Hotel Secreto La Fortuna
US$65
/ night
Avg. for September
Prices for Hotel Secreto La Fortuna
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US$65
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Hotel Secreto La Fortuna average US$64 in the cheapest month (October) and US$129 in the most expensive month (December), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$113 |
| February | US$109 |
| March | US$111 |
| April | US$110 |
| May | US$85 |
| June | US$79 |
| July | US$118 |
| August | US$102 |
| September | US$65 |
| October | US$64 |
| November | US$86 |
| December | US$129 |
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Cheapest: October (~US$64)
About this property
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Guests can catc...
Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Location
When you stay at Hotel Secreto La Fortuna in La Fortuna, you'll be connected to a shopping center, within a 10-minute drive of Baldi Hot Springs and Los Lagos Hot Springs. This hotel is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park and 3.7 mi (6 km) from La Fortuna Waterfall.
What's nearby
La Fortuna Park(0.2 Miles)
Puentes Colgantes del Arenal(0.3 Miles)
El Salto Fortuna River(1.3 Miles)
Arenal Adventure World(1.4 Miles)
Costa Rica Chocolate Tour(1.9 Miles)
Ecoglide Arenal Park(2.8 Miles)
Baldi Hot Springs(3.2 Miles)
Kalambu Hot Springs(3.3 Miles)
Paradise Hot Springs(3.3 Miles)
Ecotermales Fortuna(3.4 Miles)
La Fortuna Waterfall(3.7 Miles)
Los Lagos Hot Springs(3.8 Miles)
Termales Los Laureles(4.2 Miles)
Natura Eco Park(4.7 Miles)
Go Adventure Park(4.8 Miles)
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)(1.2 Miles)
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)(72.6 Miles)
Parking
Airport shuttle
Swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Tour desk
Location
100 metros norte de la clínica, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
La Fortuna Park (0.2 Miles)
Puentes Colgantes del Arenal (0.3 Miles)
El Salto Fortuna River (1.3 Miles)
Arenal Adventure World (1.4 Miles)
Costa Rica Chocolate Tour (1.9 Miles)
Ecoglide Arenal Park (2.8 Miles)
Room options
58
Deluxe Double Room
Room details
2 Large Double Beds
Sleeps 4
172 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
26
Superior Room (1 King Bed)
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
280 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
19
Superior Room with Two Double Beds
Room details
2 Double Beds
Sleeps 4
280 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
Guest reviews of Hotel Secreto La Fortuna
9.1
Superb
Based on 1,409 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
54%
Family
22%
Group
23%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Hotel Secreto La Fortuna, travelers consistently mention friendly, hands‑on staff, very clean rooms, lush gardens alive with birds and sloths, and satisfying made‑to‑order breakfasts, with many appreciating volcano views and the convenient, good‑value base for exploring.
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At Hotel Secreto La Fortuna, travelers consistently mention friendly, hands‑on staff, very clean rooms, lush gardens alive with birds and sloths, and satisfying made‑to‑order breakfasts, with many appreciating volcano views and the convenient, good‑value base for exploring.
Its in-town setting is an easy walk to restaurants, shops and tour pickups, yet tucked back enough to feel quiet and safe for most. Rooms are simple and comfortable, sometimes newly updated with patios or balconies and views, but recurring comments note thin walls, firm pillows and mattresses, and occasional AC or hot‑water inconsistencies. Facilities are modest—two small pools and pretty grounds—with some reports of maintenance or closures around the hot tub. Expect a relaxed stay with warm service and easy access to La Fortuna.
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Facilities
Lush garden setting with two small pools adds a relaxing feel. Several reviews note minor maintenance or closures (especially the hot tub) and that parking is available; overall facilities are simple but well kept.
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Gilbert
6 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel was decent but a few things were not great: pool was closed for repairs, very poor lighting in room, very little furniture in room, forbidden to flush toilet paper down the toilet (!!). But the gardens were nice, breakfast good, beds comfortable, AC good and staff friendly.
The hotel was decent but a few things were not great: pool was closed for repairs, very poor lighting in room, very little furniture in room, forbidden to flush toilet paper down the toilet (!!). But the gardens were nice, breakfast good, beds comfortable, AC good and staff friendly.
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Angie
16 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The rooms and beds were good, and the staff were extremely kind and took time every day to show our kids the sloths that hang out in the trees. Breakfast was great and coffee as well! The one pool was under construction but the other was open and kids had fun despite it being small. Would recommend!
The rooms and beds were good, and the staff were extremely kind and took time every day to show our kids the sloths that hang out in the trees. Breakfast was great and coffee as well! The one pool was under construction but the other was open and kids had fun despite it being small. Would recommend!
