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Cabañas del Rio

Hotel in Fortuna

Set in Fortuna, 4.6 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Cabañas del Rio offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden.

M
Mariana
From
Estonia
Leo is the best host ever. His night frog tour was such a highlight of our trip. Very tasty breakfast, cosy rooms with well equipped kitchen, nice pool without other guests. We definitely will go back to this place. Also very good parking place next to your living room under the roof is a big plus.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,134 reviews
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US$106.20
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

M
Mantas
From
Lithuania
Everything was perfect, staff was really helpful and friendly. Pool is placed in the perfect place with amazing view. Room was really spacious and extraordinary clean. Nature surrounding the hotel makes your experience staying there even more spectacular.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,462 reviews
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US$82.80
1 night, 2 adults
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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 5 km away.

L
Luke
From
United Kingdom
Great hotel with comfortable clean rooms. The view of the volcano from the pool is amazing. Really liked the seating area outside the rooms. The breakfast was amazing, really big and good variety. Nice pool at the hotel and it’s also great that you get access to the thermal pools at the sister hotel. It’s within walking distance to lots of restaurants. We really enjoyed our stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,206 reviews
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US$77.36
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

R
Rana
From
United Arab Emirates
The location was perfect close enough to the town center yet peacefully overlooking the volcano. I had one of the best rooms with a direct volcano view. The hotel is beautifully set in the middle of the jungle, with stunning views of the volcano 🌋. The jacuzzi was exceptional and the perfect place to relax and unwind after a long, activity filled day.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,769 reviews
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US$72.80
1 night, 2 adults
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Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs

Hotel in Fortuna

Set in Fortuna, 10 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

B
Björn
From
Sweden
Great service, fantastic facilities and really nice surroundings
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,379 reviews
Price from
US$271.08
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

Hotel in Fortuna

This tropical hotel is located next to Costa Rica's Arenal Volcano, 6 km from La Fortuna. It offers a natural hot spring, outdoor adventure activities, a luxurious spa and scenic volcano views.

J
János
From
Hungary
Very good hotel with very good thermal, beautiful environment.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,133 reviews
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US$154.63
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

D
Diederik
From
Netherlands
View from the room on volcano. Nice restaurant, pool and hot springs.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,434 reviews
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US$207.08
1 night, 2 adults
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Arenal 360 Lodge

Hotel in Fortuna

Located in Fortuna, within 20 km of La Fortuna Waterfall and 7.2 km of Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, Arenal 360 Lodge provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property...

C
Cristina
From
Romania
I loved everything about the property, especially the view!!!! The cabins are very smart organized even if you booked a studio. The breakfast was very good and Wybe was very friendly and helped us to organize a great tour in Arenal.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Price from
US$95
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel VillaFlores

Hotel in Quesada

Located within 40 km of Catarata Tesoro Escondido and 50 km of Kalambu Hot Springs, Hotel VillaFlores features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Quesada.

J
Jose
From
Costa Rica
We stayed at this little hotel and we were delighted. The location is very central, which allowed us to get around easily. The rooms are very comfortable and the atmosphere is cozy. Plus, the staff were extremely attentive and friendly at all times. Definitely recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews
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US$50
1 night, 2 adults
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Fortuna Retreat

Hotel in Fortuna

Set in Fortuna, 2.7 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Fortuna Retreat offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

J
Jackie
From
Canada
It was a small private resort with secured gate. It was close to everything we wanted to see. Direct view of the volcano. Room was spacious and clean. Bathroom felt like outdoor open air. Very cool.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 451 reviews
Price from
US$490.60
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
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Set in Guácima, 37 km from Poas National Park, Guácima Escondida Hotel Boutique offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

From US$152.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 550 reviews

Situated in Alajuela City, 31 km from Poas National Park, Hacienda Escondida 10min to Airport features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

From US$100.57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 480 reviews

Situated in Fortuna, 7.4 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Noah's Forest Hotel by Tifakara features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

From US$772.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
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Malekus Mountain Lodge features a garden, a shared lounge and a sun terrace with swimming pool and continental breakfast in Aguas Claras.

From US$107.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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Set in Fortuna, 3.9 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Hotel Volcan Verde offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$231.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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Set in Colonia Dos Ríos, 20 km from Miravalles Volcano, La Anita Rain Forest offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$135.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
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Located in Quesada, 48 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Hotel Terra Viva provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

From US$86.57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
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Set in Bijagua and within 11 km of Rio Celeste Waterfall, Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste has a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

From US$120.91 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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Located in Fortuna, 4.9 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Hotel Nativo Arenal features views of the garden. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk.

From US$76.84 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
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Located in Platanal, 33 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Contenedores Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

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Hotel 1915 Inn & Suites is a beautiful 20th century colonial home.Located just 5 minutes away from the Juan Santa Maria International Airport in Alajuela downtown.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Offering an outdoor pool, tropical gardens and a restaurant, Villa San Ignacio is located just 8 km from San José International Airport in Alajuela. Free WiFi access is available.

From US$155 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Offering an outdoor pool, Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites is located in Alajuela, just a 5-minute drive from Juan Santamaría International Airport.

From US$92.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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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.

From US$123.57 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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Situated in Alajuela City, 30 km from Poas National Park, Velaz Guesthouse features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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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 US$129.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Luisito steak House & Hotel is located in Fortuna, within 8.8 km of La Fortuna Waterfall and 8.1 km of Kalambu Hot Springs.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Situated in Guayabal within 6.3 km of La Fortuna Waterfall and 8.5 km of Kalambu Hot Springs, Serenity Rooms Arenal offers rooms with free WiFi.

From US$54.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews

Located in San Rafael, 44 km from Venado Caves, Cabinas El Pilón Río Celeste provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

From US$45.43 per night

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Fortuna is a beautiful small town.

Fortuna is a beautiful small town. It is pretty active with lots of businesses, tourists, and diverse cuisine. It has a privileged location being so close to Arenal volcano. I definitely recommend places like El Silencio trail and Fortuna Waterfall.
Guest review by
Rafael
6.0

We spent the night here because it was near the airport, as...

We spent the night here because it was near the airport, as we had an early morning flight. We just dropped off our rental car, which was conveniently located near the hotel, and then went to bed early.
Guest review by
Gary
United States
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
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
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

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

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

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
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

I was amazed, and still am, at how friendly and...

I was amazed, and still am, at how friendly and accommodating the staff members, Maria Jos'e, Maria Paz, and Joxan Sanchez, all of whom welcomed me with open arms, were! They all truly made my stay there extremely pleasant and welcoming. The Resort itself is a truly quaint setting with 12 rooms, which made for a tranquil and relaxing experience - something I'm not used to in NYC. The restaurant is decked in style, with an extensive wine selection, yet welcomes a casual dining presence. The menu items are all prepared from fresh ingredients by a well-trained kitchen staff. The views are phenomenal, from the various sunrises to the sunsets, and in between. I can go on and on about the Barons Resort, but the best way to sum up my feelings about this beautiful place is that I will be returning there very soon!
Guest review by
G.D.
United States

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