Name: Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel
Address: 142, carretera La Fortuna, Hotel Sueno Dorado, Arenal Hot Springs, La Fortuna, Cantón San Carlos, Costa Rica, Arenal Hot Springs, Alajuela Province, CR
Price range: US$85–US$95 per night
Rating: 7.21

What guests think

At Sueno Dorado Hot Springs Hotel, guests consistently praise the friendly staff and the relaxing on-site hot springs, while feedback on rooms and breakfast is mixed, with dated facilities and maintenance issues noted alongside clean, practical spaces and decent meals.

Many appreciate the volcano views, multiple pools of different temperatures, and the small, laid-back vibe rather than a large resort. Reports note inconsistent hot water and Wi-Fi, occasional noise from maintenance, and service lapses such as slow check-in, limited hours, or rare overbooking. Expect a simple, hot-springs-focused stay with scenic views, trading some modern comforts and reliability.

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Facilities

The on-site hot springs and several pools of varying temperatures are a clear highlight. Facilities are small and simple with a bar; not a big resort.

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4

Natasha

23 Feb 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was somewhat in disrepair, and there was not adequate space for luggage or other items (no dressers, night stand, etc). We checked out early, and management did not refund the unused nights or respond to messages. The grounds and hot springs were nice, as was the staff that we interacted with while there.

10

Schneider

24 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms where super clean, friendly staff, and beautiful clean hot springs, and pool, plus beautiful landscape.

10

David

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hot springs pools - 4 to choose from and very quiet. We stayed in a spacious family room and we were able to check-in early and check-out late. Nice breakfast and reliable wi-if. Needed a taxi / uber to get to la fortuna.

10

aaron

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My girlfriend and I stayed at this awesome hotel at the base of Volcano Arenal. Our check in was super easy and the office staff was friendly and helpful. The bartender, Jose, provided conversation and incredible drinks. Our hotel room was clean, food was good. Views and hot springs were perfect. We would love to stay here again.

10

Andrea

22 May 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We stayed for 5 nights. I like the early check in to be able to use the amenities fro the whole day. It is an older resort, however it was really clean and the staff were absolutely lovely. The multiple pools were great, nice to be able to move around to different ones with different temperatures. I liked the location of the resort, easy access to all the activities.

10

Joseph

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff and great hot springs

8

Avi

10 Feb 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Very freindly and nice. Clean Nice hot pools. Bathroom in room was not great (got very wet from showers and no way to mop).

10

Philip

10 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice staff. Small grounds with great views of Volcano. Boutique size place, maybe only 10 rooms and nice but small pool deck and 4 hot springs. Great breakfast, very convenient in and out location with a car. Not a fancy big resort place but was absolutely fine and budget friendly, would recommend no problem. Other "grand" volcano hot spring resorts were actually sold out so I picked this one and was very happy, and was lower cost overall with a great breakfast and very friendly staff. No restaurant for evening meals FYI. Not that kind of resort place. I liked the larger hot spring by the bar with music playing and in the sun with a view of the volcano, I spent an afternoon hanging out there in the spring and talking to people, looking at the volcano and getting drinks from the bar.

10

Katherine

18 Jan 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Not the fanciest hotel, room was practical (not luxury), but food in restaurant was excellent, bar drinks reasonably priced, rooms were very clean, and there were 5 pools, all of different temperatures. Price was good!

10

Paula

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice hot pools and one cold pool for swimming. The shower did not always have hot water and the light over the toilet did not work. Housekeeping service was great and the room was kept clean. Reception checking in and out was slow. Breakfast was a little too salty. Good location close to town.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and pools clean, but others reported dirty or musty rooms and worn conditions. Maintenance problems like smelly rooms or unclean bedding were noted in some stays.

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Schneider

24 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms where super clean, friendly staff, and beautiful clean hot springs, and pool, plus beautiful landscape.

