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Cabañas del Rio

Hotel in Fortuna

Located in Fortuna, 2.9 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall, Cabañas del Rio has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden.

S
Sherry
From
Israel
Nice and clean, private parking, fresh breakfast and beautiful garden
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,143 reviews
Price from
$106.20
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Secreto La Fortuna

Hotel in Fortuna

Discover the charm of Hotel Secreto La Fortuna, a quiet retreat in the heart of Fortuna, Costa Rica.

Z
Zhuojia
From
Canada
Very very friendly and helpful staff, helped me with arranging the tours and updates; really nice environment with birds (and hummingbird) on site, and the staff kindly pointed out the sloth on the tree near the entrance and a beautiful lizard on the fence. location 5 minutes walk to downtown and very close to gorgeous restaurants. Have a beautiful view of the volcano with pool facilities great for cooling down after a long day. Comfy beds and well-functioning air cons, very clean environment and weirdly really little mosquitos.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,456 reviews
Price from
$82.80
1 night, 2 adults

San Bosco Inn

Hotel in Fortuna

Located in La Fortuna town, San Bosco Inn offers an outdoor pool and lush gardens, free Wi-Fi in public areas and rooms with garden views. The Arenal Volcano is 3.1 mi away.

S
Serghey
From
United States
Check in was fast. They offered hot springs in another hotel. Provided us with towels. Location is great. Next to the central park and restaurants.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,181 reviews
Price from
$77.36
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Roca Negra Del Arenal

Hotel in Fortuna

Offering outdoor pool and a hot tub, Hotel Roca Negra Del Arenal is located in the suburbs of Fortuna. Free Wi-Fi access is available.

S
S.Quintyn
From
Netherlands
The room and bathroom were very spacious and very clean. The patio with the view on the arenal volcano is really nice to chill. The gardens on the property are very beautiful and you can see different animals too. The swimming pool was a nice bonus.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,765 reviews
Price from
$72.80
1 night, 2 adults

Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs

Hotel in Fortuna

Located in Fortuna, 6.2 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

I
Irina
From
Canada
The garden is beautiful . Basically you are sitting on your patio surrounded with all kind of tropical flowers and vegetation with perfect volcano view . Amazing feeling. Also for birds watching you don’t have to go far. They are all over the place from sunset and all day long.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,412 reviews
Price from
$260.28
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

Hotel in Fortuna

This tropical hotel is located next to Costa Rica's Arenal Volcano, 3.7 mi from La Fortuna. It offers a natural hot spring, outdoor adventure activities, a luxurious spa and scenic volcano views.

Z
Zuhey
From
Mexico
the hotel is huge and the pools are amazing
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 4,175 reviews
Price from
$154.63
1 night, 2 adults

Volcano Lodge, Hotel & Thermal Experience

Hotel in Fortuna

Set in lush tropical gardens, at the foot of Costa Rica’s Arenal the Volcano Lodge, Hotel & Thermal Experience offers an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi zone. Air-conditioned rooms have a terrace.

K
Kimberly
From
Costa Rica
My first room was close to the road, a lot of noise. Manrique was very helpful in finding another room. Then I decided to stay an extra night and was upgraded to a room with a private thermal pool which was excellent.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,452 reviews
Price from
$224
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel VillaFlores

Hotel in Quesada

Located within 25 miles of Catarata Tesoro Escondido and 31 miles of Kalambu Hot Springs, Hotel VillaFlores has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Quesada.

B
Brian
From
Costa Rica
The hosts where the most fledible and attentive people one can possibly imagine! Rooms are gorgeous too!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
Price from
$50
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Linda Vista

Hotel in Fortuna

Located in Fortuna, 15 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall, Hotel Linda Vista provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

S
Stacy
From
United States
Great views, plus we liked being in a small town.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 295 reviews
Price from
$72.50
1 night, 2 adults

BAUMA

Hotel in Fortuna

Located in Fortuna, 1.9 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall, BAUMA has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

G
Greg
From
United States
Private hot tub Multiple outdoor seating places Bedding Everything was first class
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews
Price from
$221
1 night, 2 adults
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Alajuela's best hotels with breakfast

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 368 reviews

Located in Fortuna, 10 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall, Bungalows Las Iguanas Arenal Volcano has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

From $339 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 284 reviews

Located in El Achiote, one mile from Rio Celeste Waterfall, Cabañas Los Laguitos Rio Celeste has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From $70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 630 reviews

Located in Guácima, 23 miles from Poas National Park, Guácima Escondida Hotel Boutique has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 532 reviews

Located in Alajuela, 19 miles from Poas National Park, Hacienda Escondida 10min to Airport has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 545 reviews

Located in Fortuna, 14 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall, Sangregado Lodge has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From $325.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 491 reviews

Located in Fortuna, 4.6 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall, Noah's Forest Hotel by Tifakara has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews

Malekus Mountain Lodge features a garden, a shared lounge and a sun terrace with swimming pool and continental breakfast in Aguas Claras.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews

Located in Fortuna, 2.4 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall, Hotel Volcan Verde has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

From $310.75 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews

Located in Quesada, 30 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall, Hotel Terra Viva provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews

Located in Bijagua and with Rio Celeste Waterfall reachable within 6.8 miles, Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.