10
Darren
19 Feb 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Great four night stay at secreto. Location is great for access to all that fortuna has to offer. The hotel is simple but clean. Pool was small but good for a quick dip. Hot tub was not working. Breakfast was good and fast. Note hotels.com advertised free welcome drink which was not provided but not important to us.
Great four night stay at secreto. Location is great for access to all that fortuna has to offer. The hotel is simple but clean. Pool was small but good for a quick dip. Hot tub was not working. Breakfast was good and fast. Note hotels.com advertised free welcome drink which was not provided but not important to us.
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Luke
10 Jan 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. Felt welcomed from the moment we arrived. They showed us 2 sloths that were on the property. Rooms were nice and opened onto the pool. They have a private carpark which is locked from 10pm at night and has a guard. The carpark and the hotel were really safe. The hotel is in a quiet part of the town but only a 5 minute walk from all the restaurantes and bars. The breakfast was good and had 3 different options along with fruit and coffee. Would recommend anyone to stay here when in La Fortuna.
The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. Felt welcomed from the moment we arrived. They showed us 2 sloths that were on the property. Rooms were nice and opened onto the pool. They have a private carpark which is locked from 10pm at night and has a guard. The carpark and the hotel were really safe. The hotel is in a quiet part of the town but only a 5 minute walk from all the restaurantes and bars. The breakfast was good and had 3 different options along with fruit and coffee. Would recommend anyone to stay here when in La Fortuna.
10
Rony
3 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very close to the main happening of la-fortuna, great stuff and easy parking
Very close to the main happening of la-fortuna, great stuff and easy parking
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Felix
18 Mar 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Super Unterkunft für ein paar Tage in La Fortuna. Sehr sicher und überwachter Parkplatz. Zimmer mit guter Klimaanlage und Blick auf einen tollen Garten. Mitarbeiter am Empfang sind sehr freundlich - Pura Vida!! Zum Frühstück gibt es drei verschiedene Optionen zum wählen. Kopfkissen sind für die relativ harten Matratzen leider zu hoch.
Super Unterkunft für ein paar Tage in La Fortuna. Sehr sicher und überwachter Parkplatz. Zimmer mit guter Klimaanlage und Blick auf einen tollen Garten. Mitarbeiter am Empfang sind sehr freundlich - Pura Vida!! Zum Frühstück gibt es drei verschiedene Optionen zum wählen. Kopfkissen sind für die relativ harten Matratzen leider zu hoch.
10
Ruth
13 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very helpful staff. Good breakfast options. Two pools, small but nice.
Very helpful staff. Good breakfast options. Two pools, small but nice.
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malcolm
11 Apr 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The idea of this hotel is lovely- a tropical oasis with well planted gardens on the edge of the very busy town of La Fortuna, 5 mins walk to the main streets. The rooms are fine and spacious. The main problem is that the pool is tiny (more of a bath and crowded with children most of the day). If you don’t need a pool and want a base for exploring La Fortuna and the adventure activities in the region then the hotel is good. If relaxing by a pool is more your thing then this isn’t the place.
The idea of this hotel is lovely- a tropical oasis with well planted gardens on the edge of the very busy town of La Fortuna, 5 mins walk to the main streets. The rooms are fine and spacious. The main problem is that the pool is tiny (more of a bath and crowded with children most of the day). If you don’t need a pool and want a base for exploring La Fortuna and the adventure activities in the region then the hotel is good. If relaxing by a pool is more your thing then this isn’t the place.
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andrzej
12 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful hotel I felt like a botanical garden highly recommend
Beautiful hotel I felt like a botanical garden highly recommend
10
Vincent
20 Apr 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Quiet location at the end of a street yet, five minutes walk from the town centre. You could walk everywhere even at night. The hotel was clean, at a reasonable price. They had a nice pool and a hot tub but the latter pump was not operating. During check-in, the staff pointed out three sloths and iguanas living in trees right next to the entrance to the site. I highly recommend this hotel.
Quiet location at the end of a street yet, five minutes walk from the town centre. You could walk everywhere even at night. The hotel was clean, at a reasonable price. They had a nice pool and a hot tub but the latter pump was not operating. During check-in, the staff pointed out three sloths and iguanas living in trees right next to the entrance to the site. I highly recommend this hotel.
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Cleanliness
Guests repeatedly praise very clean rooms and well-kept grounds, with attentive housekeeping and thoughtful touches like towel art. A few isolated reports mention pests or minor bathroom issues, but overall standards are strong.
