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Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs

3.5 star property
3.5-star family-friendly lodge near Arenal Volcano National Park, connected to the convention center

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Hot springs
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, hot springs, body treatments
Superior Room
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Explore the area

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La Palma, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
  • Place, Arenal Volcano
  • Place, Los Lagos Hot Springs
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Baldi Hot Springs
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Terrace/patio

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Villa

Villa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 182 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

About the area

La Fortuna

Convention convenience.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Arenal Volcano National Park and 6 miles (10 km) of La Fortuna Waterfall with a stay here. Lake Arenal is within 6 miles (10 km) and Arenal Volcano is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 16 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 18 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 132 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Virgita Ristorante - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shangri-La Gardens - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Palma - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tucanes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Las Palmas - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs

3.5-star family-friendly lodge near Arenal Volcano National Park, connected to the convention center
Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs offers its guests a full-service spa, hot springs, and an outdoor 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 available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. A children's pool, a fitness center, and a sauna are also featured at the family-friendly Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs. Free self parking is available.

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

  • 118 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Grocery service (free)
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
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.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

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

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Hot springs
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Ziplining

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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. 448 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 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

Glenni S Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is average. Very convenient to visit Arenal.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Beatriz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Food was not the best, plus the thermal water pool looked green and murky. It didn’t looked like the other thermal waters around the area. The room was nice but some how not well maintained. I found a spider web around the light next to the bed and bathroom mirror was little dirty on the first day. After that, the lady who cleaned the room did a great job on cleaning the room. The whole facility is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Holly, Parksville

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
We stayed for 5 nights and loved the location as it was quiet but close enough to drive to La Fortuna and to activities. It was very quiet all the time, which is exactly what we were looking for. The grounds are absolutely beautiful with a view of the volcano too. Not all the hot springs were open and not sure why but the ones that were, were so great. We enjoyed them in the day and after dinner. The pool was refreshing! The breakfast buffet was pretty good and had quite a few vegan options. We did have to ask for soy milk daily but we were glad they had it. We bought some granola at the grocery store and had it with the other items available. We had a superior room and feel this is where the hotel is not doing so great. The rooms are old and tired and really need updated, especially the bathrooms. The chairs on our deck were mouldy and really unusable. The rooms smell musty and are always damp, which isn’t really that surprising since it’s a rainforest but I think some extra cleaning and closing gaps in the doors and windows to outside could help with the dampness and also the bugs. The staff were friendly and always helpful. Overall, our stay was good but we wouldn’t stay here again, especially for how expensive it was.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eithne

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the volcano from the grounds and hot springs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Luz

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Arrived Wi to family members one relative got keys immediately upon check in, I had to wait 3 hours to get keys. Property landscape is beautiful and well maintain. Rooms outdated. No plugs for phones , could not find light switch . Bed made noises when you move. Tiles in bathroom patch not good .hot springs not hot enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location and views breakfast included was good. Rooms were well apportioned nothing fancy. We enjoyed the hot springs though a few weren’t open and some weren’t as warm as hoped for. Would recommend for location and staff was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
really nice place, nice view and good service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was lovely, food was delicious and we only ordered room service from the restaurant, I’m sure it would have even been better if we ate in! Property was beautiful and the hot springs had wonderful views. Not over crowded.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paulina A

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarmo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

NICOLE

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I can’t say enough about this property. It truly is Paradise. It’s a hidden gym in Costa Rica. You can truly amaze with What you get the value for your money. This place is pristine in the middle of arenal volcano, next to shops and other restaurants and other Springs. It’s very drivable. The property itself is Paradise. It’s beautiful. It’s big, it’s guacamole in the springs are located inside the property and also offer zip lining a horseback riding. It has two restaurants in the property as well.
View from room balcony
1of 12 Natural Springs with various i Water temperatures
Only one chlorinated pool
Traditional Costa Rica, breakfast, and other foods offered and included with your stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amod

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent views and thermal hot springs are great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Rude and brown water springs

Rude girl at the front desk. I asked about a possible upgrade due to platinum status and she rolled her eyes and said it would be $40. Didn’t even look. She was also rude when I came by the office for a local question. The hot springs are brown water. I realize it’s the minerals but other hotels in the area as well as Rico springs are clear. Swimwear beware!
Contrast with pool water
Pool bar mucky
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Coraly

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Las facilidades están deterioradas. Pueden hacer algunas mejoras.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bendik, marshall

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful landscaping, clean room, great hot springs
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very exited to come to this place . But Randy on the front desk was very rude and unpleasant to talk to . He give us the information about our room and every thing but his attitude toward us was like he was mad to be there . First time come to this hotel and were received in a very disrespectful way and we got a very rude person just to start our stay . No good for business .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, everywhere you are you can see the volcano. Thermal pools and wet bar are excellent. Breakfast was good too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gaby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy lindo lugar
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Milena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great, the room, the breakfast and the customer service. The only feedback I have, is that pillows were not comfortable. I came with neck pain and my husband too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alanna

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramsey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The quality of the service and the overall positivity of the employees. What a great approach to life, please never change “pura vida”
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rebeca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was pretty and the thermal waters were super nice! The hot pools are small though so if there are too many people, it can feel crowded. Beds could be more comfortable, but overall we were happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025