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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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9.8
Exceptional
161 reviews
Price from
US$845.50
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. Beautiful luxurious with great breakfast and good springs. The grounds are stunning.

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9.3
Superb
800 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. Excellent service , location, staff and food at their restaurants!

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9.7
Exceptional
270 reviews
Price from
US$533
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. Beautiful hotel with great staff

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9.5
Exceptional
199 reviews
Price from
US$309
per night

Located in Chachagua and with La Fortuna Waterfall reachable within 15 km, Arenal Palms Hot Springs provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi throughout the property and a garden. This 5-star hotel offers a shared lounge and room service. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. It’s rare to find a place this affordable in such a nice area. The room was cozy, and the bed was perfect for a good rest

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9.9
Exceptional
16 reviews
Price from
US$169.40
per night

Located in Quesada, 32 km from Catarata Tesoro Escondido, Hotel Ecopaisajes- Lake-Premier-Resort provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. The property is set 35 km from La Paz Waterfall, 36 km from La Paz Waterfall Gardens and 19 km from Laguna del Hule. The hotel features a hot tub, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

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9
Superb
9 reviews
Price from
US$125
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. Staff was on point, private pool was amazing, room service and laundry very much appreciated, restaurants were great

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9.8
Exceptional
89 reviews
Price from
US$951
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. Featuring a bar, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, room service and organising tours for guests. My 3rd stay at this excellent little gem of a hotel. Room was immaculate and pool very beautiful. The grounds are so beautiful and the garden is amazing. Everything fantastic. Had a wonderful lunch at Saffron Indian Restaurant of lamb vindaloo. The food was to die for. The hotel is so centrally located to restaurants and art galleries. I highly recommend this place. Awesome value for the money.

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8.4
Very good
146 reviews
Price from
US$121.50
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
267 reviews
Price from
US$45
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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8.4
Very good
305 reviews
Price from
US$348
per night

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