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Agua Inn
Agua InnArenal
10/10 Excellent
Wonderful place to stay in Arenal. You do need a car but for that you have a beautiful location and a wonderful stay. There is no noise apart from the birds and breakfast on a balcony overlooking the lovely gardens.
Wonderful place to stay in Arenal. You do need a car but for that you have a beautiful location and a wonderful stay. There is no noise apart from the birds and breakfast on a balcony overlooking the lovely gardens.
Sophie




Villas Jawara
Villas JawaraLa Fortuna
10/10 Excellent
Fantastic view, beautifully designed villa and very clean.
Attentive concierge.
Fantastic view, beautifully designed villa and very clean.
Attentive concierge.
Jonathan




Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort
Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs ResortLa Fortuna
10/10 Excellent
We stayed at Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs in a Chato Suite and overall had a wonderful experience. The setting is beautiful, surrounded by lush greenery with views of Arenal volcano (when the clouds clear).
The resort feels peaceful and spacious, which adds to its relaxed atmosphere, and it’s only a 5-minute Uber ride into town, which was inexpensive, safe, and reliable.
Our room was clean, spacious, and comfortable, with a private pool and terrace waking up to that view was a real...
We stayed at Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs in a Chato Suite and overall had a wonderful experience. The setting is beautiful, surrounded by lush greenery with views of Arenal volcano (when the clouds clear).
The resort feels peaceful and spacious, which adds to its relaxed atmosphere, and it’s only a 5-minute Uber ride into town, which was inexpensive, safe, and reliable.
Our room was clean, spacious, and comfortable, with a private pool and terrace waking up to that view was a real...
Preiya




Suwa Villa Arenal
Suwa Villa ArenalLa Fortuna
10/10 Excellent
AMAZING this place is absolutely gorgeous, high standard of decoration, comfort and amenities. The owners are so welcoming and helpful and will help you plan and even book tours and transport for you. Its really good value, top accommodation at middle range prices...definitely recommend
AMAZING this place is absolutely gorgeous, high standard of decoration, comfort and amenities. The owners are so welcoming and helpful and will help you plan and even book tours and transport for you. Its really good value, top accommodation at middle range prices...definitely recommend
jen




Nayara Gardens
Nayara GardensLa Fortuna
10/10 Excellent
Wonderful hotel, with really helpful and friendly staff. The rooms are luxurious and well designed with fantastic views of volcán arenal. They offer free yoga classes every morning in an outdoor yoga pavilion surrounded by rainforest which is a truly fantastic way to start the day. You can also use all the facilities at the even more luxurious Nayara Springs resort (which is adults only) thus giving you more options. Breakfast is great too. Only minor downside is the lack of truly vegetarian...
Wonderful hotel, with really helpful and friendly staff. The rooms are luxurious and well designed with fantastic views of volcán arenal. They offer free yoga classes every morning in an outdoor yoga pavilion surrounded by rainforest which is a truly fantastic way to start the day. You can also use all the facilities at the even more luxurious Nayara Springs resort (which is adults only) thus giving you more options. Breakfast is great too. Only minor downside is the lack of truly vegetarian...
Lou




Hotel Lomas del Volcán
Hotel Lomas del VolcánLa Fortuna
10/10 Excellent
We loved our stay at Lomas del Volcán and can't recommend it highly enough. One of the best hotels we've stayed at. We received an extremely friendly welcome and throughout our stay nothing was too much trouble for the staff. Breakfast was amazing, with so many exciting options. The bar offered a great menu (we didn't try the restaurant) and the swim-up bar was a real highlight, especially as it was in a heated pool. So cool, with great cocktails and smoothies. Our kids loved the pools and...
We loved our stay at Lomas del Volcán and can't recommend it highly enough. One of the best hotels we've stayed at. We received an extremely friendly welcome and throughout our stay nothing was too much trouble for the staff. Breakfast was amazing, with so many exciting options. The bar offered a great menu (we didn't try the restaurant) and the swim-up bar was a real highlight, especially as it was in a heated pool. So cool, with great cocktails and smoothies. Our kids loved the pools and...
Emma




Hotel El Silencio del Campo
Hotel El Silencio del CampoLa Fortuna
10/10 Excellent
Amazing stay. Hot springs on site with several different pools to choose from. Add in a jacuzzi, and a bar / restaurant, a spa and a small farm which provides the vegetables, eggs and cheese for the hotel, this place is a prime example of how to do ecotourism. Handily located close to, but not in the bustle of La Fortuna, Arenal, Rio Celeste, the Hanging Bridges and all the adventure pursuits are close by.
Amazing stay. Hot springs on site with several different pools to choose from. Add in a jacuzzi, and a bar / restaurant, a spa and a small farm which provides the vegetables, eggs and cheese for the hotel, this place is a prime example of how to do ecotourism. Handily located close to, but not in the bustle of La Fortuna, Arenal, Rio Celeste, the Hanging Bridges and all the adventure pursuits are close by.
Anonymous traveller




