We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Fortuna, Costa Rica. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated December 2023.
Highly elegant. Lovely property. Lovely interior design. Popular among couples. Nayara Springs - Adults Only is a beautiful, adults-only and boutique hotel surrounded by tropical rainforest, just 7 km from La Fortuna Town Centre. It features free daily breakfast, in addition to a spa and a large outdoor pool. 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. Laundry services are included in the room rate, and guests also enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. There is also a fitness centre and restaurant and bar. This hotel is connected by a bridge with the sister property Nayara Hotel, Spa & Gardens. Arenal Volcano National Park can be reached in 20 minutes by car, while Juan Santamaria International Airport in Alajuela is a 3-hour drive away. The property has an on-site helicopter pad.Show full description
This is one of the most ELEGANT boutique hotels in Fortuna. It is one of the most popular luxury hotels in Fortuna, among couples!
Elegant. Stylish. Popular among couples and women. 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. Bungalows at Nayara Gardens feature local hand-woven fabrics and solid handcrafted wood furniture. All have internet and a flower garden. Guests at Nayara Gardens can book a safari through the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, or horseback ride to the Fortuna Waterfall. They can also hike along the Celeste River. For relaxation, the spa at Nayara Gardens offers coffee scrubs and volcanic mud treatments. Guests can unwind with en exotic cocktail from the outdoor pool and wet bar. The bamboo decked restaurant offers 360-degree gardens views and serves Costa Rican cuisine, while the wine bar features a selection of South American and Spanish wines and canapés.Show full description
Unique. Elegant. Great interior design. Popular among couples. Located in Fortuna and with La Fortuna Waterfall reachable within 10 km, Amor Arenal Adults Friendly offers 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 provides an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, karaoke and room service. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Amor Arenal Adults Friendly features certain units with pool views, and each room is fitted with a balcony. At the accommodation every room has bed linen and towels. At Amor Arenal Adults Friendly you will find a restaurant serving American, local and international cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. The hotel offers a hot tub. The area is popular for hiking, and car hire is available at Amor Arenal Adults Friendly. Speaking English and Spanish at the reception, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical guidance on the area. Venado Caves is 19 km from the accommodation, while Arenal Natura Ecological Park is 1.3 km away. The nearest airport is Fortuna, 17 km from Amor Arenal Adults Friendly, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most unique and authentic luxury hotel in Fortuna.
Delightful property. Very stylish. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Situated in Fortuna, 7.4 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Noah's Forest Hotel by Tifakara features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 6.5 km of Kalambu Hot Springs. The hotel offers garden views, a terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. At the hotel rooms include air conditioning, a desk, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a balcony with a mountain view. The rooms have a safety deposit box. The daily breakfast offers buffet, American or vegetarian options. At Noah's Forest Hotel by Tifakara you will find a restaurant serving Argentinian, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. A vegetarian option can also be requested. You can play billiards and table tennis at the accommodation. Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park is 22 km from Noah's Forest Hotel by Tifakara, while Sky Adventures Arenal is 23 km from the property. The nearest airport is Fortuna Airport, 10 km from the hotel.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most beautiful, well designed and stylish boutique hotels in Fortuna! WOW!
