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The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal
The Springs Resort & Spa at ArenalThe Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal
Hotels in San Carlos
Welcome to The Springs Resort & Spa where the word “Vacation” is truly defined. With a spectacular view of the Arenal Volcano, natural hot springs, five unique dining experiences, and an impressive full-service Spa, The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal promises to overwhelm you in every aspect of quality, service and design. CNN Travel voted our five-star property one of the seven resorts with the most spectacular views in the world, and we have hosted “The Bachelor” and many other famous TV Programs. On our 165-acre property, families are sure to enjoy the water slide, signature putt-putt course, kids’ game room and our on-site Club Rio Adventure Center, offering river tubing, kayaking, horseback riding, rock climbing, hot springs and our amazing Animal Sanctuary. Whether you are traveling with your family or for an intimate getaway, The Springs Resort & Spa is an ideal escape for romance, relaxation or adventure, and you can experience all three without leaving the property. ¡Pura Vida!

GGuest User 2023.05.26
The resort met all our expectations. The service was exceptional and very personable. They always remembered us and wished us a happy anniversary in the restaurants and the spa. We will definitely return in the future.
Amazing
102 reviews
9.6/10
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£423
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Tilajari Hotel Resort
Tilajari Hotel ResortTilajari Hotel Resort
Hotels in San Carlos
When you stay at Tilajari Hotel Resort in Florencia, you'll be on a river and within a 5-minute drive of Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos. This hotel is 20.4 mi (32.8 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park and 24.3 mi (39.2 km) from Arenal Volcano. Dip into one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including outdoor tennis courts and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services. Enjoy international cuisine at Katira Restaurtant, a buffet restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Featured amenities include laundry facilities, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and a vending machine. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 76 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

GGuest User 2025.05.05
Très bel endroit dans une nature magnifique, la rivière passe à côté, le jardin est très bien entretenu. Très bon petit déjeuner. Très bonne unité literie chambre spacieuse. Bonne douche…
Very Good
103 reviews
8.7/10
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£57
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Maquenque Ecolodge
Maquenque EcolodgeMaquenque Ecolodge
Hotels in San Carlos
Our hotel is the ideal place for nature lovers who wish to explore their senses. We are strategically located within the Maquenque National Wildlife Refuge, bordering the San Carlos River. We have 15 Bungalows and 10 tree houses of approximately 45 m2, equipped with: hot water (through solar panels), private bathroom, ceiling fan, closet, balcony with a beautiful view to a natural lagoon or to the tropical forest for the tree houses, to have a true moment of relaxation. We have 68 hectares of rainforest, within which we have trails for you to enjoy guided or on your own. There is a great variety of flora and fauna, making this the perfect place for bird lovers. Currently, we have identified more than 592 species of birds. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Great
19 reviews
9.2/10
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£79
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El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa
El Tucano Resort & Thermal SpaEl Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa
Hotels in San Carlos
Located in La Palmeria, Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa is in the mountains, a 2-minute drive from Juan Castro Blanco National Park and 6 minutes from Aquas Zarcas Square. This spa resort is 28.4 mi (45.7 km) from Poás Volcano National Park and 29.2 mi (47 km) from Baldi Hot Springs. Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a lazy river, and a hot tub. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a hair salon. Grab a bite to eat at the La Foresta, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is included. Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 87 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

