Hotel Sanctuarium
5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near La Fortuna Waterfall
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Breakfast included
- Spa
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
Explore the area
Barrio Catarata, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
- La Fortuna WaterfallPlace, La Fortuna Waterfall20 min walk
- Costa Rica Chocolate TourPlace, Costa Rica Chocolate Tour11 min drive
- Tabacon Hot SpringsPlace, Tabacon Hot Springs30 min drive
- La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)22 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View
Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View
- Mountain view
- 45 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
- Mountain view
- 35 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Valley View
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Valley View
- Valley view
- 35 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Valley View
Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Valley View
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
- Valley view
- 45 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
About the area
La Fortuna
City center retreat .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this La Fortuna hotel, you'll find Arenal Adventure World and El Salto Fortuna River. Costa Rica Chocolate Tour and La Fortuna Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
What's nearby
- La Fortuna Waterfall - 20 min walk - 1.6 km
- Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 11 min drive - 1.8 km
- Baldi Hot Springs - 18 min drive - 5.9 km
- Los Lagos Hot Springs - 19 min drive - 7.0 km
- Tabacon Hot Springs - 30 min drive - 15.3 km
Getting around
- La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
- Kenko Bar & Restaurant - 6 min drive
- Mexikah Taqueria - 6 min drive
- Restaurante Tiquicia - 5 min drive
- Restaurante El Perezoso - 5 min drive
- Restaurante SelvaRústica - 6 min drive
About this property
Hotel Sanctuarium
5-star luxury hotel near La Fortuna Waterfall
Hotel Sanctuarium offers its guests 2 hot tubs, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. 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 nightly manager's reception. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.
A rooftop terrace, spa services, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury Hotel Sanctuarium. You'll have access to the outdoor pool and health club at a partner property. Valet parking is free.
This 5-star La Fortuna hotel is smoke free.
- 14 guestrooms or units
- Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
- Manager's reception (free)
- Terrace on the roof
- Dry cleaning
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Front-desk safe
- Tour and ticket information
- Concierge
- Wedding services available
- Convenience store
- Garden
- BBQ grill(s)
- Outdoor picnic space
- Computer for guest use
- Television in lobby
- Bellhop
- No smoking on site
- Bar or lounge
- Coffee shop
- Bar by the pool
- Dining venue
- Swim-up bar
Hotel Sanctuarium offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature free minibar items and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels, first-run movies, and Netflix. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and computer monitors. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include hot stone massages, sports massages, facials, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology.
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Property amenities
Family friendly
- Grocery/convenience store
- In-room microwave
- In-room refrigerator
- Outdoor pool
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Beach shuttle (surcharge)
- Free secured, covered valet parking on site
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
- Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- A bar/lounge
- A coffee shop/cafe
- A poolside bar
- A restaurant
- A swim-up bar
- Free daily manager's reception
- Private picnics
Things to do
- 2 hot tubs
- Ecotours
- Helicopter/airplane tours
- Outdoor pool
- Outdoor pool (guest access)
- Sauna
- 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.
- 4 accessible parking spaces
- Accessible bathtub
- Accessible shuttle
- Bathroom emergency pull cord
- Braille/raised signage
- Doorbell and phone notification
- Front entrance ramp
- Grab bar near toilet (32 inches high)
- Hand-held showerhead
- Handrails in hallways (47 inches high)
- Handrails in stairways (40 inches high)
- Height-adjustable showerhead
- Lever door handles
- Low-height bed
- Low-height desk (40 inches high)
- Low-height door lock
- Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
- Magnifying mirror
- No elevator (single-level property)
- Pool access ramp on site
- Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
- Visual doorbell notification
- Visual fire alarm
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (40 inches high)
- Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
- Wheelchair-accessible spa
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Room amenities
Entertainment
- 40-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
- First-run movies
- Netflix
- Streaming services
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Blackout drapes
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shampoo
- Slippers
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Towels provided
Food and drink
- Champagne service
- Dishwasher
- Free bottled water
- Free stocked minibar
- Late-night room service
- Meal delivery service
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
More
- Access via exterior corridors
- Air conditioning
- Computer monitor
- Desk
- Electrical adapters
- Heated floor
- Individual decor
- Individual furnishings
- Iron/ironing board on request
- Laptop workspace
- Safe
- Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 PM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, front desk (limited hours)
Pets
- Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Sanctuarium
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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.
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 Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.
We should mention
- Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
Frequently asked questions
How close is Hotel Sanctuarium to the airport?
Hotel Sanctuarium is 3.9 mi (11-min drive) away from the La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Sanctuarium?
As of Mar 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Sanctuarium on Mar 9, 2026 start from CA $720, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Does Hotel Sanctuarium have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Sanctuarium.
Does Hotel Sanctuarium offer free breakfast?
Hotel Sanctuarium offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Is there a casino at Hotel Sanctuarium?
No, there is no casino at this hotel.
What time is check-in at Hotel Sanctuarium?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
Is there free parking at Hotel Sanctuarium?
This hotel offers free valet parking.
Does Hotel Sanctuarium have a pool?
Hotel Sanctuarium features an outdoor pool.
Does Hotel Sanctuarium have a restaurant?
Yes, there is a restaurant on site.
Does Hotel Sanctuarium have a spa?
This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer body scrubs, reflexology, and body treatments.
How close is Hotel Sanctuarium to downtown La Fortuna?
Hotel Sanctuarium is 1.7 mi away from La Fortuna.
Hotel Sanctuarium Reviews
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