Resort.Popular among women. Featuring hot spring baths, sauna, massages services, luxury spa treatments and 5 swimming pools, Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa is 15 minutes’ drive from the Arenal Volcano National Park. The rooms and suites offer modern décor, garden views, air conditioning, flat-screen cable TV, coffee maker and minibar. The bathrooms come with bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. The suites also feature a living area. Guests can enjoy a swim up bar, lobby bar and Los Tucanes restaurant and Ave del Paraiso restaurant serving local dishes and international gourmet cuisine. The property also offers free valet parking, a welcome cocktail and unlimited access to its on-site hot springs. Activities such as volcano tours, rappel, hiking through suspension bridges and rafting can be also arranged. This complex is 20 minutes’ drive from La Fortuna main square and 1 hour’s drive from Venado Caves. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 2 hours’ drive away.Show full description
Historic. Elegant. Rooftop restaurant. Offering amazing views of Arenal National Park and volcano, Royal Corin Resort & Loto Spa features an outdoor swimming pool and spa. Its luxurious rooms overlook attractive gardens and water features. Each air-conditioned room at the Royal Corin Resort is decorated in light tones and has a balcony offering views of the park and volcano. All rooms come with a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom with a hydromassage shower and phone. Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast in the Emperador, which serves international à la carte cuisine for lunch and dinner. Set on the 5th floor, the Lava Bar offers panaromic views of Arenal Park. The Loto Spa features a sauna and hydromassage. Treatments include massage and facials. Set in La Fortuna, the Corin Resort & Loto Spa has a peaceful location and is less than 10 km from Arenal Lake. Juan Santmaria International Airport is just over an hour’s drive away.Show full description
Resort.Great views. This luxury Virtuoso resort offers spectacular views of the Arenal volcano and valley. It features free WiFi throughout, 28 hot spring pools, a spa and a fitness centre. La Fortuna is less than 10 minutes’ drive away. All rooms at The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal offer panoramic views of the Arenal Valley. They include an extra large double bed, a flat-screen TV, CD and DVD player and an iPod dock. The private bathroom includes toiletries and a hairdryer. The Springs Spa offers a range of massage and beauty treatments, including a floating water massage and body wraps using therapeutic volcanic clay. The changing rooms include a steam room and sauna. The Springs Resort & Spa has 5 restaurants, including a gourmet buffet restaurant, a grill restaurant surrounded by 5 waterfall pools, and a sushi bar. There are also several bars, including a sports bar. An airport shuttle service is also available at an additional cost. The Springs Resort & Spa also offers within the property access to Club Rio Outdoor Center located at 1.5 kilometers from the resort where you can do River Tubing, Horseback Tours, Rock Climbing and Rapelling. Additional you can access to the Wildlife Preserve for Rescued Animals.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. 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. The on-site restaurant offers buffet services as well as à la carte dishes. Hotel Arenal Springs Resort & Spa has an Italian restaurant, as well as one specialized in international cuisine, plus a sushi bar. Other facilities offered include a tour desk. The property has free parking, a yoga deck and a hot springs. Juan Santamaría International Airport about 2 hours and 30 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
Historic property. Cosy rooms. Great location. 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. Guests at Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa will enjoy international cuisine served by the 2 on-site restaurants. Room service and a bar are also available. Activities such as hiking to the Arenal Volcano, horseback riding and rafting at the Sarapiqui River can be arranged, and spa treatments are offered. The games room features a table tennis and there is a business centre and a gym, as well. This hotel is 11 km from La Fortuna Town Centre and 2 hours and 30 minutes’ from the Juan Santamaría International Airport.Show full description
This might be the most historic luxury hotel in Fortuna.
Hip. Charming. Superb breakfast. 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. The accommodation will provide you with air conditioning and a balcony. There is also a coffee machine. The private bathroom comes with a bath or shower and free toiletries. You can enjoy mountain and garden views from the room. Extras include a seating area. At Tifakara Boutique Hotel you will find a garden and a bar. Breakfast is included in the price. Other facilities offered at the property include a tour desk and luggage storage. The property offers free parking. This lodge is 116 km from Juan Santamaría International Airport and 140 km from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.Show full description
Perhaps this is the coolest boutique hotel in Fortuna.
Boutique hotel.Romantic. Cool. Surrounded by 300 acres of lush rainforest, Chachagua Rainforest Hotel offers charming accommodation and an outdoor swimming pool. This resort has a beautiful setting outside Chachagua and 15 km from La Fortuna city center and 32 km from Arenal Volcano. Each spacious room and bungalow at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel has bright, attractive décor. There is free Wi-Fi and views of the surrounding trees and plants. Guests can enjoy Costa Rican cuisine prepared with organic produce, grown in the Chachagua’s grounds. Monkeys, sloths, parrots and other wildlife can be observed in the surrounding rainforest. There are several walking trails leading to waterfalls, streams and ponds. Set in Costa Rica’s Central Valley, the hotel has easy access to the Tilaran mountains and the Children’s International Rainforest. San José and the Gulf of Nicoya coastline can be reached in 90 minutes by car.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Great views. Good breakfast. Featuring an extensive garden, a sun terrace with swimming pool, spa treatments and free Wi-Fi throughout, this hotel is 10 minutes’ drive from the Arenal Volcano National Park and from La Fortuna Town Centre. The suites offer modern décor, air conditioning, a desk, safety box and satellite TV. A coffee maker and a fridge are provided and the bathrooms are private with free toiletries. Some of them have a terrace with Arenal Volcano views. The restaurant at Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs serves international dishes and features a wet bar. A meeting room for up to 150 guests is available for an extra cost. Guests can arrange at this hotel tours to the Manoa Farm, to Caño Negro, to Venado Caves, rafting in the Toro River and hiking. The property is 2 hours’ drive from the Juan Santamaría International Airport and 2 hours and 30 minutes’ drive from San José Capital City.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Great location. Great value. 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. The on-site restaurant serves Costa Rican and international dishes, and a free daily breakfast is included. You can also find a range of restaurants in Fortuna town centre, 3.5 km away. Guests at Lomas del Volcan can enjoy the 1.5 km private nature trail on site. The hotel can also arrange activities and excursions, including canopy tours, zip lining and visits to nearby thermal pools.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a great location in Fortuna.
