Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Superior Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Superior Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Standard Room | Terrace/patio
Reception

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

Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1959 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Standard Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs

3.5-star La Fortuna lodge connected to the convention center, close to Baldi Hot Springs
2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool are available at this lodge. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
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.
In addition to a full-service spa, Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs features hot springs and an outdoor pool. Dining is available at one of the lodge's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the lodge's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 3.5-star property consist of a business center and a meeting room. This family-friendly lodge also offers a children's pool, a fitness center, and a sauna. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs has designated areas for smoking.

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 transportation

  • 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
  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • 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 elevator (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 crib

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

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. 440 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1000 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

krista

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to relax in La Fortuna, the hotsprings pools were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

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

Great Spot

Great place , volcano directly in site, hot tubs great , breakfast beyond good!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Towanda

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

Fantastic time

My recent stay at your resort was truly exceptional. From the moment I arrived, I was captivated by the stunning views – they were breathtaking and provided the perfect backdrop for a truly relaxing vacation. Beyond the picturesque scenery, the resort's amenities were first-rate and I made full use of them throughout my stay. However, what truly set this experience apart was the extraordinary service I received from your staff. Everyone I encountered went above and beyond to ensure my comfort and create lasting memories. I want to specifically commend Laura, the property manager, who was phenomenal. Her dedication to providing exceptional service was evident in every interaction. Her attentiveness and professionalism made a significant contribution to the overall positive experience. Thank you again for a wonderful stay; I highly recommend your resort and will certainly be returning in the future.
View from my cabin
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie, Lafayette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the volcano. Hot spring pools are nicely maintained. Food was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Great location but needs updates

Beautiful location, view of the volcano, hot springs were great. Location was great. Staff was ok friendly, but not overly. Beds/pillows were very comfortable. But for $400 a night, this place needs updates/repairs in all thier rooms, entrance, lobby, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nous avons beaucoup aimé notre séjour à cet hôtel. Chambre spacieuse avec terrasse vue sur le volcan, lorsqu’il est visible. Les jardins et les bassins d’eaux thermales, magnifiques, le petit déjeuner style buffet etait très bon, beaucoup de choix, bon service du personnel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Chandramouli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros are they have hot springs in the property with a beautiful view of the Arenal volcano in all rooms. Property is well maintained with beautiful landscape and tropical plants. They have a wet bar, swimming pool and good dining options. Breakfast buffet is good. Cons are the rooms are old and dated and need better lighting and felt a little cramped for space. Suggest looking for a villa if you are traveling with a large family
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our experience was amazing!! The resort was beautiful and all the employees were very friendly and helpful. Our family of 4 stayed in one room and were very comfortable. The tv stations were in Spanish only so that was the only negative I could say about it. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Maryanne

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

Fantastic hot springs

The grounds are beautiful and view of the volcano once the clouds cleared was amazing. Great breakfast. Shuttle service in the rain was great. Seemed understaffed however and a few things needed repair.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robert David, Santo Domingo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry, Ticonderoga

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was near other properties where friends were staying. We were able to coordinate many fun activities in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025