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Cabañas del Rio

Hotel in Fortuna

Located in Fortuna, 2.9 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall, Cabañas del Rio has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden.

N
Ngeh
From
Abkhazia
The staff were very nice. The daily breakfast was amazing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,161 reviews
Price from
$116
1 night, 2 adults

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.

F
Fabienne
From
Switzerland
Great and very clean hotel in La Fortuna. The room was spacious and had all we needed. The location is really good as well and the staff was super friendly. I can defenitely recommend this place!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,452 reviews
Price from
$82.80
1 night, 2 adults

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 3.1 mi away.

J
Jorge Wander
From
United States
buffet-style breakfast was great. I ate as much as I wanted. It was near to everything. It included thermal water 8km away
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,142 reviews
Price from
$77.36
1 night, 2 adults

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.

G
Goetz
From
Germany
Very friendly staff, helps in any regards. Room, location, scenery great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,784 reviews
Price from
$77.35
1 night, 2 adults

Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs

Hotel in Fortuna

Located in Fortuna, 6.2 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

G
Gustavo
From
Brazil
Facilities amazing, staff really polite and well trained, hot spring really good, breakfast amazing, swimming pool excellent. Wonderful stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,501 reviews
Price from
$244.94
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

Hotel in Fortuna

This tropical hotel is located next to Costa Rica's Arenal Volcano, 3.7 mi from La Fortuna. It offers a natural hot spring, outdoor adventure activities, a luxurious spa and scenic volcano views.

M
Mariana Beatriz
From
Argentina
We had such amazing experience there!, it is a lovely place with a vast variety of things to do. You can enjoy the spring waters, spa-massages, , do excursions to the volcano arenal, do trecking, buffet meals and many more activities. People there were so friendly and the service was excellent!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 4,262 reviews
Price from
$154.63
1 night, 2 adults

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.

D
Dalit
From
Israel
everything was great, the staff, the location, the pools, the food, the room. The atmosphere is so good and we felt relaxed and comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,477 reviews
Price from
$207.08
1 night, 2 adults

BAUMA

Hotel in Fortuna

Located in Fortuna, within 1.9 miles of La Fortuna Waterfall and 2.1 miles of Kalambu Hot Springs, BAUMA has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private...

H
Hessaun
From
Guyana
Property was beautifully appointed , minimalist clean lovely decor , bed soft and comfy .. like sleeping on a cloud .. I cannot say enough good things about this wonderful property
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews
Price from
$301
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Ventura

Hotel in Quesada

Located within 25 miles of Catarata Tesoro Escondido and 31 miles of Kalambu Hot Springs, Hotel Ventura provides rooms in Quesada.

J
Joseph
From
United States
Everything! The hotel was perfectly clean. It was very comfortable and the staff went way above and beyond what other hotels would do to help you! They point out restaurants and other interesting places in the city. A big thank you to Gina, her mother and brother (the owners) with helping me with a medical emergency! I cannot say enough about these wonderfully kind people and the hotel!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
Price from
$82
1 night, 2 adults

Bungalows Las Iguanas Arenal Volcano

Hotel in Chachagua

Located in Chachagua, 10 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall, Bungalows Las Iguanas Arenal Volcano has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

K
Kevin
From
Canada
Very beautiful. Lots of wildlife to see
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 352 reviews
Price from
$119.70
1 night, 2 adults
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Alajuela's best hotels with breakfast

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 512 reviews

    Located in Fortuna, 4.6 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall, Noah's Forest Hotel by Tifakara has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    From $558.22 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 5.9 miles, Amor Arenal Adults Friendly has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a bar.

    From $837.33 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 $107.35 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 175 reviews

    Located in Quesada, 30 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall, Hotel Terra Viva provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

    From $85.44 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews

    Located in Bijagua and with Rio Celeste Waterfall reachable within 6.8 miles, Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.

    From $120.91 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 497 reviews

    Offering an outdoor pool and spa center, Finca Luna Nueva Lodge is set in Fortuna in the Alajuela Region, 16 mi from Monteverde.

    From $225.73 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 232 reviews

    Located in Atenas, 24 miles from Poas National Park, Hotel Villas de la Colina provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    From $107.35 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 546 reviews

    Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Tifakara Boutique Hotel is located just outside Arenal Volcano National Park in Fortuna where you can enjoy stunning volcanic views.

    From $386.46 per night

Budget hotels in Alajuela

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

    Located in Fortuna, 3 miles 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 $56.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 83 reviews

    Located in Fortuna, within 13 miles of La Fortuna Waterfall and 4.5 miles of Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, Arenal 360 Lodge provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the...

    From $107.35 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews

    Located in San Rafael, 27 miles from Cavernas de Venado, Cabinas El Pilón Río Celeste provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

    From $45.43 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews

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

    From $60.46 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,720 reviews

    Located in Fortuna, 2.7 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall, Orquideas Boutique Hotel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

    From $123.57 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,049 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 $69.99 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,667 reviews

    Offering an outdoor pool, tropical gardens and a restaurant, Villa San Ignacio is located just 5 mi from San José International Airport in Alajuela. Free WiFi access is available.

    From $155 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,136 reviews

    Offering an outdoor pool, Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites is located in Alajuela, just a 5-minute drive from Juan Santamaría International Airport.

    From $76.55 per night

Hotels in Alajuela you can book without a credit card

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

    Located in Alajuela, 18 miles from Poas National Park, Velaz Guesthouse has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

    From $45.20 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

    Located within 3.9 miles of La Fortuna Waterfall and 5.3 miles of Kalambu Hot Springs, Serenity Rooms Arenal provides rooms in Guayabal.

