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Located in Fortuna and with La Fortuna Waterfall reachable within 10 km, Amor Arenal Adults Friendly provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a bar. The property is set 3.1 km from Kalambu Hot Springs, 14 km from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and 16 km from Sky Adventures Arenal. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, karaoke and room service. It was clean and creepy crawly free. Everyone did such a great job to keep the grounds clean and safe. They went above and beyond. Any question I had it was answered and always good recommendations.

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9.8
Exceptional
161 reviews
Price from
US$845.50
per night

Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Hotel Arenal Springs Resort & Spa is located in Fortuna, 20 minutes’ drive from Arenal Volcano site. Free Wi-Fi access is available.

The bright rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen cable TV and air conditioning. The private bathrooms also come with a shower. You can enjoy the views of Arenal Volcano and the garden from all the accommodations. Extras include a terrace, a minibar and a coffee maker. Everything was amazing from greating to accommodations, to food to service, location!!!It is Paradise!!!

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9.4
Superb
801 reviews
Price from
US$300
per night

Nayara Gardens is a luxury boutique hotel and spa set against the panoramic backdrop of the Arenal Volcano, surrounded by Costa Rican Rainforest. Private bungalows have a private terrace with a plunge pool. The nature surrounds and location close to many your opportunities such as lava fields, caves, waterfalls, zip lining to name but a few.

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9.7
Exceptional
271 reviews
Price from
US$492
per night

Located in a secluded rainforest, adjacent to the Tenorio Volcano National Park, Hideaway Rio Celeste Hotel offers luxurious bungalows with a plasma TV. Facilities include an outdoor pool.

The air-conditioned bungalows of Rio Celeste Hideaway are decorated with warm colours, parquet floors, and elegant wooden furniture. All bungalows have an iPod stand, free WiFi, and a private backyard with an outdoor shower. Beautiful hotel with great staff

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9.6
Exceptional
197 reviews
Price from
US$412
per night

Located in Chachagua and with La Fortuna Waterfall reachable within 15 km, Arenal Palms Hot Springs provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi throughout the property and a garden. This 5-star hotel offers a shared lounge and room service. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. I liked the calm inside the hotel. The comfortable bed and clean, fresh sheets helped me rest easily every night.

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9.9
Exceptional
16 reviews
Price from
US$169.40
per night

Located in Quesada, 32 km from Catarata Tesoro Escondido, Hotel Ecopaisajes- Lake-Premier-Resort provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. The property is set 35 km from La Paz Waterfall, 36 km from La Paz Waterfall Gardens and 19 km from Laguna del Hule. The hotel features a hot tub, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

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9
Superb
9 reviews
Price from
US$125
per night

Each luxurious suite here features a plunge pool fed by natural mineral hot springs and includes romantic contemporary décor. These large units also include a seating area, a flat-screen TV, the minibar is free, EXCEPT wine and liquor. Amazing resort nestled in the lush rain forest. Beautifully appointed and spacious villas. Wonderful service.

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9.8
Exceptional
89 reviews
Price from
US$817
per night

Situated in Fortuna, 3.7 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Hotel Iris Arenal features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Featuring a bar, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, room service and organising tours for guests. Room is spacious, impecable, fully equiped with fridge, tv, Chromecast, wifi, bed lamps and furniture. Comfy beds. The pool is beautiful and has many seatings and also two hamocks around to chill and relax. My family was able to fully relax there.

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8.5
Very good
145 reviews
Price from
US$129.60
per night

Located in Fortuna, 2.9 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Cabañas SyC provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. This 5-star hotel offers a shared kitchen, room service and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 4.6 km from Kalambu Hot Springs. Property was quiet and clean. The pool was a great way to cool off and we loved using the outdoor kitchen space. Staff was very friendly and the dogs were very cute

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8.9
Fabulous
264 reviews
Price from
US$45
per night

Just 2.5 km from the Arenal Volcano, the Baldi Hot Springs Hotel & Spa offers 25 thermal pools, waterslides, landscaped gardens, air-conditioned suites, and parking.

The stylish suites at the Baldi Hot Springs Hotel feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen cable TV, a coffee maker and minibar. The en suite bathrooms come with free toiletries, bathrobes and slippers. From check-in to check-out, the staff was friendly and had a passion for service. A massage at the Spa is a must. All areas and pools are very clean and well maintained.

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8.3
Very good
308 reviews
Price from
US$308
per night

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