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Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, hot springs/mineral springs
Superior Room
Hot springs
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
La Palma, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
  • Arenal Volcano
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Tabacon Hot Springs
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Villa

Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 182 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room | Terrace/patio

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

La Fortuna

Located in La Fortuna, Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs is connected to the convention center, a 5-minute drive from Arenal Volcano National Park and 10 minutes from Lake Arenal. .This family-friendly lodge is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from La Fortuna Waterfall and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Arenal Volcano.
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What's nearby

  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 16 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 18 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 132 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Virgita Ristorante - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ginger Sushi - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Saca Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Agua Ardiente Pool Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Ti-Cain - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs

Family-friendly lodge with 2 restaurants connected to the convention center in La Fortuna
Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs offers 118 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This La Fortuna lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Mayin Spa has 7 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub. There are hot springs on site.
Make yourself at home in one of the 118 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including hot springs, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy international cuisine at Roxi Snack Bar, one of the lodge's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this lodge consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Roxi Snack Bar - This poolside tapas bar specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Oscars Steak House - Overlooking the garden, this steakhouse specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and guests can order late night fare from room service (during limited hours).

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Oscars Steak House
  • Roxi Snack Bar

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Hot springs
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hot/mineral springs
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Late-night room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs Lodge
Arenal Paraiso Hotel Resort And Spa
Arenal Paraíso Hotel Resort Fortuna
Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs La Fortuna
Arenal Paraíso Hotel Resort La Fortuna
Arenal Paraíso Hotel Resort

Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 443 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

prithvider

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
the location is perfect but the property is little old and bathrooms need an upgrade and will not recommend for people who are looking for 4 review.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was fantastic. It had all the amenities we were looking for. Room was clean with great view. Seemingly endless thermal pools at different temperatures hidden along a path up the hill was incredible. Breakfast in the morning was great. The bonus was the swim up bar that was warm. Many iguanas on the property. Wish we could’ve stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel with its own thermal pools.

Arrived early but told we would have to wait till 3 for check in. We were able to use the thermal pools and have lunch whilst we waited. Our room was a decent size with 2 double beds but unfortunately the walls were paper thin and the 'family' next door were anything but quiet. Luckily for us, on requesting a move to another room, they were able to oblige and Alan, the concierge, was very helpful driving us to and from our old room to the new room and back to reception. Our 'new room was quieter and comfortable. The thermal pools were very enjoyable ranging from hot (around 40c) down in a series of 'fake' rock pools to about 24c. In addition a decent swimming pool and a separate swim up bar which we assume was thermal water as it was at her dark and murky. The staff were all friendly and the food and cocktails were delicious, though we found the food portions on the large side. What would have been nice was some bench seats around the property in order to sit and enjoy the wildlife/birds. Also the sunbeds by the pool were in very poor repair and few in number.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Raju

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose, South San Francisco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with beautiful hot spring facilities and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kino

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It provided an amazing view of the Volcano
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vithal, Mountain House

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

krista

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel grounds were pretty but the resort appears to need some upgrades. We lost water several times in our room. Many of the hot springs were not open or filled The hot tub was not open and couldn’t find the sauna.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

One stop shop for relaxing in the rainforest!

We love to relax at this resort. If you want to just lounge around in the rainforest, this is a great place to do it. The cabins are modest, but the facilities are a little more updated. This resort has everything you need so you don't have to leave if you don't want to. The massages at the spa are amazing. There is a zip lining adventure right in the resort if you want. And the food is great too. Our favorite thing to do is to soak in the mineral pool with the swim up bar for a cocktail and bird watch while getting glimpses of the Volcan Arenal from time to time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brad

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t give them your business

No water. Can’t shower. Can’t flush the toilet. No compensation, no credit for food. Nothing. How romantic is it when you can’t flush a toilet? Failing grade from us. Oh… line-up for poor breakfast too. Front desk staff as friendly as a migraine.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noel, Mississauga

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overall stay! Dining, excursions and resort.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

constance

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had two very nice comfortable cabins, beds were fine, it was lovely being able to sit on the porches and listen to the birds. The thermal baths were fabulous, graduated from hot to luke warm, were well kept up and clean. However we had two problems. The water in our cabins kept going off for many many hours For all three days of our stay. Very awkward not being able to flush toilets! We actually would fill up bottles of water so we could brush our teeth if the water was off. The other problem was they told us that they couldn’t seat our party of 5 in the main restaurant, but they could seat us in the pool restaurant and assured us the food was the same. The food was not the same, it was a much more casual menu. The breakfast buffet was very good every day and the cleaning staff and other staff were helpful and nice. The hotel is lovely, even saw a toucan in the trees there, but they need to fix their water situation.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parmesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cottage style rooms are very nice. Breakfast is good with many choices. Bathrooms are a bit let down.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family of four, parents and two teens (16 and 14), had a great time! The property is beautiful, and the view of the volcano is outstanding. Our superior room had 2 queen beds and was comfortable with excellent A/C. We enjoyed trying out the different thermal pools and the regular swimming pool, moving from hot to cool, cool to hot, trying to figure out why different ones were empty on different days? They are much nicer in person than in the pictures! We enjoyed the casual restaurant by the pool more than the formal dining. The breakfast buffet had many options, but was better on the second day; the first day they seemed to stop refilling things after 8:30am. Most of the staff we encountered were very friendly and helpful, the only exception being one (of the three) towel ladies who was repeatedly very unfriendly for no discernible reason. Overall we would recommend this resort and we would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

ATUL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Shower area needs improvement. Low water pressure and lukewarm water. Sliding door handle installed improperly. Had holes in door where previous door existed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Candice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that the parking was close to the cabin. The walk up bar was a hot spring. That felt awesome. Overall, it was a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel in a great location

Incredible hotel located in the perfect part of town. The rooms are all separate and the pools and thermal pools are easily accessible and not too crowded. The thermal pools are all on site and all different temperatures so it’s easy to find one that’s exactly that you want. The staff are super friendly and the restaurant and bar are great. No noise problems at all. If you have a car, Parking is available right outside your door or in the lot at the entrance if you have multiple. You can see the volcano from every part of the resort. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025