La Fortuna
What makes this gem of a guesthouse so special? It’s the paradisiacal setting, 2km from town. The luscious tiled pool and Jacuzzi are surrounded with…
Must-see hotels in La Fortuna
La Fortuna
Bordering the Bosque Eterno de Los Niños, this special place started as a spice farm then blossomed into an ecolodge. It’s a pretty impressive amalgam of…
La Fortuna
On a private reserve that abuts the Bosque Eterno de Los Niños, this place includes an organic farm and fishing ponds (catch and cook!). Explore on hiking…
La Fortuna
Nine cute, shingled cabins face the parking lot but back up to the forest, with private porches overlooking the trees. A 200m trail leads to the rushing…
La Fortuna
This intimate and indulgent hotel, 6km west of town, has amassed a slew of awards for its Asian-inspired architecture, minimalist decor and richly…
La Fortuna
Located just 3.5km from the center of La Fortuna but surrounded by vegetation and wildlife, this place is truly an oasis. The accommodations are in dark…
La Fortuna
Here’s a chance to luxuriate in some high-end amenities (Apple TV and Netflix, for example) at budget prices. We’re talking high-thread-count sheets and…
La Fortuna
A smart, modern property on the edge of the Río Burio. This location combines the convenience of town with the rusticity of the forest – meaning lovely…
La Fortuna
This lovely lodge about 5km west of town has 23 stand-alone cabins that are luxurious without being showy. The property’s pièce de résistance, though, is…
La Fortuna
The rooms at this rather grown up hostel are done in whites and beiges, and the courtyard is lush, lovely and strung with hammocks. Guests are invited to…
La Fortuna
The snazziest joint on the rustic road toward La Fortuna waterfall, this walled complex initially seems like a gated community. Once inside, you’ll see…
La Fortuna
Named for the nearby mountain formation (indio dormido), this delightful 2nd-storey guesthouse's five sweet fan-cooled rooms have lofty ceilings, tile…
La Fortuna
Perched high above the Catarata Río Fortuna, this ‘wellbeing resort’ is great for birders and frog-lovers – especially with a naturalist on hand to point…
La Fortuna
'Quiet, clean and cheap,' said one guest, and the prices are indeed pretty sweet. Books, a chess set and groovy red couches populate the common area; the…
La Fortuna
The original hostel-resort in La Fortuna, this self-proclaimed ‘five-star hostel’ with volcano views is pretty cushy. Sleep on orthopedic mattresses and…
La Fortuna
With all the budget ‘resorts’ in town, it’s refreshing to find a charming, old-fashioned, family-run inn, where facilities are basic but staff are always…
La Fortuna
The old Bromelia Hotel, right off the main square, features two dozen smart rooms, most with terraces overlooking the pool. You might not want a room…
La Fortuna
The big-gun Central American hostel chain's locale in La Fortuna offers the 'bubble option' some seek: with everything at hand, you never have to leave…
La Fortuna
A darling family-owned property, 9km west of town. Canary-yellow wooden bungalows have vaulted beamed ceilings, two queen beds, lovely drapes and…
La Fortuna
Resembling a gated suburban community, this lodging has sidewalks winding through perfectly manicured lawns, connecting the red-tile-roof bungalows and…
La Fortuna
You can admire Arenal from every single colorful cabina at this riverside property 11km from La Fortuna: take it in from a seat on your private patio, or…
La Fortuna
Set at the base of Cerro Chato and surrounded by forest, this place is ideal if you want to get away from it all (but not too far away; you’re still just…
La Fortuna
Set up around a pebbled pool area and shady palm garden, rooms are spacious with high slanted ceilings and crisp white paint. Located on a quiet side…
La Fortuna
Just north of Chachagua village, these immaculate, simple wooden cabins with full kitchens and volcano views are surrounded by private rainforest trails…
La Fortuna
A combination of hostel and resort, this sprawling place is arranged around a landscaped garden complete with hammocks, small pool, party-place bar and…
La Fortuna
Stay here and you’re likely to spend most of your time on the second-story ‘terrace garden,’ with ample sun loungers and spectacular views of the volcano…
La Fortuna
Lovely blooming flowers deck the 2nd-floor terrace, inviting you into this cute motel-style lodging. Inside, you’ll find good-value and personable service…