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Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul

3.0 star property

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Family Cabin | Terrace/patio
Restaurant
Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Superior Cabin, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
entrance to La Fortuna Waterfall, La Fortuna, 21007
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • La Fortuna Waterfall
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Baldi Hot Springs
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Cabin | Terrace/patio

Family Cabin

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Superior Cabin, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Cabin, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1496 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 646 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Quadruple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 581 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 603 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul

3-star La Fortuna lodge close to La Fortuna Waterfall
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free lodge has a bar/lounge and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a front-desk safe are onsite.
Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul offers 9 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

The lodge offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. For a surcharge, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. This La Fortuna lodge also offers tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 9:30 AM.
Ginger Bar Restaurante - Onsite restaurant.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Ginger Bar Restaurante

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from January 1 to December 31:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 52 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

Property is also known as

Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul La Fortuna
Rancho Cerro Azul La Fortuna
Rancho Cerro Azul
Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul Costa Rica/Arenal Volcano National Park
Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul Lodge
Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul La Fortuna
Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul Lodge La Fortuna

Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 422 out of 532 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 532 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 532 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 532 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 532 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Raya

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
I honestly don’t understand how this hotel got such a high rating. I rarely leave bad reviews, but my experience at this hotel was really disappointing. The room was nothing like the photos—small, outdated, and not very clean. The bathroom had a weird smell of urine that didn’t go away. We were so grossed out by the beds that we just slept in our clothes. I brought my wet towels to the front desk and asked for replacements. To my surprise, the owner told me those were the only towels they had! He said he would dry them and have them sent to my room within 30 minutes. Of course, that never happened. I'm still baffled that a hotel doesn’t keep extra towels on hand—it’s honestly unacceptable. I couldn’t wait to check out. Save yourself the trouble and book somewhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathryn a

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy little cabins with great property around. The restaurant right beside it called chante verde has amazing food
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Ranch Cero Azul is a peaceful retreat with charming cabins by a gently flowing river. The serene setting and warm hospitality make it a perfect escape into nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice environment and setting of the property. Room is clean but could do better with bathroom facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good experience with everything. Staff were helpful and friendly. The bungalows are large and very unique. Close enough to the city but far enough away to feel safe. Great location next to the jungle and the river walk. The Howler monkeys woke us up early each morning but that was part of the whole experience. Very good food at the onsite restaurant as well. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaotian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay and room view is beautiful. The front desk staff are friendly and helped us book tour.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, great location, friendly helpful staff, great price, highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice place

Friendly staff and very helpful. Bed was comfortable. Room large, but poor lighting. Food was excellent in their restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

elisa, Port Alice

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

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we travel, we’re usually not in our hotel room very much. That said, this property is beautiful and the staff makes you feel at home and cared for. We’re a family of three traveling with an 18-month old, and a little kindness goes a long way. For example, we had a room key break off in the lock and the staff resolved it within 20 minutes and then called for some additional maintenance just because they noticed, not because we asked. It’s not a huge thing, but it helps! Otherwise, the place is conveniently located for accessing nearby sites (Arenal and Fortuna Falls, especially). The food in the attached restaurant is good, but maybe a little more expensive than similar options nearby. You pay for convenience. All in all, we really enjoyed our time at Rancho Cerro Azul.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

brad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, and comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this quaint little spot. Staff very friendly and helpful. Great breakfast options. Beautiful grounds with trail down to river. Much more affordable than staying right in La Fortuna.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unit 8 wasting enrgy using ill placed fixtures proper placement would enhance beauty of cool interior
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyne

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

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is absolutely beautiful. It’s convenient and walkable to the nearest shops and restaurants. I not only will stay again but already planning a trip back and want this exact spot. Price is affordable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

8/10 Good

Antonio

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and very accommodating, bed was a little uncomfortable and the road noise was a little loud.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Traveled with partner
Lovely setting besutuful grounds. Staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginger

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

Wonderful stay at Ranch Cerra Azul

We enjoyed our room and slept well in your comfy bed. Enjoyed the grounds and staff was very friendly. Would recommend this Hotel. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Francine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laur

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great accommodation! We booked the superior cabin. Very peaceful cabin with a large verandah that looks on into the jungle. Room is is huge and has a fridge and sink. The king bed is comfortable, super clean. Enough room to do my yoga! Great parking. Would highly recommend for a genuine Costa Rican stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025