Stylish. Great location. Great views. 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. A free breakfast buffet is provided each morning, while the on-site restaurant serves international cuisine. A range of bars and restaurants can be found in La Fortuna town, a 20-minute drive away. The Lost Iguana Resort is within a 15-minute drive you of thermal springs, zip lines and hanging bridges which allow you to explore the surrounding forest. Juan Santamaría Airport is a 3-hour drive away.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Charming. Great value. Popular among women. Paradise Hot Springs offers accommodation in Fortuna. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some rooms have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower. You will find concierge service at the property. The La Fortuna park is 4.8 km from Paradise Hot Springs, while Monteverde is 25 km away. The nearest airport is La Fortuna (FON) airport, 13 km from the property.Show full description
Romantic. Relaxing atmosphere. Nice interior design. Popular among women. Cabañas Heliconias is amidst the rainforest that surrounds the Arenal Volcano National Park. It features an outdoor pool, a children’s playground and a large garden. Free WiFi available. Each accommodation features a rustic style and offers a TV, air conditioning and a patio. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with free toiletries. You can enjoy the mountain and pool views from these accommodations. Some units have a kitchenette. Fresh fruit is daily offered to guests at Cabañas Heliconias. There are also meeting facilities available. The front desk works 24 hours a day. The property offers free parking. The friendly staff can help the guests with information about the surrounding places that could be of interest, like the hot springs in Arenal, adventure tours or nature tours around the national park.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most ROMANTIC boutique hotel in Fortuna.
Luxury Hotel.Newly opened, February 2024. 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 room service and a concierge service. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel every room comes with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchenette, a dining area and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. At Cabañas SyC each room has bed linen and towels. A continental breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. Kalambu Hot Springs is 4.6 km from Cabañas SyC, while Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park is 20 km away. The nearest airport is Fortuna Airport, 13 km from the hotel.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Great value. 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. A free buffet breakfast is included each morning, and you can enjoy international, vegetarian and organic cuisine in the 4 on-site restaurants. There are also 4 bars, including swim-up pool bars. The Baldi’s spa and wellness centre uses natural volcanic mineral water, with pools at various temperatures. There is also a hot tub and massage service. Lake Arenal is just a 15-minute drive from the hotel, while San José International Airport is 2.5 hours away.Show full description
Newly opened, September 2023. Situated in Fortuna, 17 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Chachagua Suites & Villas features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a terrace, as well as a hot tub. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel offers a continental or American breakfast. Kalambu Hot Springs is 19 km from Chachagua Suites & Villas, while Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park is 34 km from the property. The nearest airport is Fortuna Airport, 12 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Charming. Trendy. Comfortable beds.Opened January 2021. Situated in Fortuna, 3.8 km from La Fortuna Waterfall, Hotel Arte Natura features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and room service. The accommodation provides a concierge service and a tour desk for guests. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower, the rooms at the hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms come with a patio. At Hotel Arte Natura rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast options are available each morning at the accommodation. Kalambu Hot Springs is 2.7 km from Hotel Arte Natura, while Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park is 18 km from the property. The nearest airport is Fortuna, 11 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
This might be the most charming luxury hotel in Fortuna. It also has super comfortable beds and great affordability.
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