Noah's Forest by Tifakara
Noah's Forest by TifakaraLa Fortuna
10/10 Excellent
We had the best time staying at Noahs Forest. The staff were very freindly and helpful and always took the time to check on you. We loved the facilities especially the pool and ping pong tables, as well as the jacuzzi in the room. Everything was very clean and the best possible standard. Thank you for finding the sloths everyday, we'd never of managed without the helpfully positioned telescope and map! Special shout out to anna for organising the frog tour and always smiling with the best...
We had the best time staying at Noahs Forest. The staff were very freindly and helpful and always took the time to check on you. We loved the facilities especially the pool and ping pong tables, as well as the jacuzzi in the room. Everything was very clean and the best possible standard. Thank you for finding the sloths everyday, we'd never of managed without the helpfully positioned telescope and map! Special shout out to anna for organising the frog tour and always smiling with the best...
Steve




Rio Perdido Hotel & Thermal River
Rio Perdido Hotel & Thermal RiverFortuna
10/10 Excellent
Wow what a beautiful hotel! Rio Perdido offers quiet luxury in a very natural environment. The staff were fantastic- nothing was too much trouble and they were so friendly and kind. We stayed n an eat bungalow which was perfect for a couple or family of 3- huge bed, couch to chill on, lots of storage, good size bathroom and cute deck with hammocks where we sat and watched the monkeys playing in the trees.
The food was delicious with lots of choices for all meals and daily specials.
The...
Wow what a beautiful hotel! Rio Perdido offers quiet luxury in a very natural environment. The staff were fantastic- nothing was too much trouble and they were so friendly and kind. We stayed n an eat bungalow which was perfect for a couple or family of 3- huge bed, couch to chill on, lots of storage, good size bathroom and cute deck with hammocks where we sat and watched the monkeys playing in the trees.
The food was delicious with lots of choices for all meals and daily specials.
The...
Claire




Bauma Hotel Boutique
Bauma Hotel BoutiqueLa Fortuna
10/10 Excellent
Beautiful property. Compact but has everything you need. Located a little outside of La Fortuna but has a litttle supermarket, Ann ’s several cafe and restaurants within a 10 min walk. Within easy reach of Tabacon, Arenal and La Fortuna Waterfall via car or uber. Perk of the property is the jacuzzi.
Beautiful property. Compact but has everything you need. Located a little outside of La Fortuna but has a litttle supermarket, Ann’s several cafe and restaurants within a 10 min walk. Within easy reach of Tabacon, Arenal and La Fortuna Waterfall via car or uber. Perk of the property is the jacuzzi.
Kim




La Fortuna Lodge by Treebu Hotels
La Fortuna Lodge by Treebu HotelsLa Fortuna
10/10 Excellent
We had a wonderful stay at La Fortuna Lodge. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming and the overall vibe was great. We stayed in a room with a view of the volcano and we were able to watch birds directly. The bed and room were comfortable. Centrally located for easy access to shops and restaurants. The provided breakfast was delicious. The team happily accommodated us to provide vegan versions by leaving out the egg and cheese and providing some additions. We would stay again if we get...
We had a wonderful stay at La Fortuna Lodge. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming and the overall vibe was great. We stayed in a room with a view of the volcano and we were able to watch birds directly. The bed and room were comfortable. Centrally located for easy access to shops and restaurants. The provided breakfast was delicious. The team happily accommodated us to provide vegan versions by leaving out the egg and cheese and providing some additions. We would stay again if we get...
Bronwen




Fortuna Retreat
Fortuna RetreatLa Fortuna
10/10 Excellent
We booked a room upstairs and it was fabulous. Very well-maintained, spacious and clean room. We sat early each morning and drank our coffee and watched the birds start their day.
Staff were super friendly and helpful. Gabi was amazing for suggestions of food and tours too!
Breakfast is a 2-3 minute walk away at an eco spot which does not disappoint! They put food out for the animals and you can watch them while you enjoy fresh fruit, local coffee and great eggs or traditional breakfast....
We booked a room upstairs and it was fabulous. Very well-maintained, spacious and clean room. We sat early each morning and drank our coffee and watched the birds start their day.
Staff were super friendly and helpful. Gabi was amazing for suggestions of food and tours too!
Breakfast is a 2-3 minute walk away at an eco spot which does not disappoint! They put food out for the animals and you can watch them while you enjoy fresh fruit, local coffee and great eggs or traditional breakfast....
Tom