6

Michelle

8 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I appreciated the owner's willingness to give a refund, they are very kind. The property is pretty dingy for this pricepoint. I had to sweep and clean when we arrived. There wasn't hardly any items needed to be able to cook in the kitchen.

10

Andrea

22 May 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We stayed for 5 nights. I like the early check in to be able to use the amenities fro the whole day. It is an older resort, however it was really clean and the staff were absolutely lovely. The multiple pools were great, nice to be able to move around to different ones with different temperatures. I liked the location of the resort, easy access to all the activities.

10

Rita J

22 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was exceptionally accommodating and it came natural. Very good place to stay! Room were clean and roomy! I’ll be looking for this place first off!

4

Gustavo

1 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

En la página decía que el check in era a las 10am cuando llegue al hotel nos dejaron ingresar hasta las 3pm. Luego la habitación olía a estanque y lo único que ofrecieron fue poner aromatizantes, definitivamente no me gustó.

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Prathibha

22 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This property is not worth the money. It is as same as any motel service. No proper check in, no chafer service, rooms are dirty, breakfast served late, not a good breakfast. Overall, I would not pay hefty amount that they are charging for, it is worthless.

6

Jose Alexandro

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean place with nice view and swimming pool

10

Katherine

18 Jan 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Not the fanciest hotel, room was practical (not luxury), but food in restaurant was excellent, bar drinks reasonably priced, rooms were very clean, and there were 5 pools, all of different temperatures. Price was good!

10

Paula

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice hot pools and one cold pool for swimming. The shower did not always have hot water and the light over the toilet did not work. Housekeeping service was great and the room was kept clean. Reception checking in and out was slow. Breakfast was a little too salty. Good location close to town.

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domingos

15 Oct 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

we booked the hotel for four days and left after the first night...this is the picture of false advertising ..the room is very dirty and old...the shower head it was electric with tapes all around shutting water all over ..the sheets was smelling very bad ...no internet whatsoever . the breakfast was a joke...they should be ashamed of calling that a hotel...you should look elsewhere ...terrible experience....

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and dated, with some spacious options and volcano views. Comfort and reliability vary, with reports of weak or no hot water, AC issues, noise, and inconsistent Wi-Fi.

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Natasha

23 Feb 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was somewhat in disrepair, and there was not adequate space for luggage or other items (no dressers, night stand, etc). We checked out early, and management did not refund the unused nights or respond to messages. The grounds and hot springs were nice, as was the staff that we interacted with while there.

10

David

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hot springs pools - 4 to choose from and very quiet. We stayed in a spacious family room and we were able to check-in early and check-out late. Nice breakfast and reliable wi-if. Needed a taxi / uber to get to la fortuna.

10

aaron

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My girlfriend and I stayed at this awesome hotel at the base of Volcano Arenal. Our check in was super easy and the office staff was friendly and helpful. The bartender, Jose, provided conversation and incredible drinks. Our hotel room was clean, food was good. Views and hot springs were perfect. We would love to stay here again.

6

lori

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful amenities. AC not working. Beds uncomfortable.

10

Rita J

22 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was exceptionally accommodating and it came natural. Very good place to stay! Room were clean and roomy! I’ll be looking for this place first off!

4

Mohammad

8 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was a 2* more like a motel. However, the property with hot springs was very nice!

10

Raed

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is very dated, breakfast is very limited. There is no even shampoo in the room. But hot springs are nice that’s probably only thing nice about this hotel.

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Divya

28 Dec 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

No hot water, no WIFI in the rooms, rude staff and they messed up our activity bookings. Every day breakfast was almost the same with long waiting despite telling them in advance of activity pickup times. Staff is only there between 7am and 9 pm and the room and the hotel has no lockers. The pools close by 9 pm also. Rooms were not sound proof, could hear everything from next room and repairs on the property started early in the morning with contractors talking loudly the whole time.