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Wilfred
31 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was spotless. The ground are beautiful. Staff very helpful.
Room was spotless. The ground are beautiful. Staff very helpful.
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Angela
4 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The rooms were clean. The bathrooms could use some updating as one room had a leak in the bathroom ceiling and the other shower pooled water. The beds were pretty firm, so beware. The pool needed some repairs. The inner courtyard was beautiful and we saw many species of birds and a sloth right outside the office. Breakfast was good. The staff were very nice and super helpful.
The rooms were clean. The bathrooms could use some updating as one room had a leak in the bathroom ceiling and the other shower pooled water. The beds were pretty firm, so beware. The pool needed some repairs. The inner courtyard was beautiful and we saw many species of birds and a sloth right outside the office. Breakfast was good. The staff were very nice and super helpful.
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Matthew
27 Oct 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Room was clean as well as the grounds. Nice view of the volcano
Room was clean as well as the grounds. Nice view of the volcano
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Oliver
11 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Really pleasant stay, great rooms, very clean, fantastic friendly staff, very helpful booking tours and amazing location near the centre of town. Would very much reccomend!
Really pleasant stay, great rooms, very clean, fantastic friendly staff, very helpful booking tours and amazing location near the centre of town. Would very much reccomend!
10
Cathleen
6 May 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
As a solo traveller I enjoyed my stay at this charming hotel. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The property is a small oasis. The staff were so personable and helpful. The gardens on the property were maintained so beautifully. The breakfast was satisfying and I enjoyed the gallon pinto. Everything was well maintained and secure. The pool area was beautiful. Outside each room were lounge chairs. I was able to book tours through the front desk. Many delicious dining options available within walking distance, as well as the Central Park.
As a solo traveller I enjoyed my stay at this charming hotel. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The property is a small oasis. The staff were so personable and helpful. The gardens on the property were maintained so beautifully. The breakfast was satisfying and I enjoyed the gallon pinto. Everything was well maintained and secure. The pool area was beautiful. Outside each room were lounge chairs. I was able to book tours through the front desk. Many delicious dining options available within walking distance, as well as the Central Park.
8
Suzette
15 Apr 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice place with great service that doesn't break the bank. The front desk lady helped us with anything that we needed such as transportation and tourist activities. However the first night when I arrived, there were a few roaches but we could not change rooms as we had arrived late. I complained about it and they sent cleaners after which we didnt see any for the rest of our stay.
Nice place with great service that doesn't break the bank. The front desk lady helped us with anything that we needed such as transportation and tourist activities. However the first night when I arrived, there were a few roaches but we could not change rooms as we had arrived late. I complained about it and they sent cleaners after which we didnt see any for the rest of our stay.
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Tom
24 Dec 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Perfekt sted. I centrum af Fortuna - men alligevel et stille sted. Morgenmad rigtig fin og rengøring super.
Perfekt sted. I centrum af Fortuna - men alligevel et stille sted. Morgenmad rigtig fin og rengøring super.
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Ruisheng
16 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful garden, birds when you enjoy breakfast, Iguanas were spotted on the tree, receptionist is very helpful, room is shown very clean, felt so welcomed with Towel made animal on the bed, shampoo and hair dryer in bathroom, spacious room with volcano view if sunny.But wakes up with bug bites marks.
Beautiful garden, birds when you enjoy breakfast, Iguanas were spotted on the tree, receptionist is very helpful, room is shown very clean, felt so welcomed with Towel made animal on the bed, shampoo and hair dryer in bathroom, spacious room with volcano view if sunny.But wakes up with bug bites marks.
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Vanessa
5 Jan 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Rooms were very clean, beds were comfortable and showers were hot! Staff was very friendly and helpful, breakfast was delicious and the outdoor scenery was perfect. Would definitely stay here again.
Rooms were very clean, beds were comfortable and showers were hot! Staff was very friendly and helpful, breakfast was delicious and the outdoor scenery was perfect. Would definitely stay here again.
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Daniel
24 Jun 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
This hotel was a great value with excellent staff and a delicious breakfast. The rooms were very clean and the bed was very comfortable. Excellent location for walking around town and a very safe property. I had a relaxing stay.
This hotel was a great value with excellent staff and a delicious breakfast. The rooms were very clean and the bed was very comfortable. Excellent location for walking around town and a very safe property. I had a relaxing stay.
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Rooms
Rooms are simple and comfortable, many with volcano views, patios/balconies, AC and fridges; some newer units noted. Recurring feedback mentions very thin walls, firm pillows/mattresses, occasional AC or hot‑water inconsistencies, and room size varying from spacious to quite small.
