ARENAL VOLCANO and LA FORTUNA HOTELS
The Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna areas have a wide variety of lodging options ranging from small, family-owned hostels and cabins to world-class luxury hotels with views of the spectacular Arenal Volcano in the background. Many people choose hotels closer to the Arenal Volcano so they can get glimpses of the active lava flows at night, but the downtown La Fortuna hotels are convenient if you’d like to experience local culture, have easy-access to shopping and restaurants and nightlife. We recommend Hotel Fortuna, which offers the best of both worlds with views of the Arenal Volcano and is an excellent option for wining and dining right in the center of town.
Here are a few of our other favorite Arenal Volcano hotel recommendations. Have a look at the map, for each of the La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano hotel options so you can get an idea of where each hotel is located. Once you have selected a hotel, we can reserve it for you and include it in one of our affordable package tours to help you organize your Costa Rica vacation, including lodging, transport and activities.
Click here to see the list of hotels for each price range:
Upper-Range Hotels for the Arenal Volcano area ($85 - $375)
Mid-Range Hotels for the Arenal Volcano area ($65 - $85)
Lower-Range Hotels for the Arenal Volcano area (less than $65)
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ARENAL MANOA HOTEL |
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Arenal Manoa Hotel is surrounded by lovely tropical gardens, farmland and plenty of exotic birds. Each room offers a panoramic view of the volcano. It's a beautiful place to rest, relax and enjoy the marvelous view of Arenal Volcano. You can also go for walks in the spacious gardens and visit the daily operations of a typical Costa Rican milking parlor. Plus the restaurant is one of the best-dining options in the entire area! Arenal Manoa Hotel is the ideal hub for enjoying the local adventures, like rafting, canyoneering, mountain biking and more!
AMMENITIES:
 Mid to Upper-Range Price Arenal Volcano View
Breakfast Included Pool Jacuzzi Phone Parking TV
A/C Restaurant WiFi Fridge Kitchen
From US$85 per night |
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ARENAL NAYARA |
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People always ask us what we recommend in terms of luxury near the Arenal Volcano and this is our favorite choice. The rooms are utterly deluxe, nice gardens, great restaurant and friendly staff. You'll love this place -- my sister did!
AMMENITIES:
Upper-Range Price Arenal Volcano View Breakfast Included
Pool Jacuzzi Spa Phone Parking TV A/C
Restaurant WiFi Fridge Unique outdoor shower
From US$175 per night |
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ARENAL PARAISO RESORT & SPA |
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Arenal Paraiso is one of the larger hotels near the Arenal Volcano, but still has a small-resort-style feel with comfortable cabins and offers spectacular views of the volcano. A great place for families and has its own spa, hot springs and canopy tour on its beautifully-well-maintained grounds and nature trails. NatGeo's "Are We There Yet World Adventures" and Travel Channel's "Bridget's Sexiest Beaches" filmed from this exuberant hotel location.
AMMENITIES:
Mid to Upper-Range Price Arenal Volcano View
Breakfast Included Pool Jacuzzi Spa Hot Springs Phone
Parking TV A/C Restaurant WiFi Fridge Kitchen
Priced from: US$85 per night |
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ARENAL SPRINGS |
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This has become a popular hotel because all of the cabins at Arenal Springs face the Volcano and offer fantastic volcano views. This out-of-the-way is well-known for its lush, tropical gardens and is a quiet spot off the main road, but you're still only 10 minutes from the town of La Fortuna. There is a spa, restaurant, walking trails and horseback riding available on site.
AMMENITIES:
Mid to Upper-Range Price Arenal Volcano View
Breakfast Included Pool Jacuzzi Spa Phone Parking
TV A/C Restaurant WiFi Fridge
From US$85 per night |
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ARENAL VOLCANO INN |
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Arenal Volcano Inn has a set of quaint, comfortable cabins decorated with Mexican-style detail, with stone floors and thick, stucco walls. Each room has two, high-quality, queen-sized beds, cable, telephone with international outside line, WiFi, mini-fridge, and air conditioning. There's a lovely, relaxing spa on the premises and you have a prime volcano viewing seat right from your room's outside front patio.
AMMENITIES:
Mid to Upper-Range Price Arenal Volcano View
Breakfast Included Pool Jacuzzi Spa Phone Parking
TV A/C Restaurant WiFi Fridge Kitchen
From US$85 per night |
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CASA LUNA LODGE |
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Casa Luna Lodge is regarded as an environmentally-friendly lodge in the Arenal Volcano area. The hotel has 24 comfy and well-decorated rooms and is located on the way to the popular La Fortuna Waterfall. The restaurant is welcoming and the food is delicious. This is a great place for adventure-minded people who want to take advantage of the location to go to the secret swimming hole, La Fortuna Waterfall, Cerro Chato Volcano and more.
