A volcanic mountain, a large lake, and surrounding forested hills.

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Poolside bar

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
5.0 star property
Monterrey
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent place for the Family"
United States
Enrique
The price is CA $1,291
CA $1,459 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Koora Hotel by Sandglass

Koora Hotel by Sandglass
5.0 star property
Monteverde
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (335 reviews)
"Absolutely beautiful property and staff friendly and extremely helpful! I would stay at Koora Hotel in a heartbeat! "
United States
Edgar
The price is CA $569
CA $642 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Koora Hotel by Sandglass
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Nayara Tented Camp

Nayara Tented Camp
5.0 star property
La Fortuna
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (90 reviews)
"Incredible - Nayara tented camp is absolutely magical, an the team there was so wonderful. Paradise. "
United Kingdom
Celine
The price is CA $1,726
CA $1,951 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Nayara Tented Camp
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch served

El Establo Mountain Hotel

El Establo Mountain Hotel
5.0 star property
Monteverde
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"Excellent resort great location Immaculate property. I'm biggest complaint is the wifi was quite hit or miss and dropped frequently"
United States
Michael
The price is CA $384
CA $434 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 25 - Jul 26
El Establo Mountain Hotel
Hot springs

Nayara Springs - Adults only

Nayara Springs - Adults only
5.0 star property
La Fortuna
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (429 reviews)
"Absolutely amazing resort and stay. The staff are so attentive to your needs and beyond friendly. The grounds were beautiful and everything was clean. The resort’s attention to detail is impressive. I would 100% recommend this resort. It’s going to be hard to find another resort like this one - it just set the bar extremely high."
United States
Danielle
The price is CA $1,304
CA $1,473 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 11 - Jul 12
Nayara Springs - Adults only
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Hotel Belmar, a Member of Design Hotels

Hotel Belmar, a Member of Design Hotels
5.0 star property
Monteverde
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (341 reviews)
"A beautiful retreat, very peaceful, self sustained. Excellent staff and great service."
United States
Nisha
The price is CA $431
CA $487 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 11 - Jul 12
Hotel Belmar, a Member of Design Hotels
Outdoor pool

Hideaway Rio Celeste

Hideaway Rio Celeste
5.0 star property
Katira
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (635 reviews)
"Hotel staff was great"
United States
Gloriana
The price is CA $402
CA $454 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Hideaway Rio Celeste
Rooftop terrace

Cloud Forest Lodge

Cloud Forest Lodge
5.0 star property
Monteverde
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (155 reviews)
"Wonderful place with an amazing restaurant. "
United Kingdom
Frederic
The price is CA $531
CA $628 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 11 - Jul 12
Cloud Forest Lodge
BBQ/picnic area

Hotel Sanctuarium Adults Only

Hotel Sanctuarium Adults Only
5.0 star property
La Fortuna
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (49 reviews)
"I would highly recommend this hotel. The staff, room accommodations and environment perfectly captures the spirit and flavor of Pura Vida. It is truly a sanctuary for a person or couple looking to relax and enjoy the essence of Costa Rica."
United States
Virvus
The price is CA $511
CA $578 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Hotel Sanctuarium Adults Only
Tree House, Mountain View | Balcony

El Tigre Hideaway

El Tigre Hideaway
5.0 star property
Cabeceras
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (24 reviews)
"Good Stay"
United States
Vijay
The price is CA $1,243
CA $1,405 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
El Tigre Hideaway
Exterior

Amalú Luxury View Cabins

Amalú Luxury View Cabins
5.0 star property
Sierra
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (59 reviews)
"One of the best places I’ve stayed at. Amenities were amazing. Place was beautiful and amazingly run. Highly recommend"
United States
Alec
The price is CA $293
CA $331 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Amalú Luxury View Cabins
Villa Tucano Aire Acondicionado | View from room

San Rafael Ecolodge

San Rafael Ecolodge
5.0 star property
La Tigra
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (47 reviews)
"Warm courteous hosts and excellent sloth viewing! "
United States
Samuel
The price is CA $140
CA $159 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
San Rafael Ecolodge
Exterior

Lumina Valley View Monteverde

Lumina Valley View Monteverde
5.0 star property
Monteverde
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (3 reviews)
"Lumina is a beautiful home. We enjoyed our stay, and highly recommend this rental. "
United States
Jennifer
Lumina Valley View Monteverde
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The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only

The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only

2.5mi / 4km from Fortuna La Fortuna Alajuela
The price is CA $521 per night from Aug 8 to Aug 9
CA $521
CA $589 total
Aug 8 - Aug 9
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Towering over lush rainforest, the majestic Arenal Volcano invites hikers to explore its national park's wildlife-rich trails. Soak in natural hot springs at Tabacon after a day spent traversing Mistico's hanging bridges or paddling across serene Lake Arenal.

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A volcanic mountain, a large lake, and surrounding forested hills.

Top Arenal Hotel Reviews

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

10/10 Excellent
"The property was absolutely beautiful, Will maintain, and the staff was wonderful! Even though it’s a large resort, it didn’t feel busy because there are so many little areas, walking paths and Hot Springs to escape to. We will definitely be visiting again! Excellent vacation!"
OWRANG 3-night trip
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The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

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