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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
Mubashir
From
Canada
We loved our stay! For starters, the property has a decent size rainforest in their "backyard". We took advantage of that and saw a variety of birds including toucans, howler monkeys, various coloured frogs, a wide variety of plants and flowers. They also host a guided tour for free and we took full advantage of that. In addition, the staff always went out of the way to make us comfortable. The place is located about 20-30 mins from the various La Fortuna attractions, so we were able to cover a few of these every day. The wifi was of good quality. The hot water in the shower was good. Rooms are spacious and comes with a kitchen. The kitchen was well supplied with dishes, cutlery etc. There was coffee, sugar, oil and salt available as a complement. There was also parking available for our car.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,160 reviews
Price from
US$142
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.

D
Danuta
From
Poland
Location, very friendly staff, the view, swimming pool
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,446 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.

N
Nadine
From
Austria
Super friendly staff. Nice pool, all day free coffee and tea. Entrance to another resort 7km apart with outdoor workout area (incl weights, calisthenics park etc), hot springs and many more pools. Super central but quiet. Breakfast buffet (however mainly costarican food and partially a little greasy) but also daily vegetables and fruit. Amazing price-performance.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,155 reviews
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US$81.43
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.

L
Leah
From
United Kingdom
I LOVE THIS HOTEL! Waking up every morning and seeing the volcano just made my birthday trip even more special. I spent hours in the hammock just looking at the birds around me and the volcano! The pool was a great size and the hot tub was an added bonus. It is near all the tourist sites and lots of restaurants nearby. The tea and coffee facilities were great and the staff were so helpful and left me a little surprise in my room for my birthday. I would go back to this hotel in a heartbeat!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,777 reviews
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US$77.35
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.

L
Lucie
From
Bermuda
Amazing view of the volcano, the gardens are beautiful and well maintained. Managed to see a few animals on the property, e.g. iguana. The room offered lots of privacy. Breakfast buffet had excellent choice. Staff very welcoming on arrival. Great facilities including swimming pools, spa, restaurants. Excellent value for money. Arenal is a great destination too, with so much to do.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,492 reviews
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US$263.41
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.

E
Edward
From
New Zealand
Beautiful surroundings at the foot of the volcano. Nice breakfast, great atmosphere and very nice and helpful staff. Highly recommended!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,267 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.

M
Magdalena
From
Poland
The garden is a piece of paradise, well maintained and colorfull. The hotel was not crowded, we could enjoy the facilities on our own. The decors are nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,472 reviews
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US$207.08
1 night, 2 adults
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BAUMA

Hotel in Fortuna

Set in Fortuna, 3.1 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, BAUMA offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

C
Colleen
From
Trinidad and Tobago
Great location, near to so many restaurants, supermarket and the town of La Fortuna. Property itself was very well maintained… lush, well attended to gardens, and coming home to the jacuzzi was an added plus!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews
Price from
US$361.20
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Ventura

Hotel in Quesada

Situated within 40 km of Catarata Tesoro Escondido and 50 km of Kalambu Hot Springs, Hotel Ventura offers rooms in Quesada.

F
Francoise
From
Australia
Everything the bed was very comfortable and the staff beautiful!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
Price from
US$82
1 night, 2 adults
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Bungalows Las Iguanas Arenal Volcano

Hotel in Fortuna

Situated in Fortuna, 17 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Bungalows Las Iguanas Arenal Volcano features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

N
Neža
From
Slovenia
really spacious and beautiful apartment in a nature with jacuzzi , very kind and helpful owners, 2mins by car to restaurants and market
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 354 reviews
Price from
US$119.70
1 night, 2 adults
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Alajuela's best hotels with breakfast

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 634 reviews

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$141.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 532 reviews

Situated in Fortuna, 22 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Sangregado Lodge features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$264.42 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews

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.

From US$955.42 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews

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 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 176 reviews

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$85.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews

Set in Bijagua and with Rio Celeste Waterfall reachable within 11 km, Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.

From US$152.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 498 reviews

Offering an outdoor pool and spa centre, Finca Luna Nueva Lodge is set in Fortuna in the Alajuela Region, 26 km from Monteverde.

From US$225.73 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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Set in Atenas, 38 km from Poas National Park, Hotel Villas de la Colina offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$142.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 84 reviews

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...

From US$107.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
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Located in Platanal, 33 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Hotel Contenedores Corporativos provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

From US$62.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
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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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews

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

From US$60.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,862 reviews

Set in Fortuna, 5.7 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Xilopalo offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

From US$73.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,048 reviews

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.

From US$79.99 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
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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.

From US$45.20 per night
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Situated within 6.3 km of La Fortuna Waterfall and 8.5 km of Kalambu Hot Springs, Serenity Rooms Arenal offers rooms in Guayabal.

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Located in Fortuna, 6 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Oasis by Franklin Hotel Boutique provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

From US$73.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 790 reviews

Offering a terrace, Casa Maria Airport B&B is located in Alajuela, just 3 km away from the airport. WiFi is available. The property offers airport shuttle.

From US$125.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - 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 US$129.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Located in Fortuna, 4.9 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Hotel Nativo Arenal features views of the garden. This 2-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk.

From US$56.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Situated in Río Cuarto, 39 km from Poas National Park, Volcan Hule Lodging features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$113.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Located in San Rafael, 27 km from Venado Caves, Cabinas Río Frío provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

From US$86.45 per night

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8.0

It is worth spending time in Fortuna.

It is worth spending time in Fortuna. Unfortunately it was raining, and I got influenza. Fortunately I got to do the hot springs, the hanging bridges and Rio Celeste before I started to feel really sick. I enjoyed the tours fully and shout out to the guides for their caring, and uplifting guidance. Fortuna is easy to get around and everything is within reach, including laundry, local travel agencies, and bus service for budget travelers, with route San Jose or Alejuela ( La Radial Terminal) - Cuidad Quesada - La Fortuna.
Guest review by
Sonja
Suriname
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

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

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

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
6.0

This is a busy typical CR centre with little to offer in the...

This is a busy typical CR centre with little to offer in the way of browsing or touristy type things. Really good handmade souvenirs in store opposite city park. The museum is open Tues to Sat. We missed it, so I can't comment on that. The weather was cold, foggy and at times windy (this was mid Jan). That's all I can think of!
Guest review by
CLAUDIA
8.0

The centre is not over touristified.

The centre is not over touristified. A few good supermarkets. A good variety of food options, with some good Sodas. A lot of accommodation to choose from. Nice Central Park. Many activities to choose from, and easy to get transport to them if you don’t have a car. The Mundo 12 zip lines can’t be missed.
Guest review by
sharron
New Zealand

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