San Rafael de Guatuso
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Visit San Rafael de Guatuso

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
6 km oeste del Parque Central, Área del Volcán Arenal, La Fortuna
The price is CA $184 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $184
CA $208 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,215 reviews)
"This property is so beautiful with all the natural springs and views of the volcano.. it’s my second time staying there and each time I keep experiencing something new. I can’t wait to go again."
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2025

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
7 Km West From La Fortuna, La Fortuna, Alajuela
The price is CA $187 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
CA $187
CA $211 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,000 reviews)
"What beauty, a great little lodge"
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2025

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
9 Km West and 3.5 km North of La Fortuna, Centre, Arenal Volcano area, Monterrey, Alajuela
The price is CA $767 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
CA $767
CA $867 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Monterrey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 15 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"5 Star service and amenities"
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 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.

Chira Glamping Resort Monteverde
Cerro Plano Sapo Dorado Road, Monteverde, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in Monteverde. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (153 reviews)
"Great experience!"
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2025

Kaluma Villas
Calle la bruja, la fortuna, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela Province
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly villa in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions La Fortuna Waterfall ...
10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
"We loved the pool and the nature nearby. The chalet is in excellent condition and just 10 mins to La Fortuna."
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2025

Cabañas del Lago
3,5 km sur del Polideportivo, Peñas Blancas, Arenal
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park ...
9/10 Wonderful! (53 reviews)
Clean stay with lagoon view
"Overall comfortable stay with lagoon view. Very clean! Way less mosquitos than I expected. We liked waking to fish and turtles and going to bed with frog and gecko sounds. The building itself does smell humid… because it is not totally sealed from the outside. We were also visiting during the wet ..."
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 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
Venado Caves
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Venado Caves during your travels in San Rafael de Guatuso. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Things to do

Waterfall Rappelling, Ziplining, Pool Jumping, Hiking with Lunch
CA $145
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Best of Fortuna from San Jose: Arenal Volcano and Thermal Spa
CA $248
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

White water Tubing + Indigenous culture + Thermomineral pools
CA $69
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Half Day Adventure from Arenal -2 tours in 1, 4 options to choose
CA $191
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
- Arenal Volcano National Park
- Arenal Volcano
- Tabacon Hot Springs
- La Fortuna Waterfall
- Baldi Hot Springs
- Lake Arenal
- Tenorio Volcano National Park
- Los Lagos Hot Springs
- Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
- Ecotermales Fortuna
- Kalambu Hot Springs
- Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde
- Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
- Arenal Natura Ecological Park
- Titoku Hot Springs
- Chato Volcano
- Arenal Adventure World
- Cerro Chato Lake
- Puentes Colgantes del Arenal
- El Tigre Waterfalls