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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. The property is located 6.7 km from Kalambu Hot Springs, 22 km from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and 23 km from Sky Adventures Arenal. The hotel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. This place is perfect! 1. big rooms with super comfortable beds, 2. Fully equipped kitchen 3. Clean, well maintained grounds + a very nice garden with lots of insects and frogs (visit in the morning and the evening to see lots of cool stuff) 4. Walking distance to El Salto so can go early to beat the crowds 5. Wonderful breakfast 6. Great value for money 7. Parking outside the cabin 8. Really nice pool for the kids 9. Super hot and great pressure shower Thank Leo and team for making our stay so wonderful

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9.5
Exceptional
1,162 reviews

With La Fortuna Waterfall reachable in 32 km, La Tigra Rainforest Lodge features accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of charge. This was probably my favorite part of Costa Rica Trip! It was so surreal to spend some time disconnected and surrounded by such beautiful nature. Loved all the trails, but sandaderos in bosque la tigra was my favorite. It’s a primary and secondary rainforest property they have nearby and you can visit it for a small fee. I saw there more wildlife by myself than in any other forests walking with a guide. I did a night tour and we walked around the property, not even rainforest further out, and saw 3 snakes within the first 5minutes, so many frogs and other insects, and the guide was very knowledgable. I also planted a tree there and it was a really beautiful experience of giving back to the nature and community. Overall service is 10/10, always with a smile, always asking a question or two. No connection at all anywhere except the reception, but wifi there is stronger than in most coworkings I have visited here in Costa Rica. The only thing that was challenging for me personally and I have not seen it mentioned in the comments is if you sometimes get car sick, a road to the property will make you car sick, so please have some medicine handy. But it’s the entire area around that is like this, so just accepting it as part of adventure. I recommend staying for 2-3 nights and spending it in the lodge area enjoying the nature, the best disconnection and reconnection with the self “retreat” 🤭

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9
Superb
1,039 reviews

Discover the charm of Hotel Secreto La Fortuna, a quiet retreat in the heart of Fortuna, Costa Rica. Just 300 meters from the park, our hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and breakfast included, ensuring a comfortable and pleasant stay. 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.

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9
Superb
1,456 reviews
Price from
US$90
per night

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.

Juan Santamaría International Airport is 73 km away, while Arenal Volcano National Park is 15.4 km away. The property offers free parking. Friendly staff. Very clean and well maintained. Delicious fresh breakfast. And an easy walk to shops and restaurants in town.

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9.1
Superb
1,784 reviews

Close to Arenal Natura Ecological Park, Scenic Volcano Villas with Hot Tub is set in Fortuna and has a hot tub and garden. The property is around 10 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, 3.6 km from Kalambu Hot Springs and 12 km from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park. The apartment offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The place was absolutely beautiful and very well located. The architecture was stunning — modern, clean, and thoughtfully designed. The space was well laid out, spotless, and clearly well maintained. Check-in and check-out were seamless, and the host was great throughout the process. I’d definitely stay here again!

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9
Superb
120 reviews
Price from
US$75
per night

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. Each accommodation at the 3-star hotel has mountain views and free WiFi. The property is allergy-free and is situated 4 km from Kalambu Hot Springs. The pictures can not describe how beautiful this Hotel is. We stayed at the ground level room and had a awesome view on the volcano. The whole place was super clean from the pool to the plants and even the parking lot. The rooms are big and modern, the Wifi was superb and the bathroom is something else. Also the staff was very polite, helpful and professional. You don't need to look for any other accommodation just book this, you won't regret it.

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9.5
Exceptional
407 reviews
Price from
US$106.70
per night

Green Noise Glamping, a property with a garden and a terrace, is located in Fraijanes, 14 km from La Paz Waterfall Gardens, 15 km from La Paz Waterfall, as well as 22 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium. The property is around 24 km from Barva Volcano, 30 km from Parque Viva and 39 km from Parque Diversiones. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Poas National Park is 8.9 km away. This was such a beautiful accommodation in a fabulous location for accessing Poas National Park. We loved the cosiness of the tent, the outside seating area and the beautiful setting too. It was really well equipped with great attention to detail. Excellent communication with the host and a hot shower too!

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9.2
Superb
111 reviews
Price from
US$64.80
per night

Set in Fortuna, 3.1 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, BAUMA offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. Located around 19 km from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, the hotel with free WiFi is also 20 km away from Sky Adventures Arenal. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.3 km from Kalambu Hot Springs. It was by far the best hotel we stayed at in Costa Rica. This brand-new place is incredibly cool and stylish. The decor was stunning, and everything was spotless. Having a kitchen in the room made us really happy, and having a private jacuzzi in the garden was amazing. The hotel staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. I absolutely, without a doubt, highly recommend it!

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9.6
Exceptional
100 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Villas Sapiens Arenal is set in Fortuna. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 4.3 km from La Fortuna Waterfall. The accommodation is amazing. A beautiful and cozy house. The people who work there are very friendly and helpful. The accommodation is close to the hot springs, parks and waterfalls.

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9.1
Superb
119 reviews

Situated within 16 km of La Fortuna Waterfall and 15 km of Kalambu Hot Springs, Home La Fortuna offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Fortuna. With pool views, this accommodation provides a patio. The holiday home also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Friesy and Karina were the kindest, most helpful hosts that we have ever experienced! He helped us with our car rental flat tire and with our excursion details. Karina set our tv up with her computer so we could watch the college football championship. The breakfasts were delivered to us hot and delicious so we could enjoy by the pool. Karina took our clean clothes and dried them for us. Their rental is immaculate and they are the sweetest couple! Friesy told us to call him any time during the remainder of our trip if we need help anywhere in Costa Rico.

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9.7
Exceptional
147 reviews
Price from
US$178
per night

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