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Michael
11 Nov 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
- Amazing location and wildlife (blue jeans and sloth on site), so quiet from the street with lots of nature sound. - kind and informative staff, breakfast was good with 3 options and they let you start earlier than scheduled. Can borrow beach towels for free. - Noisy neighbour is my only major complaint, there is 0 soundproof.
- Amazing location and wildlife (blue jeans and sloth on site), so quiet from the street with lots of nature sound. - kind and informative staff, breakfast was good with 3 options and they let you start earlier than scheduled. Can borrow beach towels for free. - Noisy neighbour is my only major complaint, there is 0 soundproof.
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Krishna
22 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Resort is great, nice garden inside and small but nice pool. Rooms were ok, too small for a family but decent and clean. Very close to great restaurants and the volcano tours.
Resort is great, nice garden inside and small but nice pool. Rooms were ok, too small for a family but decent and clean. Very close to great restaurants and the volcano tours.
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Wayne C
14 Oct 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Breakfast is typical Costa Rican fare, tasty and filling. The room was comfortable. Noisy neighbours could be heard thru the walls, but it got quiet each night by 9. Staff is friendly and helpful.
Breakfast is typical Costa Rican fare, tasty and filling. The room was comfortable. Noisy neighbours could be heard thru the walls, but it got quiet each night by 9. Staff is friendly and helpful.
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William
2 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great property 3 blocks from the Main Street Quiet location beautifully maintained gardens and pool. Staff was very helpful. Overall a good experience. This was my second time staying at Secreto La Fortuna. The only downside for me was the mattress was too hard not to firm, but to hard.
Great property 3 blocks from the Main Street Quiet location beautifully maintained gardens and pool. Staff was very helpful. Overall a good experience. This was my second time staying at Secreto La Fortuna. The only downside for me was the mattress was too hard not to firm, but to hard.
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Emilio
17 May 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This was a great property and great stay! It was walkable to multiple restaurants and the park. Shuttles were able to come pick us up and drop us off for excursions. All the staff were smiling super hospitable and especially a special shoutout to Fabricio who checked us in and was amazingly helpful in getting us situated in the room and great restaurant recommendations. We went in May and the volcano top was a little cloudy but there was a day it cleared up enough we could see the volcano top from this hotel. It had a beautiful tree path walking to and from our room with flowers and birds. Room was comfortable with ACs and clean room and showers. Beds are firm mattresses and firmer pillows. Breakfast had 3 meal options to pick from each morning and each was great. Coffee and a juice that changed daily. Great stay here.
This was a great property and great stay! It was walkable to multiple restaurants and the park. Shuttles were able to come pick us up and drop us off for excursions. All the staff were smiling super hospitable and especially a special shoutout to Fabricio who checked us in and was amazingly helpful in getting us situated in the room and great restaurant recommendations. We went in May and the volcano top was a little cloudy but there was a day it cleared up enough we could see the volcano top from this hotel. It had a beautiful tree path walking to and from our room with flowers and birds. Room was comfortable with ACs and clean room and showers. Beds are firm mattresses and firmer pillows. Breakfast had 3 meal options to pick from each morning and each was great. Coffee and a juice that changed daily. Great stay here.
8
Malhar
9 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
✅ The staff was amazing. ✅ As a vegetarian, I found the breakfast had ample options. The staff even made hot-cocoa for the kids. ✅ The hotel in general is great too -- offering view of the Arenal Volcano. ✅ The hotel is situated in the heart of "LaFortuna downtown" so most places were in ~5-10 mins walkable distance -- though we drove due to heavy rain. ✅ The TV is smart-TV so Netflix/YouTube etc were built in. ❌ There are geckos (which I thought were lizards) everywhere. I expected them to see outside, but they were lurking inside the room. So, we were always afraid of opening bags. The staff did eliminate one of them on the first day. But we come back after dinner, and two other tiny ones show up. We always kept patio door closed, but either the geckos were hiding behind furniture from the beginning or they sneaked in from under the door. ❌ The AC never cooled -- even after setting to 17c (~62f) the room felt damp, humid and hot. ❌ The bathroom does not have exhaust fan. Overall, I enjoyed my stay at the hotel, and would definitely stay again on my next trip.