AMMENITIES:
Mid to Upper-Range Price
Arenal Volcano View from the Cerro Chato side
Breakfast Included Pool Jacuzzi Phone Parking TV
A/C Restaurant WiFi Fridge Kitchen
From US$85 per night |
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ERUPCIONES INN |
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Erupciones Inn is a small, family-owned hotel right at the base of the Arenal Volcano - hence the name! The hotel is brightly-colored with big airy rooms and has some of the closest views of the volcano in the Arenal area. Erupciones Inn is the perfect hotel for people looking for a good deal and an authentic local experience.
AMMENITIES:
Mid-Range Price Arenal Volcano View
Continental breakfast Included Pool Parking TV A/C
Fridge Access to Kitchen
From: US$75 per night |
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HOTEL ARENAL GREEN |
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Hotel Arenal Green is owned by a local Costa Rican family. They have done a beautiful job on their tropical gardens surrounding their cute little wooden cabins. The hotel is located down from the La Fortuna waterall and is about a 20 minute walk to get to the center of La Fortuna, the La Fortuna Waterfall and the Secret Swimming Hole. The green side of the Arenal Volcano and the Cerro Chato set a spectacular backdrop to this quaint little hotel. Great rating on TripAdvisor.
AMMENITIES:
Lower-Range Price Arenal Volcano View from Cerro Chato side
Continental breakfast Included Pool Parking TV A/C
Fridge Access to Kitchen Friendly Staff
From US$45 per night |
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HOTEL ARENAL LODGE |
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This elegantly-rustic lodge is an Arenal Volcano classic hotel -- it has a blend of comfy lodge-style construction and tropical surroundings. It has the perfect location up the road near the Arenal Hanging Bridges up on a big hill overlooking Lake Arenal and the Arenal Volcano. Chillier than you would expect for Costa Rica. Prepare to snuggle at night. It is one of the furthest hotels from the town of La Fortuna and requires an extra charge when picking up for most tours and activities.
AMMENITIES:
Upper-Range Price Arenal Volcano View Breakfast Included
Pool Jacuzzi Fireplace in Lobby Phone Parking TV
A/C Restaurant WiFi Fridge Kitchen
From US$125 per night |
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HOTEL LA PRADERA |
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This is a locally-owned midrange hotel ideal for families. You'll find big, bright spacious rooms with private parking, nice gardens, cable TV, air conditioning, and a big pool with jacuzzi -- kids like this place. There's a restaurant & bar, but you're close enough to even walk to the center of La Fortuna.
AMMENITIES:
Mid-Range Price Arenal Volcano View Breakfast Included
Pool Jacuzzi Parking TV A/C Restaurant WiFi
Fridge
From US$75 per night |
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HOTEL LINDA VISTA DEL NORTE |
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Looking to get the absolute best views of the live lava at night? This is the ideal place for volcano viewing! You also get great views of Arenal Lake and the surrounding rainforest. They have a delicious hillside restaurant. Travel time from the center of La Fortuna is about 40 minutes and there is an extra charge for transport to an from this location.
AMMENITIES:
Mid-Range Price Arenal Volcano Live Lava Viewing
Breakfast Included Pool Jacuzzi Parking TV A/C
Restaurant WiFi Fridge
From US$75 per night |
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HOTEL SAN BOSCO |
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Our clients like the small-town feel of this popular mid-range hotel, located in downtown La Fortuna. They offer fantastic, friendly service and a variety of rooms equipped with either fans or air conditioning, pool plus a jacuzzi. The hotel is located near restaurants, bars, banks, and cash machines.
AMMENITIES:
Mid-Range Price Downtown La Fortuna Breakfast Included
Pool Jacuzzi Parking TV A/C WiFi
From US$70 per night |
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LAVAS TACOTAL LODGE |
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This older hotel is particularly close to Volcano Arenal and offers views of volcanic activity, and is a short distance from local hot springs options. They get great reviews for their friendly staff and is a quiet option out of town.
AMMENITIES:
Mid-Range Price Arenal Volcano View Breakfast Included
Pool Jacuzzi Parking TV A/C Restaurant WiFi
Fridge
From US$75 per night |
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LUNA NUEVA:LUXURY AND LEARNING IN ONE LOCATION! |
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Finca Luna Nueva Lodge is a sustainable living research center and rainforest lodge where the goal is to preserve natural resources while farming organic ginger, turmeric and a large variety of naturally-grown produce. They also offer very comfortable Costa Rican hotel facilities with distant views of the Arenal Volcano, as well as educational and research experiences opportunities.
