Bathing in a warm river below the volcano, lagoons with a swim-up bar or a Michelin-recognized property in the national park: with personal advice, we find the resort for your trip among the luxury hotels in La Fortuna. Booked through suitespot, breakfast for two, a room upgrade subject to availability, hotel credit and VIP service come with it, depending on the hotel – around €500 on average for two nights.
Nayara Gardens La Fortuna · Arenal Volcano AreaIf a Michelin-recognized property matters to you, choose Nayara Gardens La Fortuna with its two Michelin Keys. To bathe in a warm river with waterfalls, stay at Tabacon Thermal Resort La Fortuna, which also has adults-only gardens. Families and adventurers book The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal: some 20 pools fed by its own hot springs, a waterslide and an adventure center by the river.Want to find the best hotel in La Fortuna for your days by the volcano? Location, suitespot score and price of the best-known resorts are right here. Our tip: if you want to bathe in a warm river, stay at Tabacon Thermal Resort La Fortuna; if you are after a Michelin-recognized property, choose Nayara Gardens La Fortuna.
| Hotel | Location | suitespot score | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tabacon Thermal Resort La Fortuna | La Palma | ★ 4.5/5 | 417 € |
| Nayara Gardens La Fortuna | Arenal Volcano Area | ★ 4.9/5 | 478 € |
| The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal | – | ★ 4.7/5 | 529 € |
Hand-picked by our travel experts: every hotel in La Fortuna with the benefits that are included when you book through suitespot, its nightly rate and our Score.
4.5Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa, 13 Km Oeste Iglesia Catolica, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
4.9Leaders Club702 Road, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna, Province of Alajuela 21007, Costa Rica
4.79 Km Oeste y km 4 Norte del centro de la Fortuna, La Fortuna, 21007, Costa Rica
Tabacon Thermal Resort La Fortuna lies in a private rainforest reserve at the foot of the volcano and protects more than 230 hectares of forest. Your day can start on the open-air yoga deck and end in the warm river.
Tabacon Thermal Resort La Fortuna · La PalmaAround The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal stretches an estate of about 67 hectares on a mountain ridge, a good 300 meters above the valley. From every room’s terrace or balcony you see the volcano. Down by the river, the Club Rio adventure center offers eight activities and an animal sanctuary along about 1.6 kilometers of riverbank.
For your days at a 5-star hotel in La Fortuna this means: you soak, hike and relax without long drives. The town with its restaurants and shops is a short ride from the resorts.
In a warm river: At Tabacon Thermal Resort La Fortuna, a thermal river flows through about 7,800 square meters of rainforest garden, forming 23 natural pools and waterfalls between 22 and 38 °C. The water is warmed by the volcano and never reheated or recycled, and as a hotel guest you soak as long as you like. At Agua Ardiente Pool Bar you order your drink right in the thermal water.
The Springs Resort & Spa at ArenalLagoons facing the volcano: At The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal, the resort’s own hot mineral springs feed around 20 pools and waterfalls. Las Lagunas spreads twelve pools over almost a hectare, eight spring-fed and four heated, at 30 to 39 °C; the main lagoon holds La Laguna, a swim-up bar with infinity cascades toward the volcano.
In the canyon: Perdido Springs are seven spring-fed pools in a forested canyon, 33 to 40 °C, with the Monkey Slide water flume; the palm-thatched Los Perdidos bar stands in their midst. Down by the river more hot pools await at the Ojo del Agua spring.
The Private Pool Suite at Tabacon Thermal Resort La Fortuna is reserved for adults and has its own thermal plunge pool. It books up fast, so ask us early about your dates.
Under open skies: Tabacón Spa at Tabacon Thermal Resort La Fortuna treats guests in private outdoor bungalows right beside the thermal river. It works with thermal water, volcanic mud and Costa Rican ingredients such as cacao, aloe and pineapple, plus its Autograph Treatments and rituals for couples.
