If waterfalls, hot springs, wildlife and volcanoes are your thing, then Arenal Volcano National Park will take your breath away. One of the world’s most active volcanoes burps tufts of smoke in the background as you make your way through forests and old lava fields. Take a rafting tour or hit the beach, then retire to a comfy hotel.
Things to do in Arenal Volcano National Park
4.5 based on 818 reviews
A place to surpass your expectations of a positive interaction with the rain forest, pampered by the friendliest local staff and with fantastic organic food production highlighted with extraordinary cuisine. Rest and relax or experience all you want.
The rooms, the food and amenities made our stay very enjoyable. Included were the many hot spring pools, walking trails, natural volcanic steam "cave" and mud. The trails include a humming bird setting and many places to sit and enjoy some wildlife watching. Many rooms are "hidden" among the forest landscaping. Our room was roomy and included a porch with seating and a hammock. Bring a flashlight with you when you venture out at night.
5 based on 4062 reviews
Nayara Gardens is a five-star luxury boutique hotel that is widely recognized for providing premium luxury amenities and ultra-personalized service at surprisingly affordable rates. Located on the outskirts of the amazing Arenal Volcano, Arenal Nayara is an oasis of tranquility, where guests can experience a profound and organic immersion with nature while living in luxury at the same time. Surrounded by lush tropical rainforest, each one of our 50 spacious casitas (bungalows) provides an exclusive, ultra-luxurious retreat. Each expansive casita (ranging from 855 to 1905 square feet) includes a secluded garden with an outdoor shower and a beautiful terrace overlooking the volcano with a private, intimate Jacuzzi for two.
Staying at Nayara Gardens was the best vacation experience we have ever had. We stayed for our honeymoon. The grounds and atmosphere are incredibly romantic. We never felt like the resort was too crowded. Many casitas have private pools, so the resort pools were never crowded. Our room had a view of the volcano directly out of the balcony with a hammock and outdoor hot tub - magical. The view was perfectly framed by the forest, yet the groundskeepers maintain the trees and bushes for privacy so that your balcony is never visible to the guests walking the grounds. Each of the restaurants had a unique experience. Our favorite was Amor Loco which had a jazz lounge atmosphere, the food here was excellent. The Nostalgia wine and tapas bar provided self-serve automated wine tastings from Chile and Argentina curated by an extremely knowledgeable sommelier. We wish that we got to stay longer to try all the restaurants. We ended up taking a taxi one night into the La Fortuna town to experience the life of the town and a local restaurant. There are many bars and restaurants, with many catered toward tourists and a few more local places. One day we went to Tabacon to check out the hot springs there. We absolutely loved the grounds at Tabacon, but highly recommend staying at Nayara instead, and getting a day pass to Tabacon if you want to experience the hot spring waterfalls. The service and experience at Nayara cannot be beat. Nayara also has hot springs access in their tented camp area and all Nayara grounds are accessible to guests at any one of the three resorts. It is all walkable, though be ready for steep hills as it is at the base of the volcano! The service was impeccable. From the golf cart rides through the grounds to towel and umbrella service, every need had been considered and taken care of before it arose. We enjoyed the daily housekeeping as well as the nightly turn down service. Each night the staff left a little surprise on the bed as well as fresh cool water at the bedside. It was fairly inexpensive to take a taxi here. Uber is cheaper but we were told that it is illegal currently in Costa Rica and so if you are pulled over by police, you will have to get out and call a taxi from where you are left. We took an Uber one time and the driver went off route through a neighborhood to avoid a police car. The hotel recommends using a taxi instead.
4.5 based on 2673 reviews
Arenal Manoa Hotel is a beautiful Arenal hotel to relax and enjoy the marvelous view of Arenal volcano in Costa Rica. Surrounded by gardens, pastures and animals, our rooms have been designed so that each one offers you a panoramic view of the Arenal volcano. Our visitors can take advantage of our spacious gardens for walking and meditation as well as the opportunities to see the daily operations of a typical Costa Rican farm.
