arrival to departure.
Explore Corporate & Leadership
Create a focused program around training, movement, outdoor conditioning, nutrition and recovery, with spaces designed to support performance.
Explore Fitness & Performance
Bring practice, reflection, recovery, nourishing meals and time in nature together in an environment designed for meaningful group experiences.
Explore Yoga & Wellness
Create a celebration across the estate, from ceremony and reception to dining, dancing, accommodation and quiet moments beside the river.
Explore Weddings & Celebrations
A private natural setting for groups seeking quiet, reflection, connection and purposeful experiences, with space to shape the program around their needs.
Explore Transformational Gatherings
From movement and workshops to shared meals and evening connection, create a flexible program that brings people together across the estate.
Explore Creative & Community
Prefer to design the days yourself? Mix and match excursions, wellness sessions, and downtime to fit your group's pace. Our team works with you to shape a schedule that's entirely your own — nothing fixed, nothing forced.
Build Your ProgramThe details organizers ask for first — capacity, dimensions and what to expect on the ground.
35 guests overnight, Pavilion capacity of 50–100 depending on layout, and dining for up to 90 seated or 130 for cocktail receptions.
An open, fully customizable floor plan designed for yoga, dance, gatherings, ceremonies and events.
35 guests onsite overnight across six room types, with a 3-night minimum stay for group bookings.
Up to 90 guests seated across flexible dining formats, with dietary needs thoughtfully coordinated ahead of arrival.
The estate sits across sloped, natural terrain. Contact our team ahead of arrival to plan accessible routing for your group.
A tropical rainforest climate — warm year-round with a wetter season roughly May to November. Covered spaces stay usable in rain.
Spaces are connected by walking paths across the property. Vehicle transfers can be arranged for guests who need them.
Turrialba, Costa Rica — approximately 2.5 hours from San José, in the private rainforest surrounding the estate.
No two programs look the same, but most days move through the estate in roughly this order.
Wake in group lodging across the hillside, coffee in hand, before the day's program begins.
The group comes together in the Pavilion or a shared terrace to open the day's session.
The Pavilion reconfigures for performance, yoga, or working sessions, depending on the program.
The group shares a communal meal, with dietary needs already accounted for.
Time at the River Spa & Recovery House, or the waterfall pool and terrace.
Trails, the coffee estate and the river close out the day for those who want it.
Round-trip group transfers between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Hotel Rivel are included in your group rate. One coordinated arrival for the whole party — no rental cars, no separate transport plans for attendees to sort out on their own.
Travel times are approximate. Exact pickup points, road guidance, and transfer plans are confirmed in your proposal.
Whether you're planning a corporate retreat, an intimate wedding, or a wellness gathering, share your vision and we will curate the perfect environment across the estate.