✅ The staff was amazing. ✅ As a vegetarian, I found the breakfast had ample options. The staff even made hot-cocoa for the kids. ✅ The hotel in general is great too -- offering view of the Arenal Volcano. ✅ The hotel is situated in the heart of "LaFortuna downtown" so most places were in ~5-10 mins walkable distance -- though we drove due to heavy rain. ✅ The TV is smart-TV so Netflix/YouTube etc were built in. ❌ There are geckos (which I thought were lizards) everywhere. I expected them to see outside, but they were lurking inside the room. So, we were always afraid of opening bags. The staff did eliminate one of them on the first day. But we come back after dinner, and two other tiny ones show up. We always kept patio door closed, but either the geckos were hiding behind furniture from the beginning or they sneaked in from under the door. ❌ The AC never cooled -- even after setting to 17c (~62f) the room felt damp, humid and hot. ❌ The bathroom does not have exhaust fan. Overall, I enjoyed my stay at the hotel, and would definitely stay again on my next trip.
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Walter
27 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Centrally located near shops and dining. Rooms were comfortable. View was pretty.
Centrally located near shops and dining. Rooms were comfortable. View was pretty.
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Jinfei
4 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel Secreto is a small hotel in La Fortuna with beautiful ground. But the room is super small. One bed is right against the sliding doors. One stool to sit. Tiny bathroom. Good thing is the high ceiling, which makes it airy. It’s good for one night stay.
Hotel Secreto is a small hotel in La Fortuna with beautiful ground. But the room is super small. One bed is right against the sliding doors. One stool to sit. Tiny bathroom. Good thing is the high ceiling, which makes it airy. It’s good for one night stay.
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Kristie
16 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Basic but very comfortable room with everything you need. Very comfortable beds and showers and a beautiful view of the volcano. The drying rack is a thoughtful and useful touch!
Basic but very comfortable room with everything you need. Very comfortable beds and showers and a beautiful view of the volcano. The drying rack is a thoughtful and useful touch!
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Beatriz
2 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
O quarto é muito espaçoso e banheiro super limpo e arrumado. Café da manhã é muito bom, opções ótimas e boa quantidade. O único ponto que deixa a desejar é que as paredes dos quartos são finas, você consegue ouvir as pessoas conversando.
O quarto é muito espaçoso e banheiro super limpo e arrumado. Café da manhã é muito bom, opções ótimas e boa quantidade. O único ponto que deixa a desejar é que as paredes dos quartos são finas, você consegue ouvir as pessoas conversando.
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly, attentive and proactive, with staff booking tours, pointing out wildlife, and accommodating early breakfasts and requests. A few guests reported unhelpful responses during issues, but these appear to be exceptions.
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Sandra
22 Dec 2022
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Stayed 19,347 nights
From the moment we arrived, I was greeted by Elver who was very kind to explain all the details of our stay. He pointed out several things to do at different price options that would be good for our family. He came out to show us a couple sloths on the trees. And next day helped us with booking a tour. The rest of the staff was also very nice. We had room number 5 which had the best view of the volcano, maybe because I had asked for a special treat for my kid who was cwlwbrating her birthday the day we arrived. The hotel is right in the town which we loved as you could walk to the oark, restaurants and shops. I prefer that than other hotels that are farther and have their own termal pools because if you stay there then you would have to drive into town to explore or eat and shop. Beds were confortable, very quiet at night. Great location. Amazing view of the volcano.
From the moment we arrived, I was greeted by Elver who was very kind to explain all the details of our stay. He pointed out several things to do at different price options that would be good for our family. He came out to show us a couple sloths on the trees. And next day helped us with booking a tour. The rest of the staff was also very nice. We had room number 5 which had the best view of the volcano, maybe because I had asked for a special treat for my kid who was cwlwbrating her birthday the day we arrived. The hotel is right in the town which we loved as you could walk to the oark, restaurants and shops. I prefer that than other hotels that are farther and have their own termal pools because if you stay there then you would have to drive into town to explore or eat and shop. Beds were confortable, very quiet at night. Great location. Amazing view of the volcano.
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Oliver
11 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Really pleasant stay, great rooms, very clean, fantastic friendly staff, very helpful booking tours and amazing location near the centre of town. Would very much reccomend!
Really pleasant stay, great rooms, very clean, fantastic friendly staff, very helpful booking tours and amazing location near the centre of town. Would very much reccomend!
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Christine
7 Mar 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
We had a lovely stay at Hotel Secreto in La Fortuna. The staff were amazing! Very friendly and attentive to our needs. It's tucked away a bit off the main street, which made for a mostly quiet stay. The only issue was the roof work being down on a Sunday, which we planned as our rest day from excursions. It had to be done, but we wished it was done on another day. The staff was very apologetic about it, which we appreciated. The hotel is conveniently located to many great activities, suited to whatever level your sense of adventure! Also within walking distance to many great restaurants. We would stay there again!