My husband and I stayed at Arenal Manoa for 3 nights, our first stop after arriving in Costa Rica. The resort exceeded our expectations and beyond. It was our honeymoon and we really appreciated the thoughtful extra touches the hotel staff included, such as a sign on our door and chocolates and wine in our room on arrival. Our room (306) had the most incredible volcano view. It was clean, comfortable and spacious. The bed was huge, as was the whirlpool bath. Food was exceptional - loads of choice at breakfast, with fresh fruit, omelettes and cooked options. We ate dinner in the restaurant one evening, the steak was delicious. The view from the restaurant is fantastic, overlooking the volcano and teeming with wildlife so there is always something to look out at. While at the resort we saw monkeys, a toucan, a cayman in the pond/lake, and a whole variety of different birds which was a real bonus! The grounds are beautifully maintained throughout. We made the most of happy hour at the two pool bars too. We would definitely recommend this hotel. Thank you to the staff at Arenal Manoa for a wonderful stay!
5 based on 400 reviews
Amor Arenal is a five-star rainforest lodge at the foothills of the Arenal Volcano. Our luxury cabins are made from precious tropical hardwoods overlooking virgin rainforest canyon with direct views to Arenal Volcano, each one features warm mineral spring Spa-Plunge pool, double head rain shower, king size bed with fine linens, complimentary 12G wifi, 55” television, air conditioning, complimentary minibar and more luxury amenities. El Rancho Restaurant features a Five-star breakfast, lunch and dinner. We use only fresh, local and organic ingredients and our seasonal menus deliver healthy and delicious meals. Full service Spa in idyllic location is available. Three treatment rooms surrounded by exuberant vegetation and a high end gym. Relax in our mineral water fed pools.
Will, Mauricio, Ronald, Valeria, Mario, Carmen, Laura, Esteban. Remember these names because these are just a few of the people who work here that will make your experience the best ever. My wife and I spent our honeymoon here and we loved every second of it. The views of the volcano are breathtaking, the pools are clean and very relaxing, the food is outstanding and you get plenty of it, and of course, as previously mentioned, the service exceeds any other place I've been to. We have already discussed coming back to Costa Rica purely for this hotel and to bring back our friends. The rooms were always clean and so comfortable. It was so easy to plan our excursions as well. Highly recommend Caesar for the volcano tour and highly recommend the coffee/chocolate tour and lastly the ecotermales hot springs. Amor Arenal is absolutely amazing from start to finish. Cannot wait to see this place again. Pura Vida mi amigos. From Justin and Daniela
4.5 based on 3174 reviews
The Royal Corin Thermal Water & Spa Resort Loto Spa is a 54 room, Adults Only, Boutique Hotel, which is renowned for its service, warm atmosphere and sense of romance, distinctively combined in a natural setting and unique environment in La Fortuna, steps away from the impressive Volcano Arenal. We offer personalized service to enjoy the area of the natural wonder, Arenal Volcano, together with International Cuisine, Hot Springs facilities, unique Spa, impressive unspoiled nature and countless entertainment and leisure activities in the nearby surroundings. We are dedicated to provide our guests with a truly relaxing, attentively cared for, enjoyable stay, in an elegant, eco friendly environment.
Loved this amazing location and great service! We were celebrating our 20th anniversary and they decorated our room with towel swans (with rose petals) and chocolate covered strawberries. The included breakfast is fantastic and the hotel's restaurants have great food and service. We will absolutely stay here again next time we visit Costa Rica.
4.5 based on 5549 reviews
Nestled in the heart of the tropical rainforest at the base of the majestic Arenal Volcano in the northern Region of Costa Rica. This five-star carbon neutral resort offers a unique blend of nature, adventure and relaxation. Tabacon provides luxurious accommodations, services and amenities in a picture-perfect natural setting. The resort's unique healing thermal mineral spring river emerge from the volcanic earth, cascading to form waterfalls, streams, tranquil pools and ponds. Explore Shangri-La Gardens an hotel guests and adults-only hideaway, delight your senses with world- class cuisine inspired by local fares or surprise that special person with a gala dinner in the middle of the rainforest. Inside the gardens is located The Spa, which combines a beautiful location with a singular spa experience, where treatments are rendered in open air bungalows all of them with private jacuzzi.