10

Paula

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice hot pools and one cold pool for swimming. The shower did not always have hot water and the light over the toilet did not work. Housekeeping service was great and the room was kept clean. Reception checking in and out was slow. Breakfast was a little too salty. Good location close to town.

6

Cindy

2 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Reception was welcoming and friendly. I was allowed to borrow an umbrella walking in the rain while visiting a nearby hot springs. Breakfast was good, even though I missed one day due to leaving too early for a tour. My room was clean, but a bit worn and needs updating. I was unaware that I would be placed in a room (#3) next to an unoccupied one going through construction because the work went on until nearly 8 pm on the first evening I stayed. It was unpleasant, especially trying to rest after a long day out on tour. The shower did not have hot water at all, so both nights, I took cold showers. For this reason alone, I may not stay at this property again. If they update their rooms in the near future, I will reconsider. I also requested that my room not be serviced until after check out, but noticed housekeeping entered, anyway. The room rates were reasonable, and the wildlife around property as well as the view of Arenal Volcano were wonderful. Those were the highlights of my stay as well as the friendliness of staff. I would have given a much lower rating on this property had I been completely unsatisfied.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and accommodating, with helpful reception and a popular bartender, but some guests experienced slow check-in, limited hours, booking errors, or poor communication, including an overbooking case.

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Natasha

23 Feb 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was somewhat in disrepair, and there was not adequate space for luggage or other items (no dressers, night stand, etc). We checked out early, and management did not refund the unused nights or respond to messages. The grounds and hot springs were nice, as was the staff that we interacted with while there.

10

David

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hot springs pools - 4 to choose from and very quiet. We stayed in a spacious family room and we were able to check-in early and check-out late. Nice breakfast and reliable wi-if. Needed a taxi / uber to get to la fortuna.

10

aaron

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My girlfriend and I stayed at this awesome hotel at the base of Volcano Arenal. Our check in was super easy and the office staff was friendly and helpful. The bartender, Jose, provided conversation and incredible drinks. Our hotel room was clean, food was good. Views and hot springs were perfect. We would love to stay here again.

10

Rita J

22 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was exceptionally accommodating and it came natural. Very good place to stay! Room were clean and roomy! I’ll be looking for this place first off!

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Silvia

13 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Die Unterkunft war überbucht, wir haben Ersatzunterkünfte angeboten bekommen, die in keinster Weise dem gebuchten Standard entsprachen. Es gab keine Entschuldigung geschweige denn Entschädigung von Seiten des Hotels für die Unannehmlichkeiten. Ich würde das Hotel um keinen Preis noch einmal buchen. Absolut nicht zu empfehlen!

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Philip

10 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice staff. Small grounds with great views of Volcano. Boutique size place, maybe only 10 rooms and nice but small pool deck and 4 hot springs. Great breakfast, very convenient in and out location with a car. Not a fancy big resort place but was absolutely fine and budget friendly, would recommend no problem. Other "grand" volcano hot spring resorts were actually sold out so I picked this one and was very happy, and was lower cost overall with a great breakfast and very friendly staff. No restaurant for evening meals FYI. Not that kind of resort place. I liked the larger hot spring by the bar with music playing and in the sun with a view of the volcano, I spent an afternoon hanging out there in the spring and talking to people, looking at the volcano and getting drinks from the bar.

10

Riann

30 May 2024

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Staying here was wonderful. The staff was accommodating to our delayed flight. Breakfast was great. The hot springs were great. We will be back!

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Divya

28 Dec 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

No hot water, no WIFI in the rooms, rude staff and they messed up our activity bookings. Every day breakfast was almost the same with long waiting despite telling them in advance of activity pickup times. Staff is only there between 7am and 9 pm and the room and the hotel has no lockers. The pools close by 9 pm also. Rooms were not sound proof, could hear everything from next room and repairs on the property started early in the morning with contractors talking loudly the whole time.

