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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. Impressive. Excellent services. Rooms and facilities are of excellent quality. Ultra luxury hotel.

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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. Beautiful luxurious with great breakfast and good springs. The grounds are stunning.

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9.4
Superb
809 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
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. Wonderful place, kind people, close to the nature. And they have their own trails, you can even swim in the blue waters river after a short walk.

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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

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. Everything was excellent! The pool, the cabin, the outdoor kitchen! These cabins were close to La Fortuna waterfall. Loved this place and planning on going back soon. The young lady at the desk was so nice and helpful. There is a “soda” down the road and they deliver.

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8.9
Fabulous
254 reviews
Price from
US$36
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. Customer service, the food. Location close to different activities.

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8.9
Fabulous
274 reviews
Price from
US$309
per night

Situated in Poás, 12 km from Poas National Park, Hotel Bar Restaurante IL Rifugio features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers a bar. The hotel has a hot tub, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. breakfast was very good, traditional Costarricense

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8.2
Very good
8 reviews

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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8.8
Fabulous
8 reviews
Price from
US$149.50
per night

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