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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. Arenal Amor is an incredible piece of paradise! The serene atmosphere and stunning views make this place unforgettable, but what truly made our stay magical was the top-notch spa and service from the staff. We had the best massage of our lives—it was pure perfection. The therapists were incredibly skilled, and the tranquil open-air setting elevated the entire experience. To top it off, we were treated to the enchanting sight of monkeys playing in the trees during our massage! It felt like something out of a dream. The breakfasts were absolutely delicious and fresh. Nothing quite like starting your day with a freshly brewed cup of coffee while toucans flutter through the trees. Special thanks to Jogebeth, whose warmth and impeccable service made our stay even more special. From her attention to detail to her genuine care for our comfort, she went above and beyond. Arenal Amor is a slice of paradise!

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9.8
Exceptional
167 reviews
Price from
US$741
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. The property is amazing and very well maintained.

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9.4
Superb
808 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. Staff was amazing Location and room paradisiac

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9.7
Exceptional
277 reviews
Price from
US$400
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. A fantastic resort nestled in the rainforest. Rooms are large and well equipped. The bed is fantastic. The outdoor shower is wonderful. We saw a lot of cappuccino monkeys playing on the roof. Sleeping with the sounds of nature is a great experience. The restaurant is a place to eat. Great service. Trails in the property are very interesting, offering a chance to dive into the Celest River.

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9.6
Exceptional
196 reviews
Price from
US$345.05
per night

Set within 17 km of Kalambu Hot Springs and 32 km of Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, Arenal Palms Hot Springs provides rooms in Chachagua. This 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is located 15 km from La Fortuna Waterfall. I appreciated how quiet it was despite being close to the main streets. The bed was spacious and very comfortable.

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10
Exceptional
15 reviews
Price from
US$100.43
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. The room and staff were phenomenal!

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9.8
Exceptional
88 reviews
Price from
US$700
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. The property is set 2.9 km from Kalambu Hot Springs, 18 km from Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and 19 km from Sky Adventures Arenal. The hotel also offers free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

You can play billiards at this 5-star hotel. This was a convenient location for our vacation and activities that we had planned.

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8.5
Very good
144 reviews
Price from
US$72.09
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
254 reviews
Price from
US$36
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
320 reviews
Price from
US$308
per night

Offering an on-site hot spring bath, a swimming pool, stunning Arenal Volcano views and free Wi-Fi throughout, the Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa is located 10 minutes’ from the Arenal Lake.

The suites feature rustic décor, a hot tub, air conditioning, flat-screen cable TV and a balcony with Arenal Volcano views. The bathrooms come with shower and free toiletries. The property is beautiful. The pools are clean and well maintained, busy during peak hours (midday to 7pmish) but not busy during the morning or later at night. The hotel is beautiful, rooms comfortable, jacuzzi a nice touch, breakfast was great! We enjoyed eating by the pool and room service was also very good. Staff super friendly and accommodating. Make sure you stay at the hotel for at least one entire day (no excursions) to really take advantage of the facilities. We saw quite a bit of wildlife including tucans, lizards, coati and more.

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8.9
Fabulous
273 reviews
Price from
US$309
per night

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