From $166.11 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 697 reviews

Bordering a peaceful river with its own forest and a Frog garden. Hotel Monte Real is located 656 feet from La Fortuna Town Center and 1312 feet from a bus station.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

Located in Alajuela, 15 miles from Poas National Park, Hotel Mirador Mayday Mountain View provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From $107.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

Located in Platanal, 20 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall, Contenedores Boutique Hotel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

From $62.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews

Located in Zarcero, within 27 miles of Poas National Park and 11 miles of Catarata Tesoro Escondido, Hotel Hospedaje Alto Lechuza Zarcero provides accommodations with a terrace and free WiFi as well...

From $62.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews

Hotel Heliconia Los Chiles is offering accommodations in Los Chiles. Featuring a garden, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

From $63.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,743 reviews

Located in Fortuna, 2.7 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall, Orquideas Boutique Hotel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

Located in Alajuela, 18 miles from Poas National Park, Velaz Guesthouse has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 95 reviews

Located in Fortuna, within 13 miles of La Fortuna Waterfall and 4.5 miles of Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, Arenal 360 Lodge provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Located within 3.9 miles of La Fortuna Waterfall and 5.3 miles of Kalambu Hot Springs, Serenity Rooms Arenal provides rooms in Guayabal.

From $54.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews

Located in Fortuna, 3.8 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall, Oasis by Franklin Hotel Boutique provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

From $84.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 520 reviews

Located in Alajuela, 19 miles from Poas National Park, Hotel Casa Tago has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 759 reviews

Offering a terrace, Casa Maria Airport B&B is located in Alajuela, just 1.9 mi away from the airport. WiFi is available. The property offers airport shuttle.

From $133.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 232 reviews

Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Hotel de Campo is located in Caño Negro Wildlife Reserve in Alajuela. Free WiFi access is available in this property in limited areas.

From $129.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Luisito steak House & Hotel is located in Fortuna, within 5.5 miles of La Fortuna Waterfall and 5 miles of Kalambu Hot Springs.

From $56.50 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,461 reviews
Awesome attention, their personnel is amazing, they treat you with kindness and compassion all the time. Everything is so unique, clean and well taken care of. Observation deck in front of the restaurant is perfect and the observation tower visit early in the morning will allow you to see many animals including spider monkeys :) This property is for the ones who prefer nature, comfort and still a little bit of adventure over luxury or having an Instagram urban experience. Is down to earth and still a wonderful inmersive but delicate dive into the wild, respectful to the animals and all living creatures.
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Mariana
Costa Rica
From $539.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 362 reviews
The resort overall is excellent - the room was very good and comfortable, the staff was very helpful and professional in any single interaction (from check in throughout to check out, reall well done to them!) - the location is fantastic and the trail around the resort is really fantastic! We had dinner there and the food was good - the staff was always great (both at dinner as well as at breakfast)
Guest review by
Marco
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews
Since you get there you receive only the best of everything! Location, the suites, the restaurant, the rainforest, the food, drinks and service. We were celebrating my significant other’s birthday and they helped me prepare a special surprise with a delicious dessert, and a celebration with violin happy birthday singing.
Guest review by
Ingrid
Costa Rica
From $185.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 422 reviews
Hot springs! Excellent breakfast (included) and dinner (great value) in the restaurant. Setting by the river, nature trail. Location central in the country makes it a great spot to break a cross Costa Rica trip in half. Our second time here.
Guest review by
Scott
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 536 reviews
Maureen and Jostin at the front desk are just wonderful and very helpful. They made our stay very comfortable and enjoyable. Thank you so much!!
Guest review by
Manoj
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 764 reviews
The interior design and the entire area were amazing. It was such a great getaway for our anniversary! And the breakfast was good!!
Guest review by
SEULGI
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews
Staff was on point, private pool was amazing, room service and laundry very much appreciated, restaurants were great
Guest review by
Anton Grn
France
From $135.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,409 reviews
We had the Volcano room which has a stunning view of the volcano. Beautiful landscape resort. Great location.
Guest review by
Stephanie
Canada
From $241.14 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 293 reviews
The place has an amazing location. I believe the place is underrated. Lots of nature, natural hot springs
Guest review by
Angela
Costa Rica
From $343.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews
The layout of the room made you want to gaze out at the valley. Also the sunrises were stunning
Guest review by
Rosemarie
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
Exceptional staff. I was so well looked after. Thank you for an amazing stay! I will be back
Guest review by
Kelly
South Africa
From $513.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 485 reviews
Everything from location to the tours to the boat ride to the layout of our treehouse!
Guest review by
Rachel
United States
From $779.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 293 reviews
Friendless of staff and wide variety of hot springs as well as continental breakfast
Guest review by
Dilawn
Bermuda
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,001 reviews
Excellent food and very reasonable prices. Breakfast was included and was delicious!
Guest review by
hunter
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 334 reviews
Amazing hotel and rooms, great structure and ea access. Loved the breakfast!
Guest review by
Garuzz
Brazil
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 424 reviews
terrible view of the volcano, spacious room, room amenities
Guest review by
Lilian
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 567 reviews
The nature, hot springs, birdwatching, hiking, the food.
Guest review by
vicente
Panama
From $305 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 4,175 reviews
the hotel is huge and the pools are amazing
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Zuhey
Mexico
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,526 reviews
Very beautiful property blended with nature
Guest review by
Nalika
Canada
From $132.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews
Some of the best food I've had in my life
Guest review by
Darby
United States

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10

Mirador Silencio trails were wonderful for wildlife viewing...