We had a lovely stay at Hotel Secreto in La Fortuna. The staff were amazing! Very friendly and attentive to our needs. It's tucked away a bit off the main street, which made for a mostly quiet stay. The only issue was the roof work being down on a Sunday, which we planned as our rest day from excursions. It had to be done, but we wished it was done on another day. The staff was very apologetic about it, which we appreciated. The hotel is conveniently located to many great activities, suited to whatever level your sense of adventure! Also within walking distance to many great restaurants. We would stay there again!
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Denise
22 Jan 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
The two gentlemen working the front desk truly were more like concierge’s. They were in constant contact with me as this was my first trip to Costa Rica with my son. They arranged all of the activities the driver to pick us up from the airport. Breakfast was absolutely wonderful gorgeous layout. My only disappointment was with Hotels.com as we had to leave a day early which we knew long before our trip due to work schedule and they wouldn’t let me change the reservation. I had to cancel it entirely, but then I wrist not getting this hotel again this hotel great location. We walked everywhere to dinner. Would definitely stay there again.
The two gentlemen working the front desk truly were more like concierge’s. They were in constant contact with me as this was my first trip to Costa Rica with my son. They arranged all of the activities the driver to pick us up from the airport. Breakfast was absolutely wonderful gorgeous layout. My only disappointment was with Hotels.com as we had to leave a day early which we knew long before our trip due to work schedule and they wouldn’t let me change the reservation. I had to cancel it entirely, but then I wrist not getting this hotel again this hotel great location. We walked everywhere to dinner. Would definitely stay there again.
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Sameer B
15 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Reception staff Ilymena was very helpful and courteous
Reception staff Ilymena was very helpful and courteous
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neeraj
19 Nov 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect location , great staff especially Elver.
Perfect location , great staff especially Elver.
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Emily
18 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was very friendly and ready to help. We had an issue with the toilet and they came to help right away and resolved the issue. Location was great and very walkable to town. Beautiful grounds and pool looked beautiful. (We didn’t end up using it due to thunderstorms but wished we had been able to). They were wonderful and accommodated our early morning departure with an early breakfast. It was a very nice place to stay.
Staff was very friendly and ready to help. We had an issue with the toilet and they came to help right away and resolved the issue. Location was great and very walkable to town. Beautiful grounds and pool looked beautiful. (We didn’t end up using it due to thunderstorms but wished we had been able to). They were wonderful and accommodated our early morning departure with an early breakfast. It was a very nice place to stay.
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Dennis
28 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel staff is all so helpful and friendly!
The hotel staff is all so helpful and friendly!
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Eric
20 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Our experience at this hotel was extremely disappointing. We arrived after 9 PM, well past check-in time, and were given a room with a broken air conditioner. The room was unbearably hot, the refrigerator was unplugged, and it was obvious the space hadn’t been properly prepared. When we reported the AC issue, staff only tried switching the remote, even though the unit itself was broken. After repeated requests, we were finally offered another room, but it was a downgrade, dirty, and smelled strongly of mold. At that point, the conditions were unacceptable, and we had no choice but to leave and book another hotel at our own expense. The staff showed little effort or compassion in resolving the situation, which made the experience even worse. This property did not meet basic hospitality standards, and I would not recommend it to anyone expecting clean, comfortable accommodations or reliable service.
Our experience at this hotel was extremely disappointing. We arrived after 9 PM, well past check-in time, and were given a room with a broken air conditioner. The room was unbearably hot, the refrigerator was unplugged, and it was obvious the space hadn’t been properly prepared. When we reported the AC issue, staff only tried switching the remote, even though the unit itself was broken. After repeated requests, we were finally offered another room, but it was a downgrade, dirty, and smelled strongly of mold. At that point, the conditions were unacceptable, and we had no choice but to leave and book another hotel at our own expense. The staff showed little effort or compassion in resolving the situation, which made the experience even worse. This property did not meet basic hospitality standards, and I would not recommend it to anyone expecting clean, comfortable accommodations or reliable service.
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Nicki
6 Sept 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Clean room, beautiful property...we even saw sloths in the trees above the property! The front desk was very nice and helped us by booking and recommending local tours. Breakfast was good, fresh fruit, and 3 options to choose from that were cooked to order. Shops and restaurants are within walking distance. I would highly recommend!
Clean room, beautiful property...we even saw sloths in the trees above the property! The front desk was very nice and helped us by booking and recommending local tours. Breakfast was good, fresh fruit, and 3 options to choose from that were cooked to order. Shops and restaurants are within walking distance. I would highly recommend!