A whole floor: The Sanctuary Spa at The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal fills an entire level of the reception building, about 1,300 square meters. Massages, facials, wraps, manicures and pedicures use Costa Rican botanicals and volcanic clay from the property. For treatments out in nature there is the Las Hojas Spa Bungalow in a river canyon among hot springs.
At The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal, a 125 US dollar spa credit comes with your suitespot stay; it covers all treatments except the Las Hojas Forest Spa Experience. A Club Rio tour for two is included as well.
In the rainforest: At Tabacon Thermal Resort La Fortuna, Tucanes is the place for dinner: open to the garden, with à la carte dishes and tasting menus of Costa Rican and international cuisine; breakfast is served here in the morning too. For lunch and dinner, Ave offers a relaxed table by the thermal river.
With wine pairing: At Las Ventanas in The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal, José Rojas cooks Costa Rican fusion while the sommelier picks the wines; reserve ahead. Tres Cascadas serves a Latin breakfast buffet on a terrace with volcano views, Ginger Sushi pairs sushi with tropical flavors, and Treetops Grill perches on a cliff above the canopy by the pools.
The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal · La FortunaDrinks in the green: Bosque Bar at Tabacon Thermal Resort La Fortuna is an open-air rainforest bar with tropical cocktails, Caña Brava a lounge with tapas, and the Shangri-La Gardens have their own adults-only bar. At The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal you sip in the Heliconias Bar on the fourth floor or at Los Palos facing the volcano.
At Tabacon Thermal Resort La Fortuna, the Ephemeral Table serves a six-course surprise menu in a private rainforest bungalow. For an anniversary or a proposal we will gladly reserve the evening for you.
The town itself is small; the resorts lie outside, between volcano, rainforest and river. When choosing your 5-star hotel in La Fortuna, the view is what you decide: straight up from the foot of the volcano or down over the valley.
Nayara Gardens La Fortuna · La FortunaAt the foot of the volcano: Tabacon Thermal Resort La Fortuna lies some 13 kilometers from the town center in its private rainforest reserve. Nayara Gardens La Fortuna sits within the national park area by the volcano. Our advice for anyone who wants thermal water and rainforest right outside the door.
No booking fee: the benefits simply come on top of the rate you book.
Up on the ridge: The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal stands a good 300 meters above the valley, about six kilometers north of the volcano and nine kilometers west and three and a half kilometers north of the town center. Our advice for families and anyone who wants many pools, activities and wide views in one place.
With two Michelin Keys, Nayara Gardens La Fortuna has been recognized by Michelin. The Keys rate the entire hotel experience, from architecture to service; stars, by contrast, go to restaurants.
In the Forbes Travel Guide, Nayara Gardens La Fortuna also appears as “Recommended”. Our travel advisors will gladly tell you what to expect there.
Tabacon Thermal Resort La Fortuna starts at 416 €, Nayara Gardens La Fortuna at 477 € and The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal at 528 €. Rooms available on your dates and current daily rates appear in the hotel list below.
| Luxury hotel | From | suitespot benefits from | suitespot score |
|---|---|---|---|
| At the foot of the volcano | |||
| Nayara Gardens La Fortuna | 477 € | 1st night | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Tabacon Thermal Resort La Fortuna | 416 € | 1st night | ★ 4.5/5 |
| On the ridge above the valley | |||
| The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal | 528 € | 1st night | ★ 4.7/5 |
With every suitespot booking: All three resorts include breakfast for two, along with an upgrade on arrival plus earlier check-in and later check-out, when available. Tabacon Thermal Resort La Fortuna contributes hotel credit worth 100 US dollars, The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal 125 US dollars for the spa and a Club Rio tour for two.
Nayara Gardens La Fortuna · La FortunaMinimum stay: none, the benefits start everywhere from the first night.
Personal luxury travel adviceOur travel advisors personally accompany your booking – 365 days a year, from the first offer to late check-out. Reach the suitespot VIP service via email or WhatsApp.Phone: +49 30 81452346 · hotel@suitespot.comPoints: Nayara Gardens La Fortuna belongs to the Leaders Club; give your membership number when booking and the points will be credited. Tabacon Thermal Resort La Fortuna and The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal are independent resorts, where the suitespot benefits count.
