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1. Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

La Fortuna

Aanand

NT$4,755 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

2. Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs

La Fortuna

Olga

NT$4,996 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

3. Sangregado Lodge

La Fortuna

Gianluca

NT$6,610 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

4. Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul

La Fortuna

Litzy

NT$2,573 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

5. Hotel Boutique Casa Del Rio

La Fortuna

Amal

NT$7,235 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

6. Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

La Fortuna

Jorge Isai

NT$4,082 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

7. Arenal Montechiari Hotel

La Fortuna

Leondina

NT$3,376 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

8. Arenal Garden Lodge

La Fortuna

Julianne

9. Brisas Arenal Hotel

La Fortuna

Alon

NT$2,862 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

10. La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge

Pital

"The perfect and premier ecolodge for birdwatching and photography in Costa Rica with unique opportunities to watch King Vultures and other rare birds. We saw 14 adult and 6 juvenile King Vultures at the feeding station, 5-20 meters away, together with about 40 Black Vultures. Fruit feeding stations attract dozens of birds including toucans, parrots and Great Curassows. About a dozen palm trees with breeding holes attract diverse range of birds to breed 5-15 meters in front of the lodge,...

Andreas

NT$4,310 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

11. Arenal Waterfall Lodge Villas

La Fortuna

Adam

NT$5,516 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

12. Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa

Venecia

KARNDEEP

NT$3,062 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Terrace/patio

13. Pedacito de Cielo Ecologe

Pital

Jan

NT$3,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

14. Capitán Morgan Lodge CR Hotel-Restaurant

Cutris

"Ruben et Yeilyn ont été aux petits soins pour nous.Toujours souriants et disponibles.Ruben nous a fait découvrir les alentours .Nous avons passé 5 h sur sa barque à moteur avec 2 accompagnateurs.3 personnes pour nous deux ;une sortie en toute sécurité.Des arrêts pour observer des animaux et marcher dans la forêt.on a vu des singes,un ara,un crocodile,des grenouilles colorées…Une très belle journée. Les repas sont délicieux et bien présentés.Le bungalow est simple. À l’étage,La chambre est...

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Basic Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, laptop workspace

15. Cabinas Lupita

Barrio Pilo

Rolando

16. Iguanitas Lodge

Pital

Dieter

17. Tapir Lodge

Pital

Bibo

18. Blue Mountain Lodging Arenal

Monterrey

NT$2,988 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Villa, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, rollaway beds (surcharge)

19. La Finca Lodge

Florencia

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Bungalow, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace | Blackout drapes, WiFi (free)

20. Arenal Green

La Fortuna

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Top Cantón San Carlos Hotel Reviews

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

10/10 Excellent

"Had a great time with the family inc young kids. Lots of pool time and beautiful views of the volcano. It rained a lot, as expected, but that didn't stop us from enjoying ourselves at all. We kept most of the activities to the AM and hung around the property in the PM."

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Location & Property: The hotel is located between the town of La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano National Park. It is well connected and right next to the main road, making it easy to get around by car. The property is a large resort consisting of several buildings surrounded by gardens, which gives the whole place a welcoming and pleasant feel. Room: Our room was spacious and bright, located on the ground floor of one of the buildings. It looked new and very well maintained. It was clean, and the beds were large and comfortable. The bathroom was also clean and functional, with a shower and basic toiletries. Breakfast: Breakfast was served in a large restaurant and was excellent, with plenty of choices, both hot and cold. The quality of the food and drinks was probably the best we experienced during our entire trip around Costa Rica. Facilities & Surroundings: What really made me wish I could give this hotel six stars, though, were the thermal pools. There are around a dozen pools, with different temperatures ranging from hot to cool, so there is something for everyone. Our kid had a blast going down the water slides, while my husband enjoyed a piña colada at the bar inside one of the pools. And the views were amazing: from the pools, we could see Arenal Volcano, including its crater and fumaroles. Overall: In short, this is an extraordinary place to stay. It feels much more like an experience in itself than simply a hotel stay."

Casa Luna Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Our best stay while in Costa Rica. Big breakfast buffet, six pools (one big one, one small one, and 4 semi-private pools), tons of birds hanging out in the beautiful landscaping, close to La Fortuna waterfall, rustic but comfortable rooms with big balconies, good off-street parking, WiFi worked fine. Mini-bar was a little expensive, but what hotel's isn't? Staff were a little stiff, and they shut off the AC in our room when we were gone for the day, but other than that, pretty fantastic."

Hotel Magic Mountain SPA & Conference center

10/10 Excellent

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Stay in La Fortuna! We had an amazing stay at Magic Mountain Hotel! The location is beautiful, with an incredible view of the Arenal Volcano. The hotel has nice pools and hot tubs, which were perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring La Fortuna. Breakfast was included and was one of our favorite parts! It’s a buffet with plenty of options, including delicious traditional Costa Rican food, fresh fruit, and made-to-order omelets prepared right in front of you. We also really enjoyed Happy Hour! The drinks were delicious, reasonably priced, and the 2-for-1 special was definitely a plus! 🍹😄 Our room was very clean and comfortable, the bathroom was spotless, and the room service was great. The staff provided excellent service throughout our stay and made us feel very welcome. We had such a great experience and would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended if you’re visiting La Fortuna! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

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Number of reviews	3,009
Accommodation	26 Lodges
Lowest Price	NT$2,573
Highest Price	NT$7,235

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Our top choices for Cantón San Carlos lodges

1. Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

2. Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs

3. Sangregado Lodge

4. Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul

5. Hotel Boutique Casa Del Rio

6. Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

7. Arenal Montechiari Hotel

8. Arenal Garden Lodge

9. Brisas Arenal Hotel

10. La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge

11. Arenal Waterfall Lodge Villas

12. Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa

13. Pedacito de Cielo Ecologe

14. Capitán Morgan Lodge CR Hotel-Restaurant

15. Cabinas Lupita

16. Iguanitas Lodge

17. Tapir Lodge

18. Blue Mountain Lodging Arenal

19. La Finca Lodge

20. Arenal Green

Top Cantón San Carlos Hotel Reviews

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

Casa Luna Hotel & Spa

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

Hotel Magic Mountain SPA & Conference center

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

Nayara Gardens

La Fortuna Lodge by Treebu Hotels

Baldi Hot Springs Hotel and Spa

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