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Set in Fortuna, 10 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 3.7 km of Kalambu Hot Springs. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. private rooms with cute gardens, great food at La Saca restaurant on site...very romantic but also family-friendly vibes. I enjoyed the hot springs being on site as well. It was like a small resort with stunning views of Arenal volcano.

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9.3
Superb
1,432 reviews
Price from
US$309.96
per night

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. Free WiFi access is available in this hotel. Excellent hotel, supreme quality

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9.4
Superb
530 reviews

Offering an outdoor pool, relaxing volcanic hot springs and a restaurant, Hotel El Silencio del Campo is located 6 minutes’ drive from Fortuna. Free WiFi access is available.

Each room here will provide you with cable TV, air conditioning and a terrace. A coffee machine is also offered. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. You can enjoy the mountain and garden views. It was wonderful. We loved everything

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9.4
Superb
792 reviews
Price from
US$242.48
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. Super place for family vacation. Great service, tasty sushi, solid breakfest and great springs with no crowds from outisde the hotel.

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9.3
Superb
794 reviews
Price from
US$300
per night

Situated 23 km from Poas National Park, Pura Vida Hotel offers 4-star accommodation in Alajuela City and has a garden. Boasting free shuttle service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a sun terrace. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service. The beautiful jungle like garden, gorgeous environment, lovely breakfast, nice friendly host and staff, also very convenient location

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9.5
Exceptional
145 reviews
Price from
US$106.25
per night

Lost Iguana Resort and Spa offers an outdoor pool, a gym and lush gardens with a maze. Each room has views of the Arenal Volcano, located just a 25-minute drive away.

Rooms at the Lost Iguana feature air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and a furnished balcony. All rooms offer a safe, a coffee machine and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. This was a divine place to stay. The resort is split into several houses with rooms on ground level and first floor. The rooms on the first floor have high wooden ceilings. The AC is very good and silent. WIFI is also fine. The view from the balcony is breathtaking. You live on a hillside opposite to the volcano and have the volcano in full view. The view changes all the time due to the weather. You can spend hours on the balcony. This is proper rain forrest and it rains daily. Half the experience of living here is walking the hotel grounds either by day or in the evenings carrying a flashlight. There are all kinds of critters to see. There are many trails to explore. There are always hummingbirds buzzing around and toucans visit from time to time. After a week you will know the different birds by their calls. We visited in late august and can highly recommend coming in the rainy season. Everything is green and fresh and there are flowers everywhere. You also avoid the crowds. The hotel was only about 20% booked which gives the visit a very private and exclusive touch. The nearby Mistico park was also not overrun. The same goes for the volcano trails. You pay by credit card everywhere. You can let all tours and extra costs go to the room and just pay a total at the end of the stay. Just bring cash for tips. We came for nature experiences and didn't use the pool, bar or the spa. We can recommend the Caño Negro and the Coffee & Cocoa tours.

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9
Superb
512 reviews

Located 14 km from Arenal Volcano National Park, Lomas del Volcan offers lush gardens, an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Each air-conditioned cabin has free Wi-Fi and flat-screen cable TV.

Accommodation at Hotel Lomas del Volcan is set in spacious wooden cabins with terraces overlooking the gardens. Each one has a fridge, coffee maker and bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Amazing locations and even friendlier staff. Our family had a great time and enjoyed tours and. Activities nearby with help of the hotel.

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9.4
Superb
757 reviews
Price from
US$310.62
per night

Offering an outdoor pool, tropical gardens and a restaurant, Villa San Ignacio is located just 8 km from San José International Airport in Alajuela. Free WiFi access is available.

Each room here features period décor and handmade furniture. Rooms are air conditioned and include a private bathroom with a bath or shower and free toiletries. Comfortable beds, friendly staff, beautiful garden

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8.9
Fabulous
1,676 reviews
Price from
US$102
per night

Offering an outdoor pool, Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites is located in Alajuela, just a 5-minute drive from Juan Santamaría International Airport. Free WiFi access, free buffet breakfast, and one free airport shuttle trip or one free parking during stay for all reservations. Super convenient stay flying into Sjo, staff was very friendly, rooms were clean and was a good price.

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8
Very good
3,136 reviews
Price from
US$60.09
per night

Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul is located in La Fortuna, Alajuela and offers free WiFi access and stunning views of the surrounding gardens, mountain side and the Arenal Volcano.

Each room here will provide you with cable TV, air conditioning and a private terrace and balcony. Complete with a refrigerator, the dining area also has a coffee machine. Featuring a shower, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Very nice property, close to forest and river with a small hiking trail and beautiful gardens... Love the fact that is at very convenient location, out of the noise of downtown but only 10 minutes away from the hotsprings areas..

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8.6
Fabulous
224 reviews
Price from
US$109
per night

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