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Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul

3.0 star property
3-star lodge near La Fortuna Waterfall

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Restaurant
Family Cabin | Terrace/patio
Superior Cabin, Mountain View
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Superior Double Room

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
  • Arenal Adventure World
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • La Fortuna Waterfall
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Cabin | Terrace/patio

Family Cabin

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Superior Cabin, Mountain View

Superior Cabin, Mountain View

  • 139 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 54 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • 56 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

La Fortuna

In La Fortuna .Within a 15-minute walk of the lodge, you'll find Costa Rica Chocolate Tour and El Salto Fortuna River. Arenal Adventure World and La Fortuna Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Arenal Adventure World - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 10 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 161 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Vid Steakhouse & Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Arábigos Coffee House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Soda y Restaurante Víquez - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Tiquicia - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul

3-star lodge near La Fortuna Waterfall
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Hotel Rancho Cerro Azul also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 3-star La Fortuna lodge is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 52 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; 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, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

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. 416 out of 525 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 525 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 525 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 525 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 525 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

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Nancy

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

8/10 Good

Antonio

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds, walking paths and lots of privacy between each villa. The staff was helpful and kind. Walking along the river in the mornings was a splendid treat and very relaxing. We walked to town, dining and waterfalls for swimming. The food and drinks on site were very good and reasonably priced. Cannot wait to go back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Katrina

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

Lovely patio

The room is dated but clean. The outdoor patio is amazing! We heard howler monkeys in the morning from our deck. Unfortunately we stayed only one night and didn’t have time to use the hot tub. I would recommend staying multiple nights to enjoy that outdoor space!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noelia

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Wonderful stay in La Fortuna

Wonderful stay in La Fortuna! The property is beautiful and feels very private all the while being very close to La Fortuna and all the restaurants. The staff was so kind and friendly! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We just left here today. We were in Cabin 10 , the grounds here are gorgeous. The cabins are very clean and the staff were very friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend. There’s a bar near the front office that’s amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet cabin in the rain forest, very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Family stay in nature

Fabulous place in gorgeous nature. The cabins are very fun and feel private with all the vegetation around. We had excellent service from the staff, and a great, rainy night tour on the property from Carina. Very quick walk to mini market and restaurants but off the main drag so it’s nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We booked the family room nd loved having the large covered patio with hot tub. It was so much fun sitting in the hot tub and listening to the rain pounding on the roof. The only drawback is that this room is just feet from the road. Although there were plants blocking the view it was pretty noisy during the day. But a family would love this room, small kitchen, 3 separate beds, and good price. But no pool on the property if that is important to you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very helpful and kind!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyrhing was great except no bird feeding in the morning. When asked, manager said they run out of banana. Unblievable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025