Fortuna Retreat

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near La Fortuna Waterfall

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Premium Room, Mountain View
Panoramic Double Room
Panoramic Double Room
Panoramic Double Room
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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C. Don Vital Castro, La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela, 21007
  • Place, Arenal Volcano
  • Place, La Fortuna Waterfall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Baldi Hot Springs
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Room, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 85 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Panoramic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Triple Room

  • 75 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

About the area

La Fortuna

In La Fortuna .You'll find La Fortuna Waterfall and Baldi Hot Springs within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Tabacon Hot Springs is within 9 miles (15 km) and Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 16 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kenko Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red Frog Coffee Roaster - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante El Perezoso - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Cava Pizza a la Leña - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪North Fields Café - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Fortuna Retreat

3-star hotel near La Fortuna Waterfall
As a guest of Fortuna Retreat, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Fortuna Retreat also features a garden, a picnic area, and concierge services. Self parking is free.

This 3-star La Fortuna hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
Fortuna Retreat offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 per person

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Fortuna Retreat

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 per person

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, 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 and debit 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
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, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Fortuna Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was wonderful although the restaurant is not onsite walking to the restaurant was just a few mins (2-3 mins) which was wonderful and made sense since the restaurant has a beautiful location where one can watch birds and take a walk for free, or pay for a tour and go watch other birds and have a tour guide walk you through the place. The retreat is nearby La For tuna and many food options which I highly recommend trying several Soda places which are where locals go to eat.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great and the view was amazing. We had everything we needed and really enjoyed our stay. It was nice to have secure parking for our rental. I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

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

Overall Nice Experience

Nice hotel - they don’t clean unless you ask but close to town and overall good design and comfort. Breakfast is a bit down the road but not far.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lush and clean inside the property. Loved the nearby outdoor breakfast... Dine with the jungle birds. Surprised that the Butterfly Dome was included too... Beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anndy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this property, very clean and super close to the main areas. Joel was so helpful and nice. Completely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fortuna retreat was beautiful. The grounds were amazing. You’re close enough that you can walk to a small market or in the first small town to grab dinner. Fortuna is only 2 km away and there’s so many things to go see and explore in the town. We recommend Terra Mia restaurant. The eco lodge down the road where you eat breakfast has an amazing butterfly enclosure you can visit and a small trail around the property
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rory

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

The perfect getaway

Fantastic accommodation - we stayed in one of the villas with a pool, which was very reasonably priced for what you get. Everything was perfect - lovely outdoor space with a wee pool to cool off, comfy bed with a great view of the Arenal volcano and a huge bathroom that felt outdoors due to the floor to ceiling windows. Staff were very lovely and full of recommendations for the local area. Breakfast at a nearby hotel was simple but tasty and ideal to get you started for the day. All in all the perfect getaway to discover all of the amazing things to do in and around Fortuna. Thank for a great stay!
Morning views of the Arenal volcano.
Amazing bathroom with garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hichem

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are large and beautiful with an amazing view of the volcano. The lush garden and the nice pool make it perfect to relax after a day full of fun activities at La Fortuna. The bathroom and shower are luxurious. Staff are very friendly and helpful. The included breakfast just a 2 minute walk to the neighbouring hotel is decent, enough to fill you up for the morning, and you can bird watch as you eat, as you are surrounded by nature. There is also a nice restaurant (soda) just around the corner. We loved our stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karolan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
New, beautiful clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

10/10 Excellent

Aura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
just like pictures, perfect for couples or solo traveler. staff is accommodating. the breakfast included was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Han

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

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place looked just as advertised, it was beautiful. The staff was amazing !!!! We were there on our honeymoon. We would definitely be back and would highly recommend it !!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 4 nights. It was very nice and comfortable with a beautiful view of the volcano when the clouds weren’t low. It was close to many things we did in the area. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Place is just as shown in pictures. Retreat is gated. The breakfast that is available down the road has 3 options with fresh delicious fruit. Also provides a grab and go sandwich if you are leaving before they open you just need to pick it up the night before. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay and would recommend it for anyone else staying in La Fortuna.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at Fortuna Retreat. Our room had a stunning view of the volcano. Property and room were very clean and well kept. Our breakfast was included at a nearby small restaurant in a lovely setting, just a short walk down the road. The property is a short drive from the main town and we enjoyed the peace and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great, especially Veronica!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Cute stay, but better options available

Hotel was clean and grounds maintained but it’s small. Limited parking and an extremely small “common area” that was more of a break room for the employees with limited amenities. Didn’t use the community pool since we had our own plunge pool in our villa. Water in the shower didn’t get too hot, but was spacious. Amazing view of the volcano was the best part of the place. Avoid the restaurant they send you to for breakfast, you can find way better and way cheaper options by driving down to another Soda. We loved La Hormiga. Overall a good affordable find as long as you aren’t looking for a hotel with many amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful property that I almost want to keep secret… but I won’t. Lovely rooms, lovely views. Must book for couples or relaxation
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Wow

Spectacular room, short drive or $3 Uber to town.so peaceful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025