During your stay at Finca Luna Nueva, you'll learn how to integrate local sustainable practices in agriculture, conservation, community, education and tourism on a global level. They call it: "A tropical expression in sustainable living in Costa Rica."
Finca Luna Nueva Lodge: Luxury and Learning in one Location!
To learn more about Finca Luna Nueva Lodge, push here.
AMMENITIES:
Mid to Upper-Range Price Arenal Volcano View from a distance
Farm-grown, organic meals included Pool Jacuzzi Spa
Phone Parking TV
A/C and/or Fan (depending on room choice) Restaurant WiFi
Fridge Kitchen
From US$75 per night |
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MAYOL LODGE |
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This is a small-town lodge with about 15 rooms. Choose from rooms with ceiling fans or air conditioning, right in the center of town.
AMMENITIES:
Low-Range Price Downtown La Fortuna Pool Parking
TV A/C or fans
From US$45 per night |
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MONTAÑA DE FUEGO |
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Montaña de Fuego in english means "mountain of fire" and that's exactly what you get in your front lawn. Great view of the Aenal Volcano, restaurant, pool with spa. Each wooden bungalow is separate and has its own porch with a view of the volcano.
AMMENITIES:
Upper-Mid-Range Price Arenal Volcano View
Breakfast Included Pool Jacuzzi Parking TV A/C
Restaurant WiFi Fridge Banquet Facilities
From US$95 per night |
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MOUNTAIN PARADISE HOTEL |
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Mountain Paradise Hotelis one of the newest hotels near the base of the Arenal Volcano. Each room has great views of the volcano. You'll have a nice relaxing stay in the comfortable, well-equipped and tastefully-decorated rooms. Nice pool, restaurant and very quiet setting.
AMMENITIES:
Mid to Upper-Range Price Arenal Volcano View
Breakfast Included Pool Jacuzzi Phone Parking TV
A/C Restaurant WiFi Fridge Kitchen
From US$85 per night |
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RANCHO MARGOT |
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The moto for Rancho Margot pretty much says it all: "Something Special in the Middle of Nowhere..." get away from it all by having it all at this unique, off-the-grid, sustainable working organic ranch on Lake Arenal. Nearly all of the delicious food comes right from the ranch, it has comfy bungalows and bunk bed options, yoga and other activities available from kayaking, horseback riding, birdwatching, farm tour, etc. on site. Gorgeous gardens, hot pools and much more!!
AMMENITIES:
Upper-Range PriceArenal Volcano View on Lake Arenal
Organic Food Included with package Pool
Sustainably-heated hot poolsParking Restaurant
WiFi Yoga
From US$85 per night |
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SILENCIO DEL CAMPO |
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A beautiful hotel in a peaceful quiet environment, located just 2.5 miles (4km) from the center of La Fortuna with some of the best views of the volcano, amazing tropical garden, comfortable rooms - run by one of the friendliest local families you'll ever meet!
AMMENITIES:
Upper-Mid-Range Price Arenal Volcano View
Breakfast Included Pool and private hot springs Parking TV
A/C Restaurant WiFi Fridge
From US$95 per night |
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VAGABONDO HOTEL |
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This small hotel is tucked away next to our favorite authentic pizza joint on the outskirts of town. It has 1O Italian-style rooms and a great gift shop
AMMENITIES:
Low-Range Price Downtown La Fortuna Parking TV
A/C or fans
From US$45 per night |
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VILLAS VISTA ARENAL |
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These quaint, little bungalows are located within walking distance to the center of La Fortuna and yet you feel like you're surrounded by lush, tropical paradise. The young courteous owner Haynner is known for his excellent sense of customer service. The rooms are tidy, clean and spacious. Haynner has a little restaurant with delicious local food in front of the hotel for breakfast and just hanging out to watch the Arenal Volcano and local passers by.
AMMENITIES:
Mid to Upper-Range Price Arenal Volcano View
Breakfast Included Pool Parking
A/C Restaurant
From US$55 per night
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VOLCANO LODGE AND GARDENS |
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You can't go wrong with this excellent hotel at the base of the Arenal Volcano. Great staff, nice, comfortable rooms with two double beds, air conditioning, cable television and telephone. Plus each room has a private terrace and garden to enjoy views of the volcano. The hotel has a 2 restaurants and pools, a child play area and much more!
AMMENITIES:
Upper-Range Price Arenal Volcano View Breakfast Included
Pool Jacuzzi Phone Parking TV A/C Restaurant
WiFi Fridge
From US$85 per night |
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