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Lost Iguana Resort and Spa

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star resort near Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park

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2 outdoor pools, a heated pool, sun loungers
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Massage
Garden
Las Casitas

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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1.5 km northwest from Arenal Dam, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
  • Place, Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Arenal
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Arenal Volcano National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite Upper Deluxe

Suite Upper Deluxe

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard room with Arenal Volcano Views

Standard room with Arenal Volcano Views

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Junior Villa, 2 Bedrooms

Junior Villa, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Superior Villa, 2 Bedrooms

Superior Villa, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

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

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Las Casitas

Las Casitas

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

About the area

La Fortuna

In La Fortuna .Stay at this La Fortuna resort and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Arenal. Also, Arenal Volcano National Park is within 2 miles (3 km) and Tabacon Hot Springs is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Wellness Park Costa Rica - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Arenal - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 10 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shangri-La Gardens - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Palma - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Roca di Baldi Sports Bar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Las Palmas - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Surá Bar & Bistro - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Lost Iguana Resort and Spa

Family-friendly 3.5-star resort near Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
Lost Iguana Resort and Spa offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the family-friendly Lost Iguana Resort and Spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free. The property offers extended parking privileges.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star La Fortuna resort.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 6 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 2005
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Grocery service (free)
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
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.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 26-inch plasma TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for CRC 9000.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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

Lost Iguana Resort and Spa Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 795 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yuleysi Jimenez

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is friendly and very helpful. The view of the volcano was amazing !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my second year staying at The Lost Iguana hotel, and I absolutely love the vibe and the staff. It's a very peaceful place, and you feel like you're in paradise. The staff, especially Eduardo, who is the restaurant manager, truly make a difference. Because of people like him, I find myself wanting to return again and again. They go above and beyond to make you feel at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lost Iguana Resort and Spa was one of the most unique resort hotels I’ve ever been to. It’s uniquely situated in the beautiful, lush Costa Rican mountains next to a dormant volcano. There’s nature trails, beautiful gardens, and even a hanging metal bridge on the property. The resort is also restricted from public access as there is a security gate to enter. My room had an exclusive view of the volcano and lush landscape. It was magnificent. This resort is strictly for relaxation and quiet as the nearest town is approximately 30-40 minutes away. The front desk surprised me by sending a basket of wine, fruit, snacks and chocolate to my room. I plan to return to this resort as it is one of the best locations I’ve ever been to and would recommend it to anyone. 5 stars for sure.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view of Arenal volcano from the rooms is outstanding.
View from room
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, cleanliness and safe but pricey
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great option if you are looking for relaxation or adventure. 30 mins or less from most attractions in the area. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very quiet and surrounded by nature and amazing gardens. Staff was very helpful. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most amazing property! It has the most stunning view of the volcano from your room. The food and drinks are the best! Pool bar margarita best in La fortuna hands down. Happy hour pool bar drinks and prices were amazing especially the cacique sour! The bartender was always present and he remembered how I liked my drinks the next day. Great bartender! Breakfast was complimentary and delicious. We had dinner and the tenderloin with grilled onions and I added a side of the yuca mash.... the yuca mash are the most delicious mash ever!!! The tenderloin was fire. Probably one of the best meals ever. The property is gorgeous. You want jungle resort this is it! 2 pools one heated and a trail with a hanging bridge. Frog sanctuary. The front desk got us a cab one night to go into town and they were all so super friendly. Bring lots of American cash when going into town and to different sites just alittle fyi for you. Book this resort! It was the best experience ever! I cant wait to come back!
Resort Layout
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt like we stepped back in time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Incredible Stay at Lost Iguana Resort & Spa. We loved our suite, especially the unique outdoor shower! The volcano views (when the fog cleared) were stunning. Huge shoutout to the transportation team, they were always prompt, friendly, and smiling. The food was excellent, and the restaurant staff were wonderful. The pools were relaxing, and even though the spa was under renovation, our massages were still fantastic. Being 25–30 minutes from La Fortuna didn’t bother us at all, the peace and nature were worth it. Highly recommend!
View from our room
Map of the resort
View from our room w/ no fog.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful wildlife experience that was so peaceful and nature fulfilled. Staff was also very polite and accommodating. My family and I will revisit for a far and serene journey.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s serene ambience. The food in the on-site restaurant is really good. Breakfast is great. The view is amazing. Nice personnel. The property is far from everything else so make sure you have a rental car if you chose this property. The puma trail is fun. Rooms have dehumidifiers which is nice. The doors from the balcony have large spaces between the door and the floor so expect bugs in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marko

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is fantastic, It has a small forest that you can walk and its incredible, you have a heated pool where you can have drinks or lunch or dinner, its close to all mayor activities although it looks not close to town all the activities we did are in these area. I will definitly recomend it! Room was in great condition
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

shannon

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful. The room was fit for the surroundings. They had shuttles to move around the resort. Im going back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the mountains and volcano, great restaurants and stuff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Jalen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful. 5 of us stayed in a junior suite. We could have used more places to sit. Also the bathrooms needed hooks to hang wet pool towels and bathing suits.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is beautiful Food is great Room is spectacular Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This beautiful hotel immerses you in nature. From your room, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Arenal mountain. However, keep in mind that the nearest city is about 25 minutes away, so your evening dining and socializing options are limited to the hotel itself.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025