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Location
Central, walkable location a few minutes from restaurants, shops and the park, while set back enough to feel quiet and safe for most. Tour pickups are easy and many mention volcano views from the grounds.
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Clara
22 Oct 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
We stayed at Secreto La Fortuna for 3 nights and our stay was wonderful. The hotel is walking distance to town where you can shop, eat and much more.
We stayed at Secreto La Fortuna for 3 nights and our stay was wonderful. The hotel is walking distance to town where you can shop, eat and much more.
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Nestor
22 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Location is very convenient. Was an ideal stay for weekend.
Location is very convenient. Was an ideal stay for weekend.
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Cory
5 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Perfect Location for La Fortuna. Although Hotel Secreto is right in town it feels like you are in the country. They feed the birds in the mornings and which is very entertaining to see.
Perfect Location for La Fortuna. Although Hotel Secreto is right in town it feels like you are in the country. They feed the birds in the mornings and which is very entertaining to see.
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Robyn
17 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location. Walkable distance into town.
Great location. Walkable distance into town.
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MARIO
6 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Close to Central Park in Fortuna, dining options, clean, friendly staff.
Close to Central Park in Fortuna, dining options, clean, friendly staff.
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MARIO
10 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Location is excellent. Simple, clean, good value for the price.
Location is excellent. Simple, clean, good value for the price.
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Walter
27 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Centrally located near shops and dining. Rooms were comfortable. View was pretty.
Centrally located near shops and dining. Rooms were comfortable. View was pretty.
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Tom
24 Dec 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Perfekt sted. I centrum af Fortuna - men alligevel et stille sted. Morgenmad rigtig fin og rengøring super.
Perfekt sted. I centrum af Fortuna - men alligevel et stille sted. Morgenmad rigtig fin og rengøring super.
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Anthony
23 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a quick stop in La Fotuna, but Secreto hotel was the perfect stay. So close to eveything. The rooms were nice and clean and Fabrizio who greeted us was spectacular! The grounds are very beautiful and the breakfast was great.
We had a quick stop in La Fotuna, but Secreto hotel was the perfect stay. So close to eveything. The rooms were nice and clean and Fabrizio who greeted us was spectacular! The grounds are very beautiful and the breakfast was great.
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Vincent
20 Apr 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Quiet location at the end of a street yet, five minutes walk from the town centre. You could walk everywhere even at night. The hotel was clean, at a reasonable price. They had a nice pool and a hot tub but the latter pump was not operating. During check-in, the staff pointed out three sloths and iguanas living in trees right next to the entrance to the site. I highly recommend this hotel.
Quiet location at the end of a street yet, five minutes walk from the town centre. You could walk everywhere even at night. The hotel was clean, at a reasonable price. They had a nice pool and a hot tub but the latter pump was not operating. During check-in, the staff pointed out three sloths and iguanas living in trees right next to the entrance to the site. I highly recommend this hotel.
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Dining
Breakfast is often praised as tasty and made to order, typically with three options plus fruit, coffee and juice; staff can accommodate early starts and some dietary needs. A few guests found it simple or wanted improvements, but overall feedback is positive.
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Melanie
16 Jul 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
We had a lovely 4 night stay. Great location, and nice restaurants nearby (especially Trevesia). Great view of the volcano, nice and clean grounds with very friendly staff and guests. Breakfast was simple but good (3 options: eggs fried or scrambled, either with toast, pancakes, or rice/beans). Overall, a nice 3-star hotel, we were happy with this choice.
We had a lovely 4 night stay. Great location, and nice restaurants nearby (especially Trevesia). Great view of the volcano, nice and clean grounds with very friendly staff and guests. Breakfast was simple but good (3 options: eggs fried or scrambled, either with toast, pancakes, or rice/beans). Overall, a nice 3-star hotel, we were happy with this choice.
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Ruth
31 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Clean, very friendly staff, great location, delicious breakfast (with vegan options!)
Clean, very friendly staff, great location, delicious breakfast (with vegan options!)
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Gilberto
31 May 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Sin duda recomiendo este hotel en el centro de La Fortuna. El desayuno es bastante bueno con 3 opciones a elegir.
Sin duda recomiendo este hotel en el centro de La Fortuna. El desayuno es bastante bueno con 3 opciones a elegir.
10
Vicki
7 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel, great location, great price! The breakfast was delicious and we loved the garden and pool with all the beautiful birds.
Great hotel, great location, great price! The breakfast was delicious and we loved the garden and pool with all the beautiful birds.