No booking fee: the benefits simply come on top of the rate you book.
La Fortuna through the year: Between December and April there is usually less rain, and the volcano’s summit shows itself more often. May to November dress the rainforest in lush green, and after a shower the hot springs feel twice as good. For Christmas, New Year and Easter, book your luxury hotel in La Fortuna early.
The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal · La FortunaHow long to stay: Three nights give you time for the hot springs, a hike on the volcano and a day of activities on the river.
At Nayara Gardens La Fortuna you earn Leaders Club points when you give your membership number at booking. Tabacon Thermal Resort La Fortuna and the third resort by the volcano are independent, so breakfast, credit and upgrade make the difference there. Every booking is made at the hotel's direct rate.
One of the 3 hotels in La Fortuna belongs to a hotel loyalty program: Leaders Club. The other 2 hotels are independently run – there you receive the suitespot benefits without a loyalty program.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in La Fortuna |
|---|---|---|
| Leaders Club | 1 hotel | Nayara Gardens La Fortuna |
Which hotel in La Fortuna suits you often comes down to a few questions: is there a pool or a spa, how old is the building, when was it last renovated, and has the hotel received an award? The overview answers them for all three hotels at a glance.
3 hotels have a spa, 3 a pool. One hotel holds a Michelin Key, and one is listed in the Forbes Travel Guide.
✓ = available, – = not available, blank = no information.
| Hotel | Opened | Renovated | Pool | Spa | Michelin Keys | Forbes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nayara Gardens La Fortuna | 2007 | 2024 | ✓ | ✓ | 2 Keys | Recommended |
| Tabacon Thermal Resort La Fortuna | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal | ✓ | ✓ |
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Carolin, Valentina, Madeleine and Andrea and our team know these hotels from the inside – and will help you find the right room, the right location and the right rate. 365 days a year, by phone, email or WhatsApp.
Meet our team →Tabacon Thermal Resort La Fortuna starts at 416 €, Nayara Gardens La Fortuna at 477 € and The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal at 528 €. With suitespot, two guests have breakfast at all three resorts.
That depends on your travel style: for a Michelin-recognized property we recommend Nayara Gardens La Fortuna, for bathing in a warm river Tabacon Thermal Resort La Fortuna, and for families and adventure The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal.
At Tabacon Thermal Resort La Fortuna, a thermal river forms 23 natural pools and waterfalls. At The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal, the resort’s own mineral springs feed around 20 pools spread across lagoons, a canyon and the riverbank.
The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal, with the Monkey Slide water flume, the Club Rio adventure center and an animal sanctuary by the river.
Yes, at Tabacon Thermal Resort La Fortuna: the Shangri-La Gardens with their own bar and the Private Pool Suite with a thermal plunge pool are reserved for adults.
Nayara Gardens La Fortuna holds two Michelin Keys and is among the recommended properties in the Forbes Travel Guide (“Recommended”).
At the top end is The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal from 528 €, followed by Nayara Gardens La Fortuna from 477 €.
Tabacon Thermal Resort La Fortuna lies about 13 kilometers from the center. The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal is nine kilometers west and three and a half kilometers north of the town center.
Yes, Nayara Gardens La Fortuna belongs to the Leaders Club; with your membership number you earn points there. The other two resorts are independent; there you get the suitespot benefits.
Tabacon Thermal Resort La Fortuna treats guests in bungalows by the thermal river, The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal in the Sanctuary Spa on a whole floor and in the Las Hojas Spa Bungalow in a river canyon.
Yes, the Private Pool Suite at Tabacon Thermal Resort La Fortuna has its own thermal plunge pool; it is reserved for adults.
Between December and April the volcano shows itself more often, from May the rainforest glows in lush green. For the holidays we suggest booking early, and you enjoy the suitespot benefits in every month.