10

Michael

1 Mar 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Very helpful and kind staff with great breakfast included.

10

Paula

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice hot pools and one cold pool for swimming. The shower did not always have hot water and the light over the toilet did not work. Housekeeping service was great and the room was kept clean. Reception checking in and out was slow. Breakfast was a little too salty. Good location close to town.

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Location

Scenic views of Arenal Volcano and convenient access to local activities; close to town by car or taxi.

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David

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hot springs pools - 4 to choose from and very quiet. We stayed in a spacious family room and we were able to check-in early and check-out late. Nice breakfast and reliable wi-if. Needed a taxi / uber to get to la fortuna.

10

aaron

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My girlfriend and I stayed at this awesome hotel at the base of Volcano Arenal. Our check in was super easy and the office staff was friendly and helpful. The bartender, Jose, provided conversation and incredible drinks. Our hotel room was clean, food was good. Views and hot springs were perfect. We would love to stay here again.

10

Andrea

22 May 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We stayed for 5 nights. I like the early check in to be able to use the amenities fro the whole day. It is an older resort, however it was really clean and the staff were absolutely lovely. The multiple pools were great, nice to be able to move around to different ones with different temperatures. I liked the location of the resort, easy access to all the activities.

10

Patrick

6 Mar 2025

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We loved our stay here. Ariana was very welcoming on our arrival and all the staff were very helpful. Breakfast was a nice buffet style with good food. We enjoyed the friendliness of Jose, at the bar, even thought we don't drink. Molly the resident puppy is very sweet. Being able to park right by your room is great. The showers don't get very hot, but it was okay. We loved sitting in the warmest pool after a day of hiking. There were toucans around and we loved watching them eat the palm berries.

10

Philip

10 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice staff. Small grounds with great views of Volcano. Boutique size place, maybe only 10 rooms and nice but small pool deck and 4 hot springs. Great breakfast, very convenient in and out location with a car. Not a fancy big resort place but was absolutely fine and budget friendly, would recommend no problem. Other "grand" volcano hot spring resorts were actually sold out so I picked this one and was very happy, and was lower cost overall with a great breakfast and very friendly staff. No restaurant for evening meals FYI. Not that kind of resort place. I liked the larger hot spring by the bar with music playing and in the sun with a view of the volcano, I spent an afternoon hanging out there in the spring and talking to people, looking at the volcano and getting drinks from the bar.

6

Jose Alexandro

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean place with nice view and swimming pool

10

Paula

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice hot pools and one cold pool for swimming. The shower did not always have hot water and the light over the toilet did not work. Housekeeping service was great and the room was kept clean. Reception checking in and out was slow. Breakfast was a little too salty. Good location close to town.

6

Cindy

2 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Reception was welcoming and friendly. I was allowed to borrow an umbrella walking in the rain while visiting a nearby hot springs. Breakfast was good, even though I missed one day due to leaving too early for a tour. My room was clean, but a bit worn and needs updating. I was unaware that I would be placed in a room (#3) next to an unoccupied one going through construction because the work went on until nearly 8 pm on the first evening I stayed. It was unpleasant, especially trying to rest after a long day out on tour. The shower did not have hot water at all, so both nights, I took cold showers. For this reason alone, I may not stay at this property again. If they update their rooms in the near future, I will reconsider. I also requested that my room not be serviced until after check out, but noticed housekeeping entered, anyway. The room rates were reasonable, and the wildlife around property as well as the view of Arenal Volcano were wonderful. Those were the highlights of my stay as well as the friendliness of staff. I would have given a much lower rating on this property had I been completely unsatisfied.

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Dining

Breakfast is generally well liked but can be limited, salty, or served late; the bar and drinks receive praise, while dinner options are limited or absent.

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David

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hot springs pools - 4 to choose from and very quiet. We stayed in a spacious family room and we were able to check-in early and check-out late. Nice breakfast and reliable wi-if. Needed a taxi / uber to get to la fortuna.

