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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. Everything was perfect! Meditation class in the morning, good breakfast, nice staff and incredible room, so comfortable and beautiful

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9.7
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. Everything was perfect. Calm, relaxing, great service

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9.4
Superb
810 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. Everything. All the staff were amazing, the room was stunning and the bed comfortable. The restaurants were lovely and food delicious. Being able to see sloths from many parts of the property added to the experience. Special mention to Claudia & Isaac who both helped make our stay really special.

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9.7
Exceptional
284 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. Everything was absolutely extraordinary.

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9.5
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. room looked freshly cleaned each day. The staff were kind, and the breakfast area was tidy and inviting

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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. Room is spacious, impecable, fully equiped with fridge, tv, Chromecast, wifi, bed lamps and furniture. Comfy beds. The pool is beautiful and has many seatings and also two hamocks around to chill and relax. My family was able to fully relax there.

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8.5
Very good
144 reviews
Price from
US$70.86
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. perfect family stay. staff spoke really good english and were a great help. excellent pool, massive shared kitchen area with everything you need. rooms look brand new in the lovely wood that is really common there. modern and well specced. short drive to la fortuna central and really easy access to all the surrounding activities

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8.9
Fabulous
253 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. Beds were comfortable. The view to the volcano was amazing from the small deck overlooking the room. The Baldi Springs and hot tubs were amazing. The meal at the restaurant was very good and reasonably priced.

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8.3
Very good
322 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. hot springs, jacuzzi in the room, beautiful gardens

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8.9
Fabulous
273 reviews
Price from
US$309
per night

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