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With La Fortuna Waterfall reachable in 32 km, La Tigra Rainforest Lodge features accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of charge. It’s right in the middle of the jungle … peaceful and authentic. The only sound you have is the wild life of nature . Staff was really helpful , the night tour was really interesting .

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9
Superb
1,059 reviews
Price from
US$114
per night

Surrounded by 860 private acres of tropical rainforest and featuring an on-site lake, a swimming pool, a sun terrace and games room, Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails is located within the Arenal Conservation Area, only 2.7 km from the Arenal Volcano. The grounds were amazing! Beautiful gardens, lots of colourful birds with a spectacular backdrop of the volcano.

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9.1
Superb
1,477 reviews
Price from
US$127.43
per night

Flora Glamping de Abuela has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Fortuna, 1.1 km from La Fortuna Waterfall.

Guests at the lodge can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Beautiful place and very clean. Helpful and welcoming owner!

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9.4
Superb
105 reviews
Price from
US$86.25
per night

Located in Fortuna, 4.1 km from La Fortuna Waterfall and 6.3 km from Kalambu Hot Springs, Hotel Boutique Casa Del Rio provides accommodation with free WiFi, a garden with an outdoor swimming pool, pool views, and access to a fitness room and a hot tub.

Guests at the lodge can enjoy an à la carte breakfast. The restaurant at Hotel Boutique Casa Del Rio serves local and Latin American cuisine. Great service, amazing food with many ingredients grown at the same facilities (eggs, fish, coffee, etc.). Comfortable rooms and a feeling of contact with nature. I loved to fall asleep with the sound of the river at night.

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9
Superb
626 reviews
Price from
US$195
per night

Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park is 23 km from the lodge, while Sky Adventures Arenal is 24 km from the property. Fortuna Airport is 7 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Had an awesome visit! There are SO many great sodas and places to eat at in town, we didn't necessarily want to pay for included breakfast. The kitchenette was perfect, and we could re-heat leftovers etc, but it really felt more like staying at our own place. We hardly saw another person (staff or guests, but we know they were there!) the whole time, and it was so peaceful. Staff was very responsive to questions via Whatsapp, and the instructions for getting in and out of the gate/ parking area/ keys etc were very clear.

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9.3
Superb
131 reviews
Price from
US$58.85
per night

Set in Fortuna, 31 km from La Fortuna Waterfall and 34 km from Kalambu Hot Springs, Cecropia Ecolodge offers accommodation with free WiFi and a garden with a terrace and mountain views.

Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park is 49 km from the lodge. Fortuna Airport is 26 km away. Nohelia, Jay, and their team have truly created a corner of paradise. They are exceptional hosts who make you feel right at home from the moment you arrive. It's clear how much effort, love, and passion they pour into everything they do. They take the time to genuinely connect with their guests and go above and beyond to cater to individual needs. The meals are a highlight—delicious, healthy, and hearty, made with fresh ingredients sourced directly from their garden. Every bite feels homemade and thoughtfully prepared. The lodge itself is a stunning blend of a forest and a botanical garden, teeming with wildlife, especially birds. It's a nature lover's dream. I highly recommend the night tour with Jay—it’s an unforgettable experience. Nohelia is incredibly knowledgeable about the area and Costa Rica as a whole, always ready to offer helpful tips and advice. One thing to note: the lodge is accessible only with a 4WD vehicle, as the last 3 kilometers of the road are quite rough. However, the journey is absolutely worth it. Overall, I wholeheartedly recommend a stay at Ecolodge Cecropia. If I could, I’d rate it 200%. Nohelia and Jay are truly wonderful hosts, and they’ve created a magical place that’s not to be missed.

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9.5
Exceptional
474 reviews
Price from
US$60
per night

Situated in Fortuna, 14 km from La Fortuna Waterfall and 7.5 km from Kalambu Hot Springs, Las Pavitas Arenal Suites features accommodation with free WiFi and a garden with a terrace and mountain views.

Venado Caves is 16 km from the lodge, while Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park is 16 km away. Fortuna Airport is 21 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Very beautiful cottage, extremely well equipped kitchen. The owners were very sweet. We had mostly cloudy weather but during the clear weather moments you had an amazing view on the volcano and sit on the terrace watching it. Extremely clean and very spacious. The accomodation is outside of La Fortuna but also next to a paved road, so you don't have to go off road

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9.3
Superb
202 reviews
Price from
US$60
per night

Quinta Esencia features garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Alajuela City, 13 km from Poas National Park.

Guests at the lodge can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. This was absolutely the best place we stayed at for our whole trip. We only stayed one night based on our travel plans but wished we would have been able to stay longer. The accommodations were very comfortable and clean. The views were unbeatable and offered a very relaxing atmosphere.

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9
Superb
289 reviews
Price from
US$75
per night

Situated in Boca Tapada, Boca Tapada Lodge features accommodation with free WiFi and a garden with a terrace and river views.

A continental, American or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property. At the lodge you will find a restaurant serving local cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. The place is marvelous, very clean and welcoming, really close to the nature! Make sure to take the boat trip and say hello to Mantequilla and Princesa, the hotel pets.

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9.1
Superb
299 reviews
Price from
US$127.60
per night

Boasting an outdoor pool and a hot tub, La Finca Lodge is located in Fortuna, 35 km from La Fortuna Waterfall. Complimentary WiFi is available.

Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park is 50 km away. The nearest airport is Juan Santamaría International Airport, 98 km from La Finca Lodge. We loved that it was on a farm. It was a beautiful location about 40mins outside La Fortuna proper. You need a vehicle to get around. On the property there are horses, peacocks, miniature horses and even a beautiful water buffalo! The room was comfortable and the service was so hospitable and warm! DEFINITELY worth staying there!

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9.6
Exceptional
994 reviews
Price from
US$100
per night

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