CChristian 2022.04.17
The facilities are lacking maintenance, little staff to attend the pool bar, take a lot of time to attend it, breakfast is good, to enter the river the stones are very rough
84 reviews
7.4/10
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£84
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Serene Hills
Serene HillsSerene Hills
Hotels in San Carlos
Located in Monterrey, Serene Hills Arenal is in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Puentes Colgantes del Arenal and La Fortuna Park. This cottage is 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park and 13.5 mi (21.8 km) from Tabacon Hot Springs. Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this cottage include complimentary wireless internet access and gas grills. Take advantage of the cottage's room service (during limited hours). Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 3 air-conditioned rooms featuring private hot tubs and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Kitchens are outfitted with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, ovens, and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Outstanding
4 reviews
10.0/10
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£245
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CABAÑAS DOÑA LELA
CABAÑAS DOÑA LELACABAÑAS DOÑA LELA
Hotels in San Carlos
With a stay at CABAÑAS DOÑA LELA in Monterrey, you'll be near the airport, and 9.7 mi (15.7 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park and 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Tabacon Hot Springs. This cabin is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Baldi Hot Springs and 9 mi (14.6 km) from La Fortuna Waterfall. Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 2 air-conditioned rooms featuring indoor private hot tubs and Smart televisions. Rooms have private patios. Kitchens are outfitted with microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.
Outstanding
10.0/10
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£54
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Hummingbird Hacienda
Hummingbird HaciendaHummingbird Hacienda
Hotels in San Carlos
With a stay at this vacation home in Monterrey, you'll be 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Los Lagos Hot Springs and 7.4 mi (11.8 km) from Tabacon Hot Springs. This vacation home is 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Baldi Hot Springs and 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Kalambu Hot Springs. Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself comfortable in this individually decorated vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a separate sitting area and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided daily.
1 review
2.0/10
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Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa
Recreo Verde Hot Springs & SpaRecreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa
Hotels in San Carlos
With a stay at Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa in Venecia, you'll be 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bosque Alegre and 21.3 mi (34.3 km) from Poás Volcano National Park. This lodge is within the region of Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center and Termales Los Laureles. Dip into one of the 5 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include hot springs. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. This lodge has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and portable fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Very Good
28 reviews
8.3/10
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£52
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San Rafael Ecolodge
San Rafael EcolodgeSan Rafael Ecolodge
Hotels in San Carlos
Located in La Tigra, San Rafael Ecolodge is on the riverwalk, within a 15-minute drive of Children's Eternal Rainforest and Proyecto Asis. This family-friendly hotel is 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Arenal Adventure World and 14.3 mi (22.9 km) from Costa Rica Chocolate Tour. Pamper yourself with onsite massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge). Enjoy a meal at Colibrí Restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in La Tigra? This hotel has 646 square feet (60 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite. Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring private pools. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available.
Great
37 reviews
9.3/10
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La Tigra Mountain House
La Tigra Mountain HouseLa Tigra Mountain House
Hotels in San Carlos
When you stay at La Tigra Mountain House in La Tigra, you'll be 14 minutes by car from La Altura Viewpoint. This guesthouse is 23.8 mi (38.3 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park and 18.1 mi (29.2 km) from La Fortuna Waterfall. Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and charcoal grills. Featured amenities include laundry facilities and coffee/tea in a common area. Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms.
Outstanding
1 review
10.0/10
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£40
per night
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Top 5 Premium Hotels in San Carlos

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Nayara Springs - Adults Only Hotels in La Fortuna
9.8/10
100 review

Nayara Springs - Adults Only

Hotel near La Fortuna
"Good Location"
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Amor Arenal Adults Friendly Hotels in La Fortuna
9.8/10
104 review

Amor Arenal Adults Friendly

Hotel near La Fortuna
"Good Location"
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The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal Hotels in San Carlos
9.6/10
102 review

The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal

Hotel near San Carlos
"Good Location"
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Nayara Gardens Hotels in La Fortuna
9.7/10
78 review

Nayara Gardens

Hotel near La Fortuna
"Good Location"
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Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa Hotels in La Fortuna
9.5/10
108 review

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

Hotel near La Fortuna
"Relaxing hot springs""Great stay!"
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9.9/10
Outstanding
GGuest UserReally great place to be. Very comfortable!
Fortuna Retreat

Fortuna Retreat

Hotel near La Fortuna
Price per night from:£71
9.8/10
Outstanding
GGuest UserAbsolutely loved this place. The grounds were beautiful and you felt like you were really in the middle of the jungle, but with all your creature comforts. Breakfast each morning was great, with a good choice of local and western options. Would definitely stay again.
Amor Arenal Adults Friendly

Amor Arenal Adults Friendly

Hotel near La Fortuna
Price per night from:£458
9.5/10
Amazing
GGuest UserThe hotel looks exactly like the images, our room was very spacious, comfortable and clean. The whole hotel has the jungle vibe that’s expected from the area. All the staff were super helpful and friendly. Not walking-distance from a lot of places but we had a car so no problem there. I would visit again.
Noah's Forest Hotel by Tifakara

Noah's Forest Hotel by Tifakara

Hotel near La Fortuna
Price per night from:£206
9.2/10
Great
GGuest UserSuper nice breakfast Sushi was not good Room is nice Grounds are very nice
Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs

Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs

Hotel near La Fortuna
Price per night from:£144
9.1/10
Great
GGuest UserThe hotel is great and the staff is even greater. The overall decoration of the whole premisses is very beautiful and there's a nice garden facing all rooms. The room was spacious and clean, the bathroom has a good size and the bath space is big. The shower has a good volume of water and the heating works fine. The room also has a closet, a drying rack for clothes (very helpful with all the hot springs and rain), a small fridge and air conditioning. There are two pools and they are well cleaned. But the staff is the real highlight of the hotel. Everyone is super friendly, polite and helpful. They cook an amazing breakfast and can also help finding the best tours. I couldn't have asked for a better stay at La Fortuna. Highly recommended. Thanks everyone for the great stay, keep up the good work!
Hotel Secreto la Fortuna