Tabaccon was fantastic and definitely lived up to its' hype. Checking in was a breeze and we were greeted with hot towels and cocktails- then we were guided to our rooms which was the Orchid Room- it was super spacious, LOVELY rainforest view, and NICE shower/bathroom! I was able to see my friends Rainforest Room, which was also great with a tub for two and a porch with bed. The service was fantastic, restaurant food was really good- the pumpkin soup was the best!! Breakfast buffet was great and the hot springs I highly recommend. NO complaints about this stay and really looking forward to being back! Also, pretty close to everything too!
5 based on 400 reviews
Amor Arenal is a five-star rainforest lodge at the foothills of the Arenal Volcano. Our luxury cabins are made from precious tropical hardwoods overlooking virgin rainforest canyon with direct views to Arenal Volcano, each one features warm mineral spring Spa-Plunge pool, double head rain shower, king size bed with fine linens, complimentary 12G wifi, 55” television, air conditioning, complimentary minibar and more luxury amenities. El Rancho Restaurant features a Five-star breakfast, lunch and dinner. We use only fresh, local and organic ingredients and our seasonal menus deliver healthy and delicious meals. Full service Spa in idyllic location is available. Three treatment rooms surrounded by exuberant vegetation and a high end gym. Relax in our mineral water fed pools.
Will, Mauricio, Ronald, Valeria, Mario, Carmen, Laura, Esteban. Remember these names because these are just a few of the people who work here that will make your experience the best ever. My wife and I spent our honeymoon here and we loved every second of it. The views of the volcano are breathtaking, the pools are clean and very relaxing, the food is outstanding and you get plenty of it, and of course, as previously mentioned, the service exceeds any other place I've been to. We have already discussed coming back to Costa Rica purely for this hotel and to bring back our friends. The rooms were always clean and so comfortable. It was so easy to plan our excursions as well. Highly recommend Caesar for the volcano tour and highly recommend the coffee/chocolate tour and lastly the ecotermales hot springs. Amor Arenal is absolutely amazing from start to finish. Cannot wait to see this place again. Pura Vida mi amigos. From Justin and Daniela
5 based on 3142 reviews
With a spectacular view of the Arenal Volcano, natural hot springs, five unique dining experiences, and an impressive full-service Spa, The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal promises to overwhelm you in every aspect of quality, service and design. CNN Travel voted our five-star property one of the seven resorts with the most spectacular views in the world, and we have hosted "The Bachelor" and many other famous TV Programs. On our 165-acre property, families are sure to enjoy the water slide, signature putt-putt course, kids' game room and our on-site Club Rio Adventure Center, offering river tubing, kayaking, horseback riding, rock climbing, hot springs and our amazing Animal Sanctuary.
My family of 10 visited the Springs and stayed in the Villa Palacio. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous and you feel like you are living within the rain forest with the best view of the volcano. Everyone goes above and beyond to provide the best service. Orlando consistently greeted us with a smile and always checking in with us to make sure our daily plans were set. Mikol, Antonio and Anthony consistently took care of us at the various restaurants and bars. They all went above and beyond in providing excellent customer service. They made our trip so memorable. We will be back!!
5 based on 206 reviews
Noah´s Forest is a tropical oasis located just one kilometer from the center of La Fortuna. In its interior rivers run through it, it has a beautiful natural lake and has spectacular views of the Arenal Volcano. Within our resident staff you can find slooths, toucans, frogs of different varieties and other magnificent animals.
We were totally amazed by the Hotel as well as by the people. It is a quite modern structure embedded perfectly into the lush nature of Costa Rica. Everybody was very naturally friendly and we enjoyed every minute of our stay. We had Tucans and even sloths in the garden. Simply amazing.
5 based on 2358 reviews
Hotel El Silencio del Campo besides featuring a set of swimming pools, hot springs and spa, also offers its guests 23 individual villas with a small patio right outside facing the majestic Arenal Volcano, surrounded by colorful and lush gardens, that gives a natural sensation to your experience.
Despite the amazing reviews, Hotel El Silencio de Campo exceeded our expectations. The entire property is beautiful, the villas are perfect, the people are friendly and helpful and the hot springs are incredible. We loved visiting the on-site farm and hearing about all of the hotel's efforts toward sustainability. It is truly a special place.
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