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Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

10/10 Excellent

"This was our first stop on our trip and it came highly recommended. We stayed in room 40 which was a bit of a hike to the restaurant and reception. The room was very quiet and the balcony and windows were spectacular. Walking up the hill to breakfast we saw plenty of entertaining wildlife including a coati family playing in the trees. The property was truly unbelievable. I should have paid closer attention to the eco part of the lodge. We prefer to stay in accommodations with air conditioning. It was very hot in the room. We kept the fan on but the screen doors were torn and we felt unsafe leaving them open overnight. The staff in the dining room were wonderful and extremely welcoming. They gave us tips of where to look for an eyelash viper. Our first night we ordered the dinner special and it was way too much food. They saved it for us and replated it the next night which we were so grateful for since our room didn’t have a fridge and we hated to waste so much food. They certainly went the extra mile. We booked one of the complementary hikes around the property and wish we had signed up for the others. We loved the pool And hot tub and the grounds were really stunning. It is a bit of a drive if you plan to do activities in La Fortuna but the experience was incredible."

Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort

10/10 Excellent

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Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

10/10 Excellent

"Fue la mejor estancia que tuve en Costa Rica. El Hotel está espectacular, desde que llegamos está entre la jungla. El personal es muy amable. Steve fue una de las personas que nos atendió y fue un gusto conocerlo y compartir con el. La comida y bebidas están súper ricas. Las aguas termales son excelentes y están abiertas asta muy tarde. El volcán lo puedes apreciar desde la piscina o desde el restaurante. Tener tu propio jacuzzi con agua termales es muy recomendable. Lo que me gustaría que ofrecieran en casa es un tipo de tienda con helados. Se puede apreciar también varios tipos de aves y lagartos. 100% recomendado"

Hotel Secreto La Fortuna

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel room clean and spacious, The property was beautiful and well kept. And the staff was very kind and accommodating. Breakfast was delicious , Property was just a short walk to downtown. We loved our time at this wonderful hotel."

The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay. Highly recommend. Everyone was so pleasant and the breakfast was amazing. Best food and staff"

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

10/10 Excellent

"This place is stunning! The pools and springs were a huge hit with our large group and the grounds are breathtaking. Beautiful view of the volcano and very easily accessible to all of the activities you would want to do in the area. The included breakfast was a gem with an omlett station and delicious plantains and local cuisine. We saw a toucan, sloth and so many other birds on the property."

Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Wifi is not good, it does not cover all hotel areas."

Paradise Hot Springs - Thermal Water & Volcano Views

10/10 Excellent

"Great room, delicious breakfast and helpful staff."

Hotel Mountain Paradise

10/10 Excellent

"Our 2 bedroom villa was wonderful. The beds were comfortable, A/C worked great and we loved the private pool. They provide toiletries and hairdryers. There is a small kitchen area with a coffee maker and mini fridge, no microwave. The only thing we missed was not having a living room to hang out together in, but there is plenty of seating on the porch. Beware the doors lock automatically when you shut them so if you are going out on the porch or pool make sure to take your key. The grounds are absolutely amazing, so lush and beautiful and a perfect view of the volcano. We saw so many birds including a toucan in the trees right outside our villa. It is a bit of a walk from the lobby to the rooms as they are spread out across the property. That makes it feel very private, but if you need help getting around they can give you a ride in a golf cart. We enjoyed the free breakfast and one morning we had to leave before breakfast and the front desk got us to go breakfasts (we requested the night before). The staff were all so friendly and helpful. We had dinner at the restaurant the night we arrived. The food was delicious but very expensive. There is also food available at the pool which was very good and cheaper. The pool water is very warm, it felt so good! We took Ubers into La Fortuna and to various activities, it’s a short ride to get around and very affordable. The lush, spacious property feels very secluded, yet is still just a 15 minute uber ride to town."

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