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Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
6 km oeste del Parque Central, Área del Volcán Arenal, La Fortuna
The price is AU$400 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$400
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,113 reviews)
"Excellent for family vacation. Dining service requires improvement"
Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2025

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
7 Km West From La Fortuna, La Fortuna, Alajuela
The price is AU$382 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$382
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly lodge in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Very nice and hospitable people. Perfect place to stay. Thank you for your upstanding service."
Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort
From Fortuna center 7km towards Volcano, (4.5 miles), Arenal, La Fortuna, Alajuela
The price is AU$504 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$504
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"This is a wonderful hotel near Arenal volcano. It has a series of hot spring pools that are acessable only to hotel guests. Great breakfast, wonderful nature."
Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Wide Luxury Home with Pool & Jacuzzi access & Amazing Volcano and Lake views
El Castillo
Stay at this vacation home in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy private pools, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and Mistico Arenal ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (80 reviews)
2nd Stay @ Pie In the Sky
"We stayed here in 2019 as well. Incredible views of Lake Arenal, volcano and jungle with howler monkeys and beautiful birds. We love the Eagle's Nest for a morning coffee and just to enjoy the view. 30 minutes from La Fortuna and 5 minutes from 3 nice restaurants and markets. Will go back again in ..."
Reviewed on 16 Feb. 2025

NEW. Papaya Bungalow. Hilltop Bungalow with Spectacular Lake & Volcano Views.
El Castillo
Stay at this vacation home in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy a garden, concierge services, and patios. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and Mistico Arenal ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Worth a Read
"This location is fantastic. Check in, communication, check out, everything was as easy as it gets.The Good:The location itself was amazing. The town of El Castillo is, in my opinion a much better choice than La Fortuna. There's almost no traffic, its unique, gorgeous and you get that authentic local ..."
Reviewed on 7 Mar. 2025

Suwa Villa Arenal
Avenue 335 street 468, La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in La Fortuna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
"Suwa Villa Arenal is one of the best places at which I have stayed! We had four guests and stayed for four nights in mid-March. Beautiful rooms with an outdoor patio and chairs, and A/C. Very clean and fully stocked communal kitchen, with a super cute and lush lounge area on the side. There are laundry ..."
Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit

Chato Volcano
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Chato Volcano during your travels in La Fortuna. Discover the area's hot springs or seek out its ziplining sites.
Butterfly Conservatory
Meet the animals who live at Butterfly Conservatory during your travels in El Castillo. Wander the lush forest or discover the volcano viewpoints in this romantic area.
Arenal Eco Zoo
Meet the animals who live at Arenal Eco Zoo during your travels in El Castillo. Discover the hot springs and volcano viewpoints in this romantic area.
Activities

La Fortuna Night Walk in a High Biodiversity Rainforest
AU$57
per adult

Kayak or Paddleboard Rental in Lake Arenal- Transp not included
AU$47
per adult

Costa Rican Cooking Class & Rainforest Night Experience
AU$157
per adult

El Castillo: Lake Arenal Standup Paddleboard or Kayak Rental
AU$63
per adult