We have created a list with the best five star 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 Isa Weber & Adam Hansen. Updated December 2023.
Boutique hotel.Delightful property. Superb 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
I think this is the most beautiful, well designed and elegant five-star hotel in Fortuna. WOW!
Boutique hotel.Charming. Popular among 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
This is likely one of the most CHARMING boutique hotels in Fortuna.
Boutique hotel.Relaxing atmosphere. Lovely 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
I think this is one of the most RELAXING boutique hotels in Fortuna.
Resort.Unique. Comfortable beds. 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
Resort.Trendy. 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.Superb breakfast. 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
Boutique hotel.Historic property. Comfortable beds. 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
Luxury Hotel.Hip. 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
I rate this as the coolest five-star hotel in Fortuna.
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