Hotel Secreto la Fortuna

Hotel near La Fortuna
Price per night from:£63
9.1/10
Great
VVerified MemberThe staff were all great, especially all the restaurant staff. I especially appreciated the hotel making special arrangements to celebrate my birthday. However, some of the shortfalls included the very slow and inconsistent WIFI at our building (500), the bathroom door couldn’t be kept closed, and the in room jacuzzi never got hot. But on the positive note, the in room AC was very good, the room, bathroom and shower were spacious and had hot water. P.S. I was underwhelmed by my undercooked tomahawk during dinner.
Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa

Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa

Hotel near La Fortuna
Price per night from:£206
9.0/10
Great
GGuest UserWe had a wonderful experience with Casa Luna! The hotel property is beautiful with an amazing garden. Room was clean and well maintained. Breakfast was delicious! The hotel staff are very nice and ready to help. One night we were walking in the garden, we ran into a hotel security, Dimas (hope I got the name right). We asked about animals. Dimas right away gave us a tour and showed us so many animals! We saw sloth, snake, frogs (including the green one), alligator, fresh water crab...all in the hotel garden!!! The garden is a paradise. Inside the hotel property, all we could hear was the sounds of insects, frogs, birds... We are so happy that we stayed at Casa Luna!
Casa Luna Hotel & Spa

Casa Luna Hotel & Spa

Hotel near La Fortuna
Price per night from:£99
9.0/10
Great
RRenee MilevojThey were very strict about having a person added to the room and there was a dead frog in one of the hot tubs late at night- but it was afterhours lol. It is a natural hot spring and I am not really a nature-nature person. My friends didn't care as it is surrounded by the rainforest. Overall, I loved it and would consider coming back for a romantic weekend with my husband. More for couples or relaxing than a party group.
The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort

The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort

Hotel near La Fortuna
Price per night from:£196
8.9/10
Very Good
AAifengxiangdeqiqiA cost-effective hotel. The resort is very big. It’s best to have a car. If you don’t have a car, you can call a shuttle. The breakfast is very good. There are 8 hot spring pools inside. The volcano viewing spot is even more beautiful than the national park. I really recommend it.
Los Lagos Spa & Thermal Resort Experience

Los Lagos Spa & Thermal Resort Experience

Hotel near La Fortuna
Price per night from:£130
8.9/10
Very Good
Bbibo duI have to say that the price of the ordinary room is super high. He is located on the edge of the volcano and the volcanic lake. The staff at the front desk are very warm and patient. The view of the infinity pool is also invincible nearby. 11. When we lived on the 16th, I loved his balcony and sat on the bench to enjoy a few days of isolation, but I suggested that friends with a relatively high living environment choose the hotel's exquisite suites. The bathroom in the ordinary room is a bit cramped and there is no refrigerator and hair dryer. Breakfast is fixed type 1, there are not many choices, fruit has a small piece of pineapple, a small piece of watermelon and papaya is very small, we asked for one more fruit on the first day but charged 2 knives the next day. Because the restaurant under the mountain is about one kilometer away, we still used dinner in the restaurant and the taste was good.
Hotel Linda Vista

Hotel Linda Vista

Hotel near La Fortuna
Price per night from:£53

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Average hotel prices in San Carlos based on Trip.com: £143 on weekdays and £146 on weekends (Friday–Saturday).

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Which hotels in San Carlos are pet friendly?

Guacimo Lodge (from £130), San Rafael Ecolodge (from £55) and Iguanitas Lodge (from £55) allow pets. Take your pets with you during your stay!

Which hotels in San Carlos provide fitness facilities?

Which hotels in San Carlos have swimming pools?

Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs (from £134), Los Lagos Spa & Thermal Resort Experience (from £99) and Hotel Lomas del Volcan (from £150) are hotels with swimming pools. Stay at any of these hotels to enjoy a swimming pool!

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Which hotels in San Carlos provide free WiFi?

Whether you're travelling on business or going on holiday, Internet connection is an essential condition for travel. Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs (from £134), Los Lagos Spa & Thermal Resort Experience (from £99) and Hotel Lomas del Volcan (from £150) are popular hotels with free Wi-Fi.

San Carlos Mountain View Hotels Information

Total Properties77
Number of Reviews4,404
Lowest Price£29
Highest Price£609
Average Price (Weekends)£146
Average Price (Weekdays)£143