Mirador Silencio trails were wonderful for wildlife viewing (monkeys and toucans) with a hike to the 1968 lava flow line and views of nearby lakes and the volcano. Ecotermales hot springs was excellent with beautiful grounds and pools and great lunch and bar drinks. It had a quiet relaxing vibe with very few children/families. Our guided sloth tour near town was great.
Guest review by
Ailis
United States
6.0

I was there one night because it was close to the airport.

I was there one night because it was close to the airport. I would not hang out there for a significant length of time. Not a good place to be after dark. Also came across a suitcase on a sidewalk. It had obviously been stolen and rummaged through.
Guest review by
Thomas
United States
4.0

Proximity to Airport!

Proximity to Airport! This facility standards were substandard. My wife hurt her foot on a dangerous doorstop, sewer gas was overwhelming, no hot water, air conditioner was not hooked up, pumping hot air back into the room. The stairs right from ground level were dangerous. English was non existent with staff. They were courteous and helpful. There were no privacy coverings on the windows. Open hole in Bathroom ceiling.
Guest review by
Kevin
Canada
8.0

Bijagua is a small Costa Rican town.

Bijagua is a small Costa Rican town. It’s not a tourist town. You are very submerged in the culture. Learn some Spanish. Everyone was kind. We ate at several restaurants. We shopped at the grocery. We seemed to be the only tourists. It seemed very safe. The food was EXCELLENT! We drank the water. Read up on tipping. Stray dogs are everywhere. Do NOT pet them at the restaurants. We did the Sky Bridge Tour in Bijagua (a little hard to find - it’s at a resort) and the Tree Top Chocolate Tour. Both we excellent. We hiked to the Rio Celeste waterfall. That is not an easy hike. It’s through the jungle. Wear boots! Snakes are a VERY REAL. We also did tubing down the river. SO FUN!!!
Guest review by
Jennifer
United States
10

When making your reservation, ask for the biggest cottage...

When making your reservation, ask for the biggest cottage possible. Its all uphill and sometimes rainy and foggy when making your way here, and stay on the road ALL THE WAY UP TO WHERE IT ENDS, at the reception, restaurant lodge. This restaurant was a total surprise. The food and service was exceptional. I vote for Jean Carlo as best hotel/restaurant host in the whole country.
Guest review by
minor
Costa Rica
10

Our trip was mostly rejuvenation, health and to access the...

Our trip was mostly rejuvenation, health and to access the volcano and hot springs. We went to Arenal park and hiked the trail to the Volcano. We saw a Capibara but most other wildlife is best viewed in the early morning. There were a lot of orchids in bloom along the trails. Going to EcoTermales Hotspring was the highlight. It's a gorgeous naturally constructed spa with layered pools, waterfalls all built with stacked granite rockery, bridges and pathways connect the pools, and there's plenty of seating, an open bar that serves the best mixed drinks. The restaurant served fresh healthy assortment of seafood and meats with veggie dishes with dessert at Lunch. The water was fed from the natural hotspring, which was circulated , refreshed constantly with fresh volcanic water. Attention to the holistic elements of nature were throughout. Staff and Service were top notch.
Guest review by
SuZImageZ
Canada
10

Grecia is a wonderful little town.

Grecia is a wonderful little town. I was here to find a new home so I was looking throughout the area and visited Atenas and Naranjo as well. We decided on a place near Naranjo. In Grecia I ate at several local Sodas which were fantastic and a more upscale restaurant called Bariles which was fantastic. POPs ice cream shop is also highly recommended. In Atenas I ate at a really good Italian restaurant called Firenze. The Pasta Puttanesca was cooked to perfection. When driving watch for motorcycles.
Guest review by
Moore
10

We stayed at the Altura Hotel. It was amazing beyond words!

We stayed at the Altura Hotel. It was amazing beyond words! Can not say enough about this place. We stayed in a 'dome/yurt' and it was beautiful, well appointed and excellent in every sense of the word. Breakfast was included and it was such a treat!
Guest review by
Donna
United States
10

Restaurant in front had great food. Staff was wonderful.

Restaurant in front had great food. Staff was wonderful. And the restaurant was fairly priced as compared to other places in CR. Access to the river at the back of the property was the highlight. We spent a long time playing in the river. And it felt so private. And it was free!
Guest review by
Amit
United States
6.0

Touristy, and can get crowded.

Touristy, and can get crowded. If you're looking for off the beaten path, this is not it. Offer is huge and feels like it has lost character. Traffic can be hectic. If you're looking for an authentic Costa Rican experience you're better off elsewhere.
Guest review by
Roy
United States
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