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Lost Iguana Resort and Spa

3.5 star property

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2 outdoor pools, a heated pool, sun loungers
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Garden
Gift shop
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
$239
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21

Explore the area

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1.5 km northwest from Arenal Dam, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Arenal Volcano
  • Tabacon Hot Springs
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Villa, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Villa, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 603 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Las Casitas | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Las Casitas

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Suite Upper Deluxe | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite Upper Deluxe

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 603 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Junior Villa, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Villa, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Standard room with Arenal Volcano Views | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard room with Arenal Volcano Views

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Lost Iguana Resort and Spa

3.5-star La Fortuna resort walkable to Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
2 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa are available at this resort. Free breakfast (local cuisine) is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
Lost Iguana Resort and Spa offers 42 shared accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. 26-inch plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa.
Lost Iguana Resort and Spa features 2 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. Dining is available at one of the resort'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 resort's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Guests are offered a complimentary breakfast each morning and a complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This family-friendly resort also offers spa services, a terrace, and a vending machine. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Onsite self parking is complimentary. The property offers extended parking privileges to guests.

Lost Iguana Resort and Spa has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. The resort offers a complimentary manager's reception on select days.
Lost Iguana Resort and Spa has 2 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Hibiscus Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Heated pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodations
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for CRC 9000.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 99000 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: CRC 99000 (one-way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CRC 9000.0 per night

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 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 uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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 spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Iguana Resort
Lost Iguana
Lost Iguana Arenal
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Hotel Lost Iguana
Lost Iguana Resort & Spa Costa Rica/Arenal Volcano National Park
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Lost Iguana Resort and Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 795 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Finlay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Nice Hotel off the beaten path. Tucked away on the hillside each room had a nice view of the volcano without seeing the other rooms. The room was big and nicely appointed and comfortable. The Hot tub was sparking clean and the outdoor shower room was a elegant touch. The staff was friendly and very helpful with room requests were handled very quickly. Parking is a bit tricky but it was just a short walk to your room. Each room had two BIG umbrellas for your use. Coffee service in room was ok and the mini fridge was really cold.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful and the property is beautiful. The restaurant was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff at Lost Iguana is perfect. I have much respect for them. My fourth time to stay, i will go ten more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here recently with a group of 5 and really enjoyed our stay. The resort itself is very beautiful. The rooms were lovely and spacious, with a fantastic view. The A/C in the rooms were great. The resort had a couple areas to explore, like a frog sanctuary, hummingbird gallery, and a hiking trail. Just be careful as the hummingbird gallery is the the end of the hiking trail, so we ended up going through the hiking trail while we were exploring the hummingbird gallery area. We had the free breakfast and dinner at the resort and found the food to be delicious. Travelling around the resort there are steep hills but you can request transportation if needed. Our journey towards the resort is very uphill and windy, so those who get car sick may be affected. The resort itself is quite close to Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park. You can walk from the resort. Keep in mind that the walk will be quite uphill but doable. One thing to note- on our last day of our stay we had an issue with flying ants which are common in Costa Rica. There were A LOT of them in all 3 of our rooms. The staff explained that this is common in Costa Rica and that they are completely harmless but are more of an annoyance. They helped us kill a lot of the flying ants. We found turning off the lights and blocking off the windows and doors with towels helped.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was a dream. We loved the beautiful view, the rooms were clean, large outdoor patios with 2 chairs, the staff was polite and accommodating. It’s about a 25 minute drive to downtown Fortuna so close enough to visit during the day, but far enough that you aren’t in the middle of the hustle and bustle. Everything was just wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ewa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful. Views of volcano are amazing. Very friendly and helpful staff. It was hard to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Nottingham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and great customer service. The rooms are fun and tropical..make sure to keep your doors closed or bugs will make their way in! We had a great time overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatimata

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such an incredible hotel. Feels like paradise! From the volcanic views, delicious food, and stunning greenery around the property I didn’t want to leave! They have a regular pool and a heated pool. The staff is incredibly warm. I HIGHLY recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location and incredible view from the suite! We sat on the patio for hours morning and evening (and night) just listening to the jungle sounds and taking in the view of the Arenal volcano, was incredible!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
family friendly with stunning views. Lots of active wildlife. I saw more animals at the resort than the parks nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is AMAZING! The view and atmosphere is unbelievable. It is on a mountain so there is some climbing to do but so worth it! The staff are friendly and helpful. It is a little ways from the town so I recommend a rental car. I would stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

The property and staff were absolutely amazing! The views are stunning. Dinner was so good and the upper heated pool is more like a hot tub. The spa services were equally amazing! I can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Workers were very nice. Especially the bartender. The outdoor shower to room 15 has openings in the roof where small animals could enter.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amish

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Views from balcony were amazing, super peaceful and quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keely

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was stunning. Really wish we could have had more time here. The trails were beautiful. The rooms were stunning. Staff was awesome and the spa was really a unique and peaceful place. It is a walk though from place to place but the staff is happy to help with their golf carts and very accommodating. We were fine to walk but just noting for people with mobility issues. If you’re fine to use there services i still think this is a gem worth staying at.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rohaum

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with Beautiful friendly, helpful staff. The spa was a true peaceful relaxing experience. Would definitely stay again and recommend it
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Berenice, Odessa

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgen

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were welcoming and friendly and went out of their way to help us have an enjoyable stay. It was a tranquil and lovely experience, I wish I could have extended my stay, I would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard, Halifax

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this is a gem. Every aspect of this property has been carefully curated (including their private hiking trails and hanging bridge). The owner has inspired a team of dedicated, service driven personnel that are proud of this resort and the role that they play in creating unique, memorable experiences for their guests.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025