10

aaron

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My girlfriend and I stayed at this awesome hotel at the base of Volcano Arenal. Our check in was super easy and the office staff was friendly and helpful. The bartender, Jose, provided conversation and incredible drinks. Our hotel room was clean, food was good. Views and hot springs were perfect. We would love to stay here again.

6

Randall

1 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

El hotel no lo recomendaría, hay mejores… ofrecen desayuno pero no es la gran cosa y el horario fatal (más si anda uno de vacaciones, descansando), las instalaciones descuidadas… las piscinas de aguas termales digamos que aceptables … lo único que rescato de la estadía fue la atención y el servicio de don Jose en el bar, un 100.. que persona más amable, disfrutamos mucho con su persona, nos complació con los cocteles y el servicio de comida estuvo bien ( algo contradictorio porque el desayuno pésimo)… en resumen un hotel malo con un bartender súper bueno.

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Philip

10 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice staff. Small grounds with great views of Volcano. Boutique size place, maybe only 10 rooms and nice but small pool deck and 4 hot springs. Great breakfast, very convenient in and out location with a car. Not a fancy big resort place but was absolutely fine and budget friendly, would recommend no problem. Other "grand" volcano hot spring resorts were actually sold out so I picked this one and was very happy, and was lower cost overall with a great breakfast and very friendly staff. No restaurant for evening meals FYI. Not that kind of resort place. I liked the larger hot spring by the bar with music playing and in the sun with a view of the volcano, I spent an afternoon hanging out there in the spring and talking to people, looking at the volcano and getting drinks from the bar.

10

Raed

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is very dated, breakfast is very limited. There is no even shampoo in the room. But hot springs are nice that’s probably only thing nice about this hotel.

10

Riann

30 May 2024

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Staying here was wonderful. The staff was accommodating to our delayed flight. Breakfast was great. The hot springs were great. We will be back!

10

Michael

1 Mar 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Very helpful and kind staff with great breakfast included.

10

Katherine

18 Jan 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Not the fanciest hotel, room was practical (not luxury), but food in restaurant was excellent, bar drinks reasonably priced, rooms were very clean, and there were 5 pools, all of different temperatures. Price was good!

10

Paula

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice hot pools and one cold pool for swimming. The shower did not always have hot water and the light over the toilet did not work. Housekeeping service was great and the room was kept clean. Reception checking in and out was slow. Breakfast was a little too salty. Good location close to town.

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Cindy

2 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Reception was welcoming and friendly. I was allowed to borrow an umbrella walking in the rain while visiting a nearby hot springs. Breakfast was good, even though I missed one day due to leaving too early for a tour. My room was clean, but a bit worn and needs updating. I was unaware that I would be placed in a room (#3) next to an unoccupied one going through construction because the work went on until nearly 8 pm on the first evening I stayed. It was unpleasant, especially trying to rest after a long day out on tour. The shower did not have hot water at all, so both nights, I took cold showers. For this reason alone, I may not stay at this property again. If they update their rooms in the near future, I will reconsider. I also requested that my room not be serviced until after check out, but noticed housekeeping entered, anyway. The room rates were reasonable, and the wildlife around property as well as the view of Arenal Volcano were wonderful. Those were the highlights of my stay as well as the friendliness of staff. I would have given a much lower rating on this property had I been completely unsatisfied.

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Month	Average price
January	US$146
February	US$143
March	US$145
April	US$132
May	US$127
October	US$97
November	US$95
December	US$112

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $87	2 $86	3
4 $88	5 $86	6 $89	7 $95	8 $86	9 $86	10 $86
11 $86	12 $88	13 $86	14	15	16 $86	17 $85
18 $86	19 $87	20 $85	21 $85	22 $87	23 $88	24 $86
25 $86	26 $88	27 $85	28 $87	29 $88	30 $89	31 $91

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27 $88	28 $86	29 $87	30 $87