    From $54.24 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews

    Located in Fortuna, 3.8 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall, Oasis by Franklin Hotel Boutique provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

    From $73.45 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 526 reviews

    Located in Alajuela, 18 miles from Poas National Park, Hotel Casa Tago has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden.

    From $39.55 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 798 reviews

    Offering a terrace, Casa Maria Airport B&B is located in Alajuela, just 1.9 mi away from the airport. WiFi is available. The property offers airport shuttle.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 231 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 $129.95 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

    Located in Río Cuarto, 24 miles from Poas National Park, Volcan Hule Lodging has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

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

    Located in San Rafael, 17 miles from Cavernas de Venado, Cabinas Río Frío provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

    From $86.45 per night

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  • From $361.60 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 574 reviews
    Stunning location in the jungle 20 min from La Fortuna . Rusticy style cabins attached by elevated walkways and paths and completely surrounded by jungle. Very private and special. Great food. Loved the hot springs and cool plunge ( and the slide into it ) Superior service. A unique and elevated experience. I would definitely recommend and I will go back !
    Guest review by
    Linda
    Canada
  • From $178 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 4,264 reviews
    We had such amazing experience there!, it is a lovely place with a vast variety of things to do. You can enjoy the spring waters, spa-massages, , do excursions to the volcano arenal, do trecking, buffet meals and many more activities. People there were so friendly and the service was excellent!
    Guest review by
    Mariana Beatriz
    Argentina
  • From $215.83 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews
    I got the all inclusive package and I was surprised that it came with massages and other activities as well as food and drinks it was a very good price for how much stuff came with it! The property is beautiful and had a great view of the volcano!
    Guest review by
    Carlee Todd
    United States
  • From $147.61 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 426 reviews
    Hot springs! Excellent breakfast (included) and dinner (great value) in the restaurant. Setting by the river, nature trail. Location central in the country makes it a great spot to break a cross Costa Rica trip in half. Our second time here.
    Guest review by
    Scott
    United States
  • From $101.70 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,394 reviews
    Beautiful garden, big room. The breakfast was great. There are two pools. The location is great if you have your own car as you are in La Fortuna in a few minutes and also quite close to other activities and locations closer to lake Arenal.
    Guest review by
    Aaron
    Austria
  • From $949.20 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 366 reviews
    Had an amazing stay at The Springs. Resort is absolutely gorgeous and the staff is super friendly, giving a tour upon entry. Always around to help out with any needs. Pools and hot springs are fantastic. Rooms are clean and beautiful.
    Guest review by
    Valerie
    United States
  • From $494.94 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews
    Everything was perfect. A luxurious way to explore the cloud forest and Costa Rica. Ample opportunity to immerse yourself in nature. The staff felt like family by the time we left.
    Guest review by
    Katie
    United States
  • From $295.21 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews
    good location from airport for first day arrival. comfortable room, friendly staff, great views, close to coffee farm tour (which we did on our way out driving to Guanacaste)
    Guest review by
    lynn
    United States
  • From $132.21 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 516 reviews
    Maureen and Jostin at the front desk are just wonderful and very helpful. They made our stay very comfortable and enjoyable. Thank you so much!!
    Guest review by
    Manoj
    United States
  • From $179 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,462 reviews
    Beautiful lodge with amazing views of the Volcano and lake. Lots of hiking trails and birds. Rooms were good and the resort is well maintained.
    Guest review by
    Kumar
    India
  • From $678 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 460 reviews
    View of the hot spring is fantastic. Staff are helpful and friendly. I specially like their breakfast which comes in a big variety.
    Guest review by
    Xiaoqian
    Hong Kong
  • From $196.62 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 478 reviews
    Everything from location to the tours to the boat ride to the layout of our treehouse!
    Guest review by
    Rachel
    United States
  • From $226 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,039 reviews
    Excellent food and very reasonable prices. Breakfast was included and was delicious!
    Guest review by
    hunter
    United States
  • From $128.82 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 752 reviews
    It was a farm with lots of animals! The room was a small wood cottage. Cute!
    Guest review by
    Estefany
    Mexico
  • From $791 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews
    beautiful, lush surroundings. clean rooms and aesthetically pleasing design
    Guest review by
    Sarah
    United States
  • From $348.04 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 321 reviews
    the hot!! springs!! friendly staff. 24 hour pool!
    Guest review by
    Sahai
    Canada
  • From $271.20 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 362 reviews
    Good location, very nice property and staff
    Guest review by
    Anett
    Germany
  • From $132.21 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews
    Some of the best food I've had in my life
    Guest review by
    Darby
    United States
  • From $185.72 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,596 reviews
    Gorgeous place and well maintained
    Guest review by
    Nirvana
    United States

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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

    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
  • 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
    Adrian
  • 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
  • 10

    We enjoyed the area and while we did a lot including driving...

    We enjoyed the area and while we did a lot including driving to Monteverde for zipline tour, we chose one day of pampering rather than adventure so did not hike around Arenal or paddle board on Arenal. We did white water rafting between Puerto Viejo and Fortuna. We did waterfall repelling near Fortuna (amazing). The people are friendly and the area is lovely. We enjoyed a night time nature tour with our hotel (Noah's Landing) and Nayara Gardens was amazing. We saw plenty of sloths but so much more! We went to the Mistico hanging bridges on a rainy day which worked well-it did not matter. We also visited the Fortuna Waterfall (500 steps down-then 500 steps up but worth it!) If you like adventure- there is plenty. If you want to relax-it is a beautiful place to do so.
    Guest review by
    Tami
    United States