10
agnieszka
26 Sept 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Healty, hearthy breakfast
Healty, hearthy breakfast
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Tom
24 Dec 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Perfekt sted. I centrum af Fortuna - men alligevel et stille sted. Morgenmad rigtig fin og rengøring super.
Perfekt sted. I centrum af Fortuna - men alligevel et stille sted. Morgenmad rigtig fin og rengøring super.
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Marcia
8 Apr 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Appreciated the 3 choice options and self help coffee for breakfast. It was easy to enjoy a full hot breakfast and coffee without feeling rushed for shuttles Fabricio was helpful giving tips on what restaurants were nearby and good. Loved the free wifi. The room was large and clean. Enjoyed the patio overlooking the garden and pool area. Loved the clothing rack on our patio to hang wet suits and towels.
Appreciated the 3 choice options and self help coffee for breakfast. It was easy to enjoy a full hot breakfast and coffee without feeling rushed for shuttles Fabricio was helpful giving tips on what restaurants were nearby and good. Loved the free wifi. The room was large and clean. Enjoyed the patio overlooking the garden and pool area. Loved the clothing rack on our patio to hang wet suits and towels.
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Kapil
1 Jan 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Good property. Walkable to main La Fortuna area and lot of options for dining. Staff is flexible with pre-fix breakfast options. They also did mix and match for us.
Good property. Walkable to main La Fortuna area and lot of options for dining. Staff is flexible with pre-fix breakfast options. They also did mix and match for us.
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Vanessa
5 Jan 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Rooms were very clean, beds were comfortable and showers were hot! Staff was very friendly and helpful, breakfast was delicious and the outdoor scenery was perfect. Would definitely stay here again.
Rooms were very clean, beds were comfortable and showers were hot! Staff was very friendly and helpful, breakfast was delicious and the outdoor scenery was perfect. Would definitely stay here again.
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Aurelia
18 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We really love this hotel. Just think the breakfast needs improvement.
We really love this hotel. Just think the breakfast needs improvement.
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Kim
5 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Very convenient location. Wonderful friendly people. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Very convenient location. Wonderful friendly people. We very much enjoyed our stay.
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Elizabeth
30 Jul 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast was delicious, appreciated the staff and the convenience of the location.
Breakfast was delicious, appreciated the staff and the convenience of the location.
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Kathryn
22 Jul 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Our room was nice and the staff was very friendly and helpful.
Our room was nice and the staff was very friendly and helpful.
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Rosalind
15 Jul 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
We really enjoyed our stay. The hotel was in a great location within very easy walk to to shops, bars and restaurants. The hotel setting was great we saw so much wildlife from our veranda!
We really enjoyed our stay. The hotel was in a great location within very easy walk to to shops, bars and restaurants. The hotel setting was great we saw so much wildlife from our veranda!
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Shelby
4 Jul 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent location with a quick walk to nearby sodas, bars and shops. Room and bathroom had everything you needed. I appreciated the drying rack! The people working at the front desk and restaurant were always welcoming and kind. They even pointed out some frogs for us one morning. The grounds are lovely and I would’ve loved to have used the pool if it had stopped raining. The coffee is delicious and breakfast is fresh. I only takeaway 1 star because you can hear everything in the adjoining rooms. Bring earplugs!
Excellent location with a quick walk to nearby sodas, bars and shops. Room and bathroom had everything you needed. I appreciated the drying rack! The people working at the front desk and restaurant were always welcoming and kind. They even pointed out some frogs for us one morning. The grounds are lovely and I would’ve loved to have used the pool if it had stopped raining. The coffee is delicious and breakfast is fresh. I only takeaway 1 star because you can hear everything in the adjoining rooms. Bring earplugs!
FAQs about Hotel Secreto La Fortuna
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at the property?
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
Is there an airport shuttle service available?
Yes, a roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge of USD 45 per person (one-way), available 24 hours.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located 0.3 km from La Fortuna Park and within a 10-minute drive of Baldi Hot Springs and Los Lagos Hot Springs. It is approximately 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Tabacon Hot Springs and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
Yes, there is an outdoor pool available, with access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Up to 2 children 8 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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- 2026-10-24: 78.26759695434569USD
- 2026-10-25: 78.88415356369018USD
- 2026-10-26: 73.72999743804931USD
- 2026-10-27: 75.47999494934082USD
- 2026-10-28: 80.01720036544799USD
- 2026-10-29: 78.88415356369018USD
- 2026-10-30: 78.88415356369018USD
- 2026-10-31: 86.24999995117187USD
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This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
- Up to 2 children 8 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per person (one-way)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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